Creator
John Muir
Recipient
E. H. Harriman
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Transcription
[First draft of letter, in note-nook #59] (14)[1901]Mr. E. Henry Harriman,1 E. 55th Street,New York.Dear Mr. H[arriman]:I heartily thank you for a copy of your magnificent Alaska book and 5 copies of my sketch of the glaciers. The introductory volumes of general interest are truly magnificent, and with the scientific volumes to follow will make a valuable contribution to our knowledge of Alaska, afford pleasure and instruction, and spread worldwide the fame of the H.A. E. [Harriman Alaskan Expedition].Never before has the wonderful Alaskan Coast been so superbly illustrated.With kindest regards and a crowd of pleasant recollections, I am, my dear Sir,Faithfully yours,J. M.02890
Location
[Martinez, Calif.]
Date Original
[1901]
Source
Original letter dimensions: 22.5 x 14.5 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir11_1090-trans.tif
File Identifier
Reel 11, Image 1090
Copyright Status
Copyrighted
Copyright Statement
The unpublished works of John Muir are copyrighted by the Muir-Hanna Trust. To purchase copies of images and/or obtain permission to publish or exhibit them, see http://www.pacific.edu/Library/Find/Holt-Atherton-Special-Collections/Fees-and-Forms-.html
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.
Copyright Holder
Muir-Hanna Trust
Copyright Date
1984
Page Number
Page 1
Keywords
John Muir, correspondence, letters, author, writing, naturalist, California, correspondent, mail, message, post, exchange of letters, missive, notes, epistle
