Title:
Letter from John Muir to [Richard A.] Ballinger, 1910 Jan 8.
Creator:
John Muir
Publisher:
DNA
Contributor:
[Richard A.] Ballinger
Date:
1910 Jan 8
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir19_0052-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions unknown.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Martinez, Calif.
Rights:
Copyrighted
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1984
Transcription:
26 Martinez, Cal. Jan. 8, 1910 Dear Mr Ballinger: I think with you that definite action on the Hetch Hetchy affairs
had better be delayed until after the San Francisco bond vote. The outgoing administration is strongly in favor of the bonds
for buying Spring Valley, as well as for those for the so called Hetch Hetchy system. But the incoming Labor Union Mayor McCarthy
is strongly opposed to buying Spring Valley and it seems likely the bonds for this purpose will be voted down. Next week we
shall know. Anyhow it is clear that as long as private claims are allowed in National parks, and robbers of every denomination,
battles and squabbles will be endless. I'm glad you called for wide open all embracing investigation. Of the good outcome
I have no doubt and am, my dear Secretary, ever faithfully yours John Muir