Feb-July 18851895 DiaryReed Cross Commenced July 1885ORIGINAL EDITION CLAYTON’S QUARTO DIARY, FOR 1878. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY NEW YORK: CHARLES H. CLAYTON & CO. PRINTERS AND STATIONERS, No 157 & 159 PEARL STREET 1885 Official and Appointment Notes in present Administration Cabinet days. Tuesday & Thursday. Chief Usher of White House E.S. Dinsmore. Sergt Asst. secty Treasury. vice French Fairchild Chief Appointment Div. Treasury - vice Trevitt Eugene Higgins Genl Grants pay on retired list - $13,500 in year Commissioner of Pensions vice Dudly Genl G. C. Black. Ky Minister to England vice Lowell Phelps. Vermont " " Russia v. Alonzo Taft O. 17,000 Alexander R. Lawton. Geo. C Minister to Italy vice W.W. Astor NY 12,000 Anthony M Kelly Virginia Minister to Brazil vice Thos A. Osburn 12,000 Thos. Jefferson Jarvis. North Carolina Minister to Portugal V. Louis Richmond R.I. 5000 Ed. Parke Custis Lewis. Hoboken. - N Virginia Minister to Denmark vice Wm. Hoffman NY 5000 Rasmus B. Anderson Wisconsin [second column] Minister to Netherlands - vice Wm L. Dayton N.J. Isaac Bell Jr. Newport R.I. 7,500 Minister to Sweden and Norway V. W.W. Thomas Me Rufus Magee - Indiana 7,500 Minister to Hawaiian Islands vice R. M. Daggolt Nevada Geo. W. Merrill Nevada 7,500 Consul Genl. London vice Edwin A. Merrett N.Y. Thomas M. Waller Connet gen 57,000 Consul General Berlin v. Mark S. Brewer Mich Frederick Raine Maryland gen 15,000 Consul General Vienna vice Jas. R. Weaver W.Va. Edmund Jussen Illinois [gen?] 8,000 [Thursday February 19th 1885 [*R,C,L,B.*] Wrote Senator Omar D. Conger = requesting that the Red Cross be not named [*2.=58*] in the Bill before Congress for 2nd loan to New Orleans Exposition. [*P.476*] Wrote Dr. Henry T Childs- Philadelphia= cannot go to establish society - too ill E. A. Burke in town called by committee of Congress to explain the state of Exposition [*P.475*] I write him and enclose to Sent John Eaton. Wrote Dr. Hubbell at New Orleans. Recd letters from Dr. Hubbell - 2. tells of Mardi Gras - gives plan for flags has found suitable room for office, has called on the German Ladies Miss Elliot went to Capitol to carry Senator Congers letter - delivered with note to Sergeant-at-Arms. Returned to Riggs Bank with note to Mr Glover = got a $500 Bill exchanged. Bot check for Mr. Moynier for Int. Con. Reports f. 250 francs which I enclose in a Report to him. Paid Miss Elliot her months salary for Feb. $25 Miss Elliott went again to town and purchased calico and groceries Mrs Westfall called, having heard that I was ill Letter from War Dept. saying the Motion for Loan of tents had not passed the House. Alfred put up shelves in Hall closet - It seems to be about decided that the Loan will be granted and a committee of three members have been selected to consult, with management of Ex. & decide I am not willing to have our name go so often before Congress and ask Mr. Sliney to go to Governor Long and request not to put in a claim for the Red Cross in the Bill, fear it would prejudice other things - he goes to find him Mr. Knapp comes and takes his tools - We arrange and start this diary this Evening - Friday February 20th 1885 $ Clear and very cold - more than a week since we could have the water turned on to [rem?] Accident in Midland R.R near Alex. lives lost last night {Letter from Count ;[Serrurier?] Paris = Exhibits [ P 478] Dr. Hubbell - wrote him to put up flags upstairs {" from Antoinette, weel and working hard and to get flags from the Exhibition & make ours {" from one of our Boatmen wants $10 [o] Mr. Hitz - wrote him to tell me abt. Ex in N.Y. { sent his letter to Mrs De Bruler [Mr. Hitz] sent him Louise Hoelchers letter concerning her Exhibition of Vermouth. [o] Antoinette - telling her I sent Photos for her French friend - Christmas cards & Reports [o] Mrs. Hitz sending her count Serrieru's letter. [P 481] Mrs. De Bruler in regard to her Exhibit; sending her a letter from one of the men on Boat telling her I would meet the cost; if she returned him, asked news of Little Six. Commenced to write "Joseph," in reply to his letter on my chairmanship of the Delegates to ask him what was my authority, but decided that I could use my time better than in arguing with a Lawyer, who knew that if I had claimed the chairmanship in opposition to the wishes of the other two, he would have demanded my authority in a second. I marked my decision on the envelope of his letter and laid it by - shall not write. No news from the Loan Bill up tonight - but opposing papers grow favorable Mr. Sliny came in at Evening to say he did not see Governor Long but - wrote him, that I did not wish a specific sum asked for, only that the managers of the Exposition allow the legitimate Bills of the Red Cross - Dr. has met Mr Truman of N.J. who still wants the Red Cross flags for N.J. Preparations are going forward for the inauguration of Pres. Cleveland- I am somewhat better today and have written all day. The cold weather is so intensely severe on the poor that calls are made from the Associated Charities and it is a matter of great regret that I have no one to pack & sent over woolen garments to send to them. Alfred finished the cupboard shelves today Anne and Fannie returned from Virginia 11 1/2 at night - failed to wake us and went to Mr. Slineys for aid - he came and woke us. Saturday February 21st. 1885 Mrs. Oglesby & Mrs. Suetherin wrote them directions in regard to placing exhibits - Senator Lapham -- wrote him requesting additional copies of conf. report Capt Henry J Brian. respecting the printing of additional copies of Conf Report Dr Harriet N. Austin. ansd. inquiry for Mrs. Root. Alfred brought a load of hard wood- quarter cord @ 1.90 " "" " pine wood for kindling [@]1 Washington Monument dedicated, very cold and somewhat stormy. The Address written by Robert E. Winthrop of Boston who not being present, the address was read by Ex Gov. Long..of Mass-- The second address was made by Hon. Mr. Daniels of Virginia. The exposure to the inclemency of the weather is likely to create much illness Fanny and Miss Elliot went to center market in the evening - Annie remained with me. I am not out of bed today. feel that I have lost during the week - Maj. Burke is still here. The appropriation still lingers Sunday February 22. 1885 I do not leave my bed this day. Anne went to call on the cranes. and remained to dinner. Fannie went at evening with Miss Elliot to Mrs Friends. Lucy Bigelow called in afternoon, she is visiting Mrs. Wm. [Upshur] who was the widow of Gen'l. Phil. Kearney. Lucy seems homeless and troubled, wants work to do and an increase of pension. Tells me of Anna, that her daughters are both teaching. That Sammy Lee is married and not to Lucy's mind. She does not reside with any of the family. Mrs Starr is supposed to have a cancer in the breast. Poor Parnelia! Mrs and Mr. Tayler called in the evening. [Marnae??] Holmes has been down stairs to a party, and was none the worse - almost walks - Alfred here in the afternoon -Monday February 23 1885 Dr J. Wilkes O.Neill congratulating Red + of Philadelphia on its inception Dr. J. B. Hubbell at N.O. Sent R.D. Murrey. Excused him. Annie and Fannie left for Worcester at 2 o clock P.M. by N. E. Train, not to change in New York - made Miss Elliot a present. Corrected reports - and Mr. Sliney called at evening and took one to be given to Senator Lapham, to ask for the printing of Extra Copies of report. Womans Magazine - two copies - contains extract of one of my addresses to soldiers - The day is fine and moderating my eyes are to weak to admit of much use. Dr. T. Wilkes O Neill. letter announcing the formation of a Red Cross Society in Phil. Dr. J. B. Hubbell Genl. R.D. Mussey. to be excused for not having called - not well. Tuesday. February 24. 