Letter From Francis George To John Muir, 1909 Jun 16, Francis George Jun 1909

Letter From Francis George To John Muir, 1909 Jun 16, Francis George

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Valona June 16th 1909 Mr. John Muir Martinez Calif Dear Sir, In reply to your favor of the 14th Mr. Petersen paid me $525.00 on the following dates, 1906 Feb 29th 25.00 March 31st 25- April 30th 25- June 5th 25- July 14th 25- Dec 31st 25- 1907 Feb 1st 25- March 2nd 25- April 2nd 25- May 2nd 25- June 4th 25- Sept 2nd 25- Oct 6th 25- Nov 18th 25- Dec 2nd 25- 1908 Jan 9th 25- Feb 7th 25- March 9th 25- Carried forwd 450- 1908 Amt. carried forwd 450- April 14th 25- May 11th 25- Sept …

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Letter From John Muir To [Melville Best] Anderson, 1909 Jun 12., John Muir Jun 1909

Letter From John Muir To [Melville Best] Anderson, 1909 Jun 12., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez June 12, 1909Dear Anderson, I'll try to be with you some time next week. Will let you know the day as soon as possible Will bring some M. S. & stay a few days at least.Burroughs is expected to arrive tomorrow.Ever faithfully yoursJohn Muir

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Letter From [James S. Tom Robinhood Merriam] To John Muir, 1909 Jun 12., James S. Tom Robinhood Merriam Jun 1909

Letter From [James S. Tom Robinhood Merriam] To John Muir, 1909 Jun 12., James S. Tom Robinhood Merriam

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1][letterhead]June 12 1909My dear Muir than Monarch of the mountainsI cannot tell you with what pleasure I read your note of a few days ago I wanted and have been wanting ever since Helen wrote me you had returned to hear your voice - not "from across the canon [diacritic]" but face to face as to Robin - But it is you that are the [genuine?] Robin Hood- In who have to much to give [man?] [illegible]ly toss wealth eve[n?] for your riches -How I wish it were reasonably possible to accept your suggestion and go again into the wilderness …

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Letter From R[Ichard] A[Chilles] Ballinger To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1909 Jun 11., Richard Achilles Ballinger Jun 1909

Letter From R[Ichard] A[Chilles] Ballinger To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1909 Jun 11., Richard Achilles Ballinger

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIORWASHINGTONJune 11, 1909.My dear Mr. Johnson:In addition to what I have said to you in correspondence respecting the Hetch Hetchy Valley, and in reply to your letter of June 10, just received, will say that it is my intention to visit the valley during the summer in connection with a visit to the Yosemite, and I hope to become better informed in connection with the situation.Very truly yours,[illegible]SecretaryMr. R. U. Johnson,Editorial Department,Century Magazine,Union Square, Nww York.[illegible]06257

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 Jun 10., John Muir Jun 1909

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 Jun 10., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Home June 10, 1909Darling Helen. The best news I have is that poor Bertha Johnnie Reid's wife is now likely to get well after a very dangerous operation. Wanda has her baby twins & giving milk to both & her own she is fairly reveling in the glory & fullness of motherhood. Somehow I can't help feeling anxious about your being alone. More than ever under the circumstances you seem to think so favorable You should try to get a companion to be always with you in that houseEver your devoted fatherJohn Muir

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Letter From Cornelius B. Bradley To John Muir, 1909 Jun 9., Cornelius B. Bradley Jun 1909

Letter From Cornelius B. Bradley To John Muir, 1909 Jun 9., Cornelius B. Bradley

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]Berkeley, June 9th, 1909.Dear Mr. Muir:-Thanks for your very kind note, and equally kind appreciation of my little toast. I was really glad of the chance to think out for myself the relationship of the men of thought, of heart, and of soul who gave shape to our nascent Californian culture and ideals;— and (to tell you the truth) - I was not displeased with the result.I had heard with much sorrow of your younger daughter's illness and exile:- and I know, without being told, of your consequent grief and anxiety. I ought to have written you;- but was on …

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Letter From John Muir To Houghton Mifflin Co, 1909 Jun 4., John Muir Jun 1909

Letter From John Muir To Houghton Mifflin Co, 1909 Jun 4., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

449Martinez, Cal. June 4 1909449Houghton Mifflin Company:Dear Sirs, The American field & forest book is all right.As to the autobiography there's nothing doing worth mention. Last summer I dictated a few hundred pages of rough notes forming only a scrawny confused beginning. no part of the book will be ready for publication for years. The Yosemite book & perhaps an animal book may be published before the auto—Here is the latest information obtainable from the Interior & Agricultural Departments on the national forests, parks & monuments. I have indicated the parts to be used. This seems to me enough. But …

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Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker, 1909 Jun 3., John Muir Jun 1909

Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker, 1909 Jun 3., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, June 3, 1909.Dear Mrs HookerOh why left I your home why did I tempt Del Monte etc The pleasant weeks at West Adams stand out in fond memory apart from all others. And to think I had to be absent when Marian is with you!Mr Browne of the Dial & I saw Mr Burroughs off for Honolulu. Now he writes he can't get back on account crowded steamers.I've been pegging sway in my lonely den among my note books, & have found lots of animal stories full of humanity, but none with traits so telling as those revealed in …

