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materially to get that rare Pine only known in a few hundred specimens in his neighborhood Tinus Torreyana? . He admired the
grapes, and especially the small seedless purple currant grape so much that he begged for a few cuttings, if possible. Would
you have the kindness to send him a few of this and one or two other choice grapes cuttings? Yurra? illegible grows in his
neighborhood and I told him, to send you a few plants of this species. I will try when home, to procure some other Yurra?
seeds for you. The name and address of my Scotch friend is Mr McKellar San Dieguito? , San Diego Co. Calif. I hope Mr Muir
will make it possible to come to town before I leave. I should much like to see him Remember me to the Ladies, which I hope
enjoy good health Yours very truly George Engelmann