Title:
Letter from Joanna M[uir] Brown to John Muir, 1890 Dec 19 .
Creator:
Joanna M[uir] Brown
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:
1890 Dec 19
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir06_0760-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 20 x 13 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Portage, Wis
Rights:
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Transcription:
Portage Wis Dec 19, 1890 Dear Brother John: An entire year has passed since we have had any correspondence, but as I have
been in Portage during that time, of course I have heard news of you and possibly from the other members of the family you
have heard of us. I felt very much inclined still to remain silent as I did not have any good news to tell, but on reflection,
I could not let these good days 01478 2 to by without the word of kindly greeting, for it seems that love must manifest
itself in some way, either by word or deed, when the holiday season comes to us. So I will just say that I love you better
than ever - for I think that love grows stronger as our years go by - and when this busy time is over I will begin the New
Year with a letter to you. Wishing you and Louie and the dear children a very Happy Christmas and New Year I am Affectionately
Yours Joanna M. Brown 01478