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Original letter in possession of David Gilrye Muir Near La Grange, Sep. 24, '69. Bro. Dave: I have escaped the vindictive
paws of the Pi-Ute Indians and grizzly bears, and am safe upon the purple plains of Joaquin once more. About the 1st of last
June I sent a gold draft for 200 to Buller, Broome and Clapp, New York, by Wells Fargo ex press , and have not rec'd any acknowledgment
of its reception. If you have not sent a receipt please do so as soon as convenient, or if not heard from let me know, that
the matter may be settled before I leave California. I have about 500 more than I require at present, which you may have if
you wish it. I have enjoyed a most divine piece of life among the snow peaks of the glorious Sierra Nevadas. Botany, geology,
and sketching have been my principal objects. I had my sheep within two miles of the grand Yo Semite Valley for more than
three weeks. I found Prof. Butler of Madison in Yo Semite. Dr. Carr is now Prof. in the Cala. State Uni versity at San Fran.
I do not know at present where my next pilgrimage will be, perhaps S. America. I have a dozen grizzly bear stories to tell
you. I had a letter from Dan, telling of his physic notions and of his love. Have you been interrogated by any lady lately
respecting my whereabouts? I am glad to hear of the late movements of our twins. Love to yourself and household. From
JOHN MUIR