Creator
George H. Mifflin
Recipient
John Muir
Transcription
thought it would prove a pleasant surprise in the next copyright accounting to find this unexpected by-product, but of course also we ought to have written you at the time, and to have sent you a copy, which we now do. We also add a copy of the trade edition, the issue of which was an afterthought, the real purpose for the book being as a Reading Circle edition, I am sure, however, you will forgive what was really an innocent, action our part in jaofet consulting you in advance.May I take this occasion to voice the delight which everyone has found in that charming little story, "Stickeen"?Sincerely yours,[illegible]4 PARK STREETBOSTONJune 2,1909.John Muir, Esq.,Dear Mr. Muir:Our Mr, B, H. Ticknor, Jr., has just returned from his California trip, and, confirming his letters, has told us of your many kindnesses to him. On this and on every other account I greatly regret any seeming discourtesy involved in our use of your material for "In American Fields and Forests" without first consulting you. This was explained in our recent letter, but as I was personally wholly at fault in the matter, I Want to add this further word.Of course we never had any other idea than to pay each author pro rata for the material used, and as I was very sure of the willingness of all to cooperate, I04514 P. S. I hope you will have an opportunity soon to send us the additional material for "Our National Parks" and to let us know your final opinion concerning the data compiled by Mr. Chamberlain. Your hospitality to me at Martinez, I appreciated greatly and I hope I may have the pleasure of seeing you another year. Did your copies of "Stickeen" arrive safely?Sincerely yoursB. H. Ticknor, Jr
Location
Boston
Date Original
1909 Jun 2
Source
Original letter dimensions: 20 x 25 cm.
Recommended Citation
Mifflin, George H., "Letter from George H. Mifflin to John Muir, 1909 Jun 2." (1909). John Muir Correspondence (PDFs). 5793.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/muir-correspondence/5793
Resource Identifier
muir18_0518-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 18, Image 0518
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
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
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
