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First draft of letter, in note-book 59 (46) Jan., 1902 Mr. Charles H. Shinn, University of California, College of Agriculture,
Berkeley, Cal. Dear Sir: Come when most convenient for yourself. I will not likely be away from home for several weeks.
Have just returned from a ten days visit to G rand Can yon . Hence delay in reply With thanks for the kind things you say,
I am, Sincerely yours, J. M.02890