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3 will be uphill work and will require time and individual influence. I can not help thinking that you and I have a common
sentiment in regard to a proper mountain nomenclature. To name sublime mountain peaks after individuals is, in my opinion,
in very bad taste, however great those individuals may have been. it certainly is contrary to the example set us by the ancients.
Now, Mr. Muir, if consistent with your views on the subject, will you not write me, in your happy illegible , something in
approval of Tahoma that may be used for publication in the campaign for this expressive and 04830 4 euphonious native
name? Your voiced sentiment - should it prove to be what I believe it will - would have great effect, especially when the
clubs come (as I suppose they will) to petition the government to make the change to Tahoma official. Your name is already
inseparably connected with the mountain in its illegible ature and ascents. Let me urge you to further emphasize that connection
by aiding to restore to this royalist of all the peaks of the Cascades its original, rightful and euphonious native name.
Yours sincerely and with happy memories of Auld lang Syne . P. B. Van Trump 04830