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Letter From P. B. Van Trump To John Muir, 1910 Jul 27., P. B. Van Trump Jul 1910

Letter From P. B. Van Trump To John Muir, 1910 Jul 27., P. B. Van Trump

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Yelm, Wash. July 27 - 10John Muir.Martinez, Cal.My Dear Friend:Your first letter I sent (loaned) to the Seattle Rotary Club, to be used in their campaign for Tahoma. I shall start for the mountain tomorrow, for an outing of 8 or 10 days on the west side. When I return will give you a short account of the trip. A few days since Secretary Ballinger made an official trip to Tahoma. I trust Engineer Rickseeker impressed the Secretary favorably as04836

to the proposed road around the mountain. You probably noticed the route given on the map in the Williams booklet. …

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Letter From John Muir To Mrs. Prince 1910 Jul 27, John Muir Jul 1910

Letter From John Muir To Mrs. Prince 1910 Jul 27, John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

July 27, 1910 Wednesday

Dear Mrs. Prince,

Keep your blessed Sierra memories warm, and they will make all the ways and days of your life shine like mountains in the alpenglow.

Your faithful fellow mountaineer,

John Muir

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Letter From James M. Beck To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 27., James M. Beck Jul 1910

Letter From James M. Beck To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 27., James M. Beck

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

JOHN W. STERLING.JOHN A. GARVER,JAMES M. BECK,CORTLAND BETTS,CARL A. MEADCABLE ADDRESS "NUMLATUS"LAW OFFICESSHEARMAN & STERLING55 WALL STREET, NEW YORKNATIONAL CITY BANK BUILDINGJuly 27, 1910.William F. Bade, Esq.,My dear Mr. Bade:I am much interested in your editorial, which is strongly expressed.It is possible that I may not be at the office to-morrow (Thursday) but I fully expect to be here on Friday.Yours very truly,[illegible]06290

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Letter From B. N. Baker To John Muir, 1910 Jul 25., B. N. Baker Jul 1910

Letter From B. N. Baker To John Muir, 1910 Jul 25., B. N. Baker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEJ. B. WHITE, Kansas City, Mo.,ChairmanB. N. BAKER, Baltimore, Md.J. N. TEAL, Portland, Ore.A. B. FARQUNAR, York, Pa.L. H. BAILEY, Ithaca, N. Y.THOMAS BURKE, Seattle, Wash.HENRY E. HASDTNER, Urania, La.W. A. FLEMING JONES, Las Cruces, N. M.MRS. PHILIP N. MOORE, St. Louis, Mo.MRS. J. ELLEN FOSTER, Washington, D. C.THOMAS R. SHIPP, SecretaryNATIONALCONSERVATION CONGRESSST. PAUL, MINNESOTASEPTEMBER 5 to 9 INCLUSIVEPresident, B. N. BakerExecutive Secretary, THOMAS R. SNIPPBOARD OF MANAGERSHON. A.O. EBERHART, Governor of Minnesota,ChairmanFRANK B. KELLOGS, St. Paul, Vice ChairmanGEORGE H. PRINCE, St. Paul, TreasurerREUBEN WARNER, St. PaulTHEODORE W. GRIGGS, St. PaulPAUL W. DOTY, St. PaulJ. H. BERK, St. PaulL. …

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Letter From Geo[Rge] W. Kehr To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 25., George W. Kehr Jul 1910

Letter From Geo[Rge] W. Kehr To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 25., George W. Kehr

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

J. HORACE, McFARLAND, President, Harrisburg, Pa.CLINTON ROGERS WOODRUFF. First Vice-President, PhiladelphiaWILLIAM B. HOWLAND, Treasurer, New YorkRICHARD B. WATROUS, Secretary, Washington, D. C.Vice-President: JAMES R. GARFIELD, Cleveland, OhioJOHN WESLEY HILL, D. D., New YorkW. W. HANNAN, Detroit, Mich.GEORGE W. MARSTON, San Diego, Cal.MRS. EDWARD W. BIDDLE. Carlisle, Pa.American Civic AssociationMAIN OFFICE: WASHINGTON, D. C.Executive BoardDr. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, New YorkHENRY A. BARKER, Providence, R. I.FRANK CHAPIN BRAY, New YorkMISS MARY MARSHALL BUTLER, Yonkers. N. Y.DR. KENYON L. BUTTERFIELD, Amherst, Mass.MRS. CAROLINE BARTLETT CRANE, Kalamazoo, Mich.MAIN OFFICE: WASHINGTON, D. C.Executive BoardGEORGE OTIS DRAPER, New YorkFREDERICK L. FORD. Hartford, Conn.EDWARD HATCH, JR., New …

