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Letter From Fay H. Sellers To John Muir, [1910] Jun 28., Fay H. Sellers Jun 1910

Letter From Fay H. Sellers To John Muir, [1910] Jun 28., Fay H. Sellers

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

should be 1910320 WEST CALIFORNIA STREETPASADENA, CALIFORNIAJune 28 - 08My dear friend-We were so sorry to hear of the lost of your dear sister, and can indeed sympathize with you- for we too, have suffered the pangs of parting from those we loved. Time only, can04819

help you. Mr. Sellers has not been very well for several days. but as we hope to got to Arrowhead Springs, or Long Beach for a week or so, it may benefit him. He joins me in kindest remembrance to you.Very sincerely your friendFay H. Sellersin a measure lighten our sorrow- and the thought …

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Letter From Mrs. Albert Davis To John Muir, 1910 Jun 26., Mrs Albert Davis Jun 1910

Letter From Mrs. Albert Davis To John Muir, 1910 Jun 26., Mrs Albert Davis

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Jeffersonville IndJune 26th 1910Mr John MuirDear Sir:- Having read an interesting piece in the Louisville paper about you I thought I would write you & find out if you were related to us. My father, Geo Muir had a brother John who went out in the far west, I never knew him but seeing your picture you looked so much like my father that I thought I would write04817

My father is dead. He also had a brother Joe, Robert, Charley, & E[illegible]. had two sisters - Catherine & Rebecca, his mother was Keziah Muir. I shall not tire you …

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Letter From John Muir To [Margaret Hay Lunam], 1910 Jun 25., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To [Margaret Hay Lunam], 1910 Jun 25., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, California, June 25, 1910Dear Cousin, Sister Margaret who as you know has long been frail died Wednesday the 22d and was buried in the Martinez Cemetery Friday the 24th. She suffered little or no pain. Her last three days were passed in quite unbroken sleep, and thus she entered the Better Land.All her children were with her. Her son Harry and daughter Ann having come from Nebraska, John Jesse & May are living on the ranch here. While David and Sarah came from Pacific Grove. I was writing in a friends house at Los Angeles but hurried home three …

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Letter From J[Ohn] D[Aggett] Hooker To John Muir, 1910 Jun 25., John Daggett Hooker Jun 1910

Letter From J[Ohn] D[Aggett] Hooker To John Muir, 1910 Jun 25., John Daggett Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

J D HookerSympathyJ. D. HOOKER130 SouthLos Angeles StreetLos Angeles, Cal., June 25th/10My dear Mr MuirYour letter announcing the closing se[illegible] in this [strange?] eventful history is received that you have our deep deep sympathy need not be told here. We too have known full well the stern relentless sorrow and know the agony thereof. When the g[illegible] [illegible] death calls we may not answer absent Time and time only can soften the crueties of the hour.In sorrows burden believe me your faithful friend and comradJno D Hooker04815

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Letter From Ellery Sedgwick To John Muir, 1910 Jun 24., Ellery Sedgwick Jun 1910

Letter From Ellery Sedgwick To John Muir, 1910 Jun 24., Ellery Sedgwick

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

June 24, 1910Dear Mr. Muir:I am indebted to you for your kind note of June fourteenth, and shall take a great deal of satisfaction in printing four articles taken from your Journal. I note what you say in regard to spring publication, and having conferred with Messrs. Houghton Mifflin Company, I can assure you that I shall do nothing to delay the publication of your book in the spring. If we were to print your articles in December, January, February, and March, this could be readily accomplished, but as I say, I shall simply take the date settled by your …

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Letter From A. H. Sellers To John Muir, 1910 Jun 24., A. H. Sellers Jun 1910

Letter From A. H. Sellers To John Muir, 1910 Jun 24., A. H. Sellers

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

320 WEST CALIFORNIA STREETPASADENA, CALIFORNIAJune 24, 1910My dear friend Muir-On our return from Riverside a couple days ago, we found your letter of the [first?] telling of your sister Margarets serious illness and today we receive yours of the 23rd giving us the sad news of her death. Your letter is a beautiful one and so appropriate to the "long hard yet blessed life" of a dear woman. She is now at rest and pain & suffering ended, and only those who loved her are left to mourn and suffer for her loss- what a comfort it must have been …