1885. Mr. Hitz. wrote him at length giving directions - sent him translation of the letter of Count Serrurier - also sent him circular of the Prize contest for Field Hospitals. I am up today for the first entire day since last week - have little strength Alfred cleaned up the little Bed stead It snows again - is less cold Miss Elliot gets time to help me write and I am hopeful of getting more done if I can get a little stronger . Mr. Sliney came in to say he had seen Judge Lapham today who would attempt to get the extra copies of the Report done, and the Printing Bill as well. Miss Elliot get me a belladonna plaster 10 and Ponds Extract 50 .60 Dr. Lucy Hall writes from Vassar has heard I was not well and writes to know how it is - wants me to come to Vassar and visit the girls Mr. Hitz - letter containing a translation of a letter from the Countess Itzenplitz of Berlin giving acct. of the articles sent to Exposition Mr. Hitz a received letter describing Mardi Gras. he is disgusted with it The decorations & setting up cost $137,000 F.R. Southmayd, thinks the Emergency Hospital will succeed. Mr. Moynier - circulars of the Prize Contest for field Hospitals affirm by the Emperor of Germany.Wednesday Feby 25 1885 Mrs. Hitz. To thank for Trans - Lucy B. Bigelow - she is not well - has moved I sent her a circular to translate. Dr. Hall - wrote her of Vassar. Joseph Sheldon. wrote him of the circulars, that he could follow any course he liked - I should concur. Rev. V. W. Bean - wrote him I could not rent part of my house Alice Stone Blackwell. and sent copy of Dispatch which I would send to com.tte at Bismarck Dakota in favor of the Bill for woman' Suffrage - sent the dispatch by Alfred at night gave him $2,00 to pay it out of Miss Elliot wrote her first letters by herself, to Annie Childs - sent card - Fannie Vassall - an answer to letter of Jany Mrs. Mamies friend in Fernandina Alfred cleaned up the little mattress Mr. Sliney called in the evening - no news from the Loan. in fact no news in general reached us today. - Papa Holmes called - Mama better. A snow fell last night so deep as to make sleighing. so warm that most of it left before night. Dr writes that it is still cold New Orleans - all the city papers are now in the interest of the Exposition "have been seen" [second column] Alice Stone Blackwell writes to ask me to dispatch to Bismarck to offset a dispatch from the opposers of suffrage Judge Sheldon - to ask what to do about the Competitive Prize of S.M. - Dr. Hubbell tells of the receipt of the German Ex. a meeting of the Ladies at Mrs. Oglesbys. Goods have arrived and are in Exposition. Rev. V. V. Bean of Scottsville, wants to rent a part of Dansville House. [second column] Countess Itsenplitz, write to acknowledge the receipt of her letter and invoice and to promise all care and attention. Dr. Hubbell- ansd his letter of yesterday. Mrs. Potter - Miss E answered her- Mr. Hitz write him in relation to Mrs. H. [second column] Mr. Hitz - letter enclosing copy of the Invoice of German Articles sent by Countess Itzenplatz of Berlin Mrs. Potter, thanking for service [across bottom of both columns] This has been rather a day of calls than writing - about noon Miss Earle came - had been to N.Y. given up going to Europe, will see to getting Mr. Trumans Red Cross flag from Philadelphia on her return she found her cousin Mrs. Bispham of NY city and returned with her directly as she wished to meet me - while they were here a call was announced from Susan Anthony, She brot Mrs. Spofferds card, and who is ill- She goes soon to N.O. - has been upset there in her meeting by Mrs. J. W. H. she thinks, Mrs. Merrick declines to call the Meeting as she had intended. I write the Dr. & Mr. Hitz to please give all attention possible to Miss Anthony, I will write some ladies there introducing Miss Anthony to their good opinions if possible - Alfred got a pint of varnish for the Bedstead - .20 [Alfred] paid for the dispatch to Dakota last night 2.90 Miss Elliot does not get sleep enough - and I retire her at 8 1/2 am once more able to attempt to retire alone - It is snowy, & muddy weather.- Mrs. Spofford had indigestion from eating when not well -Friday February 27. 1885. Countess Charlotte [Itsenplitz] I wrote her in reply to hers to the Consul of N. O. assuring her that all care would be taken of Exhibits Dr. Hoepke - a long letter - my first since returning Mrs. Oglesby, enclosing copy of mine to Countess advising them to sell at once any goods - Dr. Hubbell, general news - Annie Childs wrote me. Miss Elliott goes to town to purchase cloths for Red Cross flannel mattrass covers. 15 yds unbleached cotton @ .5 .75 20 yds print @ 5- 1.00 1.75 10 drawer pulls for the desk - old ones to be removed .65 Alfred bought 1 pint varnish - and varnished little bed stead .20 Dr. Murphy called in afternoon In the evening I did not use my eyes to write but helped Miss E to plan and cut covers for a bed lounge in my room Mr Sliney called at evening. and read the passage by the house of The Appropriation Bill for Exposition at 2 o clock today 300,000. & The Amendment by Mr Horr of Michigan, making it obligatory to pay all outside parties & premiums first, very wise - [second column] Mr. Hits sent invoice of Germn goods Dr. Hubbell writes of space taken and Belgian hospital offered Annie Childs Saturday February 28. 1885. Dr. J. B. Hubbell to reply to his letter of yesterday - to accept the Belgian hospital and sent Susan Anthony letter to him Alice Blackwell - sent card to her in reply Miss Elliot - went early to get Mrs Melcher to work wash - could not - then to Ellen - she could not then returned and later went to town, Bot. 12 yds. print like that of yesterday .5 .60 [Bot.] Belladona plaster .25 tickets .25 .50 Alfred put on drawer pulls. which had been changed by Miss Elliot Mrs. Earle came and stayed several hours We arranged the N. Y. Red Cross Banner to go to Phila. as an order - it is to be 3 - 4 ft white silk with Red Cross 10 inches - fringe names of N Y Societies - cost $50- Mr & Mrs. Taylor call at evening. it is thought best to send my decorations to N. O. by Mrs Taylor I am still better but get very lame at night am not certain if I am to get quite over this lame back - [second column] Judge Sheldon writes that he will translate the "concerns" and send it to Mr. Solomon & me to look over and sign if we desire - I shall not desire this, nor allow it - Alice Blackwell - postal to say the despatch to Dakota came in time for publication. Later the Journal came in which she had neglected all cautions contained in my letter and placed me in antagonisms to Mrs Wells - either very careless or not well disposed - Judge Lapham - sends a boy from the Senate with letter to tell me of the passage of Resolutions in favor of my printing of Histories and Conference Reports - & recommends that some one see Mr Curtain of the house Susan B Anthony enclosing one for May Wright Sewell, in which Susan is set all right with Mrs Merrick - I send both to DrSunday March 1, 1885 Judge Sheldon, Miss B wrote him could use her name if desired, but need not lend papers to be overlooked, and not to place her as Chairman Senator Palmer. Thanking him for suffrage speech, Hon. Roswell G. Horr, Michigan, thanking him for amendment to Exposition Loan. Hon. E. G. Lapham, concerning printing of reports. Gov. Andrew Curtin, Penn, also concerning printing of reports. Dr. J. B. Hubbell everything. Marathon Ramsey, friendly note. [second column] Exceedingly rainy day. No calls. Monday March 2, 1885 No letters written J.B. Hubbell, M.D. 2 letters John Hiltz, concerning the opening of the German goods and