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Letter From S. Hall Young To John Muir, 1910 Jul 25., S. Hall Young Jul 1910

Letter From S. Hall Young To John Muir, 1910 Jul 25., S. Hall Young

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Cordova, Alaska, July 25th, 1910.Mr. John Muir, Martinez, California;My dear Friend,Yours of June 23rd, enclosing your photograph, arrived two weeks ago during one of my preaching trips up the Copper River. "Our National Parks" came by the last mail. For your trouble in placing my story, and for the beautiful picture and for the book, in whose delightful pages I am already deep, I thank you warmly.I have not heard as yet from The Atlantic, but presume there has not been time. I am somewhat impatient to know whether they want the other stories of our two canoe trips. I …

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Letter From Richard B. Watrous To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 25., Richard B. Watrous Jul 1910

Letter From Richard B. Watrous To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 25., Richard B. Watrous

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

J. HORACE, McFARLAND, President, Harrisburg, Pa.CLINTON ROGERS WOODRUFF. First Vice-President, PhiladelphiaWILLIAM B. HOWLAND, Treasurer, New YorkRICHARD B. WATROUS, Secretary, Washington, D. C.Vice-President: JAMES R. GARFIELD, Cleveland, OhioJOHN WESLEY HILL, D. D., New YorkW. W. HANNAN, Detroit, Mich.GEORGE W. MARSTON, San Diego, Cal.MRS. EDWARD W. BIDDLE. Carlisle, Pa.American Civic AssociationMAIN OFFICE: WASHINGTON, D. C.Executive BoardDR. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, New YorkHENRY A. BARKER, Providence, R. I.FRANK CHAPIN BRAY, New YorkMISS MARY MARSHALL BUTLER, Yonkers. N. Y.DR. KENYON L. BUTTERFIELD, Amherst, Mass.MRS. CAROLINE BARTLETT CRANE, Kalamazoo, Mich.Executive BoardGEORGE OTIS DRAPER, New YorkFREDERICK L. FORD. Hartford, Conn.EDWARD HATCH, JR., New YorkJ. L. HUDSON, Detroit, …

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Letter From P. B. Van Trump To John Muir, 1910 Jul 18., P. B. Van Trump Jul 1910

Letter From P. B. Van Trump To John Muir, 1910 Jul 18., P. B. Van Trump

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]Yelm, Wash, July 18th, 1910.John Muir,Martinez, Cal.My Dear Friend:Your Kind, friendly and esteemed letter of 12th came duly to hand, and I thank you for it. Your acceptance and commendation of Tahoma will, I am sure, be very helpful in this matter. It is principally the Rotary Clubs and their friends, so far, that have publicly agreed to the compromise name, but they are large and influential organizations in both cities. The editors of the papers of the rival cities do not wrangle as much as they048332used to over the mountain name. The new comers to the state - and …

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Letter From W[Illia]M M. Sloane To John Muir, 1910 Jul 13., William M. Sloane Jul 1910

Letter From W[Illia]M M. Sloane To John Muir, 1910 Jul 13., William M. Sloane

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Wm M SloaneSTANWORTHPRINCETON, N.J. July 13, 1910Dear Mr. MuirThis acknowledges with hearty thank your kind contribution of ten dollars to the expenses of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for the current year.We have finally secured the [New?] Theatre in New York for our meetings on Dc. 8 & 9. Is it at all possible for you to attend, I earnestly hope so and the Executive committee would be gratified more than you are likely to think of you could come and send a paper. I have been commissioned to make the request and sincerely hope you can answer …

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Letter From Francis George To John Muir, 1910 Jul 12, Francis George Jul 1910

Letter From Francis George To John Muir, 1910 Jul 12, Francis George

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Valona July 12th 10 Mr. John Muir Martinez Calif Dear Sir For Enclose Ck No 45 for $94.10 Kindly credit as follows To J. Bonnacci in lots $40.00 “ J. Talken “ “ $30.00 “ S. Juppen “ “ $28.00 $98.00 Les commission -3.90 $94.10 Did Mr. P. Hanlon purchase the lots as per sketch enclose Yours truly Francis George

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Letter From Richard B. Watrous To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 11., Richard B. Watrous Jul 1910

Letter From Richard B. Watrous To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 11., Richard B. Watrous

