Creator
[Joanna Muir]
Recipient
May [Mary Muir]
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Transcription
[4]was so moderate that I thought best to come and I am so glad that I did. I do not know why, but I enjoy myself fifty per cent. better than last term, I have another study too yet do not have half the anxiety over my lessons, and yet I think I stand better in my classes. But I must tell you what a wonderful thing I did [deleted: Saturday] last night, You know I am a member of the [ Sycam?], so my first attempt at debating (in public) came off last night, and instead of trembling or fearing, I was as placid and calm as an untroubled lake not even doing that which is so easy for me to do, turn red. On taking my seat I was hearty cheered, and at recess my day, what congratulations flowed in [1] 17[in margin: Annie is well her address is Murcellon, Columbia Co, Wis.]Osh. Wis. Jan 35 '74.Dearest May. And so I have actually had the pleasure of hearing from my lost sister again. I came home Friday night from school, threw down my things, sat down by the window and peevishly exclaimed, well, I guess the folks dont are anything about me, for three weeks have passed, and not a word I was ready to weep with [illegible]ation. I could not be comforted and pondered whether or not I would write to you again. Evening came and Mrs Cornell, the lady with whom I board (for I am boarding this term) announced two young gentlemen.
Location
Osh[kosh], Wisc.
Date Original
1874 Jan 25
Source
Original letter dimensions unknown.
Resource Identifier
muir03_0023-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 03, Image 0023
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
John Muir National Historic Site. 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
