Creator
[John Muir]
Recipient
[William E.] Colby
Preview
Transcription
61[First draft of letter, in note-book]Martinez. Feb. 15, '05.Mr. Eldred J.D.Hercus,Dear Mr. Hercus:I have often thought of you since our first pleasant meeting on the Red Sea steamer, especially during my long rambles through the beautiful and novel scenery of New Zealand.I have not yet written a word of my travels for publication, but hope I shall find time ere long to write a book, or at least a few magazine articles on the most interesting things I have seen, and I hope also to see something of South America before my long rambles are brought to a close.Heartily wishing you and your wife success in your good work, and hoping that you will make me a visit should you ever come to California, I am,Faithfully yours,[John Muir]P.S. By to-day's mail I send you a copy of "The Mountains of California."03098
Location
[Martinez, Calif.]
Date Original
circa [19]05 Feb 15
Source
Original letter dimensions: 21 x 17 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir15_0196-trans.tif
File Identifier
Reel 15, Image 0196
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The unpublished works of John Muir are copyrighted by the Muir-Hanna Trust.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 3
Keywords
John Muir, correspondence, letters, author, writing, naturalist, California, correspondent, mail, message, post, exchange of letters, missive, notes, epistle
