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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 20., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 20., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Calif. Mar. 20 -Dear Papa -I have been busy in my garden all morning, and I think everything is going to grow. This is a lovely morning, and I am feeling fine.I had such a nice letter from Mr. James Merriam a few days ago. He also sent me a book full of lovely flower pic[tures?]. I am going to write to him and try an[d?] [illegible] him up.All are well here. I [illegible] going to write to Wanda now, so good-bye.Ever lovingly yoursHelen

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Mar 19., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Mar 19., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]Daggett, Cal. Mar. 19 -Dear Papa -This is another warm morning, with the birds singing. I have been busy in my little new garden. Dick has fixed the ditch so I can turn the water in and run it clear around the house and easily water all the plants. Ive done only the very easiest work, just putting the plants in the ground and watering them, and it dont tire me a bit. Its fine healthy work for me. Im feeling fine. Mrs Funk sweeps my shanty. I drink lots of milk, all thro' the day, and a pint of …

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Letter From Andrew P. Hill To John Muir, 1908 Mar 18., Andrew P. Hill Mar 1908

Letter From Andrew P. Hill To John Muir, 1908 Mar 18., Andrew P. Hill

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

OFFICERS
President
ANDREW P. HILL
Vice-President
MRS. W. C. KENNEDY
Secretary
ALEX. p. MURGOTTEN
Fin. Secty.
MRS. A. T. HERRMANN
Treasurer
LEWIS A. SPITZER

"Save the Redwoods"
Sempervirens Club of California
(Incorporated)

DIRECTORS
MRS. LOVELL WHITE
MRS. A. P. HILL
MRS. W. C. KENNEDY
MRS. A. T. HERRMANN
W. W. RICHARDS
A. M. FREE
A. P. MURCOTTEN
L. A. SPITZER
A. P. HILL
J. Z. ANDERSON
W. D. I. HAMBLY

Prof. John Muir.
Martinez,
Calif.

San Jose, California March 18,1908.

Dear Sir:

I write to informs you that you are appointed a member of a committee to meet at Stanford …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Mar 18., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Mar 18., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]

Mar, 18 1908

Darling Helen,

I got into my old home yesterday morning & am a new man - another fellow altogether from the poor ghost of the late Grippe - & Groan days. Nothing like going up a canon. How delightfully reviving the snow-coold pine-sifte[d?] Sierra air. I'll be back home by the end of the week probably get the trade papers completed & then straight for thee.
My kindest regards to the Van Dykes Heaven protect you Darling -

John Muir

Am feeling fine. No cough or sneeze worth mention

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 18., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 18., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, March 18 -Dear Papa -All well. Weather perfect. Im busy and happy at gardening this morning. Will write letter tomorrowLovinglyHelen04111

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Mar 17., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Mar 17., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett. Cal. March 17.

Dear Papa -

This is another beautiful warm day and we are all right. Im feeling fine for Ive got completely rested up now.
The oranges and chinese nuts etc that came in the boxes, are good. Mary has enjoyed the 'nuts' and candy. The apricots are fine. I have given them to Mrs Funk to cook for me. She is going to make pies.
Its' too nice outdoors to stay in the shanty even with the door open. Im going to ride, So good-bye for today.

Always yours

Helen

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Letter From David Douglas To John Muir, 1908 Mar 16., David Douglas Mar 1908

Letter From David Douglas To John Muir, 1908 Mar 16., David Douglas

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]

March 16 1908

My dear John Muir

I have often thought during the last six months that you must have a poor opinion of me from my apparent neglect of your request to obtain a report on [illegible] fossils sent to me about a year ago by [Mr?] Renn[el?]
As I already mentioned there were sent to the care of Professor Balfour at the Botanic Gardens here in [illegible] last. I have repeatedly written to the Professor begging him to [favor?]

