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4 between the two ranges of vessels bringing us very close to some going out and to the others on the return trip, there
were twenty two to thirty the day we went with flags and illegible ants all flying - they were very pretty, but not so pretty
as the quiet view we have every day from our piazza Every thing is about as usual here,- the breeze is blowing, the birds
singing, the sweet peas and illegible blooming and we are pretty well. With love to yourself and all the family I am Affectionately
yours Joanna M. Brown July 2nd '07 Port Norfolk Va 1 July 2 1907 Dear brother John:- I have just received a letter
from Margaret telling us of the birth of your grandson, I hasten to congratulate you - and it does not take much wisdom to
predict that he will be named John Muir; May he live long and bring joy to his parents and grandfather I wish your Louie could
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