Title:
Letter from John Muir to [Robert Underwood] Johnson, 1897 Feb 5.
Creator:
John Muir
Publisher:
Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin. Please contact this institution directly to obtain copies of the images
or permission to publish or use them beyond educational purposes.
Contributor:
[Robert Underwood] Johnson
Date:
1897 Feb 5
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir09_0688-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions unknown.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Martinez [Calif.]
Rights:
Copyrighted
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Muir-Hanna Trust
1984
Transcription:
Martinez, Feb 5, 1897. My dear Johnson- I see that another attempt is being made at Washington to cut off the townships
along the north boundary of the Yosemite National park-the Old Caminetti job. This portion of the park is nobly forested,
abounds in fine trout streams lakes tributary to the Tuolumne is easily accessible from the rest of the park must of course
be defended. Instead of throwing this region open to destruction the whole mountain region northward to the American River
should be reserved at once. I received your last letter yesterday I 11 try to see McKenna. It is thought here by the politicians
that he will get Judge Fields place on the Supreme bench though in the meantime he will be made Sec of Interior. The chances
for the resolution for recession are becoming more favorable Even McAllister after visiting the legislature announces a change
of heart-political heart- If you find Sen. Perkins lukewarm or opposed to recession try Sen. White. Ever yours John
Muir 10022