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es- pecially now when the nettles of necessity are impinging on the sensitive membrane of feeling. Well now, my dear friend,
I want your counsel. Is it worth my time to be spending time on these subjects? I have enough for two papers on Oregon trees:--a
paper on the Redwoods--one on Oaks other of our illegible inal.--One on deserted mining towns, without illustrations: lots
of unassorted notes of early Cal days. Also, an interesting paper with illustrations on the struggles for life under difficulties
among trees. If I could turn them to some account, I would be glad to do it. As soon as I can find a niche of time I proposed
making a short visit to you. Give my kindest regards to the family believe me as ever Very truly yours M c? Gibbons