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me with his report, but it was only, this morning I received the enclosed reply, which …

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Mar 16., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Mar 16., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. March 16Dear Papa -Yesterday being Sunday the post office closed early and I didnt get my letter finished in time, so that's why you didn't hear from me. I got the boxes Saturday morning, and found all the plants in good condition. I have them in the ditch to freshen them before I plant them, and this morning the little daisies are blooming and look as cheerful as if they'ed had a foggy night. Dick has plowed several furrows around my shanty.I am boarding at Mrs Funk's and have got rested up again, so feel as fine as …

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Mar 14., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908 ?] Mar 14., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. March 14 -

Dear Papa -

I received two letters from you yesterday, one written the 11th and one the 12th. Everything is all right now, for Mrs F. has taken me in. I ate breakfast there this morning, and am feeling very cheerful. The boxes reached Daggett on No. 8 yesterday, but I havent got them yet. Mr Hillis the postmaster went to get them in his wagon about four o'clock, but on account of the new nine hour law they wouldn't give them to him as it was then after three o'clock. Mary and I are …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Mar 14., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Mar 14., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Mar. 14, 1908Darling Helen:I hope ere you get this you are boarding at Mrs Funk, as I advised in letter 3 days ago.The trade is all right - papers being made out I hope Mr Van Dykes trees will all grow in spite of delay by the [way?]We are all well I hope to take a little Yosemite trip and then Ho for Helen & desertEver your lovingJohn Muir

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Letter From E[Dward] T. Parsons To James R. Garfield, 1908 Mar 14., Edward T. Parsons Mar 1908

Letter From E[Dward] T. Parsons To James R. Garfield, 1908 Mar 14., Edward T. Parsons

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

3/14/1908Hon. James Rudolph Garfield,
Secretary of The Interior,
Washington. D. C.

Sir:-

In a letter of February 2C, from your Department, over the signature of your Chief Clerk, Edward M. Dawson, acknowledging one of mine, he styles it:"protesting against the granting of so much of the application of the City of San Francisco for reservoir SITES in the Yosemite National Park as relates to the Hetch Hetchy Valley"
I wish to state thai the general public of this city and elsewhere have never heard [Illegible]the application being for SITES or DIFFERENT SITES. Only here and there is it becoming known …

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Letter From John Muir To [R. B.] Marshall, 1908 Mar 13., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To [R. B.] Marshall, 1908 Mar 13., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Cal. Mar. 13, 1908

Dear Mr Marshall:

Ive been laid up with the Grippe most all winter - the 3d attack nearly made an end of me While my daughter Helen had a 4th attack of pneumoni[illegible] & I had to take her to the Mohave desert, near Daggett, where she is getting better. No end of trouble these last years, but I must not complain after so long & free a life.
Do you ever hear anything on the Hetch Hetchy?
With love to your charming family I am

faithfully yours John Muir

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 13., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 13., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Calif.March 13 - 08Dear Papa -This is another grand morning and I am feeling very cheerful. I am getting my horse shod and am at the post office now. Yesterday was about the warmest day we've had and today is going to be the same.Mr Van Dyke has all the little trees planted.Always yoursHelen04103

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Letter From W[Illia]M H. Knight To John Muir, 1908 Mar 13., William H. Knight Mar 1908

Letter From W[Illia]M H. Knight To John Muir, 1908 Mar 13., William H. Knight

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

THE VENICE OF AMERICA is a unique and attractive seaside city, located on the beautiful Santa Monica Bay, 12 miles west of Los Angeles, and the nearest Beach town. It has a replica of the famous St. Marks, the Rialto, and the canals, bridges and other features of the Venice of Italy. The Chautauqua course of brilliant lectures and concerts will be held in the Auditorium---the finest Assembly Hall in California---beginning July 6. Hotel, rooming and tent accommodations in abundance. Five-cent electric car service to Santa Monica, Ocean Park and Playa del Rey.

California Chautauqua at Venice

Lecture and Concert …

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Letter From [John Muir] To Helen [Muir], 1908 Mar 12., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From [John Muir] To Helen [Muir], 1908 Mar 12., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

28Martinez, Mar. 12, 1908Darling Helen. Apply at once to Mrs. Funk for board. I've been anxious, as my letters to you show, ever since I know that you were helping in cooking & since Miss B. left I've been uneasy over the extra work falling on Mary. Just say to Mr. Van Dyke that I'm worried about the extra work on Mary, while at the same time Dr. Moffitt possitively forbids you having any thing to do with cooking, so that you would either have to board at Mrs. Funk, or get a cook of your own. The Van D.s …

