Creator
Geo[rge] Otis Smith
Recipient
John Muir
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Transcription
GEO. OTIS SMITHU. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEYWASHINGTON, D. C.December 8, 1909.Mr, John Muir,Martinez, California,My dear Mr, Muir:--May I ask you the favor of your autograph for the volume that I am sending you under separate cover? I wish to present it to my small son, Joseph Coburn Smith, who is that kind of a boy who would appreciate the story better if the book contained the personal touch of the author.Mr. Marshall and I often discuss the Yosemite and its future and you may be assured that we are ready at all times to act in the interests of that wonderful playground. Please return the volume to me at Skowhegan, Maine,Yours very cordially,[illegible]04646
Location
Washington, D. C.
Date Original
1909 Dec 8
Source
Original letter dimensions: 21.5 x 14 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir18_0937-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 18, Image 0937
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
