Title:
Letter from T[heodore] P. L[ukens] to John Muir, 1897 Jun 29.
Creator:
T[heodore] P. L[ukens]
Publisher:
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.
Contributor:
John Muir
Date:
1897 Jun 29
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir09_0942-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions unknown.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Pasadena, Calif.
Rights:
Copyright status unknown
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Transcription:
Pasadena, Cal., June 29th, 1897. Mr. John Muir, Martinez, Cal. My Dear Mr. Muir:- Since my return I have seen Mr. Melick,
and he assures me that the Oak tree I mentioned while with you is fully fifteen feet in diameter; that he measured its circumference
six feet from the ground, and found it to be forty-nine feet. There are many oaks about there he says that are nearly as large,
but does not know the variety or species. Don't you think I had better go up and measure the trees accurately, photograph
them, and collect acorns and sprays of the foliage to send to you and Mr. Sargent. Do you think Mr. Sargent would consider
it worth while to pay my actual expenses, which would be not to exceed 15.00. Of course I would gladly give my time .and the
pictures. In that case, I could go at once, and perhaps find something else of interest for you. With kindest regards to
all I am, Yours very truly, illegible