Creator
N. D. Stebbins
Recipient
John Muir
Transcription
Santa Barbara, March 16, '85.
Dear friend Muir:
You may be disappointed to find this old octogenarian plus three again in Cal. It is even so for a short time. I came here in Dec. On my way I called at our old friends Dr. and Mrs. Carr. They have a lovely home -- like themselves. I remained with them one night. When I left she spoke of you and yours, especially the little girl, with much affection. You may wonder why I trouble your eyes with my scribbles. I'll tell you. I met with the Natural History Soc. in Santa Barbara, in which I am an honorary member. At one of its meetings I brought up the subject of Prof. Whitney's Calaveras skull and the opinion I had just received from Prof. Dana of New Haven, doubting the verity of the history as given by the prof. or the miners. It has led to a newspaper discussion on the age of man and the truthfulness of this skull being found where Prof. Whitney has published [that, it was] found. I would like to know if you know anything about it? And where can I find Prof. Whitney's statement that the Tuolumne meadows were good grazing lands and already covered with good pasturage. Give me the year of his reports, if you recollect. I recollect your telling me the story when I saw you in Yosemite Valley. If you recollect and can tell me I will be obliged.
My furlough runs out in June next, when I expect to return to Mich. I may be obliged to go to San Francisco. If so I would be glad to meet you. Incipient cataract has commenced in my eyes -- please excuse my scribbling. Kindest regards to Mrs. Muir, and a kiss for the little one not only from me but Mrs. Carr at her earnest wish.
Ever truly your friend,
N. D. Stebbins.
If you desire your name will be not known in this discussion. My 83 years celebrated by young ladies from S.B. 3 weeks ago.
Location
Santa Barbara, [Calif]
Date Original
1885 Mar 16
Source
Original letter dimensions: 20.5 x 25.5 cm.
Recommended Citation
Stebbins, N. D., "Letter from N. D. Stebbins to John Muir, 1885 Mar 16." (1885). John Muir Correspondence (PDFs). 1593.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/muir-correspondence/1593
Resource Identifier
muir05_0224-trans.tif
File Identifier
Reel 05, Image 0224
Collection Identifier
Online finding aid for the microform version of the John Muir Correspondence http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt0w1031nc
Copyright Status
Copyright status unknown
Copyright Statement
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Owning Institution
Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library. Please contact this institution directly to obtain copies of the images or permission to publish or use them beyond educational purposes.
Pages
3 pages
Keywords
Environmentalist, naturalist, travel, conservation, national parks, John Muir, Yosemite, California, history, correspondence, letters
