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May 19, 1903. To Whom it May Concern, and especially to all Diplomatic, Consular, Naval and Military Representatives of
the United States abroad: This will introduce Mr. John Muir and Mr. Charles S. Sargent, American men of science, to whom
I personally desire that all possible courtesy be shown and every aid rendered during their sojourn abroad. Whatever may be
done for them I shall regard as a favor to me. ILLEGIBLE 03249