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S Louis. Mo.January 1st 1902.Mr John MuirMartinez.CaliforniaDear Mr Muir.Your book Our National Parks has been received, and has given me great pleasure and instruction, for I have read it every word; already. and [Con amore.?] Great as the subject is, you have, in my judgment, done it justice. Although I have never seen the great trees, so great is your sympathy with them, your enthusiasm and power of description, [that?] it is hard for me to realize I have not been among those giant Sequoia, these last02918 few days. Such a book like the forest themselves makes us live not only longer, our better lives. Your inscription to me has come at a time it is most acceptable, you will find I have had to warn off trespassers, as shown in the acc...