Creator
Maggie R. [Margaret Muir Reid]
Recipient
John Muir
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[4]neighbors have cattle ranches there, I do not like the idea of spreading business so farI had a letter from Mother a day or two ago she seems to be pretty well. but said that there was nothing encouraging to write about Katie or David Galloway Poor David it tires him to walk across the floor now he has sent John some of his money to invest in property here for [Sarah?], what great changes in our family since we were with you. Sister Anne keeps writing good news about her health. I hope she will get well I supposed you have got your house and ranch all fixed to suit you now, how I would like to take a walk with you [&?] Louie and see all your improvements& then go and see the Dr. & Mrs. Strentzel once more I hope they are well [question mark?] and now with much love to them & lots to Louie & Wanda & your self I am Your Sister Maggie R.[in margin: Remember me to Mr. [Magce's?] folks also to Mr & Mrs [Sweet?] when you see them & please write soon MR.] [1]Crete Neb Sept 3 rd 1884My Dear Brother JohnIt seems a long time since I have had a word from you & I am hungring & thirsting for a letter to know how you all area. & how you are prospering. I think some of my letters must have been lost, as I think I have sent two since I have heard from you & you have always been so prompt heretofore. . I was thrown out of the buggy on my right shoulder & arm about four weeks ago. and can write very little at a time as it is quite weak and painful yet, especially in
Location
Crete, Neb.
Date Original
1884 Sep 3
Source
Original letter dimensions: 20 x 24.5 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir05_0120-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 05, Image 0120
Copyright Status
Copyright status unknown
Copyright Statement
Some letters written to John Muir may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Owning Institution
University of the Pacific Library Holt-Atherton Special Collections. Please contact this institution directly to obtain copies of the images or permission to publish or use them beyond educational purposes.
Page Number
Page 1
Keywords
John Muir, correspondence, letters, author, writing, naturalist, California, correspondent, mail, message, post, exchange of letters, missive, notes, epistle
