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Date-1903 Mr. Frederick Converse Beach, Editor-in-Chief Encyclopedia Americana, New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I will
prepare an article on the subject Glaciers to contain not less than tw0 thousand or more than three thousand words for the
Encyclopedia Americans. Said article to be written from an American standpoint and to be completed on or before April 1st
1903. The compensation for same to be One complete Set Encyclopedia Americana found in 31st illegible Accepted for Mr. Beach
By.----- Signed John Muir Mr Muir you keep the copy. 03212