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164 No. 1 East 69th Street New York May 23, 1911 Darling Helen, I've been getting your cheery letters regularly from
so glad you the little boy are so well. You must torch the sturdy fellow to take gradually loss nourishment from you sore
of other baby food lost you become enfeebled. I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Funk's illness fondly here she may soon with proper
care recover. I ve had a great time in Washington in Boston, innumerable dinners etc have bravely weathered them all feel
fine. The above address will not be changed until I leave for Brazil, which will not be before the first of July. It is the
residence of Mrs. Harriman where I am royally entertained feel at home. The Autobiography will probably be out next fall.
The publishers like it very much. I hope to got the Yosemite book finished before I sail. Ever my Darling your devoted father
John Muir All lettors c/o The Century are forwarded here.