Title:
Letter from Melville B. Anderson to John Muir, 1903 May 4.
Creator:
Melville B. Anderson
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:
1903 May 4
2008
Type:
Text
Format:
Image/jpeg2000
Identifier:
muir13_0477-md-1
Source:
Original letter dimensions: 21.5 x 14 cm.
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Menlo Park [Calif.]
Rights:
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Transcription:
Menlo Park, 4 May, 1903 My dear Mr. Muir: The invitation is most kind and highly appreciated by all of us. illegible hn
is again in Alaska, but Robert is wild to go of course and perhaps it may be managed,- although several of his college examinations
fall in the week following May 16. I have with me now one of the best men I know, Francis F. Browne, Editor of The Dial,
who comes loaded with introductions superfluous, I venture to think to you from C. F. Lummis. Browne is a man you 03230
(2 would particularly like : a gentleman in the best sense. May we come to see you next Friday? Can you give us that day
without in convenience? If not, please tell me so with friendly frankness. By that time I can tell you and Helen definitely
what Robert can do with respect to the trip. I thank you both for my part in the invitation,- but I am afraid I should be
an encumbrance to the young people. With cordial regards to all, especially to Mrs. Muir, I am Faithfully yours, Melville
B. Anderson 03230