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Letter From J. M. Gaulding To John Muir, 1908 Mar 12., J. M. Gaulding Mar 1908

Letter From J. M. Gaulding To John Muir, 1908 Mar 12., J. M. Gaulding

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS SAN FRANCISCO OFFICEDR. JOHN W. ROBERTSONDR. MARTIN H. FISCHERDR. HARRY E.PIPER2510 WASHINGTON STREET1-a P. M.J. M. GOULDING. MANAGEROAKLAND OFFICE1111 WASHINGTON STREET9-10 A. M.The Livermore SanatoriumLlVERMORE, CALIFORNIAMarch 12th. 1008.Dear Mr. Muir,You sec I have made quite a change of base - from the Canyon to this gentle valley - but my name in the heading saves my reassuring you . I am not here for my health. The severity of the Grand Canyon winters so interfered with business at Grand View,that it seemed wise to close the house for the winter,and I came directly to this position for …

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908] Mar 12., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908] Mar 12., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[in margin: 100-]

Daggett, Cal.

March 12 -

Dear Papa -

[in margin: Love to Wanda]

I got your letter of the 10th yesterday, and am so glad you are getting stonger. We are all well here. I'm not doing much, so dont worry. By now you have received my letter asking to board at Mrs F.'s
The weather is beautiful and sunny. Yesterday afternoon was grand and warm. The cottonwoods along the ditch are budding out.
Im glad the trade is going well, I'll write tomorrow.

Always lovingly

Helen

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Letter From John Muir To [Florrence M.] Bailey, 1908 Mar 12., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To [Florrence M.] Bailey, 1908 Mar 12., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, California

March 12, 1908

Dear Mrs Bailey

Helen is getting better In less than a month after getting into her little camp cabin on the Mohave desert she gained 12 pounds. Therefor she is cheery & hopeful & looks forward to her two year banishment with genuine delight. She likes the spacious grandeur of the desert scenery & has her favorite horse & dog, while the Van Dykes are excellent neighbors. Her address is Daggett, Cal.
I've been stupid & miserable all winter with the Grippe, the last attack came near making an end of me, hence delay in …

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Letter From John Muir To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1908 Mar 11., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1908 Mar 11., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[in margin: Special 99]Martinez, March 11, 1908Dear Mr Johnson:I thank you for the kind things you say about the naming of the Tamalpais Redwoods None deserves such honor more than yourself, & I sincerely hope that some similar forest monument may be yours ere long. [Your idea of a convention of Governors is great in every way.]A severe attack of the Grippe (the 3d this winter) came near making an end of me. I am slowly convalescing & hope soon to get into the Sierra for a reviving breath of air. Helen is getting well in Mohave desert after a …

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Letter From John Muir To [Theodore P.] Lukens, 1908 Mar 11., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To [Theodore P.] Lukens, 1908 Mar 11., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

written after hard sickness. still very gratful

Martinez, March. 11, 1908

Dear Mr Lukens:

I have been very sick but am up & slowly convalescing, hoping soon to get into the Sierra for a breath of reviving air I had a severe attack of the Grippe, (the 3d this winter) & it came near making an end of me. The last four years have been full of anxiety & sorrow & sickness making me barren & useless But I must not complain for most of my life has been joyous & free above most. Thanking you for your kind sympathy …

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908] Mar 10., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], [1908] Mar 10., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, CaliforniaMarch 10thDear Papa -This is another grand warm day, and we are all well here. The weather is perfect.The trees reached here yesterday and seem to be in good shape. They have been on the road 18 days.I am just starting to ride so good-bye this time.Always lovinglyHelen04092

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 10., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 10., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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for you know how little there is to be done in my shanty, and I am happier without a hired girl. And besides Mr Van Dyke wants Mary to learn housekeeping just so long as there is no one to put extra work on her shoulders.
Write and tell me if I can ask Mrs Funk to board me. And please dont worry. Im all right - I simply want to stay that way, and have found that the present arrangement isnt going to work well.
I wish you could be here to enjoy this glorious day. Spring has …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Mar 9., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1908 Mar 9., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Mar. 9th 1908Darling Helen,Be very careful how you venture on cooking Do very little of it, avoid the slightest approach to weariness or getting overheated at the stove, few things could do you more harm than this. I'm glad you like the trade, I made. I don't see how we can advantageously change it so as to avoid the $3000.00 note, for both the Berkeley property & S.F. lots are valued highly by Wanda & if you got either you would have to pay too much cash. I think we better let it go as it is & make …

