It would be A because it is in chronological order a.k.a order that works with the timeline.
Below is the excerpt that can be found elsewhere:
<span>Now some millmen want to cut all the Calaveras trees into lumber and money. But we have found a better use for them. No doubt these trees would make good lumber after passing through a sawmill, as George Washington after passing through the hands of a French cook would have made good food. But both for Washington and the tree that bears his name higher uses have been found.
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The answer is D.
