Title:
Letter from J[oshua] B[ertram] Lippincott to John Muir, 1902 Dec 20.
Creator:
J[oshua] B[ertram] Lippincott
Publisher:
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Contributor:
John Muir
Date:
1902 Dec 20
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir12_0872-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 26.5 x 20 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Los Angeles
Rights:
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Transcription:
J. B. LIPPINCOTT, Resident Hydrographer, 406-408-410 Byrne Bldg. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY LOS ANGELES, CAL. December 20, 1902. Mr. John Muir, Martinez, Cal. My dear Sir: I have previously had the
honor of corresponding with you concerning stream conditions of the High Sierras, and while I have never had the pleasure
of a personal interview, still from reading numerous articles which you have written, I feel as if I were quite well acquainted.
As you know, the Federation of Womens Clubs have of late taken up with very considerable vigor and intelligence the subject
of forestry and the extension of the forest reserves of the United States. These ladies are representatives of some of our
very best class of citizens and are materially aiding in moulding public Sentiment in favor of scientific forestry. They are
making a programme for study along forestry lines this winter, and in that connection are endeavoring to obtain the services
of some of our leaders in these investigations. In short, they desire to have you lecture before the Friday Morning Club at
Los Angeles. This club is large and representative. I feel quite sure that if you can see your way clear to comply with their
request that you will not only be serving them but serving the state. Trusting that you may give their communications careful
consideration, as I know you will, I remain, Very truly yours, illegible 03113