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Letter From J[Ohn] M. Vanderbilt To John Muir, 1881 Jul 9., John M. Vanderbilt Jul 1881

Letter From J[Ohn] M. Vanderbilt To John Muir, 1881 Jul 9., John M. Vanderbilt

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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Steamer [Favorite?] Kilisnoo Alasaka July 9th 1881.

Dear Mr Muir

You can understand how surprised we were to receive your letter informing us that you intended sailing on the “Corwin” for the Artic – both my wife and I sincerely trust and pray that you will have a pleasant time and return without delay to your family. I would like very much indeed to make such a trip and can appreciate your feelings in wanting to visit the polar regions – as a summer trip I look upon it as almost similar to a trip through this region …

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Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jul 9., John Muir Jul 1881

Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jul 9., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

To mrs. Muir

St. Michael, July 9th, 1881.

[Land]

My dear Wife.

We did not get away last evening, as we expected, on account of the change in plans-as to taking all our winter stores on board, instead of leaving them until another visit in September.It is barely possible we might get caught off Point Barrow or on Wrangell Land by movements in the ice-pack that never can be anticipated.Therefore we will be more comfortable with abundance of bread about us.In the matter of coal, there is a mine on the north coast where some can be obtained in case …

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1881 July 9 Jm To My Dear Wife P1, John Muir Jul 1881

1881 July 9 Jm To My Dear Wife P1, John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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St. Michael, July 9th, 1881.

My dear Wife, We did not get away last evening, as we expected, on account of the change in plans-as to taking all our winter stores on board, instead of leaving them until another visit in September. It is barely possible we might get caught off Point Barrow or on Wrangell Land by movements in the ice-pack that never can be anticipated. Therefore we will be more comfortable with abundance of bread about us. In the matter of coal, there is a mine on the north coast where some can be obtained in …

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American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.27, July 5, 1881 Jul 1881

American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.27, July 5, 1881

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.

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Letter From John Muir To My Dear Wife [Louie Wanda Muir], 1881 July 5, John Muir Jul 1881

Letter From John Muir To My Dear Wife [Louie Wanda Muir], 1881 July 5, John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

St. Michael’s

July 5th, 1881

My dear wife, We sail for the north today our stores are nearly all on board. With reference to our plans I can say little more. I will mail five Bulletin letters here wh will give you details of our cruise thus far. I wish you would send copies to mother and save a few for myself.

Your next letters after these will probably be by returning whalers. The weather is lovely today. I was offered a passage on a steamer 1600 miles up the Yukon from here, but I prefer to work out the …

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1881 July 4 Jm To Louie P1a, John Muir Jul 1881

1881 July 4 Jm To Louie P1a, John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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St. Michael July 4th, 1881.

7.40 P.M.

Dear Louie.

We arrived here this afternoon at 3 o'clock and intend to stay about three days, taking in coal and provisions, and then To push off to the North, We intend to spend nearly a month along the American shore, perhaps as far North as Point Barrow, before we attempt to go out into the Arctic Ocean among the ice, for it is in August and September that the ice is most open. Then, if, as we hope from the favorableness of the season, we succeed in reaching Wrangell Land …

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Letter From John Muir To Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir], 1881 Jul 4., John Muir Jul 1881

Letter From John Muir To Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir], 1881 Jul 4., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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St Michaels Alaska July 4th 1881 –

My dear Mother. Since I wrote you before from this place we have been again in the Arctic Ocean in search of the land party that we sent out from near Kol[illegible]chin Island to explore the Asiatic Coast to the westward, in search of tidings of the Jeanette & the two lost whalers Vigilant & [Mr Wolastan?]. We found our party near Cape Serdze waiting our arrival & succeeded in getting them safely on board after much difficulty on account of the ice that was packed a mile or two wide along …

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Letter From John Muir To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jul 4., John Muir Jul 1881

Letter From John Muir To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jul 4., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

To Mrs, Muir

St. Michael, 7:40 P.M July 4th, 1881.

Dear Louie;

We arrived here this afternoon at 3 o'clock and intend to stay about three days, taking in coal and provisions, and then To push off to the North, We intend to spend nearly a month along the American shore, perhaps as far North as Point Barrow, before we attempt to go out into the Arctic Ocean among the ice, for it is in August and September that the ice is most open. Then, if, as we hope from the favorableness of the season, we succeed in reaching Wrangell …

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Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jul 2., John Muir Jul 1881

Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jul 2., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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Between Plover Bay & St Laurence Island 8.45 P.M. July 2d / 881.

