Title:
Letter from W. H. Trout to John Muir, 1896 Jun 17.
Creator:
W. H. Trout
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:
1896 Jun 17
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir09_0223-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 26.5 x 20 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Milwaukee, Wisc.
Rights:
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Transcription:
Offices of the E.P Allies Co. Milwaukee Wis June 17 1896 Prof. John Muir Portage City Wis Dear Friend From the
Wisconsin of last evening I learn that you are enjoying a visit at your old home in Portage I feel much like intruding upon
it and certainly would if it was practicable Since I cannot well go to to see you I would feel greatly obliged if you would
make me a visit or at least a call on your return which I take for granted will be through this city Mrs T is at present
in Canada but will be home early next week I spent a month there last fall. Our 5 children are grown up and all at home and
would all be glad to see you The two boys and myself are in the employment of the E.P. Allies Co I will be glad to meet you
at the depot at any time and take you to the house or if you should not have the time you might meet me here or if you should
not have even time for that I will meet you at the depot and be there while the train waits Our house number is 548 Madison
St and we hope very much that you will be able to make us a visit Please give us notice Your sincere friend W. H. Trout