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In this letter, written while Burroughs was on the S. S. Mongolia, he discusses his recent trip to California where he visited Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and Yosemite, where he was given a tour by John Muir. The letter is signed "John Burroughs," but text is in the hand of Dr. Clara Barrus; the envelope is postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii, May 11, 1909. The letter is addressed to John W. Childs of Floral Park, Long Island, New York.
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John Burroughs wrote this letter from West Park, New York. It reads: "Yours of the 20th was duly read. I am writing very little these days, and am cautious about binding myself by promises. But if I should chance to have anything that would be suitable for your columns I will let you have it. Very sincerely John Burroughs."
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John Burroughs wrote this letter to "Miss White" from his home in West Park, New York, talking about his poem "Waiting" (written in 1862). He explains that the poem reflected his future philosophy of life. Accompanying the letter is a handwritten copy of the poem in Burroughs' hand. Both items are glued on album pages.
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In this letter, written to "Johnson" from West Park, New York, Burroughs mentions that he has returned home from a trip. He references the Grand Canyon and visiting John Muir and "Burbank." "Johnson" is possibly Robert Underwood Johnson.
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Also includes various printed portraits of John Burroughs.
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Notebook contianing printed notices of "Wake-Robin," notes made on the South Downs of England (October 13, 1871), accounts of expenses, and miscellaneous memoranda. Annotated by Clara Barrus with 5 newspaper clippings pasted in.
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