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Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1910] Jun 24., Katharine Hooker Jun 1910

Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1910] Jun 24., Katharine Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

3563 Jackson St.S. F. June 24.Dear Mr MuirI am leaving for Los Angeles, to be there about ten days. I wish you were able to go with me.My sympathy is with you in your sorrowful waiting. I hope your sister does not suffer04812

any pain.Marian sends her love, as do I.Affectionately yoursKatharine Hooker

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Letter From Marian Hooker To John Muir, 1910 Jun 24., Marian Hooker Jun 1910

Letter From Marian Hooker To John Muir, 1910 Jun 24., Marian Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Mariansympathy3563 Jackson St.San Francisco -June 24/10.My dear Mr. Muir-Mother and I were deeply grieved this afternoon to learn of the sorrow that has fallen on you. You have been much in our minds and hearts since we heard of your sisters illness, and we have so wished that this sad parting might be spared you. Indeed I know what the sorrow of parting is even though we would04811

not hold the dear one here in the bondage of pain. Mother will write to you from Los Angeles - and I know she would wish to join with me now in …

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Letter From Ferris Greenslet To John Muir, 1910 Jun 23., Ferris Greenslet Jun 1910

Letter From Ferris Greenslet To John Muir, 1910 Jun 23., Ferris Greenslet

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

EDITORIAL ROOMSHOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY4 PARK STREET BOSTONJune 23, 1910.Dear Mr. Muir,Thank you for your letter of June 15th.We will plan, then, to publish the Sierra book in the early spring, as soon as it is out of the way in the Atlantic, which will undoubtedly be by the middle of the winter.We are greatly interested in what you say of the other two books which are nearing completion, the Yosemite Hand-Book and the book for boys. We hope you are planning to give us the pleasure of publishing these volumes for you.We should be very sanguine indeed of wide success …

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Letter From John Muir To Joanna [Muir Brown], 1910 Jun 22., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To Joanna [Muir Brown], 1910 Jun 22., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, June 22, 1910Dear Sister Joanna, Margaret died today. This after noon at 2 o'clock All her children were with her. David & Sarah arrived 4 hours too late to see her in life. Her last three days were spent in a kind of sleep nigh to death during which she was never for a moment conscious or gave any sign of pain.I'm so glad I was with her to cheer & comfort her as best I could while she yet knew me & fondly clung to me- and glad we all are that she is now at rest in …

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Letter From [John Muir] To Helen [Muir Funk], 1910 Jun 22., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From [John Muir] To Helen [Muir Funk], 1910 Jun 22., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, June 22, 1910My darling Helen,Dearest sister Margaret died this afternoon- free at last in the Better Land from care & pain & all bodily frailty. I'm very glad I was able to be with her to cheer & soothe & comfort while yet she could recognize me. The last two or three days was unconscious in a sort of sleep next to death.David & Sarah arrived four hours too late to see her in life.We all rejoice she passed away in deep sleep without pain or struggle - but these last farewells are hard to bear.Glad Darling that you're …

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Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker & Marian, 1910 Jun 22., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker & Marian, 1910 Jun 22., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, June 22, 1910-Dear Mrs Hooker & MarianMy dearest best loved sister died this afternoon - - -All her children were with her Her last days were in a sleep nigh to death without sign of a moment of consciousness. Glad I was with her to cheer and soothe and comfort while yet she knew me & fondly clung to me. And we all rejoice she is at rest in the Better Land free from pain and care and frail body weakness after a long hard yet blessed life. but oh friends - the last love glance - last quivering …

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Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1910] Jun 21., Katharine Hooker Jun 1910

Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1910] Jun 21., Katharine Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]her big books with her and study if she must, under the pleasantest circumstances.My affection and sympathy go to you.Yours [illegible]eKatharine Hooker[1]3563 Jackson St.S. F. June 21.Dear Mr MuirYou must pardon me for writing you to go to the country with us when you are in such anxiety. From your last letter I thought your sister's illness might be s[illegible]ing with a long and04804

[2]slow decline. Paralysis so often lingers. You said she was better but could not recover, and I took that to mean that the end might still be a long way off.This morning it is doubtful whether …

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Letter From E[Dward] [William] Nelson To John Muir, 1910 Jun 21., Edward William Nelson Jun 1910

Letter From E[Dward] [William] Nelson To John Muir, 1910 Jun 21., Edward William Nelson

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]June 21, 1910Mr. John MuirMartinez, Calif.My dear Mr. Muir; I take pleasure in acknowledging receipt of your contribution to the Merriam Memorial which will be much appreciated.Yours truly,E. W. Nelson03809

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Letter From J[Ohn] D[Aggett] Hooker To John Muir, 1910 Jun 20., John Daggett Hooker Jun 1910

Letter From J[Ohn] D[Aggett] Hooker To John Muir, 1910 Jun 20., John Daggett Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead] L. A. June 20/10Dear Mr MuirThank for the loan of the Whitney book- it gave me much interest yesterday (Sunday)I am truly sorry to learn of the hopless illness of your sister - but we all"stand or Jordan st[illegible]d Our friends are passing over And just before the shining shore, We may almost discover" My sympathies are with you.Mr Thompson is greatly interest and you your mission north and the prospects of your return - with kind regards believe me to be faithfully yoursJno D Hooker04803

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Letter From F[Rancis] J. Garrison To John Muir, 1910 Jun 20., Francis J. Garrison Jun 1910

Letter From F[Rancis] J. Garrison To John Muir, 1910 Jun 20., Francis J. Garrison

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY4 PARK STREET BOSTONJune 20, 1910.John Muir, Esq.,Martinez, Cal.Dear Mr. Muir:We are enclosing herewith duplicate contracts for the publication in book form next spring of your "First Summer in the Sierras" after the Atlantic has published some chapters. Will you kindly return one of these to us with your signature?We had the pleasure of a call from Mr. Burroughs last week, and he told us how you had been tempting him to go to South America with you, but apparently he is more likely to turn his face eastward and cross the Atlantic, if he leaves the country …

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Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1910] Jun 18., Katharine Hooker Jun 1910

Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1910] Jun 18., Katharine Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]you her love, as do I-[Ever?] yoursKatherine Hooker[1]3563 Jackson St.San Francisco, June 18My dear Mr MuirI am so sorry to hear that your sister's illness is such a serious one. I did not know what the nature of it was when I wrote you before. It is very sad04801

[2]when that disabling disease lays hold of one dear to us.We are about settled in our little flat. Can you not come over and see us next Tuesday? We think of going over to Mill Valley the following day, and would you not like to go along and [3]spend a night …

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Letter From Joanna M[Uir] Brown To John Muir, 1910 Jun 18., Joanna Muir Brown Jun 1910

Letter From Joanna M[Uir] Brown To John Muir, 1910 Jun 18., Joanna Muir Brown

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]We have not seen Mary yet but she expects to come to Lincoln soon and if she does not I will go to see her-Hoping to hear good news soon from you about Margaret and that all the other members of the family are well I amaffectionately yoursJoanna M. BrownaddressMrs L. [M.?] Brown302 North 27th StreetLincoln Neb.c/o Dr Muir[1]Lincoln NebraskaJune 18th 1910Dear Brother John:-We have been waiting patiently to hear from Anna Waterman concerning her mother but so far no word has come = Please let us know exactly how Margaret is as the suspense is hard to bear ,You …

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Letter From W[Illia]M E. Colby To John Muir, 1910 Jun 17., William E. Colby Jun 1910