appraisal. Rev. Mr. Davenport, Cairo, lll. concerning their Red Cross Society and offering to send exhibits. Senator Lapham, asking for Red Cross Histories, sent-him by Mr. Sliney 13 copies. Mrs. Lucy Biglow called and returned some translations, Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Sliney called in the evening. Mr. Sliney took books to Senator Lapham. Ellen washed- gave her a washboard and wooden bucket, paid her. 1.00Tuesday March 3, 1885 Dr. J. B. Hubbell. wrote him and sent copies of foreign letters recd. today. First call Papa Holmes Second " [call] Mrs. Lucy Bigelow, has seen Dr Hood. Third " [call] Dr. O Neil, Philada. Fourth " [call] Mrs. Bates Fifth " [call] Robert Scott, Patterson N. J. Fine day. city getting very full of people, Ellen ironed, paid her. 1.00 and gave her a woolen jacket for her boy, and coat for her husband. Lent Mrs. Sliney 4 comforters for 4th of March. [second column] Letters from Red Cross of Berlin and Prussia. Letter from Red Cross of Russia [Letter from Red Cross of] Netherlands All send National Flags. Letter from Mr. John [Hosley?] of England not in London: sent letter to the Red Cross Letter from Judge Sheldon, still proposes to send translation or asks me to send one to him. Letter from Dr. J. B. Hubbell. exhibits opened and up. Wednesday March 4. 1885 Dr. O Neill concerning the N. Y. Banner & sent Mr Horstmans letter to Mrs Earle Mr Oglesby and Gutheim suggesting the selling out of the German Articles on German day. Dr Hubbell Capt Brian concerning corrected copy of Reports - sent it next day by Miss Elliot Judge Sheldon, urging him to go on by himself with the little publishing of the prize [second column] A. De Harrell P. M. of Harrell Ind writes to notify me of an imposition being practiced upon our Asso. by the Big 6 - Lee Bros - etc [bottom of page] Miss Elliot went early to pass the day with Mrs Friend and remained till evening. I had no call but Mrs Earle who came to bring a letter from Horstmann Bros Phil. Banner maker and to say good bye as she would leave tomorrow morning for a visit to Minnesota, then to return to N. Y. & Worcester Further than the above nothing in my horizon marked the day - alone in my home , with my door key tied to a string, could just walk to the window & back to my bed Miss Elliot returned for the Evening and Alfred came at 4 both had seen enough and glad to get home - This is all I know personally of the change of an Administration of 25 years & which have been full of events to me -Thursday March 5, 1885 Dr. Hubbell, wrote him in regards to closing the sale of the German Exhibits on German day. Miss Elliot - went to Govt. Printing Office to see Capt. Brian, in regard to the printing of the extra 5000 copies of the corrected Report. Interview satisfactory; are to be printed with fly leaf and the size of the Histories. Proof to be sent. From Govt. Printing office went shopping at Lansburg Bros. Bought 20 yds unbleached cotton at 5c 1.00 3 lbs. cotton batting 12 1/2c .38 To Post-Office and mailed letter to Doctor. Bought 200 P.O. Stamps 2c 4.00 Stamps 1c 1.00 Mrs. Lucy Bigelow called to pay a parting visit-before leaving for New York and received a loan of 15.00 In the afternoon set the Doctors room in order. Papa Holmes called: said Mr & Mrs Taylor would leave on Monday next - for New Orleans via Carolina. Mr. Sliney called in evening to report his interview with Senator Lapham. No provisions for printing beyond the Histories and Reports. Day exceedingly fine and quite springlike. People leaving town. [MONDAY, November 4th, 1878.TUESDAY, November 5th, 1878.] Letter from Dr. J.B. Hubbell " " Mr. Hitz " " Alice C. Tuck, New Britain Conn. wishes Red Cross History sent to Mrs. L.L. Waldhidge 5083 Main St - Germantown Pa Both ladies greatly interested in the subject - encloses stamps. Friday March 6, 1885 Dr. Hubbell. Wrote him about closing up at N.O. and returning home at an early day. Rec'd Red Cross Circular from Italy Rec'd 5 copies of Reports and Discussions upon questions, no 8. 16 &17 of the Conference from Geneva, together with Circulars. Letter from Dr. Hubbell " " Belgium She gives a Flag for the Exposition Mr. Solomons called in the P.M. First call since his return from Europe and first-time Miss Barton and Mr. S. had met - since their parting in Europe. Talked of Red Cross work. State Societies his trip home &c &c. Miss Elliot and Alfred unpacked and sorted a box of clothing, woolen and cotton, a box which the Doctor opened before leaving for N.O. Mrs. Taylor called in the evening. Expects to go to New Orleans. Tuesday the 10th. The day very sunny and pleasant.Saturday March 4, 1885 Dr. Hubbell - Wrote him in the morning to send by carrier. Dr. Hubbell. Wrote him in P.M. enclosing Draft for $125.00 To Hon. Chas. P. Hall - about house at Dansville To Horstman Bros & Co - about Red Cross Banner for James C. Truman, Special Coms. for State of New York at Worlds Exposition, New Orleans. To Alice C. Tuck, New Britian, Conn. about - Red Cross History to be sent from State Dept - to L.L. Walbridge, Germantown, Pa. [second column] Letter from Dr. Hubbell. [Letter from] Horstman Bros & Co about banner [125] [Letter from] Miss Lee, Evansville Mrs.Taylor called in morning to report-about-the enlargement of Photos of Emperor and Empress of Germany. Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden for German Day at New Orleans Exposition. Mrs. Sliney called between 10 & 11 A.M: returned $10.00 on previous loan of $20.0 Papa Holmes called at the door to inquire for Miss Barton and about Photos as above. Miss Elliot went to Riggs Bank to get Draft for the Doctor. 125 Snow on the ground in the morning, but all melted away. Weather variable. Sunny, cloudy and rainy. Paid Alfred a months wages 7.00 [Paid] Washington Republican and ordered it discontinued. .50 Sunday March 8, 1885 Jas. C. Truman, Special Comm. for State of N.Y. at Worlds Exposition, New Orleans Notified him that the Banner was engaged. Horstman Bros & Co. Philadelphia Pa. 5th & Cherry Sts. Wrote them about Banner for Jas. C. Truman Enola Lou. Postal Card. Susan B. Anthony - Wrote Letter Mrs. Judge E. T. Memick - Wrote her congratulating on Miss Anthonys arrival in New Orleans Mrs. Oglesby and Mrs. Suitheim. Letter introducing Miss Anthony to them. Dr. Hubbell and sent him Enola Lous letter also enclosed Miss Anthonys, Mrs. Memicks and Mrs. Oglesby & Suitheims for him to read and deliver. A quiet day for calls. Miss Elliot wrote 6 letters to family and friends.Monday March 9, 1885 Horstman Bros & Co. Wrote them and sent a Postal Card addressed to Mr. Truman in which to notify him when banner was finished. Dr. O'Neill. Wrote him and sent Circulars from Belgium. Dr. Hubbell. Wrote him Alfred made box for Miss Bartons room for a footstool. Miss Elliot. spent most of day sewing for "Ma" Mr. Sliney called in the evening. Day very pleasant, but cool. Miss Barton arranged and stamped letter paper with Red Cross stamp. Subscribed for Wash. Post [second column] Letter from Dr. Hubbell, said Miss Anthony arrived on the 4th inst. and enclosed a letter from Prof. Goodyear. Forwarded two letters from New Orleans. Letter from Willis Childs - had sent Boots. 