Title:
Letter from Helen [Muir Funk] to [John Muir], [1914] Oct 15.
Creator:
Helen [Muir Funk]
Publisher:
University of the Pacific Library Holt-Atherton Special Collections. Please contact this institution directly to obtain copies
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Contributor:
[John Muir]
Date:
[1914] Oct 15
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir22_0718-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 28 x 22 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Daggett [Calif.]
Rights:
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Transcription:
illegible Home, Daggett, Cal. Oct. 15thDear Papa:- The box of quinces and plants came several days ago and now the little
vines and rose bushes are putting out their roots in desert soil. They all seem to be doing well so far and I am giving them
lots of water and care. They are all so finely rooted I feel certain they will grow. Thank you for the work of getting them
for me. The Judge's grapes came the same day so I brought them down to him in the machine. He was much pleased and said tell
you he was very much obliged. He sent an invitation to use his house for writing in when you come here, as he thinks it would
be quieter. And now about your long-promised visit --- It is now cool enough for you to be comfortable here, yet not cold.
The days are sunny and fine with cool nights and mornings, splendid clear air. PLEASE set some day you will be ready to come
to the Desert, then let us know and Buel will come right up there to Muir Station and bring you here, so you wont have to
bother a bit about the trip. Bring Mrs Parsons too if you feel you must write, and you can have a room for writing whereever
you wish. Do as you want to about the writing only COME. If you came now you would get used to the colder weather gradually
and I know you would be better off here than in the damp foggy weather you will have later up there, even tho you have fixed
up the old house. I feel sure you could be comfortable here in this house. And just think -- I havent seen you for nearly
two years. Let me know when you are coming. Baby still growing wonderfully. The rest of us also well. Lovingly Helen
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