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Letter From Mary L. Hutchinson To John Muir, [Ca. 1909 ?]., Mary L. Hutchinson Jan 1909

Letter From Mary L. Hutchinson To John Muir, [Ca. 1909 ?]., Mary L. Hutchinson

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[3]and then a few days with a cane but now I can walk by myself but have to walk very slowly.The last few days were pretty hard, in the mountains but everyone was so kind that it made up for all the pain and fear of the trails. I must confess though that some of those trails did frighten me a good deal.If you ever come to Palo alto you must certainly let us know. We should all be very glad to see you. My Father came to California in the early seventies so perhaps you might have some old …

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Letter From W[Illiam] Keith To John Muir, [1909 ?]., William Keith Jan 1909

Letter From W[Illiam] Keith To John Muir, [1909 ?]., William Keith

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Dear Muir,Cant you come down next Saturday. I told Mrs [Sather?] that you might be here - if she is coming in just to meet you - she is the widow of the Banker [I gather?] she has given a great deal of money to the University and is a very interesting personality aside from this matter of money - any how if you cant come write me a nice little letter - that I can show to her - theres nothing wrong in that - simply the polite thing - she is very much interested in you & you …

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Letter From Edith Simonds To John Muir, [Ca. 1909]., Edith Simonds Jan 1909

Letter From Edith Simonds To John Muir, [Ca. 1909]., Edith Simonds

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[2]delightful visit with you and we only regretted that it had to be so short.The grapes that you so kindly gave us have been such a treat all week and we thank you one and[1]1330 [illegible]ce St. - Berkeley.My dear Mr. Muir:-I am sending to you the pictures we took of you at your lovely home on Sunday last. It was such a04371 [3]all, all over again, for your kindness to us on Sunday.We have been thinking of you all alone in that big house and we all happened to think of a mutual friend that might fulfill your requirements …

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Letter From Edith Simonds To John Muir, [Ca. 1909 ?]., Edith Simonds Jan 1909

Letter From Edith Simonds To John Muir, [Ca. 1909 ?]., Edith Simonds

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[2]in showing Mr. Burroughs the beautiful woods named after your good self! Also, one or two taken the day spent at Mr. Luther Burbank's and two of Mr. Burroughs and Charlie Keeler at his studio in Claremont. You may enjoy them![1]2033 Berryman St. BerkeleyMy dear Mr. Muir:-I am sending you enclosed with this little note, a few snapshot photographs that I took of some very dear friends of yours, the day we [spent?]04384 [3]We have spoken so often of the beautiful day we spent at your lovely home - every one did have such a good time that memorable day! …

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English Law As An Exponent Of English History, Edson R. Sunderland Jan 1909

English Law As An Exponent Of English History, Edson R. Sunderland

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It is not my purpose to unduly emphasize the light which the study of the laws of a people throws upon its character and development. The teaching of history should be broad enough to recognize the importance of all sides of national life. But I believe there has never been a sufficient appreciation of the real wealth of suggestive and illuminating material which is contained in the history of English law. For the English have been pre-eminently a legal race. In the study of Roman History Roman Law has always occupied a prominent place. The Romans made their reputation, so …

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The Pacific Pharos, January, 1909, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Jan 1909

The Pacific Pharos, January, 1909, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

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Letter From Jos[Eph] Black To John Muir, 1908 Dec 31 ., Joseph Black Dec 1908

Letter From Jos[Eph] Black To John Muir, 1908 Dec 31 ., Joseph Black

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

1760 Ellis St.,San Francisco,Cal.

Dec.31st.,1908.

Mr. John Muir,Martinez,Cal

My dear Mr.Muir:-

Enclosed herewith is a little faded flower plucked From the bridal bouquet of Miss Emma Blanchard,now Mrs. Allen; which she asked me to send you with her love and kind remembrances.
I attended the wedding last night which took place in the Episcopal Church in San Jose.There were a number of the Sierra Club members present,and all were charmed with the simplicity and sweetness of the marriage ceremony.Miss Blanchard made a charming bride and Glenn Allen acted his part like a man.I am sure we of the Sierra Club, …

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Dec 31 ., Helen Muir Dec 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Dec 31 ., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. Dec. 31- 1908

Dear Papa -

Your letter inclosing [funny?] clippings was received, also the circular letter on Hetch Hetchy came safely. I am almost afraid to tackle the job of writing a letter myself, but will try and see what I can do. Mr Van Dyke has been busy, but I think will write a short letter of protest for you.
All goes well here, Im happy as ever, the weather beautiful. Nothing can beat the desert after all. Take good care of yourself.