2 pairs. Letter from Col. le Compte of the Swiss Army saying the Swiss Government had ordered him to forward a flag. Letter from Genl. Thompson of the Danish service and Pres. of the Red Cross of Denmark giving notice of the sending of the Danish Flag, asking a collection of U.S. Postal Stamps. also sending a letter of complaint from the Exhibitions of the Belgian Hospital to the New Orleans Exposition noting that the promises of the Commissioner had not been made good, and asking if the Red Cross could not come to their aid. Rec'd package of Circulars from the Red Cross of Belgium, giving notice of a Red Cross Exposition to be held in Antwerp in Sept. Letter from Dr. Oneill concerning New York Banner. Tuesday March 10 1885 Received a letter from the Red Cross of Hungary. they will send a flag. Dr. Hubbell Dr. R.B. Prescott of Nashua sent postal to Dr. Hillroot in N.Y. who sent it to Mrs. Taylor, & Papa brot it to me- asking for information of the work of the Red Cross in peace. he is to lecture in Nashua. I wrote busily all day. did a great deal of translating. [second column] Sent Mr. Hitz wrote him & sent translations and copies of Flag letters from Denmark - Genl Thomsen Suetscitu Co Le Compt. Hungary. President Red + [Cross] Sent circulars of Belgian Exposition to be held in Sept Dr. R. B. Prescott of Nashua - sent him letter - History - x [cross] papers to aid him in a Lecture. Thanked Nashua for a box of clothing last spring Mrs. Frost - & Mr. Ester - Dr. Hubbell [sentences now continue across the page] I have now the promise of 8 or 10 flags. All seem pleased to send, and regard it as a fitting emblem of the fraternal relations of the nations under the Treaty - There is great activity in the Red Cross Movements Abroad - it seems almost portentous of something to make its services needed- Alfred got a ton of coal of W. E. Bowhay 6 25 Miss Elliot sewed on underclothing for me and went at evening and bought Buttens 6 doz at 10 - 60= cotten 8 spools 40 1.00 Mrs and Mrs Tayler called in P.M to bid good bye before going to New Orleans. They will go by way of Caroline so I can send nothing by them. will leave a 10-40 tonight Mr. Sleney and Nelly came and returned 4 comforters that had been borrowed for Inauguration - We retire in good season. and I am sleeping well and begin to feel stronger.Sent Wednesday, March 11, 1885 No letters written today. have attended to some matters of sewing - which took more time than seemed desirable, but it could not be avoided. In the afternoon Mrs. Robert Smith came, and stayed for a long call. She grew to be very like her mother. We had no other calls during the day. Received [second column] Dr. Hubbell, he is never well pleased with the doings of N.O. Tells of the pomp of its Fireman's parade - too gaudy. J.S. Rapplee, sends a postal to say the Box and Barrel have not arrived, and thinks M Lee does not try to get it for them. [following across full page] Alfred is getting, and cleaning up pieces of sacking for rug linings. This has seemed to pass for an unsatisfactory day so far as accomplishment goes, but much time was spent in looking over materials for future utilizing, and will count later. The weather is perfect. Still the ice holds on the north side, and the store house is too cold and damp for safety. Miss Elliot gives her time to the sewing, Alfred to the house - today washed all the floors - and I do what I can with the correspondence - keeping well up with the daily letters and sometimes gaining a letter on the back collection, beside the general supervision of things. The N.O. correspondence is not light - as I endeavor to keep the Dr and Mr Hitz as clearly informed of all that transpires both here and in Europe as if they were here to read the mails arriving daily - and I keep the translations all made. In a general way the world runs a little more quiet. The rush of the Monument celebration, and the Inauguration is all over, and order reigns once more. The larger Appointments are being made. For myself I think I am gaining rather well, but still do not leave my chambers. My lame back is persistent to say the least of it. Sent Thursday March 12, 1885 Lee Bros - Saluda, to notify them of the non reception of the Box and Barrel by Big 6. Dr. Hubbell, reply of his letter of today. Joseph Sheldon, card saying I had read his documents a half hour ago & mailed them direct to Mr Solomons, to avoid delay, and that I also sent him & the Judge, more circulars, first cousin to the other - that I had sent translations south & west - and these originals to him - Mr A.S. Solomons, a line saying I sent the Docs of the Judge to him, just recd and as requested. Commenced a letter to Grand Duchess but night came too soon to finish it. Alfred tried to get lumber for seats under the Bay window - did not yet succeed. It is not warm yet, and at night snow falls - Miss Elliot progresses with the sewing Mr Robert Elliot, husband of Emily Elliot of Hiattsville dies Tuesday morning. Mrs. E has arrived from England Monday Eve. Cabinet days at White House under Mr Cleveland Tuesday & Thursday - T.T. Sergt E.S. Dinsmore. app chf Usher at White House Received [second column] Dr. Hubbell speaks of Miss Anthony tells how he will arrange the flags - D.C.H. Pevey of Worcester sends a "Spy" concerning the death of Jenny [Plunkalt?] in an excellent obituary, Poor Jenny! Geo. Duffild of Detroit sends an Address of last Decoration Day, which had been delayed in publication to get names of Soldiers to add to its Record - Excellent. - Joseph Shelden - letter and translation of the "prize contest" for the Barracks with the request that I look it over and send it to Mr. Solomons. Widow A. Leonard of [East?] Island wants help. Direct to T. E. Tircuet James H Wasson of Sugar creek Gallatin Co. Ky. Poor old fellow still alive, in great distress wants help - has no news of his pension, has had to le leave the old cabin and a poor old lady took them in for the winter and divided with them, no doubt in the hope of the pension. They are now on the verge of starvation he says receives a word in reply.SENT Friday March 13, 1885. Grand Duchess of Baden. Wrote her that The Exposition was safe, and she could send Exhibits without danger if she desired. Until now, not safe. Jas. H .Wasson sent letter enclosing $5 Addressed Sugar Creek. Gallatin Co. Warsaw, P.O. = (483.122. P.C. B.W. Childs - said shoes had not arrived Spoke of possible changes. Received [second column] Dr. Hubbell he tells of the succ- -ess of Miss. Anthony in N.O. of Miss May Wright-Sewell, and Mrs. Field - he is pleased with these ladies and glad they came to New Orleans. This was a fortunate day as regards mail matter, and gave a rest from present work and time to write the Grand Duchess. General Items Miss Elliot went to town for cottens etc- purchases Wamta. cotton 12 yds @ 12 1/2 1.50 Thread-.10. 1 yard matting .25 pins .10 Lonsdale cambric -skirts= 3 yds @ 12 1/2 38 2.33 These materials were for wastes for underwear, and to make out skirts from old white dress of my first year in Washington. Alfred went to town, bot Alcohol 1 qt @ ,62 - Tacks - ,8 Miss Elliott .70 found excellent Buttens pearl@ 10 cts per doz, & Alfred got 10 doz 1.00 Miss E. changed some Buttens less good, for drilling still less good. 5 yds .60 Alfred put down matting in Bath room - made up his new axe and cut wood. It was a broken day, but the little things must be done. The weather was miserable, dark- cold, drizzling, with a little snow altogether as dreary as could well be, with nothing extraordinary.Sent Sunday March 15, 1885 Received This morning was cold and gloomy enough to make up for all the genial ways of yesterday. It was 7 1/2 before the house stirred, and the loud shout of the news boy first broke the silence - I saw by the Post that M. Walter P. Phillips arrived in the city last night, and at 10 "Bert" came with a note to say that Mr. P. would come around about 3 this afternoon. I made up my room a little, got tired, had to lie down till 2 o clock - but managed to read the little news there was. There is a wonderfully good feeling in the Political world - All parties are delighted over the politeness of Mr. Blaine in calling on Mr. Cleveland, and Mr. Clevelands genial reception. It looks as if Mr. Blaine would not be without influence