the john muir exhibit - writings - kew - hooker 2-20-82
Letter to Joseph Hooker, February 20, 1882
by John Muir
Martinez Contra Costa Co. California, Feb 20th 1882
Sir Joseph Hooker
Dear Sir,
Our Senator, General Miller intends to introduce a bill into
Congress this session with a view to the preservation of a large
section of Sequoia forests of the Sierra on the Kaweah and
Tule rivers, and I feel sure that a word from you on the
importance of the bill would carry a grand pushing power and go
far towards insuring the success of the effort.... [last line of
photocopy unreadable]
. . . .a few good stirring sentences for our forest king "the
noblest of a noble race" and greatly oblige all the tree lovers
of the world.
The memories of our camp among the firs and pines and spruce of
Shasta will always be bright and joyful. How glad I should be,
and many a Californian friend besides, if you and Gray would pair
again and come once more to the woods and plains of the Pacific.
Ever cordially yours,
John Muir.
Source: Kew Gardens archives, London, England;
transcribed by Graham White
Acquired November 11, 1999
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