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Letter From S. C. Smith To J. William White, 1908 Jan 1., S. C. Smith Jan 1908

Letter From S. C. Smith To J. William White, 1908 Jan 1., S. C. Smith

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESWASHINGTONJanuary 1, 1908.Prof. J. William White,1810 S. Rittenhouse Square,Philadelphia, P.A.[in margin: 1913 Who's who address 18 Consord Ave Cambridge Mass]Dear Sir:I beg to acknowledge receipt of your favor of recent date protesting against the use of Hetch Hetchy for the storage of water for San Francisco. I will take pleasure in laying your communication before the committee and can assure you that it will receive due consideration.Yours very truly,S. C. SmithDear Mr Muir:I wish I could do something more to help you. I have written to the [illegible] Congress - [illegible] mentioned in your circular letter.I shall speak …


The Pacific Pharos, January, 1908, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Jan 1908

The Pacific Pharos, January, 1908, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, December, 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Dec 1907

The Pacific Pharos, December, 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From J. E. Calkins To John Muir, 1907 Nov 29., J. E. Calkins Nov 1907

Letter From J. E. Calkins To John Muir, 1907 Nov 29., J. E. Calkins

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

2252 West Thirtieth street.
Los Angeles, California,
NOV. 29, 1907.

My Dear Mr. Muir:-

Forgive me for becoming too much engrossed with my own small concerns to be fairly neighborly with you. I have been getting my goods and chattels settled into some sort of homelike arrangement, and this work, indoors and out, takes times and makes a man forget what is due from him.
Your last letter, enclosing the Hetch-Hetchy chapter, came duly to hand, and was very welcome, though the news of Miss Helen's serious illness was far from comforting. We have both been taking the liberty to …


Letter From E[Dward] T. Parsons To Theodore Roosevelt, 1907 Nov 25., Edward T. Parsons Nov 1907

Letter From E[Dward] T. Parsons To Theodore Roosevelt, 1907 Nov 25., Edward T. Parsons

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[illegible]

November 25, 1907.

Theodore Roosevelt,
President of the United States,
Washington. D. C.

Honored Sir:

Several weeks ago I addressed a communication to the Hon. James R. Garfield, Secretary of the Interior, protesting against the use of the Hetch-Hetchy Valley, one of the most magnificent and hospitable features of the Yosemite National Park, as a reservoir for a proposed water system for the City of San Francisco. In that letter I set forth somewhat in detail, both from the standpoint of a lover of nature and also from the standpoint of a tax-payer and property owner in the district …


The Liberty Boys And Captain Talbot, Or, The Fire Brig Of The Hudson, Harry Moore Nov 1907

The Liberty Boys And Captain Talbot, Or, The Fire Brig Of The Hudson, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

No abstract provided.


The Liberty Boys' War Trail, Or, Hunting Down The Redskins, Harry Moore Nov 1907

The Liberty Boys' War Trail, Or, Hunting Down The Redskins, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, November, 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Nov 1907

The Pacific Pharos, November, 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From W[Illia]M Ham Hall To John Muir, 1907 Sep 30., William Ham Hall Sep 1907

Letter From W[Illia]M Ham Hall To John Muir, 1907 Sep 30., William Ham Hall

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Grant building, San Francisco,

September 30th.,1907.

John Muir, Esq.,

Martinez, Cal.,

Dear Sir:-

At the suggestion of Mr. Thos. R. Hanna, formerly my assistant on my Tuolumne river work, I am writing you relative to the storage and utilization of waters on that river.
As you perhaps Know, I represent those who have a number of claims, &c., on the Cherry-Eleanor branch of that river.
We specially desire not to take any part in the conflict as between the Turlock and Modesto Irrigation Districts and the city of San Francisco.
Neither can we afford to mix up in any: opposition …


Letter From William Loeb To John Muir, 1907 Sep 19., William Loeb Sep 1907

Letter From William Loeb To John Muir, 1907 Sep 19., William Loeb

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

Oyster Bay, N. Y.,

September 19, 1907.

My dear Mr. Muir:

Referring to your recent communication protesting against the projects for storage reservoirs in the Yosemite National Park, the President directs me to send you for your information the enclosed letter on the subject from the Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,

[illegible]

Secretary to the President.

Mr. John Muir,

Martinez, California.