Letter From W[Illia]M E. Colby To John Muir, 1910 Jun 17., William E. Colby

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

"To explore, enjoy, and render accessible the mountain regions of the Pacific Coast; to publish authentic information concerning them; to enlist the support and co-operation of the people and the Government in preserving the forests and other natural features of the Sierra Nevada Mountains."SIERRA CLUB 302MILLS BUILDINGSan Francisco, Cal.Board of Directors-1909-1910Mr. John Muir, President MartinezProf. A. G. McAdie, Vice-President San FranciscoProf. J. N. Le Conte, Treasurer BerkeleyMr. William E. Colby, Secretary San FranciscoProf. Wm. F. Bade BerkeleyProf. E. C. Franklin Stanford UniversityProf. W. C. Morgan BerkeleyMr. E. T. Parsons San FranciscoMr. Willoughby Rodman Los AngelesOuting CommitteeMr. Wm. E. Colby, ChairmanProf. …

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Letter From Emma Shafter Howard To John Muir, 1910 Jun 17., Emma Shafter Howard Jun 1910

Letter From Emma Shafter Howard To John Muir, 1910 Jun 17., Emma Shafter Howard

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1][San?] Francisco.1760 Pacific [Ave.?]6/17/10[letterhead]John Muir Esq.My dear Mr Muir.-[Mr?] [illegible].- Harold has lately had a very pleasant visit with John Burroughs [illegible] Hudson.- What with his all-important (to him) memory of his Yo-Semite introduction to you.- and his inherited appreciation of those who embrace "All-Nature" in their lives and work.- he writes enthusiastically of his meeting and encloses an autograph of the Burroughs at04799

[3]to [our?] near-by or mountain regin in MarinI am now [managing?] my l[illegible]s ([illegible]mtn) with an office at Mills Bldg. #528. As it is but three hours from one home to the other between city and …

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Letter From A. H. Sellers To John Muir, 1910 Jun 16., A. H. Sellers Jun 1910

Letter From A. H. Sellers To John Muir, 1910 Jun 16., A. H. Sellers

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

320 WEST CALIFORNIA STREETPASADENA, CALIFORNIAJune 16, 1910Dear Mr Muir-We are worried about you. Have inquired several times whether you had returned to Los Angeles & each time have heard that you had not returned. Are fearful that you have over worked and are ill. Let us hear from you. Mrs Sellers niece came from Chicago about 10 days age, and we are leaving today for Riverside to be gone a few days, wish you was here to go with us.Mrs Sellers joins in kind regards and hopes that we are unecessiarly alarmed about you.Yours sincerelyA H Sellers04797

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Letter From John Muir To [Ferris] Greenslet, 1910 Jun 15., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To [Ferris] Greenslet, 1910 Jun 15., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[in margin: [illegible] F.G.] Martinez, June 15, 1910Dear Mr GreensletI have just written to Mr Sedgwick granting the right to publish in the Atlantic as much of the Sierra Journal as he likesThe publication of the book however I think should not be delayed beyond the spring as I have a boys book of annual stories within a month or so of completion, and still another - a handbook on Yosemite and other Yosemites which I hope to have ready for the press by next springAs to the journal sketches I'll send them in a few days. Has a contract …

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Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker & Marian, 1910 Jun 15., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker & Marian, 1910 Jun 15., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez. June 15, 1910.Dear Mrs. Hooker and [Marian]:It's fine to hear from you once more, with hope of soon seeing you. Hope you'll like your new nests.My sister Margaret seems a little better at times, but the doctor gives no hope of ultimate recovery.The little Sierra journal is not to be published until spring, as you will see by enclosed letters. Well, after waiting 40 years, a few months will not matter.Faithfully, affectionately, ever yours,JOHN MUIR[Envelope addressed Mrs. J. D. Hooker, 3563 Jackson St., San Francisco].[Envelope contained letters addressed to Muir from Ellery Sedgwick, editor of "The Atlantic Monthly," of …

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Letter From Francis George To John Muir, June 15, 1910, Francis George Jun 1910

