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56 First draft of letter, in note-book Martinez. Feb. 4, '05. Dr. F. W. D'Evelyn, chairman Committee on Birds and Grams.
37 Fhelan Bldg., San Francisco. Dear Sir: I have no live or stuffed and mounted specimens of birds nor skins. nests,
or eggs. Regretting that I cannot assist you in this matter. I am, Faithfully yours, John Muir 03098