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3 that night marked an era in my life whatever from the pen of John Muir has fallen under my eye, I have read with a very
peculiar interest. It was only a few weeks since that I learned that you are still in California living at Martinez. I too
am now at home here, pastor of a little church in San Sorenzo. In connection with my work we are now having a course of lectures.
My friend Mr Geo. Dickie? has already given one on the Modern Steamship is to speak again on the Modern Warship . Mr E. M.
D. Johnstone also is to lecture on his recent trip to Mexico. Pres. 01561 4 Jordan Prof Barnard are the others. You
see the point to which I am coming. Will Mr Muir crown it all with a lecture on address or a talk, formal or informal, on
some mountaineering experience, or region, or subject, of which he is our prophet? I shall count it, as we all shall, a thing
to be remembered for a life time, with joy gratitude. May I ask you to reply as soon as may be convenient, to say yes to this
rather presumptuous request, from an unknown but already greatly indebted friend F. B. Perkins Pastor Union Christian Ch.
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