Creator

Annie L. Muir

Creator

Annie L. Muir

Recipient

Emma [Muir]

Transcription

[in margin: From aunts about Grandmother Muir illness]

Portage, Wis. June 18. 96

Dear Emma.

I write to you hoping that the Doctor is on his way to Portage by this time, as I have just sent him a telegram with the advance that his money matters will be taken care of as Mother's case is most critical and we want him here at any cost; as he might save her to us a few years when no one else can.
Sometimes she seems a little better and, in a few hours all looks discouraging.
She ask for "Dan" repeatedly, "Has he come yet" she repeats.

We all looked for him in the 2.15 train this afternoon, & her disappointment and ours was great, when he failed to come.
I re-enclose the money order thinking that if he borrowed money in case you could return it; or could use it in any other way you see fit. In any case I thnk the order will have to be filled there and if returned, an order on the Portage office will be necessary. Perhaps I am mistaken.
She seemed worse this afternoon and I had to call Dr. [illegible] in. He seemed to think some of her symptoms improved but on the whole spoke very discouragingly and our

hearts are very heavy. Still if the Lord sees best we know she will yet be restored. He says the damage [illegible] weak heart is great. John started for Boston yesterday morning feeling sure that "Dan" would be here in a few hours. He fully intended to hand him the money for his return trip but did not think of saying so.
Sarah is starting for the office so will close in haste with love to you & the children.
Pray for us

Annie L. Muir


Location

Portage, Wisc.

Date Original

1896 Jun 18

Source

Original letter dimensions unknown.

Resource Identifier

muir09_0224-let.tif

File Identifier

Reel 09, 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

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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

The Huntington Library, Muir Family Papers, HM 57349-57497. 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

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