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Brookland, D.C. August 23, 1899. Dear Mr. Muir: Since my return home I have been so busy with various urgent matters
that I have not yet had time to print and mount all of the tree views (Wabash Valley) which I am going to send you, and, owing
to repairs in the building where my office is located I have not been able to get at the pamphlets on trees that I mention
to you. I shall not forget them, however, will get them all off to you soon as prac- 02608