Title:
Letter from [John Muir] to Louie [Strentzel Muir], 1892 Apr 25.
Creator:
[John Muir]
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:
Louie [Strentzel Muir]
Date:
1892 Apr 25
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir07_0536-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 23.5 x 15 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Lincoln, Neb
Rights:
Copyrighted
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1984
Transcription:
01574 1 letterhead Lincoln, Neb. April 25 1892 Dear Louie. I arrived here last evening from Indianapolis after a short
visit will push on to Kearney to see Mary once more, then will get back to California as fast as possible I left everybody
well in Portage greatly cheered by the little assistance we have in time of need At Indianapolis three days. Enjoyed a royal
welcome found all the old friends, Found Mrs Sutherland at the old house where I lay in the dark 25 years ago. Saw Eliza Hendricks
her brother etc all good When I left Portage Dave came with me, his remaining there being out of the question. We parted at
Chicago he going to Lincoln, I to Ind. He has been looking over the town conferring with Dan with a illegible to settling
here. He has not yet decided whether to come with me or stay in Lincoln. Ette? was left behind to settle up some business
affairs, She will join Dan here in a few days I suppose aid him in forming? a decision. She is an excellent house keeper
01574 2 letterhead in margin: Have just received Wandas 2nd letter. Will answer soon. Real estate is what Dan thinks of
attempting here - Catherines letter reached her mother just as I left - therefore I wish she could see good grounds for
deciding for California where she is so much needed. Of course I carefully avoid everything like urging them to come to California.
wishing only they may decide for the best. I expect to be home in two weeks or so from today My what a boy Dan has what eyes,
How Wanda Helen would enjoy the care play of him. Here is his picture all eyes. for Helen. Tell Helen Wanda I am bringing
something for them not to be lonesome, ill be home in a few days after this reaches you. I got Wandas Helens letters last
night. forwarded from Portage enjoyed them the pretty things they contained. Hope the earthquake did not frighten you or Maggie.
I will go to Crete Kearney today or tomorrow Wonder if Annie Jessie? are still with you. Love to all, Janet is better.