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Moses Fargos -- Orderly Book, Moses Fargos Jan 1879

Moses Fargos -- Orderly Book, Moses Fargos

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This is the orderly book of Moses Fargos for the use of William Coit's company which is the 4th Company and 6th Regiment under Colonel Samuel Holden Parsons. It covers the period of April 23, 1775 to August 7, 1775 and includes General George Washington's commission to William Coit.

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Journal Of Bayze Wells Of Farmington: May, 1775 -- February,1777, At The Northward And In Canada, Bayze Wells Jan 1879

Journal Of Bayze Wells Of Farmington: May, 1775 -- February,1777, At The Northward And In Canada, Bayze Wells

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Covers the period May, 1775 to November, 1777 and the capture of Fort Ticonderoga and the siege of Quebec.

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Sketch Of The Life Of Robert Raikes, Esq. : And Of The History Of Sunday Schools, W F (William Freeman) Lloyd Dec 1878

Sketch Of The Life Of Robert Raikes, Esq. : And Of The History Of Sunday Schools, W F (William Freeman) Lloyd

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Letter From Brother [Daniel H. Muir] To Sister [Mary Muir Hand], 1878 Dec 29., Daniel H. Muir Dec 1878

Letter From Brother [Daniel H. Muir] To Sister [Mary Muir Hand], 1878 Dec 29., Daniel H. Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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to continue in the care and necessary labor of living on a farm, and if they move into a town they might as well move into Phillips if it suits them as anywhere else.

My news has run out and I can not write anything else that will interest you so I will close by asking you to write to sometime to Your youngest Brother.




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Rocky [illegible] Wis Dec 29/78.

Dear Sister.

I do not kiss a [illegible ; blackened out] have been somewhat tardy [illegible ; blackened out] execution of my pro[illegible ; blackened out] to you …

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The Douglass Squirrel Of California., John Muir Dec 1878

The Douglass Squirrel Of California., John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

260 THE DOUGLASS SQUIRREL OF CALIFORNIA. way and get himself a good wife, and then it would be well to have the linen marked with his own name so he wouldn't have to buy it all new. Here you see, Thorarin— and then to think that he should never come home to his mother again and never go to Norway and never get any wife." Mrs. Raven stood tearfully viewing the pillow-case with the embroidered initials, but seeing that her companion was too much absorbed in the present misfortune to have much sympathy to spare for her, she laid it …

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American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.48, November 26, 1878 Nov 1878

American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.48, November 26, 1878

American Christian Review

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American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.47, November 19, 1878 Nov 1878

American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.47, November 19, 1878

American Christian Review

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A Wind Storm In The Forests Of The Yuba., John Muir Oct 1878

A Wind Storm In The Forests Of The Yuba., John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

STORM IN THE FORESTS OF THE YUBA. 55 ~ A WIND STORM, IN THE FORESTS OF THE YUBA. -* The mountain winds, like the dew and rain, sunshine and snow, aremeasured and bestowed with—wise- -levsaipon the forests, ~wit-h reference to the . developrneiB* of their highest beauty aad- well-being: However restricted the scope of other forest influences, that of the winds is universal. The snow bends and trims the upper forests every winter, the lightning strikes a single tree here and there, while avalanches mow down thousands at a single, swoop, as a gardener thins out a bed of flowers. …

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The New Sequoia Forests Of California., John Muir Oct 1878

The New Sequoia Forests Of California., John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

THE NEW SEQUOIA FORESTS OF CALIFORNIA. 813 Exchange until 1811, when it changed to the old conveut of the Miuiuies, and there "began to form the Museum. Oue of Teniers's sous having entered the order of San Franciscans at Mechlin, Lis father presented the convent with uiuetee'u pictures representing the nineteen martyrs of Gorcum. They were in the same conveut as late as the middle of the last century. Terriers was twice married. After many years Anne Breughel died; and though the marriage contract had been so drawn that, in case of her dying first, her large fortune should go …

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Letter From John Bagnall To John Muir, 1878 Oct 20., John Bagnall Oct 1878