Enclosure

03925


Letter From George W. Woodruff To [Theodore Roosevelt], 1907 Sep 18., George W. Woodruff Sep 1907

Letter From George W. Woodruff To [Theodore Roosevelt], 1907 Sep 18., George W. Woodruff

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Copy)

DOM

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

WASHINGTON.

W. B. A.

September 18, 1907.

THE PRESIDENT:

Tour letter of the 16th instant has been received, enclosing a communication from Mr. John Muir protesting against the projects for storage reservoirs for the San Francisco water-supply in the Yosemite National Park, and requesting a report thereon.
In response thereto, I have the honor to state that a communication was received at this Department from Mr. Muir on the 12th instant on the same subject, and he was advised on the 14th that the matter would be presented to the Secretary on his return …


Letter From Jessie E. Wilson To John Muir, 1907 Sep 14., Jessie E. Wilson Sep 1907

Letter From Jessie E. Wilson To John Muir, 1907 Sep 14., Jessie E. Wilson

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

DOM

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

WASHINGTON.

September 14, 1907.

Mr. John Muir,

Martinez, California.

Sirs:

Your letter of the 6th instant has been received, protesting against the granting of the application of the City of San Francisco for water from the Tuolumne River and a reservoir site in the Hetch Hetchy Valley, Yosemite National Park.
In response thereto, I have to state that a previous communication from you addressed to Mr. R. U. Johnson, Associate Editor of the Century Magazine, and by him forwarded to the President, was referred to this Department, and will be presented to the Secretary upon …


The Pacific Pharos, September, 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Sep 1907

The Pacific Pharos, September, 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From Cha[Rle]S F. Lummis To [John Muir], 1907 Aug 26., Charles F. Lummis Aug 1907

Letter From Cha[Rle]S F. Lummis To [John Muir], 1907 Aug 26., Charles F. Lummis

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

The Southwest Society,
Archaeological Institute
of America

PRESIDENT, J. O. KOEPFLI
VICE-PRESIDENTS

GEN. H. G. OTIS

H. W. O’MELVENY

GEO. F. BOVARD, D. D.

DR. NORMAN BRIDGE

TREASURER, W. C. PATTERSON

RECORDER AND CURATOR, DR. F. M. PALMER

SECRETARY, CHAS. F. LUMMIS, LIT. D.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MAJ. E. W. JONES

DR. F. M. PALMER

J. A. FOSHAY

MARY E. FOY

MRS. WM. H. HOUSH

CHAS. F. LUMMIS

DR. J. H. MARTINDALE

JOSEPH SCOTT

WM. H. BURNHAM

C. J. K. JONES

J. D. BICKNELL

Los Angles, Cal.,
Aug. 25, 1907.

Dear Jeremiah:-

Nothing pleases me more than your occasional lapses to …


Letter From W[Illia]M Ham Hall To James R. Garfield, [190]7 Aug 3., William Ham Hall Aug 1907

Letter From W[Illia]M Ham Hall To James R. Garfield, [190]7 Aug 3., William Ham Hall

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[illegible]
Mr. Muir

August 3” 7

IN THE MATTERS OF THE STORAGE AND UTILIZATION OF WATERS OF THE CHERRY-ELEANOR BRANCH OF THE TUOLUMNE RIVER, CALIFORNIA, BY THE SIERRA DITCH AND WATER COMPANY

The Honorable Jamas R. Garfield,
Secretary of the Interior,
Washington, D. C.

Sir:

The undersigned is the Chief Engineer and Manager of the Sierra Ditch and Water Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of California, for the purpose of storing, distributing and selling waters for irrigation and other public purposes.
This company has certain reservoir claims and rights within the watershed of the Cherry-Eleanor …


The Liberty Boys' Best Effort, Or, Winning A Stubborn Fight, Harry Moore Apr 1907

The Liberty Boys' Best Effort, Or, Winning A Stubborn Fight, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, April 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Apr 1907

The Pacific Pharos, April 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, March 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Mar 1907

The Pacific Pharos, March 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From C. D. Dunann To John Muir, 1907 Feb 5., C. D. Dunann Feb 1907

Letter From C. D. Dunann To John Muir, 1907 Feb 5., C. D. Dunann

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

C.D.DUNANN.
GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT

PACIFIC COAST RAILWAY
COLUMBIA AND PUGET SOUND RAILROAD

CDD-W-907. SAN FRANCISCO. Feb.5,1907

Alaska Excursion:

Dr. John Muir,

Martinez, Calif.

