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4.) but though these shall have a place in my heart they can never take yours. The picture referred to below was in fine pencil
work illegible with a margin of leaves in each of which was written True friends never die. The picture (about 18 x 24) was
evenltually stolen among other effects from E W Pelton You wished to have some machinery to appear in my picture, this could
not easily be, so I took a drawing of my desk which I shall send you soon. There is writing under that paper which belongs
only to you; perhaps it is not in a proper place; if you think so it may be cut out. Fannie's picture was too dark and in
illegible to photograph but I got a good requeneotype from it as also from the picture with yourself, both of which are above
prise to me I have seen Mrs Stoner since I returned she evinces great interest in all that relates to you I feel truly obliged
to Mr Pelton for writing and am thankful to Mrs illegible and all the illegible for their kindness Remember me to all Good
bye in Christian love J Muir 1. John Muir 8 fl. K sh. 17 Mar 27/62 Thursday To Mrs. P- Dear Mrs Pelton, I often think I
feel your feared brow, and wish myself near? to bathe it, I still hear your diffie illegible breathing, and read the distresses
you cannot speak, and though your dearest friends long accustomes to sooth the pains of sickness are at hand with all the
care of their love and natural affection, I nevertheless long and ache to be near you with an intensity which I cannot describe.
Mingled with your afflictions you doubtless have many of those precious blessings illegible to the sick, and feel that as
your troubles increase so also do your consolations from God. You realize the precious and unequalled tenderness of that one
who above all others