with this Administration and the entire Blaine family has made a beautiful commencement England is still stormy and troubled, the alleged peace between her and Russia is doubted. Still the Czar sends the idea of trouble with England - It looks as if Genl. Gordon has been betrayed into Kartoum for his destruction by an accomplice of El Mardi's and who has been arrested and interned on the island of Cypress - Zebehr is the name of the suspected betrayer, his son piloted Gordon across the desert German Day at New Orleans, I have nothing to send, no one to take a dispatch to the Office, even. At 4 o clock Mr. Phillips and Bert came and remained till near 7. took chocolate and cake. Mr. P. has made a good success of the Western Union Press and is back in his old time good feeling. He wants to do anything that he can for the Red Cross, desires us to send anything I want to have go to the United Press. Through Bershand and it shall go. that he is head of that "concern" and if I want the Associated Press to take any thing to send it to them with the word that it has gone to the United Press by request of M. Phillips & they will take it He went form me to Maj Burke at Willards to see about the Times Democrat for the United Press. I sent a card to Maj Burke- Lieut Westfall, Mrs. Sliney - Papa Holmes & Mrs. Wright called sent Monday March 16, 1885 Dr. Hubbell giving him the news since Sat. would write later if time came- Hon. Chas S. Hall telling him I would like to re-rent my Dansville house for this year. General Items Miss Dame of Boston, but a High School teacher here. Came with card of Intro. from Martin Talbot to call & make acquaintance a friend of Alice Blackwell, etc., and a cousin of Miss Maria Mitchell of Vassar - Very bright - born in Nantucket Mr. and Mrs. Phillips came P.P.C he will go to N.Y. this week - had a pleasant interview with Maj. Burke, who said he should come to see me. Papa Holmes, called & I sent N.O. address to Mr. & Mrs. Taylor. Alfred went to town and got stove lining and a padlock for coal cellar and tried to get short prices of lumber for the Bay window sellers of Smiths,but could not succeed with anything but long high priced boards - Miss Elliot sewed on the cover for the Bed lounge - made ruffles and I helped a little to turn down trimming - and Miss E. prepared the Excelsior for the cushions - dried it excelsior on the arm. There was an eclipse of the Sun from 12 - 2. PM and it seemed to grow colder very naturally I have been more lame today, from a little over exercise yesterday but it will pass away I expect. I decide that I must now send the Photos & Decorations to New Orleans, even if I risk them, Received [second column] England, Red Cross sends a flag - Union Jack - Sweden - Red Cross sends a flag . . and has notified the Society of Norway as well Thinking I would like that flag Mr. Southmayd, he is dissatisfied because I sent both Hubble & Hitz to N.O. not needed there. - Mrs. Southmayd, letter of friendship has recd the Cologne for Dr. Dr. Hubbell, letter and a Dispatch to say that German Day is postponed for one week - two papers Dr C.H. Pevey Worcester sends Gazette with acct of Jenny Plunketts funeral Womans Journal, gives the speeches of The Discenters meeting at Boston Mrs. Wells party -Sent Tuesday March 17. 1885 St. Patricks Geo. W. Moss. Agt. Adams Express Co. Penn. Ave. Wrote him concerning the expressage of a box of Decorations and Photographs for German Day at New Orleans. Sent him Red Cross History. "Little Six" And New York Graphic General Items Packed a small box containing the entire lot of Decorations, the Amethyst Pin from Grand Duchess. Masonic Pin. the four Photos of Emperor and Empress, Grand Duke and Grand Duchess. and my own to Mrs. Field. Mr. Truman. Mr. Knittchmitts. Miss Elliott took them to Adams Express Cos office on Penn. Ave. with letter from Miss Barton addressed to the Agt. asking for special protection for the box in transit. The Agent Mr. Moss was very kind. ordering same to be sent through the Monied department. sealed with the Cos seal three times. accompanied by a letter from himself to Agt in New Orleans. as also Miss Bartons letter. He is to notify 947 T St. when he learns of delivery of package: Express paid on it - .50 and receipt for same taken. Received [second column] Letter from Doctor Hubbell. Letter from London and Sweden saying they had sent Flags. Mrs. Judge Laurence called. She is in feeble health and I recommended her to go to Dansville and gave her Laws of Life. Greatly changed since I last saw her. and well near down unless something is done to restore her. Mr. Ramsey called in the evening. Miss Elliot I sewed in lounge cover Alfred changed fire bricks and relined range in kitchen Not as well today. sent Thursday March 19. 1885 Dr. Hubbell & Mrs. Hitz Wrote them a joint-letter. John W. Chesley, Freight Agent of Balt. and Ohio R.R. C. asked him by letter to trace Box & Barrel shipped to "Big Six" on 9th Feb not rec'd under date of Mch 16th Sent corrected manuscript for German day to Dr. Hubbell Miss Elliot took Telegram to office in evening correcting words in 9th line of manuscript form "stopped wants" to "touchless Stepps," also paid 46 Telegram to B. W. Childs, saying shoes not received. paid 25 Miss Elliot - called at Mrs. Friends. Leslie came home with her: reached home about 9 P.M. Retired at 10 1/2 o clock. Too late. Weather very cold and blustering. Water turned off. Long call from Mrs. Joy Mason. [*SATURDAY, October 12th, 1878.*] received Dr. Hubbell. New Orleans papers rec'd from him. Miss Dame. Latin Teacher at High School. Catalogue of School rec'd from her. Letter from Mrs. Lee saying that Box & Barrel for "Big Six" had not been rec'd. Telegram- from B. W. Childs of Worcester asking if my shoes had yet come in hand. Mr. Sliney called in the evening. [*FRIDAY, October 11th, 1878.*] sent Friday March 20, 1885 Dr. Hubbell. Wrote joint letters to him and Mr. Hitz. Should be glad to have them come home when through. but must request the Doctor to remain until the money accts for the German Exhibits were perfected and the money shipped. J.J. Raflee. Wrote him that we were endeavoring to find the goods. and that in my case they must not blame Mr. Lee. That he was a true friend to them. and they must consider him such. Hoped they would try to yet ahead come this year and have something to eat of their own raising next winter. Mr. Lee. Wrote him and sent him copy of Bill of Lading. Judge Sheldon. Wrote him Postal Cond. had recd my letters from State Dept. Miss Elliot made three pillows for lounge and arranged sham for pillows. Alfred washed on chairs. Weather so cold water shut off all day. Pipes stuck in bathroom in morning. Every body held on to thin can and wind blew hard all day. the dust flying in clouds. [*THURSDAY, October 10th, 1878.*] received Dr. Hubbell. Letter from him. written on 16th inst. and papers. Letter from Judge Sheldon. saying had rec'd or letter from State Dept. asking if he was a Govt. Delegate to Geneva Convention. Letter written in consequence of accounts of expenses as rendered by one to State Dept. Rec'd Paper from Bismark. Dakota. A.W. Howard. containing letters from the Governor veting the bill for "Woman Suffrage" Alfred took Telegram to office for Dr. Hubbell Paid. [*WEDNESDAY, October 9th, 1878.*] Sent Saturday March 21, 1885 Dr. Hubbell, Wrote him a recapitulation of all dispatches and expresses sent-this- week. Gent. Thomsen, Pres., Red Cross of Denmark. Introduced Marathon Ramsey to him, on subject-of Postage Stamps. Wrote draft of letter to Carlsruhe. Received [second column] Letter from Dr. Hubbell Had received Miss Barton's telegram on 17th which told of the sending of Box of Decorations and Photos. Letter from Mrs. Spofford, saying that -Miss Anthony had won her legacy case in Boston. New Orleans newspapers rec'd. General Items Exceedingly cold. Water shut-off all day. Miss Elliot finished the lounge. Alfred bought red paint and whiting for chairs. 