Letter From John Bagnall To John Muir, 1878 Oct 20., John Bagnall

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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Keep out of the way, so as not to inflict my- self on anybody. I doubt whether I shall ever over come it. The fact is Friend Muir I have been so unmercifully snubled through life, on account of my lameness that I feel it [illegible] to my [underlined: manhood] to put up with it. And although lonesomeness is terrific on a sociable dis- position like mine, it is no disgrace for me to retreat be- fore such unjust, and over- whelming odds. Go on, Dear friend, and “May Heaven help you” to describe the wonders of your travels, …

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Letter From Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] To John Muir, 1878 Oct 20., Ann Gilrye Muir Oct 1878

Letter From Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] To John Muir, 1878 Oct 20., Ann Gilrye Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Portage, Oct. 20th, 1878.

Dear John,

I hope this will find you well. It seems a long time since I have had a letter from you. Perhaps there is one on the way for me now. I am delighted with the bouquet from the banks of Loch Lomond - how very kind of your friend to send it to you.
We have also had the pleasure of a visit from Mr. Calvin Hewitt. He told us he had been in Cal. and had met you in the Mariposa grove, and he gave me two very large cones, and two small …

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American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.36, September 3, 1878 Sep 1878

American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.36, September 3, 1878

American Christian Review

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American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.35, August 27, 1878 Aug 1878

American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.35, August 27, 1878

American Christian Review

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American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.34, August 20, 1878 Aug 1878

American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.34, August 20, 1878

American Christian Review

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Letter From [Ann G. Muir] To Dan[Ie]L [H.] Muir, 1878 Jul 21., Ann G. Muir Jul 1878

Letter From [Ann G. Muir] To Dan[Ie]L [H.] Muir, 1878 Jul 21., Ann G. Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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gone and others are getting ready to go – Well be glad to hear from you again. May God bless you all affectionately your Mother



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1878 Portage July 21st

Dear Danl.

Your very kind letter of July 10 & 15 was recd. - but I delayed writing you expecting every day to hear from Mary. it is over a month since she left home – and at that time she expected her affair to come off in Sept. and I expected you all to be here at that time – we will surely hear of her soon. Joanna …

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American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.26, June 25, 1878 Jun 1878

American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.26, June 25, 1878

American Christian Review

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American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.25, June 18, 1878 Jun 1878

American Christian Review, Vol.21, No.25, June 18, 1878

American Christian Review

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Letter From John Muir To [Jeanne C.] Carr, 1878 Jun 5., John Muir Jun 1878

Letter From John Muir To [Jeanne C.] Carr, 1878 Jun 5., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

1419 Taylor St [deleted: May] June 5th 1878Dear Mrs Carr, I’m sorry I did not see you when last in the city. I went over to Oakland, thence to Alemeda to spend a week & finish an “article” with our good old [ Giffons?]; but the house was full, then I went to Dr. Strentzel where I remained a week, working a little, resting a good deal, & eating many fine cherries. I enjoyed most the [underlined: white] bed in which first I rested after rocking so long in the rushes of the Stockton slough. They all were as kind …

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Letter From Mary [Muir] To [John Muir], 1878 May 27., Mary Muir May 1878

Letter From Mary [Muir] To [John Muir], 1878 May 27., Mary Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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and think I shall commit parts of it to memory. Everyone I have heard speak of it likes it well and much and beyond ordinary – Oh if I had such- or even a [underlined: little] of such mental wealth. Not for the sake of being wondered at by fellow beings – but because I want the [underlined: wealth] of [underlined: mind]. Perhaps you say – go to work – which is good advice – But it is not easy to churn butter from skim milk. Still I am glad to recognize a little butter - after my long …

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Letter From Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] To John Muir, 1878 May 16., Ann Gilrye Muir May 1878

Letter From Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] To John Muir, 1878 May 16., Ann Gilrye Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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trust for the time to come Our heavenly father is strong to deliver in times of deep trial and danger – and is ever ready and willing to protect all that give there cause unto his hands I trust you will be preserved in all your goings out and all your comings in The girls all join me in earnest loving wishes for your best interests from your affectionate Mother


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1978 Portage May [ 16th?]

