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you will therefore expect but little from me, and will be compelled in this matter, to practice to a considerable extent the
lesson which the Saviour endeavored to beat into the stingy jews - viz to give hoping for nothing again . I send cordial thanks
Mrs Hanner for your sym- pathy. I am now pretty well. I shall endeavor to see you your plants soon if I remain in the city.
I am yours botanically John Muir