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01081 Hamilton Gram. School, Geary St. near Scott, San Francisco, Nov. 6, 1882. Mr. John Muir, Dear Sir and Kind Friend:
That Box of Grapes you so Kindly sent, has come to hand. How can I sufficiently thank you for your many kindnesses? It is
not the least of my grief, that, by missing that chance to make a fortune 4 years ago; deleted: that I put it out of my own
power (perhaps Forever,) to reward my faithful, generous friends as they deserve.