Creator
Joanna [Muir]
Recipient
Mary [Muir]
Preview
Transcription
[3]Now shall I tell about myself. I think you would see quite a considerable difference in me were you here, for I am really a good deal better and most of the time am quite encouraged I have been out at Sarah’s a second time and enjoyed it more than ever as I was feeling better, By resting a few times I walked clear to the other side of the sheep pasture, down where the well[envelope covers text] Also to the mo[envelope covers text] [4] 14thSarah has been in [ envelope covers text: to-?] day and Annie just returned from a weeks fruit [envelope covers text] ning as we have fresh supply. Sarah would like to hear from you. We had a letter from John with a new picture of him- self. It is a side view and is perfect ly handsome. he looks noble, he has just started [6]and shall wear it as it is, until I can have it trimmed. Now Mary please write to me soon and tell me all that is in thine heart Mother sends her love, (Father is quite pleasant) Most affectionately & devotedly your sister Joanna.[back of envelope]
Location
[Portage, Wisc.]
Date Original
1876 Jul 13,14
Source
Original letter dimensions unknown.
Resource Identifier
muir03_0443-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 03, Image 0443
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
