Creator
M. A. Leahy
Recipient
John Muir
Transcription
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Marshfield Wis.
April 24th 1913
John Muir Esq.
Martinez Calif.
My dear Sir
A few days ago I saw in the Record Herald of Chicago a brief Sketch of John Muir.
As I once knew a John Muir I examined the reference and came to the conclusion that the gentleman referred to was the same John Muir with whom I was acquainted more than fifty years ago at the Wis. University. A vivid recollection of the old days at the University came to me and I felt that I would be delighted to grasp your hand once more and give it a hearty shake.
Fifteen years ago I met Prof Butler at his home in Madison. In the course of our conversation he asked me if I remembered John Muir. I responded that the last things that I would forget would be John Muir and his famous clock and bed
He called my attention to the great work
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you had accomplished on the Pacific slope; and the distinguished honors you had won in the realms of natural Science.
I am an old man, friend Muir; The children call me Santa Claus. The sun of my brief day long since passed its meridian is now low down the western sky and will soon set in night. I may never enjoy the pleasure of meeting you again in this world but I hope that when life's journey is ended, we may be permitted to renew our acquaintance in the land of the leal.
I trust this letter will find you enjoying the choicest blessings of life
M. A. Leahy
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Location
Marshfield, Wisc.
Date Original
1913 Apr 24
Source
Original letter dimensions: 26.5 x 20 cm.
Recommended Citation
Leahy, M. A., "Letter from M. A. Leahy to John Muir, 1913 Apr 24." (1913). John Muir Correspondence (PDFs). 3968.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/muir-correspondence/3968
Resource Identifier
muir21_0351-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 21, Image 0351
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
