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1 Dayton Ohio May 15 - 05 Mr. John Muir, Martinez, Cal. My dear Sir: America, the greatest and grandest of all
nations, has produced many great and good men. Ranking among the foremost of these men is Mr. John Muir; who by his genuine
American pluck and makeup has risen to be America's leading explorer, naturalist and writer. I am sixteen years old and in
my sophmore year at High School. I am now starting an autograph collection and the purpose of my letter is to ask you for
your autograph as I would not consider my collection complete in the least without yours. Autograph collecting to me is not
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