25 Mr. Sliney called in the evening. Very much troubled for fear package and dispatches had not reached New Orleans in time for German Day. Sunday March 22, 1885 Cold, a hard snowstorm and sleighs out. Horse cars on 9th & F. Sts. had two horses attached on a/ [account] of snow on tracks. Swept- and dusted Miss. Barton's room, and did the work down stairs. Miss Barton arranged the filing of letters. Mr. Sliney called in the morning. Had been to see Maj. Burke. Willie Sliney cleaned the snow from the walks. Mrs. Sliney called in evening, and Miss Elliot went to church. Cong. Foreign and General This is the birthday of the Emperor of Germany. 88 years. The highest Princes of Europe are in Berlin to celebrate the day. The aspect of European affairs is very warlike. This is German and Red Cross day at the Exposition. Genl. Grant's condition is considered hopeless. Mrs. Sartoris arrived by the Baltic to remain with him while he lives.Monday, March 23, 1885 Mr. Hitz. Wrote him acknowledging his article. Dr. Hubbell, Dispatch care of Mr. Southmayd, asking if Decorations had been rec'd. Lent Mr. Sliney 40.00 to be repaid as soon as convenient. Commenced to cover little Letter Box bought stuff for covering. 25 cts Alfred works on chairs. Weather so cold, the water is turned off. Mr. Sliney called in the evening to speak of new appointments. Epidemic prevails. All have colds. received [second column] Mr. Hitz, Article on Exposition at Antwerp. Dr. Hubbell, Letter of the 18th Mr. Hill of the State Dept. a friendly letter expressing regrets that I did not make the journey to "New Orleans with himself and wife. Mr. Truman. Letter saying that the New York State Banner had arrived. Was very beautiful and in its place. That Miss Anthony had been received at the New York headquarters and made an address. Mr. Moynier. Acknowledging receipt of 25. Francs. Contribution for Reports of the Geneva Conference. Grand Duchess, a Circular concerning her Womans Work sent to the Exposition. Pres. of the Red Cross of Rome Circular Letter. Rec'd Silk Flag from Greece by mail. Sent Tuesday, March 24th, 1885 No letters written received [second column] Royal B. Prescott of Nashua N.H. Letter acknowledging receipt of Red Cross Book & Papers in time for his lecture at Nashua. He read Miss Bartons letter to the people acknowledging receipt of box from them for the Ohio flood sufferers. Rec'd by Express from London a flag. the Union Jack. Paid Ex. .85 General Items Messenger from State Dept requesting me to sign Statements of expenses of Delegates to Geneva Convention. Withheld signature, sending Mr. Morrison a note to please call on me. Mr. Morrison and Daughter called in this evening. Received his positive assurance that in signing the papers I signed only for myself. Not for the other Delegates. So signed them. Marathon Ramsey called. Gave him letter of introduction to General Thomsen sent Wednesday March 25, 1885 Dr. Hubbell. Wrote him. To Greece. acknowledging receipt of Silk Flag. To Red Cross Society of London acknowledging receipt of Flag - Union Jack. Mr. John Hurley, London thanking him for his part in obtaining the Flag and asking for documents of St. Johns Ambulance General Items Hot-water pipe burst Miss Elliot went to Riggs Bank for Draft for salary. 25.00 Also went shopping purchases as follows Velveteen 2 yds 1.00 - Cambric 5 yds 35 1.35 Crush 5 yds 50 3 spools Silk 30 .80 Piece Ribbon + .60 Mr. Sliney called, and went to see Senator Conger, to ask if any Govt. Printing was allowed. Returned and reported, he thought 10,000 copies had been ordered, of the History, Didn't know about the Reports, The printing of new matter declined on the ground that the State Dept. had not asked for it. received [second column] Lucy Bigelow. Does not feel equal to the study of medicine. J. A. [Corsett?]: Pekin. China. Asks help of the Red Cross in the war with France. Mrs. Noble, Dansville, N.Y. Asks my interest and help for a young lady in this city whom she knows. Capt. Henry Brian Govt.-Printing Office Returns corrected Report and copy of Red Cross with word that he could find no authorizing from Congress for printing them. Mrs. and Mrs. Anderson of Smithland, Ohio. acknowledge and return thanks for the money sent them. Are destitute, poor, and out of work. 2.75 + [cross] Dr. Hubbell, Telegram saying Decorations & Manuscript rec'd in time. Taylor had arrived. He called on Senator Manderson who said the printing was ordered. Weather warm and fine. sent Thursday, March 26, 1885 No letters written. received [second column] Adams Express Co. Geo. W. More, Agt. Notice of delivery of package of Decorations at New Orleans. Captain Barton. Family letter. J. W. Westfall. Encloses note from Hon. Geo. W. Julian Hon. Chas. S. Hall. General Items Mrs. Judge Laurence called and returned Laws of Life. Miss Barton and Miss Elliot worked on wrapper. Alfred brought paint - 3 kinds and Lampblack .50 worked in chairs, and mended water pipe. Mr. Sliney called to see if he should call on Capt. Brain Declined to have him go. Weather delightful. received Friday March 27, 1885 Dr. Hubbell, from New Orleans, giving general account of daily doings there. Consul Knittschidt from New Orleans, giving notice of the Baden's exhibits arrival in New York. Ms. Earle, from Minneapolis giving her address in New York Chas C. Hunter of "Big Six" Notifying that they were about to break up. Grand Duchess - Cablegram from Berlin saying that the Box of Embroideries left Liverpool on the 13th for New York. Rec'd 4 Newspapers from New Orleans and copy of the new northwest. sent [second column] Capt. David Barton, Sent him check on NY for $120.00 as interest on Note he holds for the home place. Dr. J. Hood Pension office Inviting him to call. Dorence Atwater, of Tahita, informing him that I had passed his request for change of Consulate to the State Dept. F. O. St Clair -State Dept. Referring Mr. Alwater's request to him Capt. Henry J. Brian Govt. Printing Office asking if any Histories were ordered to be printed or not. Mrs. J. B. Earle at Minneapolis, Friendly letter. Mrs. R. A. Noble of Dansville, Regarding a Protige of hers. Dr. Hubbell, Night-dispatch, .45 forwarding cablegram of the Grand Duchess. General Items Mrs. Senator Conger called. Alfred painted chair bottoms -Miss Elliot sewed in dining room on green wrapper. sent Saturday March 28, 1885 Dr. Prescott, Nashua, N.H. thanking him for delivering my message to the people regarding their Ohio box. Mrs. Anderson of Smithland, KY, sent her $5.00 Mr. Chas, G. Hall of Dansville, Sent him check on Brown Bros for $100. for rent on Dansville home for April 1st to Oct 1st U Crosett, Pekin China, In reply to his appeal for Red Cross help for China. Liebel J. W. Westfall returning his enclosed card from Hon. Geo. W. Julian. Mrs. Col. Southmayd. New Orleans Friendly letter. Mrs. Jane R. Spofford, Riggs House Friendly note. Dr. Hubbell, Telegram to New Orleans .32 received [second column] F. O. St. Clair State Dept. saying had given my letter concerning Dorence Atwaters request to the Secretary. Capt. H. G. Brian. Govt. Printing Office saying had no authority to print Histories. General Items Alfred bought red paint .20 Papa Holmes called with Mrs. McRivett. Mrs. Melcher called. Weather in morning like summer. Cloudy in P.M. rain in evening. rain and wind at night - and snow next morning. Mr. Sliney called in eveningsent Sunday March 29 1885 Consul Knittschmitt at New Orleans replying to his letter and confirming regard to