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Pasadena, Cal., April 12 1397. Prof. John Muir, Martinez, Cal. My Dear Mr. Muir:- Your kind favor is at hand. I will
not attempt to suggest any changes in the rules and regulations governing our National Parks, except in that part affecting
the people who wish to visit the Park for pleasure, and those residing within the boundaries of the Park. I would strike out
the clause in the present rules where it prohibits carrying fire arms, and insert the following:- All residents of and visitors
in any of the National Parks or reservations of California, shall be privileged to carry fire arms, and kill game under the
Game Laws of the State of California, except, however, that no person shall be permitted to kill game, or catch trout for
sale. Any person violating these rules shall, upon conviction, be fined in a sum not less than 25,00, nor more than 200.00
for each offense. The tone Laws of California are ample protection to game of every description, and by prohibiting the marketing
of fish and game, will result in preventing waste or slaughter; also including a penalty as highly important, as there has
been no penalty prescribed heretofore. 02274