Creator
James Murdock
Recipient
John Muir
Transcription
St. Kilda
York Road
Edinburgh 24/9/05
Dear Mr. Muir
I have just received a letter from Mrs. Lunam telling me of the sad bereavement you have sustained in the death of your dear wife, and I just send this little note to say how much I sympathize with you in your loss. I experienced the same in 1889 when my first wife died so I know what it is. The last time I heard from Mrs. Lunam was some months ago when she told me you were on the point of starting for Arizona with your daughter Helen, who I hope was benefitted in health by the change. What a fortunate thing your other daughter was at home and with her mother to the last. I have sent you a newspaper
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occasionally when I thought there was something in it that would interest you. It is just about a year ago today - or tomorrow - since you and I first met and I often think of the very pleasant time I spent with you and all the kindess I then received from yourself your wife & your daughter. I am going to send you a photo in a few days meanwhile I will conclude with a prayer that the Great & Good Disposer of all events will in His own way help you in your sore distress.
& Believe me as you called me when at Martinez
Your Auld Reekie Uncle
James Murdoch
Location
Edinburgh
Date Original
1905-09-27 0:00
Source
Original letter dimensions: 21 x 27 cm.
Recommended Citation
Murdock, James, "Letter from James Murdock to John Muir, 1905 Sep 27." (1905). John Muir Correspondence (PDFs). 3423.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/muir-correspondence/3423
Resource Identifier
muir15_0759-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 15, Image 0759
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
2 pages
Keywords
Environmentalist, naturalist, travel, conservation, national parks, John Muir, Yosemite, California, history, correspondence, letters