Letter From Francis George To John Muir, June 15, 1910, Francis George

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Valona June 15th 1910 Mr. John Muir In reply to your letter of the 12 will say that the price paid for lot 3 Block 17 was $100.00 which was paid on April 13th 06 to be used for Fire department. The list price at that time was 225.00. As to lot 3 B35 would think it to be worth 275.00 cash or 300.00 on installments. Also attached see sketch of lots with description of lot marked this lot for Mrs. Gerz

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Letter From S. Hall Young To John Muir, 1910 Jun 14., S. Hall Young Jun 1910

Letter From S. Hall Young To John Muir, 1910 Jun 14., S. Hall Young

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Cordova, Alaska;June 14th, 1910.John Muir, Martinez, Cal.,My dear Friend,Yours of May 31st came by the last steamer and I reply by its return. I am sincerely sorry if I made a mistake in the facts of the climb. I aimed to be absolutely truthful in the story as far as my memory goes. And still, while acknowledging that you must be correct in the matter of our not crossing the glacier on the way up because--well, because you are you, I cannot make my recollection of it come other than as I told it. You should have felt at liberty …

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Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1910 Jun 13., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1910 Jun 13., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, June 13, 1910Dear Mr ColbyYesterday I sent by mail the sketch I promised of Galen Clark and today with this a short notice of Mrs Harriman's grand gift to the State of New York, the best I could on so short notice & scant knowledge.Inclosed checks will help H. Hy. Please send receipt to Mr G. W. James whose address is, Pasadena, Cal.I'll try to see you ere longFaithfully yoursJohn Muir

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Letter From John Muir To Ina [Coolbrith], 1910 Jun 11., John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To Ina [Coolbrith], 1910 Jun 11., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, June 11, 1910—Dear Ina:I've been away nearly three months in Los Angeles until called home by my sister Margaret's illness. The doctors give no hope of recovery though she may linger a long or short time. She suffered an apoplectic stroke last Saturday after a very long severe attack of grippe, and is very feeble, sometimes fails to recognize her own daughters though she always knows me & clings to me. I must stay beside her to cheer & comfort her as best I can in the gloomy valley.As to talk before your Press Club I see no hope …

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Letter From John Muir To Mrs Newton, 1910 Jun 11, John Muir Jun 1910

Letter From John Muir To Mrs Newton, 1910 Jun 11, John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, June 11, 1910 Dear Mrs Newton I have a cousin in Dunbar, Mrs. Margaret Hay Lunam, whose daughter, Margaret will doubtless be glad to show you our old home. Wish I could be with you on your fine promising trip to Scotland but IΓÇÖm held here by my sisterΓÇÖs illness, and lots of book work etc. I enclose note of introduction & am with all good wishes to yourself Mr Newton & the children faithfully yours John Muir

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Letter From Helen Evans To John Muir, 1910 Jun 11., Helen Evans Jun 1910

Letter From Helen Evans To John Muir, 1910 Jun 11., Helen Evans

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]Riverside, California, June 11th 1910Mr John MuirMartinezCalif.Dear Sir: By request thro Miss Mary Beal - I have received a beautiful autographed photograph of Mr Burroughs and would like very much to have one of yours to hang with it in this Library.SincerelyHelen Evans04788

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Letter From J[Ohn] D[Aggett] Hooker To John Muir, 1910 Jun 11., John Daggett Hooker Jun 1910

Letter From J[Ohn] D[Aggett] Hooker To John Muir, 1910 Jun 11., John Daggett Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

it may please your good self to honor us.Mr & Mrs J[illegible] have arrived at the old New Hampshire home and are warmly welcomed They send kindly greetings to youBelieve me to befaithfully yoursJho D Hooker[letterhead]Los Angeles, Cal., June 11/10Dear Mr MuirI have your letter and learn with regret of the serious illness of your sister. It is fortunate that you can be with her while she hovers on the borders of eternityWe shall be glad to welcome you at our house at any time04790

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