Creator

Mary [Muir Hand]

Recipient

[John Muir]

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[6]a home in Seattle. A short time ago Helen received a letter from the young woman -- who is a long time friend of ours -- The letter mentioned a new book written by you - and published lately. She did not remember the title - review of the book was very favorably mentioned in "The Interior" I must look it up- Our young friend went on the say - "Every one speaks highly of everything John Muir does or has done - and his name[4] 2.I am glad Wanda is so near you - it must take part of the loneliness away to know she is close by -- Even though the "big house has but you as an occupant - but as you express it - you are "too busy "to sulk or growl" I had to laugh at the last wordsThe idea of such words even thought of or having any place whatever in describing a mental state or condition of yours - John Muir in a sulk or growl - - Impossible04530

Location

Kearney, Neb.

Date Original

[1909] Jun 22

Source

Original letter dimensions: 17.5 x 26.5 cm.

Resource Identifier

muir18_0556-let.tif

File Identifier

Reel 18, Image 0556

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 3

Keywords

John Muir, correspondence, letters, author, writing, naturalist, California, correspondent, mail, message, post, exchange of letters, missive, notes, epistle

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