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in margin: 880 Martinez, California, Sept 1st, 1895 Dear John We all are thankful that you sent a telegram at once
instead of waiting to write when you reached the Valley. We cannot help thinking about those dreadful rattlesnakes, and even
Helen thinks there are too many Bears in the mountains. Both children are perfectly well, and mother is much better, but
she has not yet dared to go to ride. The weather has been extremely cool here for several days, the nights are really cold
with heavy dew, a great relief after so many hot days, so I suppose the grapes will ripen more slowly. There will be a few
boxes of Rose Peru for 02019