Department of the Interior Washington, Sept. 14, 1891. Mr. R. U. Johnson, Associate Editor, Century Magazine, Union Square, N. Y.City, New York. Sir: In further reply to yours of July 7th, I have to say the question of timber reserves is receiving earnest attention and Mr. Muir\u27s suggestions would be very timely, if you can send me an advance copy. I return photo of cutting a Sequoia. With thanks, Yours truly, John W. Noble, Secretary