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First draft of letters, in note-book 59 (63) Martinez, Oct. 21, 1900. Mr. Winfield H. Dora, My dear Sir: I would gladly
comply with your wishes for the Forestry number of the California University Magazine if I could. But so many obligations
are pressing just now it will be impossible for me to write such an article at present, or for some time to come. On account
of a lot of miserable interruptions work has accumulated, and I make but slow progress in getting it off my hands. So many
other writers, too, are now interested in forest matters I shall not be missed. Anyhow I could scarcely write anything new
if I should write on forestry. With best wishes, Very truly yours, J. M. 02890