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The Pacific Pharos, November 2, 1887, University Of The Pacific Nov 1887

The Pacific Pharos, November 2, 1887, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, September 1, 1887, University Of The Pacific Sep 1887

The Pacific Pharos, September 1, 1887, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From J[Ohn] Reid To John Muir, 1887 Aug 24., John Reid Aug 1887

Letter From J[Ohn] Reid To John Muir, 1887 Aug 24., John Reid

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]

I am here for my things w/o for the winter when I get through I will go home & make some arrangements I world be almost tempted to come out & work for you a spell to see how things will go. I am satisfied that if I was a lone here in the house business I could make plenty of money as I am satisfied there is 50 per cent in raising houses. another thing that is bothering me at present is I have got to pay on this land $1000. next December & do not see where …


Letter From Maggie R. [Margaret Muir Reid] To John Muir, 1887 Aug 22., Margaret Muir Reid Aug 1887

Letter From Maggie R. [Margaret Muir Reid] To John Muir, 1887 Aug 22., Margaret Muir Reid

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Crete, Neb.,
August 22nd, 1887.

Dear Bro. John:

I was very glad indeed to receive your letter. I was wearying to hear from you, but thought perhaps you were enjoying your trip to the mountains. But you keep on working, have given up your contemplated vacation, and are now racking your poor brains and body day after day with the still harder task of writing "the book." I know the world and we all of us will be delighted to read it, but have mercy on yourself -- take it slow, and practice what you kindly preach to us weak …


Letter From W[Illiam] P. Gibbons To John Muir, 1887 May 23., William P. Gibbons May 1887

Letter From W[Illiam] P. Gibbons To John Muir, 1887 May 23., William P. Gibbons

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Alameda 8/23, 1887Dear JohnI am apprised from a lady friend in the east, that she has given a letter of intro- duction to [stricken words "me from"] Alfred R Wallace, the celebrated English scientist, who will arrive in S.F. to-day. I have written to to him, inviting him to lunch on Thursday; to ride up to the Red Wood grave yard in the PM & to be a guest of the Bartle- by Club in the evening. Now I want you to come down & join us without fail. If you can come Wednesday evening & stop over night, all …


Letter From Maggie R.[Margaret Muir Reid] To [John Muir], 1887 May 15., Margaret Muir Reid May 1887

Letter From Maggie R.[Margaret Muir Reid] To [John Muir], 1887 May 15., Margaret Muir Reid

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]

& give my kind regards to Mrs Magee when you see her

And now dear John. May God Ever bless & be wioth you. May His presence be very near you when away from home. [stricken word] to protect, & keep you from all danger seen. & remember. & watch over the dear ones you leave behind. will be anxious to hear from you when you have time to write

Ever your affectionate Sister Marrie Reid

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12 Crete, Neb, May 15 1887

Dear John

I had been saying to J.R. note very long before your letter arrived …


Letter From Sarah [Muir Galloway] To [John Muir], 1887 May 8., Sarah Muir Galloway May 1887

Letter From Sarah [Muir Galloway] To [John Muir], 1887 May 8., Sarah Muir Galloway

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]

we are expecting a visit from Emma and all of the children some time this summer, I wonder when we will have the pleasure of seeing yourself, Louie and the two little girls here, we are looking for Joanna and her little family this fall. so with one after another we [wired?] anxious after the long years of separation. Mother is as much as usual. she enjoys her walks as much [illegible] soon such goes out frequently to see her friends. Anna is at home with us this summer while Celia is teaching school again. Grace has talked up …


Letter From John S. Gray To John Muir, 1887 Mar 28., John S. Gray Mar 1887

Letter From John S. Gray To John Muir, 1887 Mar 28., John S. Gray

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]

[1]

Mar 28 1887

Mr. John Muir

Dear Friend

It is now two weeks sine we landed safely home from our long journey, & full time that we send you a few lines, letting you know of our arrival.

I am sorry to say Walter has not improved but rather gone back in health. After we left you, he seemed to pick up a good deal & the medicines were helping him. In Salt Lake City he did not feel so well, but improved again in Colorado. So that, at (Colorado Springs we had a delightful days drive--but some …


The Pacific Pharos, February 23, 1887, University Of The Pacific Feb 1887

The Pacific Pharos, February 23, 1887, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, January 26, 1887, University Of The Pacific Jan 1887

The Pacific Pharos, January 26, 1887, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From Walter Brown To John Muir, 1887 Jan 24., Walter Brown Jan 1887

Letter From Walter Brown To John Muir, 1887 Jan 24., Walter Brown

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Kansas City, Mo.,Jan. 24, 1887.John Muir, Esq.,Martinez, Cal. Dear Brother:Yours of Jany. 15th containing N.Y. Dft. for $1,400 came safely. This, as you say, will be quite sufficient to take up the $2000 mortgage.Tell A[nnie] L. that she had better come over here and tame Joanna and me rather than go up into those infernal regions to tame those scalp-lifting devils! I am very glad that she is well. We would like to see her very much if her health will allow of the journey.Hastily,Walter Brown


Letter From John Muir To David [Gilrye Muir], 1887 Jan 1., John Muir Jan 1887

Letter From John Muir To David [Gilrye Muir], 1887 Jan 1., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[in margin: Martinez 1887 Family Affairs] 01251

Martinez January 1, 1887.

