Title:
Letter from John Muir to Louie [Strentzel Muir], [1889?].
Creator:
John Muir
Publisher:
University of the Pacific Library Holt-Atherton Special Collections. Please contact this institution directly to obtain copies
of the images or permission to publish or use them beyond educational purposes.
Contributor:
Louie [Strentzel Muir]
Date:
[1889?]
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir06_0332-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 33 x 21.5 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Swett's [San Francisco, Calif]
Rights:
Copyrighted
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Muir-Hanna Trust
1984
Transcription:
Swett's, Friday night 12 o'clock 1889 Dear Louie: I have been looking every day for a letter about the children and have
not yet heard a word. As for myself there is nothing to say only this Shasta work. Mr. Swett promised this morning to call
and tell you that I could not get done in time to get home this week. I have just finished the 77th page. Have worked very
hard all day and nearly all night. This is only the 3d day, as Monday was spent at Dewings. The article is going to be very
long. Have not been once out of the house since I entered it on Monday, nor will I go till the Shasta is done. Captain Rodgers
wants me to dine with him, and I mean to try to call at Bentons and at Moores before returning, Emily Swett is sick abed,
Mrs. Swain nursing her and Mrs. Tracey. Tell Hu to prune the peach orchard hill, beginning at the top where the weeds are
tall. For Heaven's sake keep the children, and Heaven keep us all. Now must try to sleep - head hot and weary, but writing
well and fast. Ever yours, JOHN MUIR Will telegraph when to meet me. 718