Title:
Letter from E. J. Murphy to John Muir, 1907 Aug 28.
Creator:
E. J. Murphy
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:
1907 Aug 28
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir16_0940-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 27.5 x 21 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
San Francisco
Rights:
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Transcription:
(4-80-07-4 M. S 2352.) Form 3909 B SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY LAW DEPARTMENT WILLIAM F. HERRIN CHIEF COUNSEL PETER F.
DUNNE GENERAL ATTORNEY San Francisco, Aug. 28, 1907.Mr. John Muir, Martinez, Cal. Dear Sir:- Mr. Herrin would like
very much to have yourself and Mr. Wm. Keith accompany him on Friday of this week, Aug. 30th, to Shasta Springs. By his instructions
I wrote to Mr. Keith, extending this invitation, and requested him to convey same to you. I am today in receipt of letter
from Mr. Keith, advising that he is ill, and suggesting that I write to you, also that if he has recovered, he will make the
trip on Friday. Mr. Herrin s car Wildwood will be attached to Train No.14 Portland Express . This train leaves Oakland Pier
upon arrival of 3:40 P.M. boat from San Francisco. If convenient for you to make this trip, you can either join Mr. Herrin
in his car at Oakland Pier before 3:58 P.M., at which time train leaves Pier, or at Port Costa at 5:07 P. M. Please advise
me if you will make the trip and where you will join Mr. Herrin. Respectfully, illegible 03922