Title:
Letter from Walter Brown to John Muir, 1886 Jul 29.
Creator:
Walter 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:
1886 Jul 29
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir05_0677-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 25.5 x 21 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Kansas City, Mo
Rights:
Copyright status unknown
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Transcription:
letterhead in margin: have rented the house for 8 months 75. per month. July 29 1886 John Muir Esq Martinez Cal. Dear
Brother: With pleasure I announce the arrival of another little girl baby on the coming of the 24 , she is a fine fat health
baby and weighed 9 lbs. Joanna is doing well, I have very good help in the house. I have got the trade thru at last. The notes
deed of trust for 1,500. (less 124.42 the interest on the 4000. notes of yours to date)I have taken in Joanna's name and will
sell them to help clean up some matters of my own which need attention at this time and to pay the commissions which I have
to pay and and the Interest and expenses of sale all of which I cannot make a full statement yet as they are not all paid
I shall keep a complete book account of all transactions so we can settle properly at some future date. With kindest regards
to you and all your family and Annie L I am truly yours Walter Brown 01236