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Letter From John Muir To [Francis F.] Browne, 1909 Jun 2., John Muir Jun 1909

Letter From John Muir To [Francis F.] Browne, 1909 Jun 2., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, June 2, 1909.My dear & blessed BrowneHearty thanks for the Dra[illegible]. It will always seem a message direct from yourself.Had a postal card from Mr Burroughs saying he was having a good time, but would not be able to leave the Island before the 8th of June with no certainty of getting off then on account of lack of berths on the crowded steamers. Poor wanderer - berthless & perhaps mushless!I am trying to get some of my notes made available for use ere I leave for the Sierra How delighted I would be with you as camp companion!Don't …

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Letter From George H. Mifflin To John Muir, 1909 Jun 2., George H. Mifflin Jun 1909

Letter From George H. Mifflin To John Muir, 1909 Jun 2., George H. Mifflin

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

thought it would prove a pleasant surprise in the next copyright accounting to find this unexpected by-product, but of course also we ought to have written you at the time, and to have sent you a copy, which we now do. We also add a copy of the trade edition, the issue of which was an afterthought, the real purpose for the book being as a Reading Circle edition, I am sure, however, you will forgive what was really an innocent, action our part in jaofet consulting you in advance.May I take this occasion to voice the delight which everyone …

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Letter From John Muir To Mrs. Goelet, 1909 Jun 1., John Muir Jun 1909

Letter From John Muir To Mrs. Goelet, 1909 Jun 1., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[Rough draft of letter - marked "Copy letter to Mrs. Goelet, 647 Fifth Ave.-N.Y."]Martinez, California, June 1, 1909.Dear Mrs. Goelet:Many thanks for your kind letter and the photographs recalling delightful days. When-next I cross the continent rest assured I'll look you up and gladly go exploring in Central Park for signs of ancient ice and show you glacial features so wondrous smooth and bright your jokes will all be quenched in praise of polar snow. Yes, truly, in your park there are burnished mirror rocks in which you may see far back into the sculpturing, beauty-making ice mantles Of the …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 May 30., John Muir May 1909

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 May 30., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Home May 30, 1909.Darling Helen:I'm always so glad to know that from day to day you are getting better It has been so dreadfully anxious a time these last 5 years.Yesterday was blazing hot the first oppressively hot day of the season, & in the afternoon the Nevada Docks & warehouses were burned, also coal bunkers.Im pegging away alone now but must try to get a typewriter.Ever your devoted fatherJohn Muir

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 May 29., John Muir May 1909

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 May 29., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Home May 29, 1909Darling Helen:I'm glad you are taking care of yourself these howling days. It has been very windy here also. I received & forwarded the Marcello deed to Mr George but he says there was another deed for Mr Talken which was to have been made about the same time & which has not been received Do you remember anything about Perhaps it was sent to you. I sent the check wanted by Mr Van Dyke in registered letter I suppose you have received it ere this.The roses are past prime but the jasmine is just beginning to …

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Letter From S. M. Dodson To John Muir, 1909 May 29., S. M. Dodson May 1909

Letter From S. M. Dodson To John Muir, 1909 May 29., S. M. Dodson

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

49 POST ST.SAN FRANCISCO.CAL2nd. & SANTA CLARA STS.tel.main 75.SAN JOSE,(SanHo-Say)CALIFORNIA, May 29,09.Mr. John Muir,Martinez, Cal.Dear Mr, Muir:-I have been appointed Committeeman at Large by several organizations and societies, with the object in view of securing a number of prominent people to speak in this city. There are several other organizations yet to take action, and since they seem so dilatory in this matter, and knowing that (as is your custom) you will perhaps make an engagement with the Sierra Club for the summer, I am sending this inquiry to know whether it would be possible to secure your services in …

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Letter From John Muir To [Charles A.] Keeler, [1909] May 27., John Muir May 1909

Letter From John Muir To [Charles A.] Keeler, [1909] May 27., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, May 27.My dear Mr KeelerHave you any word from the Burroughs party since they sailed? & can you which steamer they are coming homeward on & when she is expected to arrive here? I want to meet them if possible, but anyhow pray bring them for a visit at the ranch.Kiss the sweet child for me. Ever faithfully yoursJohn Muir

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Letter From John W. Buskham To John Muir, 1909 May 26., John W. Buskham May 1909

Letter From John W. Buskham To John Muir, 1909 May 26., John W. Buskham

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]May 26, 1909Mr. John Muir,My dear sir:-I beg to enclose a letter of introduction from y friend, Professor Bode. If it is convenient for you I would like to call upon you Saturday morning, May 29th, between the hours of ten and eleven. If you are to be away or otherwise engaged will you kindly notify me by return mail and greatly obligeYours most sincerely,John W. BuckhamPS. Should you receive this too late to reply by letter in case you are to be absent from home on Saturday, will you kindly telegraph me at my expense,J. W. B.Address:36 Panoramic Way,Berkeley.04511

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