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Letter from Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] to John Muir, 1883 Dec 4.
No full text[4]David Muir is very kind always gets my wood for me, and assists me in more ways than I can tell of I hope you will not think of me as lonesome, as I daily feel that I am loaded with benefits and blessings far beyond what I deserve And now dear John ever consider that my best wishes are with you and your dear wife and daughterAffectionately Mother01119[1]Box 356Portage Dec 4th 1883Dear JohnI gladly received your letter of Oct telling us of the welfare of yourself and family – I can think of the pleasure and happiness you have in your dear little daughter – and sincerely hope that she will be spared as a comfort to all concerned – What a very busy –time you must have all the year round – but I hope you are now enjoying a leisure time [deleted: now] A few days ago I received a copy of the Book on the “Corwins” trip to the “Arctic Regions” it is very interesting I thank you for it very much –https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/36107/thumbnail.jp
Letter from David [Gilrye Muir] to Dan[iel H. Muir], [ca. 1884].
No full textDear [bro?] DanI have been writing on Katie & now wrote from my self. Am glad to hear that you are doin well & enjoying good health. We have lived to see another year, the past one has been a pretty hard one for me. Times a little hard one [afe?] & low prices & Katies sickness She is no better but grows gradually weaker she has tried several M.D.s medicine & ointments but askide from making her more comfortable they [seem?] to have done no good. They all unite in saying there can be nothing done for her. [Medicine?] is a failure with her as she [illegible] awake all [night?] if she takes it. Your [clover?] prescription [illegible] to be [illegible] Have you any other sub -stitute for morphine? How is [chlorai?]? Yours Davidhttps://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/37736/thumbnail.jp
Letter from David [Gilrye Muir] to [John Muir], 1913 Sep 6.
No full textWild, or passenger pigeons are remembered by many of the old residents of this state. In their boyhood many men who are now old and gray haired hunted these birds, They suddenly disappeared, however, and have been long thought to have become extinct. The Hartfort Press of last week has the following to say in regard to a flock seen near that city: Harry Malloy, of the town of Erin, witnessed a sight Tuesday that is unique in this generation, a flock of passenger pigeons. They came from the northeast and were flying southwest, apparently going to the swamp where, Mr. Malloy says he has been told, they bad their haunts years ago, and where the settlers used to go at night and kill them with clubs. [illegible]05529https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/42636/thumbnail.jp
Letter from Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] to John Muir, 1869 Nov 8.
No full textFarm, Nov. 8th, \u2769.Dear John:I have received your two very welcome letters dated May and June, but feel that I have delayed too long in returning an answer. Do not think you have been forgotten, as you are remembered daily. Your description of the fine scenery with which you are surrounded gave me much pleasure, and I am glad you enjoy it so much. I hope you have had the pleasure of meeting your Madison friends [the Carrs] as you expected.The family are scattered as much as ever. Mary has gone to Madison and Anne has gone to OCONOMOWOC and Joanna teaches this winter in Sarah\u27s district. Perhaps you know that Daniel is a student at Ann Arbor, Mich. this winter. Your Father still has the farm. We have had a very busy year. Now we have only one man helping to build fences and I have a girl to do the work, so we get along very well. Very often Margaret or Sarah or some of the children come on a visit, and Joanna has been here several times through the summer. David Muir and John Reid were here during harvest and worked hard for a week. John [Reid] and Margaret and the children were here yesterday. Margaret\u27s health seems to be much improved.Nearly all the farmers around here have now all good frame houses and are very well off. The Presbyterians have got up a nice church near the graveyard, and the Methodists have got a church on the school section.[Following note on same sheet of paper]Nov. 11th.Dear John:The 9th of this month is the anniversary of my arrival at Fountain Lake twenty years ago. How glad I was to meet you and the others after such a long journey. Many changes have passed over us since then, and many blessings have been showered upon us as a family, though distant from each other.It seems a very long time indeed since we had the pleasure of seeing you. Still I anticipate a happy reunion with each of you bye and bye. Your enjoyment of the beauties of Cal. are shared by me, as I take much pleasure in reading your accounts of the country around you. You have my best wishes and prayers that you may be protected and preserved in all your journeyings on earth, and at last find a happy home in the mansions of glory forever. Farewell, dear John, from your affectionateMother.511https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/34738/thumbnail.jp
Letter from John Muir to Dav[id Gilrye Muir], 1885 Oct 30.