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

J. HORACE McFARLAND, President, Harrisburg, Pa.CLINTON ROGERS WOODRUFF, First Vice-President, PhiladelphiaWILLIAM B. HOWLAND, Treasurer, New YorkRICHARD B. WATROUS, Secretary, Washington, D. C.Vice-Presidents: JAMES R. GARFIELD, Cleveland, OhioJOHN WESLEY HILL, D. D., New YorkW. W. HANNAN. Detroit. Mich.GEORGE W. MARSTON. San Diego. Cal.MRS. EDWARD W. BIDDLE, Carlisle, Pa.American Civic AssociationMAIN OFFICE: WASHINGTON, D. C.Executive BoardDR. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, New YorkHENRY A.BARKER, Providence, R. I.FRANK CHAPIN BRAY, New YorkMISS MARY MARSHALL BUTLER, Yonkers, N. Y.DR. KENYON L. BUTTERFIELD, Amherst, Mass.MRS. CAROLINA BARTLETT CRANE, Kalananco, Mich.Executive BoardGEORGE OTIS DRAPER, New YorkFREDERICK L. FORD, Hartford, Conn.EDWARD HATCH, JR., New YorkJ. L. HUDSON, Detroit, Mich.MRS. …

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Letter From Frank Pierce To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 11., Frank Pierce Jul 1910

Letter From Frank Pierce To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 11., Frank Pierce

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORWASHINGT0NFRADDRESS [illegible]THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIORJuly 11, 1910.Mr. Wm. Frederic Bade,The Independent, 130 Fulton St.,New York City.Sir:In response to the request contained in your letter of the 9th instant, I transmit herewith for your information several copies of Department order of May 27, 1910, giving notice to the City and County of San Francisco of the granting to it of an extension of time until 10 o'clock A.M. June 1, 1911, within which to respond to the order of February 25, 1910, to show cause why the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir site should not be eliminated from the …

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Letter From W[Illia]M F. Herrin To John Muir, 1910 Jul 10., William F. Herrin Jul 1910

Letter From W[Illia]M F. Herrin To John Muir, 1910 Jul 10., William F. Herrin

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

"WILDWOOD"SHASTA SPRINGSCALIFORNIAJuly 10. 1910My dear Mr. Muir,I expect to leave for Los Angeles next Friday night, taking the train for San Jose which leaves Oakland Pier connecting with the 6.40 p.m boat from San Francisco at San Jose or take the 8 p. m train from San Francisco as it passes, due at Los Angeles 2.30 p.m. the next day I shall be delighted to have your company on this trip down and shall04831

expect you, unless I hear from you to the contrary. We will drive on the car at 7. p. m. so please don't refresh the [illegible]er …

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Letter From E. P. Liplus To [John Muir ?], 1910 Jul 9., E. P. Liplus Jul 1910

Letter From E. P. Liplus To [John Muir ?], 1910 Jul 9., E. P. Liplus

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System.Railway Exchange, 9 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.PRESIDENT'S OFFICE.July 9, 1910.We observe that parties are before the House Committee on Public Lands for permission to build a scenic railway to be operated by trolley on the rim of the Grand Canyon of Arizona. We have been asked on several occasions to co-operate in this or similar schemes and have declined for the following reasons:1st: Because the Grand Canyon is the most stupendous piece of natural scenery in the world and not the least of its attractions is its vastness and solitude; to deface it with …

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Letter From P. B. Van Trump To John Muir, 1910 Jul 8., P. B. Van Trump Jul 1910

Letter From P. B. Van Trump To John Muir, 1910 Jul 8., P. B. Van Trump

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Yelm, Wash, Jul 8th - 10John Muir,Martinez, Cal.Dear Friend:I enclose this printed slip to show you that I am still harping on that old but genial theme, the mountain, and, seemly, by way of introducing the subject or motive of this letter. When you were, at various times in the past, in the Puget Sound Country, you doubtless learned of the wordy warfare that existed in relation to the mountain name. The rivalry that otherwise obtained between Seattle and Tacoma added to the intensity of this warfare, and it continued down thro' the years since the founding of Tacoma.At a …

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Letter From John Muir To [John H.] Williams, 1910 Jul 8., John Muir Jul 1910

Letter From John Muir To [John H.] Williams, 1910 Jul 8., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Cal., July 8, 1910Dear Mr. Williams:Many thanks for your magnificent mountain book. I never saw finer illustrations, or so many crowded togeter, like the trees and flowers at the feet of the glaciers. The glorious mountain is indebted to you, and so is every mountainteer. With all good wishes I amFaithfully yours, John Muir06756

