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2 blossoms and plants were gathered, when the grand the beautiful and sweet things in Nature had refresh- ed mind and heart,
all passed with bewildering speed, the pictures only growing more numerous the longer I thought, until at last the spell was
broken by a call from General, A letter from Mr Muir; and what a joy it was for we had felt much anxiety in regard to your
venture You were very good to give us so in detail the thrilling adventures and narrow escapes of the gallant Commander who
to heroically carried the Flag Ship, not only around, but over 3 Snags Long may you live to chronicle other exploits
and may we be so happy as to learn of them; But merriment aside, it was delightful to know you enjoyed your trip; and were
going to prosecute your journey farther in the same way, a substantial evidence that you had not yet wearied, he missed you
very much, and each day General illegible plied with queries, Where do you think Mr Muir is now? Do you think he is on the
Buttes to day? Where do you imagine he will camp tonight? c, c. General was always ready to give an opinion: but still doubt
remained uncomfortably in our minds, until your charming letter