Letter from T[heodore] P. Lukens to John Muir, 1905 Feb 17.

Pasadena CalFeb 17 - 05My Dear Mr MuirIt has been so long since I have had a word from you, I have refrained as long as possible from distrubing you, for I know how busy you are, and how anxious the world of nature lovers are to hear more from you, how we long for more about the Glaciers and to read of your trip around the world, we know it will be full of trees and mountains, while others forever talk about people, we are so hungry, we need several 14 in trout as it were.As I do not permit the Hurst publications to come into my house, I have only just learned of their infamous attack on you. Well a long03520 time ago there was a man so much better than others and the others proceeded to do him up, but how kindly we all remember him. I am rejoicing over the good rains, the first good winter since I began to plant seeds and trees on the mountains. I am rushing the work, and hope by April 1st to have 40000 2 year old trees and 30000 1 year old trees planted on the mountain slopes, and to transplant 200000 1 year old tress from seed beds to the open ground in beds, for next winters use. I will try again with seeds in a small way. don\u27t you think it is your duty to come down here in April and see my work, as it was from you I was inspired to take up this work.My precious wife is very sick, two long years. she can never leave her bed again. I hope you and yours are all well. With kindest regards to all I amVery Sincerely YoursT. P. Lukens0352

Letter from [Theodore P. Lukens] to John Muir, [1907 Nov 9].

Dear Mr Muir I phoned Col. Sellers as soon as I received your letter. & told him you wrote him at Hotel Green, he will write you at once. You know the Col. stops at Hotel Maryland.With love to all0952

Letter from T[heodore] P. Lukens to John Muir, 1908 Jan 9.

[1]343 Waverly DrivePasadena, Jan 9-08My Dear Mr MuirWe were very happy today, when we received your good letter, I was sure I would here in due time and was as sure you and Helen would like Daggett, and the Van Dykes. I am so glad you are settled there, it will take nearly a year to see all the wonderful scenery thereabouts. Now I want you both to take in the sun rising and settting each day for us. We prize Mr Van Dykes painting very highly, you saw it when here.Helen will grow strong and perfectly well there.04020[2]You will not only keep well, but will give the world all of whom love you, some beautiful desert stories.Now, don\u27t be so mighty particular about your articles. let us have a lot of them. Others must take pains but God has given you the power to say just the right thing about nature.All join me in very best wishes for you & Helen, and kindest regards for the Van Dykes.Very Sincerely YoursT. P. Lukens0402

Letter from T[heodore] P. Lukens to John Muir, 1902 Feb 19.

[letterhead]Pasadena Cal.Feb 19th 1902Dear Mr MuirI have received from you the letter from Mr Pinchot to you also one from Sen Perkins. I thank you very much for writing, and will promise not to bother you again with my affairs Your new book is grand. I wish the last chapter could be printed in pamphlet and sent broadcast by the Bureau of Forestry. it would do more to interest people than any work I know of. not only because it is a master piece of Forestry literature, but because you are accepted as the best authority on the subject With kindest regards for you and your family I amSincerely YoursT. P. Lukens0295

Letter from T[heodore] P. Lukens to John Muir, 1905 Aug 29.

Pasadena CalAug 29th 1905My Dear Mr MuirI have just received your precious letter, you can not know what a relief to know you are all as well as you are. I was all ready to go to you if needed, I have been receiving telegrams and telephones from many people, who having seen the false reports, were very anxious to here from you, we are delighted to know you are coming, and trust you will be able to stay a long time, and I am sure I can make you comfortable at my home in Pasadena or Henninger Flats, where you may rest quietly, I hope I may 03621 know a five days ahead, when you will arriveWith greatful hearts for your well being, I am for all, and to allMost Sincerely Yours,T. P. Luken

Letter from T[heodore P.] Lukens to John Muir, 1910 Apr 29.

