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Madison, Wisconsin. June 25th, 1863. Dear Brother Cornelius, I desire to introduce to you, the illegible , Mr. John Muir,
a young gentleman who has been attending the University of Wisconsin, located here, who expects next term to connect himself
with the Univeri- sity in Ann A illegible . You will find in him the highest modesty, united with the most excellent moral
Christian character; also mechanical genius of a very high order. He is here greatly esteemed I know you will gladly endeavor
to render his stay in your city pleasant profitable. He will be able to give you information concerning
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