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First draft of letter, in note-book Martinez, Jan, 28, '05, Mr, Andrew McLenman, Newhall, Dowanhill Gardens, Glasgow,
Scotland. Dear Mr. McLennan. A guid bag of plum pudding, or I suppose what in Scotland would bo oalled an English haggis,
came safely and was greatly enjoyed by all the familyi?) Like the short-bread of last year it brought back our pleasant journeys
together in China and Japan with wonderful clearness. I have little faith in the promise of the professor about your degree,
and so 1 think I had better oonfer one upon you myself. Here it is - E.F.F., Ever Faithful Friend. With hearty wishes for
a happy New Year, Faithfully yours, John Muir