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copy of them or notes if I can't get them away from James I would rather let him publish them notwithstanding the fringe of
sentimental rubbish he draws around them. He is a cunning fellow, still I may be able to find out just how he managed to
get his hands on them Strange how smart how mean many ex ministers are. We must now take up the Yosemite Park management.
Do you know any good landscape gardener If only Olmstead were alive I congratulate you on the grand extinguishment of Hearst
With kindest regards to you all I am ever faithfully yours John Muir