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he left Wawona intending to make a whitewashing report; and, indeed, he was so carefully steered that of his own knowledge
he could make no other. His visit was absolutely worthless. But if he has seen a light since then, it may be well with him.
I would, however, like to see his report. Cannot you get it for me. I hope that you are enjoying a Merry Christmas. At New
York it must now be about the dinner hour. Yours Very Truly Geo. G. Mackenzie