Dear brother David_

I wish you & the children a hearty happy New Year We are all in ordinary good health_ & affairs go on not in any new way but in the old way as if the Year were not in any sense new Still we have much to be truly grateful for, & for nothing more than for hope of better things stored up for us unseen in the future.

Maggie writes that she greatly enjoyed her visit with you & that you were in better health …


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.53, December 30, 1886 Dec 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.53, December 30, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


Letter From James D[Avie] Butler To John Muir, 1886 [Dec 25] ., James Davie Butler Dec 1886

Letter From James D[Avie] Butler To John Muir, 1886 [Dec 25] ., James Davie Butler

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Madison, Wis. Xmas 1886

John Muir Esq.

My dear Friend, of old, and of always.

You are not dead, or deaf, or dumb._ Your statistics are good._ but all sticks are dry, _ or distasteful_ save sticks of candy.+

Enclosed I place my accounts of our [illegible] in the Yosemite._ which I think still the most notable inistance of Telepathy as yet known to me Pray write out for me your memory of your impressions which led you to come down into the valley seeking me._ They ought to be records in your own words.

I also want a word …


The Pacific Pharos, December 22, 1886, University Of The Pacific Dec 1886

The Pacific Pharos, December 22, 1886, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.51, December 16, 1886 Dec 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.51, December 16, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.48, November 25, 1886 Nov 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.48, November 25, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, November 24, 1886, University Of The Pacific Nov 1886

The Pacific Pharos, November 24, 1886, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From [Ann G. Muir] To Daniel [H. Muir], 1886 Sep 22., Ann G. Muir Sep 1886

Letter From [Ann G. Muir] To Daniel [H. Muir], 1886 Sep 22., Ann G. Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Portage Sept 22d 1886

Dear Daniel

Your communication of the 13th [last?] is most gratifying to me

I earnestly hope nothing will occur to be a hindrance to your coming I shall be so glad to meet you again once more

I am pleased to know that all your family are well

We are all in our usual health here

Davids family are well but very few in number,



-only Annie and Willis being at home, but Carrie is expected home in a week or two from the north where she has been teaching for a year.

I expect all …


The Pacific Pharos, September 22, 1886, University Of The Pacific Sep 1886

The Pacific Pharos, September 22, 1886, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From Maggie R.[Margaret Muir Reid] To John Muir, 1886 Aug 28., Margaret Muir Reid Aug 1886

Letter From Maggie R.[Margaret Muir Reid] To John Muir, 1886 Aug 28., Margaret Muir Reid

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[in margin: and now with much love to you all I am as ever affectionately Maggie R.] [embossed letterhead][4]It will soon be a year since you & David were here poor boy he has again been in the furnice of affliction since then. May the Lord comfort & support him.It has been a hot dry summer, and vegetation begins to look like fall.I think Mrs. Mayce must enjoy very much [illegible]nice trips as she has every year. Give her my kind regards. And also to Doctor & Mrs StrentzelI am glad they are so, well[1]Crete, Neb., May 28th 1886Dear Brother …


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.32, August 5, 1886 Aug 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.32, August 5, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


Letter From Walter Brown To John Muir, 1886 Jul 29., Walter Brown Jul 1886

Letter From Walter Brown To John Muir, 1886 Jul 29., Walter Brown

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]

[in margin: have rented the house for 8 months @ 75.$ per month.]

July 29# 1886

John Muir Esq Martinez Cal. Dear Brother:

With pleasure I announce the arrival of another little girl baby on the coming of the 24#, she is a fine fat health baby and weighed 9 lbs. Joanna is doing well, I have very good help in the house. I have got the trade thru at last. The notes & deed of trust for $1,500. (less $124.42 the interest on the $4000. notes of yours to date)I have taken in Joanna's name and will sell …


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.30, July 22, 1886 Jul 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.30, July 22, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.28, July 8, 1886 Jul 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.28, July 8, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.26, June 24, 1886 Jun 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.26, June 24, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.25, June 17, 1886 Jun 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.25, June 17, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.24, June 10, 1886 Jun 1886

American Christian Review, Vol.29 ,No.24, June 10, 1886

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, May 26, 1886, University Of The Pacific May 1886

The Pacific Pharos, May 26, 1886, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Pharos, April 28, 1886, University Of The Pacific Apr 1886

The Pacific Pharos, April 28, 1886, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.