No full text[Original letter in possession of David Gilrye Muir]Martinez. Oct. 30, 1885.Dear brother Dave:We are all settled again in the old home with its cares and joys, grapes and Chinamen, etc., and already plotting for other runaway excursions next year and other years. Here is a Yellowstone letter which may interest you. The notice and sketch of father\u27s life that I sent from K[ansas] C[ity] I have not yet seen, but expect a few copies when it is printed.Anna stood the journey well and seems to be gaining in hope and health. Poor lass, I hope she may yet see brighter days than these last, so full of sickness and disappointed hopes.What of the syndicate business? I have not yet heard from you. Have you seen through yourself and turned? Remember me to your boys and girls and to Mr. Parry and your bookkeeper and clerks for whose benefit I so assiduously smoked.Let me hear from you soon, and do not allow yourself to sink again into silence, trespasses and sins.Ever truly your brother,John [Muir]Better print that Yellowstone, and then I\u27ll not need to find a copy for the rest of the family -- that is if your paper will accept it.https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/37048/thumbnail.jp
Letter from Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] to John Muir, 1895 Jan 11.
No full textcold wintry day snowing and blowing a perfect gale while I writeI am much pleased to know that David is getting along so nicely with his work and hope he will soon overcome all his great difficultiesThe Book you sent me has been a scourse of very great pleasureto us all in the houseA kind Providence watched over you and brought you through those very dangerous places that you took pleasure in exploring and brought you home in safety to your anxious familyI close with kindest regards to you and every member of your familyFrom your affectionateMotherhttps://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/25360/thumbnail.jp
Letter from Ann Gilrye Muir to John Muir, 1868 Jul 10
No full textFarm July 10 1868Dear John Words cannot express my feelings when I received you letter of June 10th - We were all thouroughly alarmed for your safety - as so many letters were sent to San Francisco, and found no owner. David and Daniel both wrote to San Francisco but their letters were returned to them, after lying there thirty days, Sarah sent two and I sent two - how happy I am to know that you are well and comfortable, and have enjoyed life so much in the golden state after all your travels. I hope you will arrive in health in Wis -https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/43131/thumbnail.jp
Letter from Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] to John Muir, 1884 Dec 30.
No full text[illegible squiggle]Christmas Day was a very quiet one with me We have no reunions now but still I enjoy ery many blessings and comforts to be thankful for and I had many presents kindly sent to mePerhaps you know of the great trial through which David is passing at present _ on account of Katies sore disease it goes on slowly but surely she has now to lie down most of the time and seldom complains _ she has many sympathizing friends, and many presents have been sent to her at this timehttps://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/35042/thumbnail.jp
Letter from Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] to John Muir, 1885 Jun 15.
No full text2dof July if nothing occurs to hinder themWe do not yet know when to expect you and your family but will hope to see you all before very long-Poor David is still very sad and lonely but the family are all well - I would like you to be better requainted with Davids family I esteem every member of it very highly.News from K. C are still not very favor- -able although Annie is gaining a little yet she is still very weak I sincerely hope she willhttps://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/35604/thumbnail.jp
Letter from John Muir to David Gilrye Muir, 1867 Oct 15
No full text(Original letter in possession of David Gilrye Muir]
Near Fernandina, Florida, Oct. 15th, [1867] Dear brother:
I rec\u27d your remittance in about one week after receiving letter. It took ten days to get here. I mean to go to Cedar Keys, Fla. and watch a chance for Cuba or some other of the W. Indies. I took the boat from Savannah to Fernandina because the county is covered with wet impenetrable swamps. I will recommence my walking this morning.
I sent my plants per ex[press] to you. Please give them to Sarah to care of until I return. Tell her to keep them dry and away from rats, and if you or any of you open them to look at them please be extremely careful to avoid mixing or misplacing them. Charge all express charges, etc. to me, and take many thanks for your trouble.
I yesterday rec\u27d at Savannah letters from Sarah and D[avid] Galloway, and from Mother and Dan - was extremely glad to hear from them and from you. Your letter reached me in five days, the others in five weeks. I am quite well.
This sail on the wide blue sea makes me think of the old Warren and old Dunbar. The steamer is now within a few ms. of Fernandina. I am sorry to say that I cannot tell any of you where to write to. Now do take the extremest care of my specimens. I am, with much love to all,
Your bro[ther] John Goodbyehttps://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/42823/thumbnail.jp
