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Nov 7, 1891 Prof John Muir Martinez Cal My dear Prof Muir, Remembering our talk of joining forces in making an Alaskan
trip. I write to tell you that I have received overture from the Topo? branch of the Geol. Survey to take another party to
Alaska continue the Topographic Survey of St. Elias vincinity.- The Topographic Survey will contribute as much as the Law
will allow them and I feel confident that I can raise the balance needed to make the Expedition a success.- Please let me
know if you will co-operate with me for I want to arrange everything have transportation by Gov t vessel as early as possible
try reach the Mt. by June 1st, if possible, and you will have entire charge of the Geologic work but we can readily formulate
a plan? , if you can arrange to join and aid me.- I shouldn t wonder if we would