My beloved wife,

After leaving St Michaels on the 22d June where I last wrote you we went again into the Arctic ocean to Tapkan 12 ms N.W. of Cape Serdge to seek the search party that we left on the edge of the ice pack opposite Kolinchin Island & were so fortunate as to find them there having gone as far as the condition of the ice seemed to them safe, & after they had reached the fountain head of all the stories we had …

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Letter From [Ann Gilrye Muir] To Daniel [H. Muir], 1881 Jun 29., Ann Gilrye Muir Jun 1881

Letter From [Ann Gilrye Muir] To Daniel [H. Muir], 1881 Jun 29., Ann Gilrye Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]I should like them all to write to me, I expect Anita and Hattie are nice scholars – and I wish specially to be remembered to them in much love – and also to Sarah – David G – and Sarah and her Annie spent the most of yesterday with me – Annie is teaching this summer but her health and also her mothers are very poor indeed – Annie joins me in kindest wishes to you all and I trust you will all write to me soon –Very affectionately Mother[illegible] your father is well and happy as usual. [illegible][1]1881 …

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American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.26, June 28, 1881 Jun 1881

American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.26, June 28, 1881

American Christian Review

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Letter From Ina Coolbrith To John Muir, 1881 Jun 24., Ina D. Coolbrith Jun 1881

Letter From Ina Coolbrith To John Muir, 1881 Jun 24., Ina D. Coolbrith

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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Oakland, June 24th 1881

Dear Mrs. Muir:

Pardon me for my tardy acknowledgement of your kind remembrance. It came when I was “up to my eyes” in work, cleaning the Library, -and, indeed, I am stealing time now to write this note. I trust you are well, and that your dear little babe kept you from being too lonely. Kiss her for me – I send her in my heart as many kisses as her mother sent me cherries – and believe me – Sincerely yours,

[Ina Coolbilt?]

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Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jun 21., John Muir Jun 1881

Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jun 21., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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St Michaels, Alaska, June 21, 1881. 2.15.P.M.

Sunshine dear Louie, sunshine all the day, ripe & mellow sunshine, like that which feeds the fruits & vines. it came to us just [illegible] days ago when we were approaching this little old fashioned trading post at the mouth of the Yukon River. How sweet & kindly & reviving it is after so long & deep a burial beneath dark sleety storm clouds. For a whole month it snowed everyday some days only for an hour or two, some days all day but never one in all the month in …

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American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.25, June 21, 1881 Jun 1881

American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.25, June 21, 1881

American Christian Review

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The Corwin's Cruise. At Ounalaska-An Aleutian Storm And Landscape. Snow Barriers And Glacier Footprints On The Aleutian Group. (Special Correspondence Of The Bulletin.) Ounalaska, May 18, 1881., John Muir Jun 1881

The Corwin's Cruise. At Ounalaska-An Aleutian Storm And Landscape. Snow Barriers And Glacier Footprints On The Aleutian Group. (Special Correspondence Of The Bulletin.) Ounalaska, May 18, 1881., John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

Written May 18,1881 Pub. June 20 " 7 THE CORWIN'S CRUISE. , At OuaaIasl:a—in Alesjtism Storm and Landscape. Snoiv Barriers and Glacier footprints oa- the Aleutian Group. [SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE EULLETIX.] T- i ;-. . '. J6vsxlaskx,' May 18,1881. The Storm King ot the North is abroad to- (laworking with a fine, hearty enthusiasm, -"foiling a multitude of white combing waves through the rocky, jagged straits between this marvelous chain of islands, circling them abont with beaten foam, and heaping a lavish abundance of snow on their lofty, cloud-wrapped mountains. The deep bass of the galesound- ingon through the …

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Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jun 17., John Muir Jun 1881

Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jun 17., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[Plover Bay, Siberia],

6 A.M., June 17, 1881

Dear Louie:

It's a cold cloudy morning--the tops of the mountain walls buried in gray and black, and ice encircling the water of the bay.But the crew of the Tom Pope are raising the anchor and merrily singing "Homeward Bound,"and I can hardly keep my eyes dry. The Captain is coming for the mail.My hands are cold.

To all farewell.

[John muir]

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Letter From John Muir To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jun 16., John Muir Jun 1881

Letter From John Muir To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jun 16., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[in margin: My heart aches not to go home ere I have done my work but to just know that you are well. Your affectionate husband John Muir][4]

We are drifting in the harbor among cakes of ice about the size of the orchard, but they can do us no harm, the great mtns forming the walls are covered with snow yet except on a few bare spots near their bases & there is not a single tree scarce a hint of any spring or summer have I seen since leaving San Francisco & the orchard – I hope you …

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Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jun 14., John Muir Jun 1881

Letter From [John Muir] To [Louie Strentzel Muir], 1881 Jun 14., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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[Plover?] Bay Siberia. June 14, 1881.

My beloved wife, The Whaler Tom Pope came in to the bay I anchored to the edge of the ice alongside of us yesterday, much to our surprise. She has already taken in a full cargo of oil & is going to leave tomorrow or next day for San Francisco thus giving us a chance we little expected to send letters, & so must make haste to tell you the main points of interest in our cruise thus far. After leaving St Paul Island we steered for St Mathews Island noted for polar …

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American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.24, June 14, 1881 Jun 1881

American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.24, June 14, 1881

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.

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Letter From Louie [Strentzel] Muir To John Muir, 1881 Jun 13., Louie Strentzel Muir Jun 1881

Letter From Louie [Strentzel] Muir To John Muir, 1881 Jun 13., Louie Strentzel Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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Martinez, California. June 13, 1881.