Always lovingly

Helen

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Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1908 Dec 31 ., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1908 Dec 31 ., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez Dec 31, 1908.Dear Mr Colby:I'll help you out in the matter of Mr Bade's Washington expenses, but all our 1000 minds should show their interest in the great cause, & their public spirit. I think I wrote you that I told R U Johnson that I would pay gladly all his expenses incurred in Washington since he complained that he was unable to do as much as he might on acct of cost of travel etc.If the great corporations are with us we will win. If not we may lose this particular fight. But truth & right must prevail …

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Letter From John Muir To R[Obert] U[Nderwood] Johnson, [19]08 Dec 31 ., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To R[Obert] U[Nderwood] Johnson, [19]08 Dec 31 ., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY

364SF DU MK 24 paid, San Francisco Dec 31 08

R. U. Johnson,

Care Century Magazine Union Square New York Bade starts to reach Washington January fourth remains fifth sixth please meet him Hotel Willard get McFarland to come and arrange hearing with committee

John Muir

228pm

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Letter From J. E. Calkins To John Muir, 1908 Dec 30., J. E. Calkins Dec 1908

Letter From J. E. Calkins To John Muir, 1908 Dec 30., J. E. Calkins

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Lordsburg, Cal., Dec. 3o, I9o8.

Dear Mr. Muir:-

Your valued letter of Dec. 2 is before me, and has been more than once in the days that have followed its arrival here. It brought good news in three respects, viz: that you are in good health, that Helen is likewise well at Daggett, and that you are steamed up and making good headway with your writing. I suppose if I were to try to tell you how glad I am of the latter I should fail, because I should be likely to put it so strongly that I should make …

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Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1908 Dec 30., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1908 Dec 30., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Dec. 30, 1908Dear Mr ColbyHere is a bully letter from JohnsonIve written him to go to Washington as often as needed & that I would bear all cost.I also return your letter to Chamberlain, will send clipping of Fitzgeralds stupid Transcript letter if you want it.How this business Hetch-hetchs over time. It wont even let me sleep.I wish I knew positively how the R R Hs stand in the fightGood luck, Good YearFaithfully John Muir

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Letter From John Muir To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1908 Dec 30., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1908 Dec 30., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[in margin: [illegible] J] Martinez, Dec 30, 1908

Dear Mr Johnson:

This last letter of yours is capital. Go to Washington as often as the grand cause requires & I will bear all the expense I would have gone myself were I not a prisoner here held by a miserable bronchial cold or Grippe, the same as nearly ended my life journey last winter.

Good luck, Good New Year to you all. Faithfully

John Muir

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Undated Dec 29 C H Hittell To Jm P1, Catherine H. Hittell Dec 1908

Undated Dec 29 C H Hittell To Jm P1, Catherine H. Hittell

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[Page 1]

Muir Woods

Dear Mr. Muir

Mr. Kent has just written me that “The deed, title papers, and tender” of Muir Woods “have gone to Washington. Mr Pinchot seems confident that we can save the trees. Should the property be accepted the Messrs’ Magee and Newlands can hardly show that a reservoir destroying a park is a higher use than the preservation of the trees. The letters you have asked for will be braces to Pinchot in his asking Garfield and Roosevelt to accept the Park and the litigation. I am hoping for a telegraphic answer of acceptance within …

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Letter From Antonie Schmitt To John Muir, 1908 Dec 28., Antonie Schmitt Dec 1908

Letter From Antonie Schmitt To John Muir, 1908 Dec 28., Antonie Schmitt

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

San Francisco, Dec. 28. 1908

Dear Mr. Muir:-

Beg to acknowledge your esteemed favor of the 23d Inst, and wish to inform you that I have to-day mailed the 31 photographs you selected from my collection. The usual price is 25 per copy but a cheque for $6.00 will cover them entirely.I have taken particular pains to get the very best effect from the negatives in printing them and trust they will meet your approval.
Enclosed I send you a specimen of "lace bark" taken from the "Lace Bark Tree" and also a specimen of taken from the "Tissue Cactus", …

