Creator
H[arvey] Reid
Recipient
John Muir
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[4] sides, their gaping and ghastly wounds telling of the fearful horrors of warfare. Why do Christian people [illegible] to such terrible means of settling disputes? This is called by some a holy war but to my mind there is little of holiness in sending thousands of unprepared sons to eternity through the bloody gates of a Sabbath fought battle. I am sorry for the failure of your patent scheme; but do not think that invention would have [illegible] very large profits. Yankees are lazy, you know and like to lie abed o' mornings. But you will succeed better next time. I thank you sincerely friend Muir for the interest you take in my welfare and may perhaps some day be what I ought to be and what I am convinced you truly are - a Christian. A pious mothers prayers has long been offered for her erring son. I send your Geometry by the same mail with this. Ever your friend [H.?] Reid00274[1] Union Grove, Wis July 28th/61.Dear Friend Muir: On returning home from work last evening I found your welcome letter awaiting me;-for I have engaged to a farmer here to work through haying and harvest - I was much gratified in its perusal and hope that the accidental theft of a Geometry may be the occasion of continued correspondence between us. I can appreciate your feelings of pleasure on arriving
Location
Union Grove, Wis[c]
Date Original
1861 Jul 28
Source
Original letter dimensions: 20.0 x 24.5 cm
Resource Identifier
muir01_0213-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 01, Image 0213
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