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Letter From C[Harles] S[Prague] Sargent To John Muir, 1908 Mar 9., Charles Sprague Sargent Mar 1908

Letter From C[Harles] S[Prague] Sargent To John Muir, 1908 Mar 9., Charles Sprague Sargent

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

ARNOLD ARBORETUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY.Jamaica Plain, Mass.,March. 9.,....................1908.Dear Muir:I am very sorry to hear about your grippe but if you think it is as bad as Crataegus disabuse your mind of that idea at once, for I have had them both this winter and know of what I speak.I am going next week for a short trip as far as Miami, one of our old stamping-grounds in Florida as some new trees besides Crataegus have been discovered down there and I want to see them. It is a relief to hear that there is something new in the world but Crataegus.Take …

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Letter From H[Elen] M[Uir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 9., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From H[Elen] M[Uir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 9., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. March 9th

Dear Papa -

We are all well here. Having fine sunny weather. Received your letter inclosing postcard, on Saturday Im so glad you are better.

Lovingly

H. M.

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 7., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 7., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]Daggett, Cal.March 7 - 08Dear Papa -I got your letter of the 5th with Wanda's offer for trade, yesterday afternoon.I have thought it all over and it seems to me that we should accept the offer, for as you say, it takes the burden of looking after the ranch off your shoulders, while I still have the old Strenzel home. I am satisfied with the wharf, & Valona and Valona ranch interests. But04088[2]if Wanda would rather give me any of her other property instead of the "few thousands" you spoke of, I would be just as well satisfied, for it …

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Letter From D[Avid] G. Muir To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 7., David G. Muir Mar 1908

Letter From D[Avid] G. Muir To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 7., David G. Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Pacific Grove, Cal.,
Mch. 7, '08.

Dear brother John:

Yours of late date gladly rec'd. Very sorry the Grippe has got you again. Glad to know by late reports from the Valley that you are much better. Thanks for Frank Abbott's letter. I've written to him, I have also rec'd letter from Brad Brown saying he would be here in March. I anticipate a grand visit with him.
We are all thankful that Helen is doing so nicely, and sincerely hope she may entirely recover. We are all well here. Sarah is herself again, as smart as ever. She was …

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Letter From John Muir To [J. E.] Calkins, 1908 Mar 7., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To [J. E.] Calkins, 1908 Mar 7., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, March 7, 1908

Dear Mr Calkins:

I'm sorry that my sadly mixed affairs should have had so discouraging an influence on your own, & caused you to write so many long letters. Illness & business have prevented me from doing any literary work since last I saw you, [not?] if Mrs Calkins & yourself had been here all winter could I have furnished you with a single hour's work.
I can't compose when my children are dangerously sick or when I am sick or bothered by business, & even when all is tranquil none is able to help me …

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Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 6., Helen Muir Mar 1908

Letter From Helen [Muir] To [John Muir], 1908 Mar 6., Helen Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, CaliforniaMarch 6 - 08Dear Papa -We are all well here and everything is going well. The storm seems to be over.Last night I received a boxful of nice daffodils from Miss Brodt, and they "are very beautiful and very yellow too".Will write each day.Lovingly,Helen04086

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Letter From John Muir To [J. E.] Calkins, 1908 Mar 6., John Muir Mar 1908

Letter From John Muir To [J. E.] Calkins, 1908 Mar 6., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, March 6, 1908

Dear Mr Calkins;

This dismal Grippe is beginning to let go, & I'm now much better. Helen continues to send encouraging news, & even the ranch business bids fair to be settled in a few days in a way that promises greater freedom for real work. So we may still be able to do something together next summer or winter but probably not on the ranch.
I wish I knew as little about grippe as you think I do. I was convalescing from a 2d attack when you sagely observed I was not looking well, - …

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