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6 I feel that in the table I have a souvenir well worth having, to take back to my people next year. This, the rainy? season
has been rather free from violent storms but we have had an abundance of rainfall - Early in July we had a record breaking
rainfall of 17 .19 in 27 hours. Most of the city experienced a flood illegible to a deluge- A few days ago I visited a section
of the old wall, near our quarters - and in rambling illegible d in the thickets with which it is over grown I found heavy?
illegible bits? of construction - that was of great interest 7 and I felt then we made a mistake in letting you sail so
soon. There is really a great deal to be seen here that is grand and illegible - The section of the wall I examined was built
in 1733 - almost an ancient work. I have no doubt you have spent a busy summer with your notes and would not be entirely
happy without a few trips to the High Sierras. Wishing you and yours many blessings - and again thanking you for your kind
remembrance. I am Sincerely your Friend Julius A. Penn To Mr John Muir Martinez Cal.