the so called Hetch Hetchy scheme. All civilized nations instead of spoiling their parks or diminishing their size or numbers
are increasing them appreciating their usefulness more more fully as places of rest recreation spiritual growth. And if you
Mr Secretary should be able to see your way to revoke the destructive Garfield grant obtain legislation to put an end to all
such thief robber schemes all good citizens lovers of God's handiwork here everywhere will rise up call you Blessed. With
sincere respect I am faithfully yours John Muir Hon. R. A. Ballinger Secretary of the Interior Washington, D.C.