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letterhead July 10 Mr John Muir, Martinez. My Dear Sir: I hope you will pardon the liberty I take if I ask you if
I may have a very brief interview with you. For many years I have been one of your admirers, and now I desire to ask for a
contribution to a new Eastern high-class magazine of which I have been asked to be Editor. For the summer I am giving instruction
in nature-study in the University here. I should be glad to run down to Martinez over one train or to meet you in the city,
in case you 02875