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1960 N. Pa. St., Indianapolis, Oct. 11, 1897. My dear Mr. Muir:I have had it in my heart to write to you ever sincethe
return of Kate and mina from your beautiful land. I am glad ofwhat they could tell us of your lovely home- of yourself, of
yourwife and daughters. Once a friend a friend forever and I thankGod that I have had many life-long friends. In the September
Century I found a wonderful story of the Adventure with a dog on a glacier. I enjoyed every word of it readit over and over
and then Nerrill read it and then he read it aloudto the assembled family much to the delight of all. We thank you forit.
But I want to say-do not fail to have it published in book form.It is too good to be lost in a magazine. I know that you
love Janet and will wish to hear from thedear child. She seems to be slowly improving. I go next week to staya month near
her if it seems best. I will write and tell you moreparticularly when I return. Thank Mrs. Muir for her love and sympathy.God
knows I need it all and am grateful. The summer did much good to my sisters. They were happyin all of their visits and have
come back in love with California.Their visit to Katie Graydon did them good. Janer and Katie, howinseparable. with love,
Julia M errill Moores 02346