The mountaineering clubs of Oregon are coming to our help, so is the Appalachian. I have no news from Washington good or bad
except one encouraging letter from the President If successful in getting large enough appropriations for a good wagon road
into the valley a trail up the big Tuolumne Canon the salvation of the glorious Hetch Hetchy will be made sure for there it
will be seen known by countless thousands making effective lying impossible. Remember me to Mrs Lummins with kindest regards
to your little son daughter believe me ever faithfully yours John Muir The Los Angeles Post master sends word that the
dollar order I sent you for landmarks June 17th has not been p illegible or presented for payment. J. M.