Dear John

Your last letter to me of March 6th was gladly received, during March Joanna wrote you a letter, and I …

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Letter From Daniel Muir [Father] To [John Muir], 1878 Apr 9., Daniel Muir Apr 1878

Letter From Daniel Muir [Father] To [John Muir], 1878 Apr 9., Daniel Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

My address:
Corner of Queen and Robinson streets,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
April 9th, 1878.

My beloved son in Jesus I hope:

I would have written to you sooner had I known your address. I am glad to say I am enjoying the best of health, for which I am very thankful to God and hope by the grace of God I shall spend it all to the glory of him who gave it. The Lord has removed out of the way everything in this life that was a hindrance to my perfect union with himself, either while in this life …

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Tahoe In Winter. John Muir Gives Some Curious Facts About Sierra Snow Stored Up Snow Masses-Glacial Lakes-Snow Shoe Experiences-A Retired Hunter. (Correspondence Of The Bulletin.), John Muir Apr 1878

Tahoe In Winter. John Muir Gives Some Curious Facts About Sierra Snow Stored Up Snow Masses-Glacial Lakes-Snow Shoe Experiences-A Retired Hunter. (Correspondence Of The Bulletin.), John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

Daily Evening Bulletin San Francisco; Wednesday, April 8. 1875. TAHOE IN WINTER John Muir Glyes gome CtirBons Facfs AfosKU Sitewa fcnow—Si-ared ail Ser.ew Mssse.?— Stacial I,raises—W06W Shoe liffiaJeirieiisces— A Keored Hanter. [CORRESPONDENCE OP THE BULLETIN.] Californians are not so much as half con- ' scions of the winter glory of the Sierra. We admire descriptions of the Swiss Alps, reading with breathless interest how the ice and snow load their sublime heights, and booming avalanches sweep their crowded forests ; while our own Alps, grand as they, loom unnoticed along our eastern horizon. True, only mountaineers may penetrate their snow-blocked …

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Letter From Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] To John Muir, 1878 Mar 23., Ann Gilrye Muir Mar 1878

Letter From Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] To John Muir, 1878 Mar 23., Ann Gilrye Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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preserved as you have been hitherto, when in the midst of greater dangers then I know any thing of – May our heavenly father ever guard you and keep you in perfect safety at all times especially in times of trial I will be glad to hear from you when you can conveniently write – The girls join me in earnest loving wishes for your welfare. from your affectionate Mother

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1878 Portage 23d March

Dear John

Your kind letter, containing your photo- is received for which I thank you – and the reading of your article in …

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Letter From Joanna [Muir] To John Muir, 1878 Mar 6., Joanna G. Muir Mar 1878

Letter From Joanna [Muir] To John Muir, 1878 Mar 6., Joanna G. Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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fact, pretty much everything has been hard this winter excepting the roads which have been very Soft and some peoples [in margin: 589] heads. yet, through in the midst of all this difficulty we have not felt it, except in our sympathy for others. We had a letter from Father a week ago, who reports himself very well, very useful and very happy. What could you ask farther for mortal man? John Reid still intends going to Neb. and will start soon for the purpose of inspecting. Maggie, Sarah, David



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Letter From Janet Douglass Moores To John Muir, 1878 Mar 5., Janet Douglass Moores Mar 1878

Letter From Janet Douglass Moores To John Muir, 1878 Mar 5., Janet Douglass Moores

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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you left us. We have all been reading the article you wrote for Scribner. Some of the school girls said that I must tell you how much they had enjoyed it. Ellie Graydon, Kate’s next younger sister intends to recite parts of it for our literary society. That is a pretty story of Mr. Lamon. I should think you would miss him. Don’t you sometimes get very lonesome and you like things better than people? Are’nt you ever coming back? I have wondered if I should recognize you. One day I went to our front door and there stood …

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Letter From Julia M[Errill] Moores To John Muir, 1878 Feb 26., Julia Merrill Moores Feb 1878

Letter From Julia M[Errill] Moores To John Muir, 1878 Feb 26., Julia Merrill Moores

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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Indianapolis Feb. 26th 1878 232 N. Ala. St.