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Letter From John Muir To [J. E.] Calkins, 1908 Dec 28., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To [J. E.] Calkins, 1908 Dec 28., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Dec. 28, 1908Dear Mr Calkins:The fight for Hetch Hetchy Valley & the Yosemite Park in general is on again, & I am sending you with this a few copies of a circular letter the Sierra Club is mailing to the members, urging the sending to Congressmen protests against the City schemes. Your coming so bravely & effectively to our help in the first battle I am anxious to have you with us again. I think we must win, for civilization seldom takes so great a step backward even in these triumphant dollar-laden commercial days.With kindest regards to Mrs Calkins …

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Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1908 Dec 27., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1908 Dec 27., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Dec 27, 1908Dear Mr Colby:All my time for the last week or two has vanished in this Park business & with your & Parsons grand work I fancy the enemy must be having no end of the trouble that belongs to the wicked - Have you seen Mr H yet? I have been anxious to go to the City to talk things over but I got so severe a cold the last time & the weather is so foggy I'm afraid to venture.I hardly think the presence of one of use would count for much with those politicians in …

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Dec 27., Helen Muir Dec 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Dec 27., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Dec. 27th

Dear Papa

Your letter dated Dec. 24 cam yesterday, and I was glad to know "alls well" at home. But its too bad you are having such dismal weather. How glad I am to have a desert home.
I had a good Christmas, and as usual, feel very happy. I think the desert is making me grow younger every day. I felt no bad after-effects from my walk.

Always lovingly yours

Helen

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Letter From John Muir To [Parsons Family], 1908 Dec 26 ., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To [Parsons Family], 1908 Dec 26 ., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez Dec. 26, 1908

Dear Mr & Mrs Parsons;

I thank you warmly for your Good New Year wishes, and with all my heart wish you the same.
You are doing grand work for everybody in the H.H. battle. In the long run I think we will be victorious. That Chamberlain is capital. Keep everlastingly at it.
With thanks for the fine photos & praying Heaven bless you

I am faithfully yours

John Muir

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Dec 26 ., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Dec 26 ., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Home, Dec. 26, 1908Darling Helen:Your assurance that you are not feeling any ill from your fast walk is a great relief.Hope you had a good happy dinner yesterday. I dined at Wanda's with all the Hannas Mrs Mother H. & Walter are going away today.Mrs Swett is getting better & expects to leave the hospital for home about 3 weeks from now.Dorothy has had a sharp attack of pleurasy but is much better Charlotte Hoff- is not coming home to Cal. until next May. Better send her a card. Care of the American Exp Co. Paris FranceThank Mrs F. for …

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Letter From Francis George To John Muir, 1908 Dec 26, Francis George Dec 1908

Letter From Francis George To John Muir, 1908 Dec 26, Francis George

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Valona Dec 26th 1908 Mr. John Muir Martinez Calif Dear Sir As to the description of lot sold to Grennan is commencing fifty (50) feet from the North East corner of the school Block thence East fifty (50) ft on the South side of ceres st thence South One Hundred (100) ft thence West fifty (50) ft to the Easterly line of 6th Ave, thence North (100) one Hundred ft along the easterly line of 6th ave to the place of beginning being a piece parcel of land of sanch I have not seen Mrs Rea but will inform them …

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Letter From John Muir To T[Heodore] P. Lukene, 1908 Dec 26 ., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To T[Heodore] P. Lukene, 1908 Dec 26 ., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

New Years greeting and as to Hetch HetchyMartinez, Dec 26, 1908.Dear Mr Lukens:With all my heart I wish you & your family a happy New Year. Heaven lead you to all good.I suppose you see by the newspapers that the S.F. schemers are at work in Washington to get Congress to confirm the H.H. bargain got from Sec. Garfield & if possible to get permission to dam the Valley at once, instead of waiting until after the Lake Eleanor basin is fully developed, perhaps 15 or 20 years. Please send as strong a protest against the scheme as you can …

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The Liberty Boys In Canvas Town, Or, The Worst Place In Old New-York, Harry Moore Dec 1908

