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Of course the trustees have no right to any compensation, but I thought a few dollars to the old church would be a good way
to show satisfaction etc. So much for business, now come on out see some paintings some trees hills, the ocean some scenery
not quite so much on the pancake pattern as fair Nebraska not quite so sand blasty. Fares to the Christian Endeavor Convention
will be low no great inroad will be made on your little pile. Louie the children say Tell her to bring Helen. Your young old
schoolmate Miss Thayer is here also Davids daughter Carrie, his Annie is coming soon. It will prolong enrich your life you
must just come. Thats certain. Im pegging away at literature Have the grippe or bronchitis, I have headache am stupid. So
goodnight Ever your loving brother John Muir