[letterhead]PASADENA, CAL., April 29 1910My Dear Mr. Muir,Knowing of our lasting friendship, I want to say a few words to you in regard to my dear granddaughter Charlotte. She has grown to be most a woman now and is at the Young Woman\u27s Christian Association in San Francisco 1246-1259 O\u27Farrell St. she is boarding there and looking for a situation as book keeper and type writer. I have sent her to school here and she has graduated and has her diploma, but as yet has no experience in practical work, and of course does not expect a position where experience is required. I bought her one of the best type writing machines and she has that with her. I want to ask of you, dear Mr. Muir, to call on her the first time you are in San Francisco and if you are not going to be there very soon to write to her; also, if you will, to write a letter to the lady in charge Miss. E. A. [Gosden?]04750 office sect. at the above address. You have not seen Charlotte for a long time, but you have me, and I am sure you will have confidence in what I say. Charlotte is a very dear good girl. I can not discuss the cause of her going to San Francisco, but I assure you there is not a stain on her character.In your extensive acquaintance in S. F. I thought you could help very much in getting her into a good place. I don\u27t mean as to salary for the will not count as anything, but to get with good people does. If there should be something presented in which she should have more schooling, I am willing and will be glad to spend any amount of money necessary to prepare her.Now, my dear friend, I know you are busy, and we all want you to be busy writing; for we are all hungering for your beautiful writings: but if you can take a little time in this, you will be doing a love deed that will help Mrs. Lukens and me, and the dear girl. Her name now is Charlotte Gant. God bless you.With love from all. I am,Ever sincerely yours,T. P. Lukens.0475

Letter from [Theodore P. Lukens ?] to John Muir, [ca. 1907].

[T. P. Lukens]Sunday 14thMy Dear Mr MuirI am sure you how much I regret to know that Helen has had a set back. I had not know it before, and my wife and sister joins me in the hope that she may spedily recover.I beleive I know just the place for you to take her. My friend and one of your great admirers, Theodore S. Van Dyke has a Ranch home on the Mojava Desert at Dagget just East of Barsts, he has beautiful Alfalfa fields, lots of milk, eggs &c and I beleive would take you in in some way. Mr Van Dyke is an artist, and a writer, only this, he is a great hunter, and beleives in it, but he is not a pot hunter.04004 The surroundings are grand from the Desert point of view, wonderfully collored mountains, he owns about all of the Mojava River at this point and is useing it to good advantage.I will write him by this mail and say you will write himI am very sure you can make satisfactory arrangementsI have desolved partnership with Mr Gant, and am doeing business on my own account with my office at home0400

Letter from T[heodore] P. Lukens to John Muir, 1897 Jun 30.

[in margin: Lukens on Big Oaks]Pasadena CalJune 30th 1897Dear Mr MuirOn my way home I met Mr C. Knapp of Carpentesca, and he has promised to send me branch and Photo of an oak tree at his place 32 feet in cir. and he thinks it is the largest in this country. but it is not. Mr. Mellick says he measured the one on the Beal Ranch and is is 49 feet around. as soon after the 4th as I can, I will go up am photo it and get branches and acorns and send youI send you some Photos02308 today that I took this year in our mountains. Also one of LottieMany thanks to you all for your kindess to me.With kindest regards from us all to you all im Respectfully T. P. Luken

Letter from T[heodore] P. Lukens to John Muir, 1896 Dec 22.

J. P. Jukons, President.William ptanton, Vice Prest.Jasadena Cal. Dec. 22nd, 1896John Muir,Martinez, Cal.Dear Mr. Muir:-I have met the Assemblymen and Senators elect from Southern California, and have talked with a number of them about the propriety of the State receding to the United States Government the Yosemite Valley, thus placing the entire Yosemite National Park in the control of the National Government. I do not believe there will be any difficulty in having this brought about in the Legislature this winter, if a who Wing is made by the Sierra Club, of the great advantage it would be to the State in general. I hope you will formulate some plan of action and have presented to the Legislature early in its session.Yours truly,J.P. [illegible]0219

Letter from [Theodore P. Lukens] to John Muir, 1897 Feb 15.

T. P. Lukens, PresidentWilliam Stanten, Vice Prest.E. E. Jones, Cashier.Pasadena National BankCAPITAL PAID UP IN GOLD COIN $100.000??Pasadena Cal. Feb. 15th, 1897.Mr. John Muir,Martinez, Cal.My Dear Mr. Muir:-Your Favor of the 14th is at hand. I am very sorry indeed it was not so you could go to Sacramento at the time I telegraphed you. I was anticipating the enemies of the bill would rush the matter through before the people had a chance to investigate it. They knew very well if the matter was ventilated that it would pass the house unanimously. I do not think there is any doubt but the measure will carry two years from now, but that is a long time to wait. As the session is to last but a few days longer I think it would be a mistake to reconsider the matter at this session, as there will be such a hurry it cannot to fully discussed. It is a great disappointment to Mr. Melick, as every representative he explained the matter to voted for it, and if he had only have had time to discuss the matter before the house, with the light you and others could have thrown upon it. it would have gone through without a hitch.I hope you are all well. Kindly remember us to Mrs. Muir and the children. With very kindest regards to all, I am,Yours most cordially,0224