The Liberty Boys In Canvas Town, Or, The Worst Place In Old New-York, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Dec 24., Helen Muir Dec 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Dec 24., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]Daggett, Dec. 24thDear Papa -My walk didnt hurt me any, tho' I was rather out of breath when I reached the Station, so Im all right and you needn't worry. The Agent wanted me to write and tell you how sorry he was about the mistake in No. 3's times. The operator got things mixed up, thats all. It was the Salt Lake's overland that was five04352[2]hours late, instead of No. 3.Dix laughed when he saw you riding. H was just coming home from town but said you didnt see him. Maybe he thinks by laughing at you riding in …

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Letter From E[Dward] T. Parsons To Allen Chamberlain, 1908 Dec 24., Edward T. Parsons Dec 1908

Letter From E[Dward] T. Parsons To Allen Chamberlain, 1908 Dec 24., Edward T. Parsons

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Copy

San Francisco, Dec.24, 1908.

Allen Chamberlain Esq.,Suite 4, 130 Pinckney St., Boston, Mass.

My Dear Mr. Chamberlain:-
I do not feel justified in sitting down and hurriedly writing a letter for the Boston Transcript tonight, but tonight and tomorrow will try to prepare one, submitting it to Mr.Colby, and send it off to you Saturday, so that you may get it published in the "Transcript" possibly on the 1st or 2nd. In it we will try to cover the points made by Fitzgerald and by your wordy and dust throwing friend, Frank Cramer of Palo Alto, whom none of …

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Letter From John Muir To Mr. Mrs. Bailey, 1908 Dec 24., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To Mr. Mrs. Bailey, 1908 Dec 24., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

(Original in possession of Mrs. Florence Merrian Bailey)

Martinez, Dec. 24, 1908

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bailey:

Your good New Year wishes make me glad, and I wish you the same with all my heart.
Have you collected any telling specimens from the New Mexican fossil forests you mention, or have you written anything about them? I wish I could have been with you to compare these old trees with those of Arizona.
I felt lonesome not seeing Dr. Merriam this year, and Helen and I mourned our grand old Uncle James. Helen is getting well, but she will remain …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Dec 24., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Dec 24., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Home Dec 24, 1908.

Darling Helen:

All's well here, the trip in the hot cars seem to have done me no ill, but the rain & the fog, the dimness & darkness & mud-ud-ud are most mirey and melancholy. Glad you're not here but in the dry rosy desert howling with healthy gales & gravel.
I hope to get word from you today that you feel no ill effect from that hurried walk to the station.
Here are two clippings, Show them to Dick & the Judge, The light dict is good. Always acknowledge my letters giving dates, for I …

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Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1908 Dec 24., John Muir Dec 1908

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1908 Dec 24., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Dec. 24, 1908

Dear Mr Colby:

Well done for you & Parsons. I've not been idle tho kept a prisoner with something like the Grippe You will see by enclosed postal that our old war horse Johnson is again in the thick of the fight.
Mr. H. sent my letter to an influential friend in Washington what effect it may have I dont know. but hope for the best.
Your circular letter is capital & must compel attention. Also your letter to Chamberlin which with the Fitzgerald Transcript letter Ill return as you direct as soon as I have …

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Letter From Sarah [Muir Galloway] To John Muir, 1908 Dec 24., Sarah Muir Galloway Dec 1908

Letter From Sarah [Muir Galloway] To John Muir, 1908 Dec 24., Sarah Muir Galloway

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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I sent you a little remembrance which I hope will prove as much of a convenience for you as the one I have has been for me for I at once gathered my clippings and now know jsut where to find what I want easily. I did not label the envelopes as mine are, thinking you might want them different. I might have knit you a pair of socks as in the days of old but they would be of no use to you now that you are not tramping among the mountains in the frost and snow.
And …

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Letter From Mabelle Biggart To John Muir, 1908 Dec 24., Mabelle Biggart Dec 1908

Letter From Mabelle Biggart To John Muir, 1908 Dec 24., Mabelle Biggart

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Mr. John MuirMartinezCal.06813A Very Happy New Year to you and all!Sincerely,Mabelle BiggartPacific Grove HotelPacific GroveCal.Dec. 24-/08

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