Creator
Henry Fairfield Osborn
Recipient
John Muir
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Transcription
While in Glacier Park I read Thoreau religiously owing to your praise of his writing, but I do not think he compares to a certain friend of ours, John Muir by name, for a moment. He is too much of an egotist, and also diverts the attention too often to trifles; in fact, I am bitterly disappointed in Thoreau, both as a man and as a writer, and feel more indebted to you every day.You will be happy to hear that all the family are well. Mrs. Osborn is quite made over by the trip. Fairfield is with us, and we are all vastly enjoying getting together again.Always affectionately and faithfully yours,[Illegible]Mr. John Muir.[Illegible]05110
Location
New York
Date Original
1911 Sep 25
Source
Original letter dimensions: 22.5 x 17 cm.
Resource Identifier
muir20_0653-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 20, Image 0653
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
The Bancroft Library, University of California at Berkeley. 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
