1870 Yosemite Valley March 24 My dear sister Mary I have had tidings of you but not from you for a long time indeed
You have been hiding amid the classic? halls of the state university I am truly glad that your lives have fallen illegible
to pleasant places. I am glad to know that you are seeking so boldly persistently after knowledge I am sure that you will
be successful. I hope that you will not hurry yourself take plenty of time illegible have money you shall have it too. David
will send you some of my money any time you write for it, next fall I will send you as much as you will require for a year
at least 75 I have a great many