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3 P.O. BOX 365 TELEPHONE 490 CENTRAL HOTEL AUCKLAND, N.Z. ...................................................1904
those of the Archipelago to the northward Ill tell you about it all in a few months at longest Born illegible , S illegible
New Guinea Java etc.. As soon as I know what steamer I shall take I'll let you know so as to get letters from you at Honolulu
03343 4 Not getting word from home is the one hard thing in the midst of my enjoyments- Give my love to all the family
Maggie, Sarah her children Dan and remember me to the Colemans John Reid the Swetts etc- As for yourself darlings you know
that I am ever yours Heaven bless you always John Muir