Creator
Louie Strentzel
Recipient
[John Muir]
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Transcription
wrote that even you could not in your dreams forget those dangerous ways! I can only think with shivering dread, and pray for the merciful care of God over you. This morning when I began to answer your letter from the northern midnight, I had no thought that it also would be finished at midnight, and in Oak- land, but so it is. Word came that my former teacher Mrs. Colby who has been dangerously ill, was much worse to day, and I brought mother down to see her, but have not heard to night. I was in the State Grange meet- ing until eleven o’clock, yet feel too restless for sleep, and besides, we must cross to San Francisco early inthe morning, while the Victoria steamer leaves at noon,- so I can send to you only this poor note for remem brance. And after all, perhaps it will never reach you, for Fate seems to have willed only punishment for me because I was not patient. This last time, your letters came while I was at Mrs. Upham’s, and I did not know until too late for the “California”. all very pleasant at 920 Valencia. Bennie and I are very good friends. – Little Helen is well. Papa said yesterday, to tell you that he believes “Alaska berries are just nothing to compare with Alhambra Corinths and Alexandrias in October.”! Mother is still quite unwell, but is gaining strength with the cool weather and more time for rest. Goodnight, Louie
Location
[Oakland, Calif]
Date Original
1879 Oct 9
Source
Original letter dimensions: 20 x 24.5 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir03_1162-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 03, Image 1162
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 2
Keywords
John Muir, correspondence, letters, author, writing, naturalist, California, correspondent, mail, message, post, exchange of letters, missive, notes, epistle
