Title:
Letter from H[erbert] L. Bridgman to John Muir, 1909 Jul 20.
Creator:
H[erbert] L. Bridgman
Publisher:
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Contributor:
John Muir
Date:
1909 Jul 20
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir18_0617-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 27.5 x 21.5 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
New York
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Transcription:
THE PEARY ARCTIC CLUB. To Reach the Farthest Northern Point on the Western Hemisphere; to Promote and Maintain Explorations
of the Polar Regions. PRESIDENT, THOMAS H. HUBBARD. VICE-PRESIDENT,ZENAS CRANE. ORGANIZED, JANUARY, 1899. INCORPORATED,
APRIL, 1904. INCORPORATORS. MORRIS K. JESUP, HENRY PARISH. ANTON A. RAVEN. JOHN H. FLAGLER. ROBERT B. PEART, C. E..
U. S. N. HERBERT L. BRIDOMAN, Sec'y and Treas, Standard Union Building, Brooklyn-New York. New York. July 20, 1909.
Dear Mr, President: A recent note from Lieut. Ernest H. Shackleton, the Antarctic explorer, intimating his presence in America
in March, prompts me to sound you upon an American Alpine Club dinner to him as guest of honor. I am aware that this may conflict
with your obligation, the performance of which is eagerly awaited, to be present at the annual American Alpine dinner in Boston
this year, in connection with the see sion of the A.A. A. S., and if therefore, the Shacleton idea does not fall easily within
your personal convenience or official judgment, I trust that you will not hesitate to tell me do at once. Of course, you will
readily understand that thic note is altogether personal and confidential, and takes time by so long a forelock, that we may
be perfectly frank and open about the matter. I am very sure that a cordial and practical unanimous welcome by the members
of the Alpine Club awaits you, and trust that nothing may disappoint our expectations. With best regards, Yours very truly,
illegible John Muir, Esq., President American Alpine Club, Martinez, California. 04546