Letters to a Friend 



pectors coming through the mountain rye. By 

 them I send this note. 



To-day we will reach some of the sequoias 

 near Thomas' Mill (vide map of Geological 

 Survey), and in two or three more days will be 

 in the canon of the south fork of Kings River. 

 If the weather appears tranquil when we reach 

 the summit of the range, I may set out among 

 the glaciers for a few days, but if otherwise I 

 shall push hastily for the Owen's River plains 

 and thence up to Tahoe, etc. I am working 

 hard and shall not feel easy until I am on the 

 other side beyond the reach of early snow 

 storms. Not that I fear snowstorms for myself, 

 but the poor animals would die or suffer. 



The Doctor's duster and fly-net are safe, and 

 therefore he. Billy is in good spirits, apt to 

 teach drawing in and out of season. 



Remember me to the Doctor and the boys 

 and Morris and Keith, etc. 



Ever yours truly, 



JOHN MUIR. 



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