Dear John:

The steamer Rodgers has been delayed from day to day waiting for supplies form the East, and now this morning’s paper states that she did not leave on Saturday as ordered, but will go tomorrow, on the way to the “unknown seas.” So again I have time before the 1.30 Express, to write a little to you. The Unknown Seas! The words chill me, and fill my mind with strange wild fears and dreams, The weird charm, and mystery, and the pitiless power! O, my beloved, do not be …

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Letter From Jeanne Carr To Louie [Muir], [1881] Jun 12., Jeanne C. Carr Jun 1881

Letter From Jeanne Carr To Louie [Muir], [1881] Jun 12., Jeanne C. Carr

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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friends have called upon us, coming by the new road. When you write to John please tell him I wish he would secure me any seeds he can of [coniforace?] especially of [illegible] spruce. And I want an Alent work basket. The y make lovely baskets of a strong grass, with cones, which have a rattle woven in. He has doubless seen hundreds of them. Mr Fuller of Napa who used to live on [illegible] Charlotte Sound promised to send me one but I have not received it. Tell him to get you a polar bear skin, of a …

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Letter From D[Avid] G. Muir To Dan[Iel H. Muir], 1881 Jun 11., David G. Muir Jun 1881

Letter From D[Avid] G. Muir To Dan[Iel H. Muir], 1881 Jun 11., David G. Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Portage Wis June 11/81

Dear Bro Dan

I enclose herewith [illegible] for $500.00 [Sep?] exchanges You will acknowledge receipt to me & settle for it with mother as soon as recd all well hope it may reach you in time have you sold my farm yet? Is it not time to pay tax? Did you work $100.00 worth on my places or do you owe ‘Mr some’ if so how much? I don’t want any money but would like to know with best wishes to you all Yours truly D Muir [illegible]

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American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.23, June 7, 1881 Jun 1881

American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.23, June 7, 1881

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.

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Letter From Louie [Strentzel] Muir To [John Muir], 1881 Jun 7., Louie Strentzel Muir Jun 1881

Letter From Louie [Strentzel] Muir To [John Muir], 1881 Jun 7., Louie Strentzel Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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been hard and unreasonable if you could have seen his patience and gentleness when baby fretted and moaned continually those weary days after you were gone. Sunday morning Wanda received the homage of her distinguished countryman the Count Lamoyski, and she listened with clear, starry eyes to the legend of her royal namesake who loved purely, and suffered, twelve centuries ago – and when Lamoyski kissed her hand, and hoped some future time to welcome her in Poland, she smiled with the serene dignity and graciousness of a princess, then closed her eyes in peaceful sleep as Captain Bielawski …

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Letter From Anne W. Cheney To John Muir, 1881 May 31., Anne W. Cheney May 1881

Letter From Anne W. Cheney To John Muir, 1881 May 31., Anne W. Cheney

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

May 31, 1881.My dear Mr. Muir:I see by the San Fran. papers that you are going or have gone to the North Pole, but I am going to write you all the same, and some time you will find this note waiting for you.Of course we were surprised to hear of your marriage, and think as old friends, you might have told us of it before. And even now man-like you have only told us of the fact, and of your happiness in your baby. Can you not give us one word of the who, how, and when? We follow …

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Letter From [A] Bush To Louie Stentzel Muir, 1881 May 31, A. Bush May 1881

Letter From [A] Bush To Louie Stentzel Muir, 1881 May 31, A. Bush

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Dear Louise, Mrs Lawson spent the day with me on Sunday with her two little girls. She inquired for you & left love for each. She said you were brave to say go to your husband when [it] cost you so much but she [ ] you for it as it would not have been a very brave act in him to refuse so good an offer with his hopes in life. She would loved to have seen Wanda with you. Sis is out camping with a large party. Will be home on Friday after which I think it will …

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American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.22, May 31, 1881 May 1881

American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.22, May 31, 1881

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.

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American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.21, May 24, 1881 May 1881

American Christian Review, Vol.24, No.21, May 24, 1881

American Christian Review

No abstract provided.

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Letter From John Muir To Louie [Strentzel Muir], 1881 May 23., John Muir May 1881

Letter From John Muir To Louie [Strentzel Muir], 1881 May 23., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Monday May 23, 181. 8 A.M.

Dear Louie; we are just passing St George Island, steaming quickly along the West shore among a vast multitude of birds that are filling the air & covering the water for miles The island is about 10 miles long 500 ft high with sheer bluffs facing the sea. – No sign from here of then innumerable seals that in a month or two will cover the rocks. In 3 or 4 hours we will be at St Paul Island where we will drop anchor & remain until 7 or 8 oclock this evening. Be …

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1881 May 22 Jm To Louie P1a, John Muir May 1881

1881 May 22 Jm To Louie P1a, John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

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1881 May 22

Sunday afternoon, May 22, 1881.

Dear Louie, We left Oonalaska this morning at four o'clock and are now in Bering Sea on our way to St. George and St. Paul Islands. We expect to reach St. Paul tomorrow and remain there half a day or so, when I will send this and another letter that I have for you by the Alaska Com. Co.'s steamer back to Oonalaska to be forwarded by the first chance. This morning I sent you five by the schooner H. L. Tiernan, which is going to Oregon where they will …

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