Hill Girt, May 7, 1894 Dear John Muir If you knew how many times today the thought has pleasantly recurred to me that
you have got a book finished and sent east you would admit my right to take a front rank among congratulatory friends. I
have talked it over with john Lewett and with your sister--Mrs. Reid--She says there are five to follow which is good news
for the reading public. I mean to buy two copies: 01810