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Original letter in possession of David Gilrye Muir Martinez. Oct. 30, 1885. Dear brother Dave: We are all settled again
in the old home with its cares and joys, grapes and Chinamen, etc., and already plotting for other runaway excursions next
year and other years. Here is a Yellowstone letter which may interest you. The notice and sketch of father's life that I sent
from K ansas C ity I have not yet seen, but expect a few copies when it is printed. Anna stood the journey well and seems
to be gaining in hope and health. Poor lass, I hope she may yet see brighter days than these last, so full of sickness and
disappointed hopes.What of the syndicate business? I have not yet heard from you. Have you seen through yourself and turned?
Remember me to your boys and girls and to Mr. Parry and your bookkeeper and clerks for whose benefit I so assiduously smoked.
Let me hear from you soon, and do not allow yourself to sink again into silence, trespasses and sins. Ever truly your brother,
John Muir Better print that Yellowstone, and then I'll not need to find a copy for the rest of the family -- that is if
your paper will accept it.