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1910 Jul 6., John Muir Jul 1910

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1910 Jul 6., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, July 6, 1910Darling HelenI've been away 6 days at Shasta Springs, had grand views of the lofty snowy mountain & a good rest- but am sorely disappointed at not getting a reassuring word from you on my return These long silences always make me fear the worstWrite ever so briefly to your affectionate fatherJohn Muir

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Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker & Marian, 1910 Jul 6., John Muir Jul 1910

Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker & Marian, 1910 Jul 6., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, July, 6, 1910—Dear Mrs Hooker & MarianI have been away a few days at Shasta & am again in my lonely lonelier den.I'll gladly visit you as soon as I hear from you. Ever faithfully affectionatelyJohn Muir -

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Letter From Richard B. Watrous To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 6., Richard B. Watrous Jul 1910

Letter From Richard B. Watrous To William F. Bade, 1910 Jul 6., Richard B. Watrous

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

J. HORACE MCFARLAND, President, Harrisburg, Pa.CLINTON ROGERS WOODRUFF, First Vice-President, PhiladelphiaWILLIAM B. HOWLAND, Treasurer, New YorkRICHARD B. WATROUS, Secretary, Washington, D. C.Vice-President: JAMES R. GARFIELD, Cleveland, OhioJOHN WESLEY HILL, D. D., New YorkW. W. HANNAN. Detroit, Mich.GEORGE W. MARSTON. San Diego, Cal.MRS. EDWARD W. BIDDLE, Carlisle, Pa.American Civic AssociationMAIN OFFICE: WASHINGTON, D. C.Executive BoardDR. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, New YorkHENRY A.BARKER, Providence, R. I.FRANK CHAPIN BRAY, New YorkMISS MARY MARSHALL BUTLER, Yonkers, N. Y.DR. KENYON L. BUTTERFIELD, Amherst, Mass.MRS. CAROLINA BARTLETT CRANE, Kalananco, Mich.Executive BoardGEORGE OTIS DRAPER, New YorkFREDERICK L. FORD, Hartford, Conn.EDWARD HATCH, JR., New YorkJ. L. HUDSON, Detroit, Mich.MRS. …

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Letter From S. M. Brown To John Muir, 1910 Jul 4., S. M. Brown Jul 1910

Letter From S. M. Brown To John Muir, 1910 Jul 4., S. M. Brown

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Wiarton, Ontario CanadaJuly 4th, 10Prof. John MuirDear Mr. MuirI wrote you a few weeks after receiving the Book you so kindly sent me - also the pamphlets, all of which I read with very great interest, and pleasure, as I expressed to you in my letter. It has occurred to me that for some reason the letter may not have reached you. Could you kindly let me know whether or not this is so? A post card will be sufficient, as I know that your time is filled with work. I think it was in March that I wrote to …

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Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1910] Jul 3., Katharine Hooker Jul 1910

Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1910] Jul 3., Katharine Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Ursa MajorJuly 3.My dear Mr MuirYour letter telling me of the death of your dear sister arrived just after I left to come down here.I have not written you, but I have often thought of04826

you and of your words - happiness that she was released from pain and weariness, but sadness at the parting before the [illegible] door.I am about to go back to San Francisco and when you feel like going over there to see us, send me a line. It is long since you have been with us.Very affectionatelyKatharine Hooker

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Letter From Theodore Roosevelt To John Muir, 1910 Jul 2., Theodore Roosevelt Jul 1910

Letter From Theodore Roosevelt To John Muir, 1910 Jul 2., Theodore Roosevelt

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

The Outlook287 Fourth AvenueNew YorkOffice ofTheodore RooseveltJuly 2nd 1910.Dear John Muir:I am very glad to hear from you. I am sorry to learn of the trouble that you had in the death of your sister. I wish I could hope to see you soon.Sincerely yours,[illegible]04825

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The Liberty Boys On The March, Or, After A Slippery Foe, Harry Moore Jul 1910

The Liberty Boys On The March, Or, After A Slippery Foe, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

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Letter From [Alice Hooker Jones] To John Muir, 1910 Jun 30., Alice Hooker Jones Jun 1910

Letter From [Alice Hooker Jones] To John Muir, 1910 Jun 30., Alice Hooker Jones

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]Hinsdale N. H.June 30—[1910]My very good friendMr John Muir —We have heard with sorrow of the anxiety that has come to you in the very serious illness of your dear sister. It must be a great comfort to your both to be together at this time.Uncle has written that you were away but did not know where your sister resided - so have04823

