Title:
Letter from A. N. Towne to Mr. Scott, 1876 Jul 5.
Creator:
A. N. Towne
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:
Mr. Scott
Date:
1876 Jul 5
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir03_0440-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 26 x 20.5 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
San Francisco
Rights:
Copyright status unknown
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Transcription:
P.O. LOCK BOX 2328. Central Pacific Railroad Company GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT S OFFICE San Francisco, Cal. July 5 1876.
California Pacific R.R. 463 Steamer Lines .. 570 Stockton C. and S. V. Railroads . 49 Southern Extension S.P.R.R. 96 Central
Pacific R.R. . 1,219 Miles .. 2,097 5.16.76 Mr. Scott, Supt. North Fork Mining Co Dutch Hill? Dear Sir: I take much
pleasure in intro- ducing the bearer, Mr. John Muir, a celebrated Geologist, of whom, no doubt, you have heard much. Mr. Muir
is on his way to spend the summer in the high Sierras, and will probably call upon you to examine the gold deposits of your
neighborhood. Any attention shown the Gentleman will be much appreciated by him and by Yours Truly A. N. Tome? 06091