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MY POST-OFFICE ADDRESS IS... MY TELEGRAPH ADDRESS IS... MY EXPRESS ADDRESS IS... UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
BUREAU OF FORESTRY Pasadena, Cal., Dec. 17, 1903. Mr. John Muir, Martinez, Cal. My Dear Mr. Muir:- I have not known
whether you had returned from your foreign trip, but am anxious to know, and am also anxious to know if you and yours are
well. I sincerely hope nothing happened during your trip to mar your pleasure. I am sure no one could possibly get as much
out of such a trip as you, and many thousands of people will be anxious to read your account of it. I don't think you realize
how much your writings are appreciated. If you were to turn out a volume every week they would be eagerly devoured by your
many admirers. I have been pegging away this summer very busily in the forestry work, and hope I may have the pleasure of
meeting you before long and talk over matters. Trusting I may hear from you soon, and with kindest regards from us all for
you and yours, I am Very sincerely yours, T. P. Lukens 03316