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3 a noble mountain over 16000 feet high loaded with ice snow, wreathed with clouds the loveliest alpine flowers Had glorious
side trip among its wild gardens above the lower reaches of it glaciers. Thence to Vadvoskez thence back here by another road.
Three or four hours from Vladvaskez had magnificent view of Mt Elbruz, over 18000 ft high looming pure mossy white above dark
forests foothills broad sunny grain fields. We have been here five days. This evening we start on the long R.R. trip across
continent glad to think of the wilderness ahead - glad to have Holy Moscow Kremlin Fall. Give my love to your family the Gilders.
Remember me also to Mr Buell. Ever faithfully yours John Muir in margin: I received Mr Scott's letter explaining the
beautie of 5 per cent book business