My dear Sir:-

Referring to our communication to you under date of October 31, 1906, and your favored reply dated November7th, relative to joining Professor Davidson on a trip from Seattle to Southeastern Alaska and return sailing from Seattle June 14th:
We sincerely hope that your daughter's health is entirely amended and that her condition does not at this time stand as a hindrance toward asserting your intention of making the trip. We are anxious to know …


The Pacific Pharos, February 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Feb 1907

The Pacific Pharos, February 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, January, 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Jan 1907

The Pacific Pharos, January, 1907, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Founding Of The College Of Law Of The Ohio State University, Horace Lafayette Wilgus Jan 1907

Founding Of The College Of Law Of The Ohio State University, Horace Lafayette Wilgus

Articles

It is proper for me to say, in the beginning, that I have been delegated to bear, and I have the honor to present to the College of Law of the Ohio State University, upon this occasion the sincere congratulations and most hearty good wishes of the largest University Law School in the United States--the Department of Law of the University of Michigan. In addition to this, it is with much satisfaction, and is a very great personal pleasure, that I have the privilege of joining in the festivities of this dedication of the beautiful Temple of Themis, wherein the …


The Pacific Pharos, December, 1906, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Dec 1906

The Pacific Pharos, December, 1906, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Liberty Boys And Brave Jane M'Crea, Or, After The Spy Of Hubbardton, Harry Moore Nov 1906

The Liberty Boys And Brave Jane M'Crea, Or, After The Spy Of Hubbardton, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

No abstract provided.


The Liberty Boys' Revenge; Or, Punishing The Tories, Harry Moore Sep 1906

The Liberty Boys' Revenge; Or, Punishing The Tories, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

No abstract provided.


The Liberty Boys Dead Shot Band, Or, General Wayne And The Mutineers, Harry Moore Jul 1906

The Liberty Boys Dead Shot Band, Or, General Wayne And The Mutineers, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

No abstract provided.


The Liberty Boys Beaten, Or, The Fight At "Cock Hill Fort", Harry Moore Jul 1906

The Liberty Boys Beaten, Or, The Fight At "Cock Hill Fort", Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

No abstract provided.


Letter From [F.] Bailey Millard To John Muir, 1906 Jul 3., F. Bailey Millard Jul 1906

Letter From [F.] Bailey Millard To John Muir, 1906 Jul 3., F. Bailey Millard

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE
1789 BROADWAY
New York, July 3 1906

Dear Mr. Muir

Jack London is about to undertake an adventurous voyage aroundthe world in a 45-foot boat, accompanied only by Mrs London, a male friend, a cook and cabin boy. He will write a series of articles about his voyage for the Cosmopolitan. A feature of his articles will be quotations from sealed letters to be opened while at sea. These letters will be written by well-known persons. They are to be of two hundred to three hundred words each, and are supposed to contain brief sentiments, words of cheer, …


Letter From Alex Millar To John Muir, 1906 May 10., Alex Millar May 1906

Letter From Alex Millar To John Muir, 1906 May 10., Alex Millar

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Form No. 6.

Subject: Yosemite Recession Bill

SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.

ALEX. MILLAR, Secretary.
JOS. HELLEN, Assistant Secretary.

EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
120 BROADWAY.

In your reply please
refer to S118

NEW YORK, May 10, 1906.

John Muir, Esq.,
Adamana,
Arizona.

Dear Sir:
Further referring to your note of April 8 to Mr. Harriman, regarding the Yosemite Recession Bill, I enclose herewith by his direction copy of a letter received from Mr. L. W. Bushey, Secretary of Speaker Cannon, showing that the bill passed the House on Monday last, under suspension of rules.
Yours very truly,

[illegible]

AM P

Secretary.

03726

(COPY)

May …


Letter From [Author Unknown] To [Recipient Unknown], [1906 Apr] 18., Unknown Apr 1906

Letter From [Author Unknown] To [Recipient Unknown], [1906 Apr] 18., Unknown

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Earthquake

San Fran. 18- 315 PM San Fran without communication with [outside?] world since 11 am dead will number up in the thousands Goot has been asked for transports to bury the dead at sea to avoid plague the gas works exploded, entire city in flames from Montgomery St to the water front and south of Market street the ground is in a tremor and if another quake comes will wipe out the entire city, they are starting special trains from Los Angeles with Doctors and nurses etc. several small coast towns in ruins San Jose, Napa, Salinas, worst wrecked, …