[2]not written - yesterdays letter spoke of you in Martinez and so I hasten my note.How I do miss my "little n[illegible]ggins" typewriter - and I am more than certain my friends do also.This little N.E. England …

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Letter From John Muir To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1910 Jun 30., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1910 Jun 30., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

107San Francisco- June 30, 1910—Dear Mr Johnson:Mighty glad to hear from you. Everything in the Hetchy Yosemite Park battle looks fine for our side, & black for the robbers.As to books; if you were president of the Company you would be welcome to them all.I'm very sorry over Owen's sad loss. My best loved sister died on the 22d. No end of sorrow these late days.Don't my dear Johnson work too hardEver faithfully your friendJohn Muir

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Letter From Ina Coolbrith To John Muir, 1910 Jun 29., Ina Coolbrith Jun 1910

Letter From Ina Coolbrith To John Muir, 1910 Jun 29., Ina Coolbrith

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

1067, Broadway,San Francisco,June 29 - '10.Dear John Muir:I meant to write you again, but am just getting able to use my eyes, after serious trouble.I am sorry about your sister. It is very hard for you - When the years mutiply the sorrows do also.I am loth to give you up. A talk from you, of 35 minutes, say, on the Forests(?) would mean so much, and 04821

be fruitful of so much awakened interest and good on this [illegible]ed, vital, question.Wont you reconsider? It need be any of our dates of meeting between September 20th and next April, to …

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Letter From Margaret E. Glick To John Muir, 1910 Jun 29., Margaret E. Glick Jun 1910

Letter From Margaret E. Glick To John Muir, 1910 Jun 29., Margaret E. Glick

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]Los Angeles, Cal.June 29, 1910.Mr. John Muir,Martinez, Cal.Dear Mr. Muir,-I thank you most sincerely for your kindness in replying to the letters from my pupils, and for writing so fully. Your letter will be kept as one of the treasures of the Sixth Grade at Hoover, with the book which they so dearly love to have read to them. The book was presented to the class by one of the pupils - the year it was published, and I gladly a[illegible]de to the request of each new class for "Stickeen" — it contains so many excellent lessons, - and while …

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Letter From J[Oseph] T[Aplin] Lovewell To John Muir, 1910 Jun 29., Joseph Taplin Lovewell Jun 1910

Letter From J[Oseph] T[Aplin] Lovewell To John Muir, 1910 Jun 29., Joseph Taplin Lovewell

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

KANSASACADEMY OF SCIENCE.J. T. LOVEWELL. PH. D..SECRETARY.OFFICERS, 1909.PRESIDENT F. B. DAINS, TOPEKA.VICE-PRESIDENTS, J. M. McWHARF, OTTAWA.A. J. SMITH. EMPORIA.TREASURER F. W. BUSHONG, LAWRENCE.TOPEKA. KANSAS. June 29, 1910.Mr. John Muir,Martinez, Calif.Dear Sir:-Do your thoughts,in the evening of life, sometimes revert to earlier days? This letter will test your memory of an experience more than fifty years ago, in '59 I think, when you lived a few months at Prairie du Chien, Wis.You will recal your friend, Mrs. Edward Pelton, and their niece, Emily who later went to California, and from there wrote to my wife, (no Maggie Bissell) of meeting and …

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Commencement Exercises Program, June 29, 1910 Jun 1910

Commencement Exercises Program, June 29, 1910

Bryant University Commencements

Commencement Exercises Program, June 29, 1910.

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Letter From W[Lliam] M. Sloane To John Muir, 1910 Jun 28., Wlliam M. Sloane Jun 1910

Letter From W[Lliam] M. Sloane To John Muir, 1910 Jun 28., Wlliam M. Sloane

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

June 28. 1910STANWORTHPRINCETON, N.J.Dear Mr. Muir: There were contributed during the past year by its members for the expenses of the Academy of Arts and [Letters?] Five hundred and sixty five dollars. The [illegible] was as follows: Printing $268 06 Badges $30, Wreaths $36 Public Meeting $26 35 [illegible]cal Se[illegible] and [illegible]stage $66 69 Total $427 10 The balance therefore is $137 90The Treasurer was instructed by unanimous vote of the Academy to bring these facts to the attention of its members and a second time to receive such subscriptions as should be sent to him. He respectfully asks that …

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