Creator
[Josiah] L[ittle] Pickard
Recipient
John Muir
Preview
Transcription
J. L. PICKARD,49 R.F.D. 12,CUPERTINO, CAL.July 22nd 1909Mr. John MuirDear Sir:Since becoming a resident of California I have hoped that our paths might cross each other and that I might meet you tho you may have forgotten me in the years that have passed since you were a student in the University of Wisconsin.I have not forgotten you and have followed your course with great interest as of one of the leading scientists of the country.Since I left Madison in 1864 I have spent fourteen years in045482.Superintendency of Public Schools in Chicago, Eleven years in State University of Iowa nine years as President.While in the University I became deeply interested in Mr. Frank Russell one of our brightest students who spent two years in exploration of the [N.?] Arctic regions. He constantly reminded me of your early days in that same region, and in his [Service?] devotion to Scientific pre[illegible]suits. Unfortunately his constitution could not withstand the exposure to which he was subjected and after a few years work in Harvard University the end of what gave promise of a brilliant career came suddenly.045483Since my wife passed away I have spent my time with my daughter on a fruit ranch in Cupertino Canta Clara County.In my 86th year I am enjoying a quiet life for the little time remaining to me.It would give me pleasure to know that you remember me altho you knew more of my brother who was a Professor in Wisconsin University when you were a student there.With most pleasant memories of yourself in your student days and of your scientific & literary work in later yearsYour sincere friendJ. L. Pickardat one time Supt of [illegible] Inst in Wisconsin04548
Location
Cupertino, Calif.
Date Original
1909 Jul 22
Source
Original letter dimensions: 20 x 12.5 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir18_0622-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 18, Image 0622
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
National Archives. 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
