Creator
Cornelius B. Bradley
Recipient
John Muir
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Transcription
[3]first found many years ago, when as a veritable tramp I called one day at your house in Alhambra Valley - how I in spite of many misgivings, was overpersuaded to stay over and join in the celebration of your wedding anniversary, an unbidden guest; and I recall the many occasions since then when I have met the same kindly, gracious presence in your home, and I understand somewhat the extent of your grief and loss.The days that have passed have not altered that, I feel sure; but I hope they have brought some compensation to you all in the thought of her release from a life more and more beset with infirmities and pains, and 03643[4]less and less able either to do or to enjoy. No unkindness to her, surely, was the stern summons of the Angel of Death.And for yourself, my dear friend, the demands made upon your love and care by the dear ones still left you, I am sure have been salutary and wholesome for your buffeted spirit. And now, as freshness begins to come back to your dear Helen's cheek, and some reminder of her former strength, and with Wanda strong and loving by your side to comfort you both, I know you must look out once more on life with your accustomed courage, if not with all your former lightness of heart.Mrs. Bradley joins me in loving sympathy and in better hopes for the03643
Location
Berkeley [Calif.]
Date Original
1905-10-19 00:00
Source
Original letter dimensions: 21.5 x 14 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir15_0815-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 15, Image 0815
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
