Creator
Alden Sampson
Recipient
John Muir
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Transcription
[2][letterhead]and the port. No better equipment for the delightful task before me could be conceived than to make [illegible]'s [over?] the mass of learning which that volume unfolds, "the gl[illegible]ing of a quiet eye", and the wise commentary which is so eminently your [own?]. I wish I could send you the most precious offering in the world as a tribute of admiration and respect. I can only offer a humble gift. It chances that I have [illegible] s[illegible] a copy of an essay in [illegible], written years ago, a study of delight to me, and [illegible] in which abundant opportunity was offered for consideration of fine issues, such as, where reverently approached, though expressed in different terms, have a solemnity not dissimilar to the spirit of the mountains and the forest. it is my hope that this may give you an hour's pleasure, and I [illegible] you to accept it with messages of affection.I amvery sincerely yoursAlden Sampson.03197
Location
Los Angeles
Date Original
1903 Mar 28
Source
Original letter dimensions: 26.5 x 20 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir13_0346-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 13, Image 0346
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