My Dear Mr Muir,

Very grateful are we for your sweet story, sketch a history of your lovable little friend the Water Ouzel. We have all read it more than once and some parts many times, so that were we to meet him we should not need an introduction. Would that we could meet him in the company of [underlined: his] friend – and ours! We recognized John Lamon in the Lachelor friend. How fresh – how wonderful your life seems among the flowers – the birds and …

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Letter From [Ann G. Muir] To Dan[Iel] And Emma [Muir], 1878 Feb 1., Ann G. Muir Jan 1878

Letter From [Ann G. Muir] To Dan[Iel] And Emma [Muir], 1878 Feb 1., Ann G. Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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Portage Feb 1st 1878.

Dear Danl & Emma.

I hope you and the children are well, and hope you are both passing down the stream of time happily and profitably – Since you were here, I have often wished to know how you all were – and if your being from home caused you much discomfort or inconvenience – Mary is still with us and is very busy with crayon work – for a few days I have been at Sarahs home, and I enjoyed my visit – John Reid has changed his mind about going west this month, …

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Semi-Tropical California. John Muir Describes The Sun Valley Of San Gabriel. Some Facts About Orange Culture-A Fruit Land-A California Colony-Hints To Invalids. (Special Correspondence Of The Bulletin.) San Gabriel Valley, September 1, 1877., John Muir Sep 1877

Semi-Tropical California. John Muir Describes The Sun Valley Of San Gabriel. Some Facts About Orange Culture-A Fruit Land-A California Colony-Hints To Invalids. (Special Correspondence Of The Bulletin.) San Gabriel Valley, September 1, 1877., John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

X0* j U *.. S-; SB3M-EECAL:e4EEP;RKl4- j and TemtcTffere-Iyhave. made my* HS -' \.-r' ~ --*—- x "i:,;'-i?':' IP home.and herjTsBsfcayhfle Ilive.* JoAfoMn Describes : Sttir T&akf j The.geograpositioaw?jjglii, y San Ga&rieL " * a*"?- soil and cJimate land-4 Jne take pleasuserT inj2pre8ent2ig our Jfcaders today freir*aeWtfe&Ji the -foi- | tinned, poinl-jiisfcieyoad his " lowing charming letter from the Httm- boldfofAmeri(-the*giaDlogit; cosmog- onist, botanist and artist—John Muir. ' What a wild, free, grorions life he leads ;. on -the mountain tops, -under the rriur- J rdurihgpines,in the eettfiing "canon, arid' and in the "forests primeval." Each oisfttlieS*esnita;*rja*i-IBtw yet Been attained, …

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Letter From C. Biclauski To Mrs. Muir [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1877 Aug 12, C. Biclauski Aug 1877

Letter From C. Biclauski To Mrs. Muir [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1877 Aug 12, C. Biclauski

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

San Francisco, Cal, August 12, 1877 Mrs. J Muir Dear friend Having come to the conclusion, that our proposed visit to you on next Sunday would, on account of Mrs. J. Strentzel’s illness, create too much trouble to you, we decided to put off the pleasure of visiting our friends of the Alhambra to a more favorable opportunity. Mrs. Modjeska’s health has been considerably benefitted during her present stay at my house by the cool climate of San Francisco and the seabathing at Sutro’s. They intend to leave this city at the end of this month. We hope that Mrs …

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Letter From [Ann G. Muir] To Dan[Iel H. Muir], 1877 Aug 8., Ann G. Muir Aug 1877

Letter From [Ann G. Muir] To Dan[Iel H. Muir], 1877 Aug 8., Ann G. Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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been glad to see you – we had a very pleasant talk about old times and places, her family are all well and prosperous – John Reid has got home and is much pleased with the arrangements that were made while you were with us — Anna is still at the farm but will be home soon — I am sorry we kept your spoon and fork – but will send them some time we all join in, loving, kind, wishes. to you all. – affectionately your [underlined: Mother]


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Portage Augt. 8th 1877

Dear Danl..

I hope you …

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