Creator
Augusta Ackinson
Recipient
John Muir
Transcription
[4]and view can not be obstructed — so you see I still have my mountains and shall have a dear home, smaller of course but just as beautiful in a short time — only it will seem tiny after the five acres I was used to, and let me assure you that should I be fortunate enough to ever[1] Mar 8 1914Beloved John Muir:Before this, I hope the box of oranges reached you in fairly good condition. I am a little fearful because they were sent about the time of the heavy rains and may have had to wait until they05721
[3][dried?] up" in my home [illegible], has sold and now [we?] are building near [illegible] High School so my [daugher?] can have [advantage?] of nearness to [her?] school. it is a [very?] pleasant location, [nice?] neighborhood and beautiful view of the mountains I loved so well,
[5]have you come then, I should consider it doubly dear. The number is 95 North Bonnie Ave. that name ought to be of some attraction to you, and I assure you my home will be "bonnie" too. I trust your health is good and will so continue.I had the satisfaction05721
[6]last Thursday of seeing and hearing Helen Keller. She has always seemed most remarkable to me, and when I saw and heard her, she seemed rather "uncanny" — but one of the wonders of our modern life - I am so thankful I am[7]not wonderful!Our days are very warm now almost like summer; hope you are getting benefit of some of it too.With kindest regardsI am cordiallyyour FriendAugusta AckinsonMarch 8[th?] - 1914.
Location
[place unknown]
Date Original
1914 Mar 8
Source
Original letter dimensions: 13.5 x 23 cm.
Recommended Citation
Ackinson, Augusta, "Letter from Augusta Ackinson to John Muir, 1914 Mar 8." (1914). John Muir Correspondence (PDFs). 6514.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/muir-correspondence/6514
Resource Identifier
muir22_0223-let.tif
File Identifier
Reel 22, Image 0223
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
4 pages
Keywords
Environmentalist, naturalist, travel, conservation, national parks, John Muir, Yosemite, California, history, correspondence, letters