the Exhibit of the Grand Duchess. Mr. John Hitz. Circular rec'd from the Grand Duchess, concerning the art work of Carlsruhe, also Postal Card. Dr. J. R. Hubbell. long letter of requests and directions, regarding the closing up of the work and the close scrutiny of the foreign accounts. asking that they engage in no new work in the Exposition but get ready to come home as soon as they could leave safely. [second column] General Items Miss Elliot went- at 1 o clock. to call on May Fleming and Emma Reece. From there to Mrs Friends, and in eve to church with Nellie & Leslie Friend, came home at 9 P.M. Mr. Ramsey and Marathon called in evening. sent Monday, March 30, 1885 Maj. Randall, Denver, Colorado Friendly letter Mr. Kruger - Friendly letter Mr. Hitz. Letter Marathon Ramsey [Letter] General Items Alfred came in morning and left to attend a funeral at 1 P.M. Mr. Sliney called in the evening. received [second column] Maj. W. H. F. Randall, Denver, Col. Part friendly and part political letter. [? ] ap for Governorship. Dr. Hood. Pension Office, acknowledging letter and will call. Mr. Hitz, New Orleans, announcing the arrival of the Danish Flag, speaks in high terms of the Danish Hospital, wishes it could be purchased. Dr. J. B. Hubbell, General news. speaks of famine in West Va. encloses requests made to the Exposition for pass for Southmayd to attend Hospital, and that Mr. Truman be placed on the jury board to judge it. - Ex Counsul Theodor Kruger, Strasburg Friendly letter. German Circulars from Dr. Hopke.sent Tuesday, March 31, 1885 Dr. Hubbell, and Mr. Hitz, letters declined going to West-Virginia: and urged them to close out the goods as soon as possible. Wrote Doctor confidentially about coming home. Annie Childs, friendly letter. General Items Not very well today. Miss Elliot went to town to Centre Market also shopping. Bought material for chairs. .75 Button Moulds .29 Alfred fixed chairs, for upholstering two of them. Weather very mild, quite a warm day. [line drawn width of column] Dr. Hubbell Dispatch saying Burke wouldn't call. not West Va. Usually well. received [second column] Letter from Dr. Hubbell, Hospital being reset - only about $15.00 worth work cold yet inattentive and [aluminan?] Letter from Mr. Hitz [Letter from] B.W. Childs, Has ordered more boots, gives up the others as lost Letter from Mrs. Julia Fisher, Writes from St. Louis, sick and in distress. Wants her letters read and answered. Yesterday Genl. Grant thought to be dying. Today more comfortable. Matters between England and Russia more peaceful. In France entire Government of Monsieur Grevy resigned. howled out by the people because a battle had been lost in China. sent Wednesday April 1, 1885 H. B. Conger Post Master, Informed him of the loss of shoes from Worcester: probably stolen by one of his arrested clerks. General Items Miss Elliot commenced upholstering chairs Alfred helped to upholster and painted red chairs last coat. Miss Barton not as well as usual Did not sit up much. General Grant still living. Miss Elliot bought on 7th St in P.M. 2 yds cambric for chairs .14 1 lb cotton batting .08 1 paper Tacks .08 received [second column] Capt. David Barton mistake Judge Sheldon. Tells of his lecture in New Haven. Mrs. Trueblood, Indiana, Calls attention to famine in West Va. Mrs. Noble, acknowledges letter. Dr. Hubbell. Received first papers in regard to Red Cross Day containing Mr. Knittschitt address and Miss Barton's Poem on Emperor Williams' birthday.sent Thursday, April 2, 1885 Mr. Hitz. Sent list of the Flags notified, and date of letters. copy of honorary letter Dr. Hubbell. Wrote him and tried to plan some better way of displaying of the goods on exhibit. Answered letter to Norway For Miss McKevit, 3 letters of introduction in England, helping her to introduce her patent button, 1 letter to Prof. Longmore 1[letter to] Mr. Finley 1[letter to] Mrs. Waddington General Items Mrs. Potter of Chicago called [Mrs.] General Boyntin Papa Holmes, Mrs. Wight and Miss McKevit in the evening. Miss Elliot finished sick chair Alfred. finished painting red chairs Congress adjourned line die rec'd [second column] Judge Sheldon, encloses letters and speaks more of his lecture. wants to come here and write up, and prepare new lectures. Capt. D. Barton acknowledges check for $120.00 Mamie Barton Stafford, writes in regard to her fathers letter. Dr. Hubbell, tells of Mrs. Lemon and Mrs. Howe, and Red Cross Day. Mr. Hitz. Letter Red Cross Society of Norway, Letter saying it had sent Flag. General Grant much worse in morning but rallied. News from England and Russia more peaceful. Trouble arising in Guatemala. sent Friday, April 3, 1885 Mrs. Julia Fisher, St. Louis, enclosed $5.00 Mrs. S. I. Trueblood, Kokomo, Ind. explained that West Va. famine was local. Miss M. E. Livingston, Provincetown, Mass. Had written through Judge Sheldon asking place as Red Cross Nurse. Judge Joseph Sheldon, congratulating him on lecture. Made him welcome to the Red Cross literature here, and thanked him for his assistance. John W. Chesley, Frt - Agt. B & O R.R. to send tracer for Box & Barrel of clothing to "Big Six" Feb. 9, not rec'd. D. S. Eston, confirming his opinion previously expressed. General Items. Mrs. Mann called, also Mrs. Sliney and Papa Holmes. Miss Elliot finished upholstery, and looked over letters. Alfred cut down chairs and painted black. Mended back steps. rec'd [second column] Dr. Hubbell, 2 Letters with list of Democrats - with Red Cross Day, sent off and package sent to me: speaks of Max Aunt who wishes to work for the Red Cross: has found Mrs. Potters pictures : had been rejected because portraits. Mrs. Lemon, Letter from, Expresses her opinion of Mrs. Howe C. G. Davis, asking help for people in Louisiana. Steve Barton, writes me at New Orleans. Not knowing I was in Washington State Dept. sends notice from Antwerp of Red Cross Exposition and asking Govt. to send Delegates. Govt. had declined, as Congress not in session no appropriation could be made.sent Saturday April 4, 1885 Dr. Hubbell General Items Alfred swept the house. cleaned out the Latrobe, and painted last coat on the chair to be upholstered. Miss Barton and Miss Elliot cleaned out the inkstands and filled them again with fresh ink. Miss Barton wrote letters, Miss Elliot baked bread and pies, and indexed the letter books. Mr. Sliney called in evening. Great change in the weather from hot to cold, during the night, after a heavy rain and wind. Barrios reported dead. rec'd [second column] Dr. Hubbell, New Orleans Papers Womans Journal rec'd Dansville Advertiser [rec'd] Plummer mended hot water pipe in ba back room 2d Floor. paid him .75 Paid bill for Washington Post March 10 to April 1st .50 Alfred bought grass seed .20 Miss Elliot bought in evening at Drug Store Camphor Gum .10 Oxalic Acid .10 Royal Glue .20 General Grant surprisingly better sent Sunday April 5, 1885 Night Telegram to Dr. Hubbell. Easter Sunday General Items Miss Elliot went to church (Cong.) at 11 A.M.; from there to May Flemmings; took dinner. and at 5 1/2 P.M. went to Mrs. Friends, came home at 8 o clock on the way leaving telegram for Dr. H at Western Union Office, Paid 49 cts. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Wight- called Mrs. T. brought decorations and photographs, returned by Dr. Hubbell from New Orleans. Miss Susan Brown called, Mrs. Sliney called in the evening. [second column] Easter Sunday a lovely day. observed at many churches by services appropriate to the occasion commemorated.sent Monday, April 6 1885 Sent copies of German Poem to A.O. Barnwell Oscar Mudruff Alice Blackwell Rev. E. I Galisn Worcester [?]py Marathon Ramsey. Postal Card. Dr. Hubbell, and sent Draft on New York for $100.00 Also sent telegram 60 directing that the box of the Grand Duchess exhibit shall not be opened. Resent a telegram sent Saturday night, which had been sent back from N.O. not being able to deliver it. General Items Miss Elliot wen to Agricultural Dept deliver letter to Mr. Sannders, and from there went shopping, for upholstering fringe & [?] did not find any fringe. bought as follows. Japanese Decorations 70 - Taf [M?] 10 - Tacks 15 - Car Tickets 25 1.20 Came home and then went to Riggs Bank for a Draft on New York order of Dr I. B. Habbell for 100.00: went around on Avenue to hardware store for brass headed upholstering tacks- find, per 100 tacks .20 Mrs. Melahu called. -- Alfred bought 1/4 cord oak wood 1.85 and put the front yard in order for sowing grass seed. [second column] rec'd Dr. Hubbell, Letter containing list of monies expended by himself and Mr. Hitz at N.O. on a/c of Exposition. Two Flags had arrived Swedish and Hungarian Mr. Hitz Gives dialogue between himself and Mrs. Oglesby in regard to sale of articles. Marathon Ramsey, has injured his foot. 60 Balt. and Ohio R.R. Co. Card saying Have sent two traces to find box and barrel shipped to "Big Six" Feb. 9th. Mr & Mrs. Anderson of Smithland Have rec'd the $ 5.00 sent them and very thankful. This makes $ 7.00 sent them recently. [third column] sent Tuesday April 7, 1885 Dr. Hall. Dr. Hubbell. Telegraphed him to hinder sales; that the Red Cross would purchase Exhibits and wait for Resolutions. Invited Mr. & Mrs. Taylor to Red Cross Meeting General Items. Miss Elliot sewed on wrappers. - getting them basted ready for dressmaker. Took them to Mrs. Leman in the evening, and called at Mrs. Friends to see Kate on her 13th birthday: on way home called at Western Union Telegraph Office and left night message of 17 words to be sent to Dr. Hubbell. Paid 41 cts. Alfred sewed grass seed in front yard, worked on chairs for upholstering. [second column] rec'd Dr. Hall. Friendly letter Dr. Hubbell Mrs. Josephine P. Holland. Friendly letter, containing Easter Card and a Poem by Miss Lucy Larcom. Mr. Solomons called in the P.M. In evening a called meeting of the Am. Asso. of the Red Cross was held. Mr. & Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Sliney were present. Resolutions were adopted for closing the Exposition, purchasing the Exhibits of the Empress and the Grand Duchess, deciding to place them in the care of the Agricultural Dept. Mr. Saunders directing Dr. Hubbell to turn over the business on his departure to Col. Southmayd and directing Col. Southmayd to receive it. Thanking New Orleans ladies & the two Mr. Knittschmitts.sent Wednesday, April 8, 1885 Remodeled Resolutions to Dr. Habball. [Remodeled Resolutions to] Col. Southmayd [Remodeled Resolutions to] Mr. Saunders. Letters with each one Mamie Barton Stafford. enclosing $5.00 General Items Miss Elliott worked on upholstered chair and copied Resolutions. Alfred made bread box for cellar and varnished chairs. Mr. Sliney called in the evening, and signed resolutions to be sent Dr. Habball Mr. Southmayd, and Mr. Saunders Thunder shower in the P.M. rec'd Dr. Hubbell: Writes that the ladies will endeavor to raffle and dispose of the best articles of the Empress' Exhibit. Mr. Saunders - a Circular. Mrs. Anderson, Letter wanting more money to buy seeds to plant land. Thursday April 9, 1885 Wm Saunders. of Agricultural Dept sent bouquet of flowers, acknowledging the receipt of Resolutions. Minnie Golay. letter to Mr. Hitz. enclosing one to me, from Louise Hoelcher concerning her Exhibit of of Vermouth. Minnie thought I was at the Exposition all winter - she has been well this winter News Papers from N.O. clipped article of Ignatius Donnelly on Shakespeare & Bacon - [second column] New Orleans committee of Ladies thanking them, and sending copy of Resolutions - this closes the work. J. Kruttschnitt Imperial German consul, sending Resolutions M. Earnest Kruttschnitt. thanking him for his speech and sending Resolutions. Minnie Golay - friendly letter. Mr. Hitz sent Minnies letter and the letter of Mrs. Hoelcher, and informed both him and Dr. of the sending of Resolutions, and gave last directions for clearing up Exhibit. General Items. General Grant remains more comfortable cannot see why he should sink if his cancer does not take him off. Notice in papers today for all persons having accts. against Exposition to present them to Secretary of the Treasury to be audited, and paid - Russia is considered to have declared war against England, first-battle fought in Afghanistan Alfred varnished cain seat chairs, went for chair bottom & reweaving. could not find them but found sods- Miss Elliot put back on chair, and covered buttons for green dress for me Mr. Sliney came at-evening, signed Resolutions and posted letters I decide to write cousin Matthew Hale in regard to Mr. Fairchild The day has been very cool. fires all day. I am gaining strength, and getting back to old customsSent Friday April 10. 1885 Dr. Hubbell, The last letter I expect to send them at N.O. told him the accts settled here, and no French Exhibit and sent Telegram at night by Alfred saying the same 35 cts Miss Alice M. Farnham Phil who wants to do Red+ [Cross] Work in Europe Drafted other letters Col. J.J. Elwell. Postal Received [second column] Dr. Hubbell. he has sent dispatch to say, the Grand D. goods arrived. Norway flag- sales stopped. - letter also advises to send Accts to them to present - My dispatch of tonight will tell him better - Miss Alice M. Farnham - Phil. Genl. J. J. Elwell has recd no paper and finds I am ill. Count [Serrierier?] no French Exhibit to come. have spent 40,000 Dollars in relief. General Items Alfred gets sods and fixes front yard. I pay him his months wages 7.00 he takes Dispatch to telegraph office for the Dr. finishes varnishing chairs Miss Elliot puts buttons on green wrapper. I draft letters but write few feel that we are about through at N.O. and that Dr. and Mr. Hitz will leave there by the 15. Dr. writes that the N.O. society and M. Southmayd do not get along harmoniously, I think less and less of Societies, they are unsatisfactory. Genl. Grant is so comfortable that it is even thought he may live till May, or even fall. It is still very cool. I am better, and my eyes improve. We have made some advance in the house in the last months but not much in the work of writing. sent Saturday April 11, 1885 Dr. Hubbell Matthew Hall, Albany, wrote him and letter not to be posted till tomorrow. General Items Mrs. Thomas called in the morning in a snow storm. Going to New Orleans on Monday and wanted information. Gave her cards of introduction to Dr. Hubbell, Dr. Loeber of Truro Hospital, Mr & Mrs Lemon & Col. Southmayd. Cold stormy day, both rain and snow. Miss Elliot baked pies in the morning and finished her wrapper in the P.M. Alfred painted the kitchen chairs green, first coat. Mr. Sliney called and read the War news in Evening Star, which seemed more threatening than at any time for England and Russia. rec'd [second column] Letter from Dr. Hubbell [Letter from] Mr. Hitz designed for the Management at New Orleans sent to me to correct. Letter from a. C. Plaisted, at Soldier's Home, Chelsea, Mass. containing a carving in ivory Mounted on velvet, commemorative of Sargent Plunkett, with a letter saying he was of the Mass. 15th. Postal Card from F. R.Marehunt inquiring about soldiers basque and field hospital for which a prize was offered by the International Red Cross Asso. France and China appear to have settled to peace. Marathon Ramsey called in the evening, translated Count [Serriener's?] letter, Miss Elliot took copy & gave him a lunch. I have been less well today Threatened with return of old difficulties. Kept very quiet. sent Sunday April 12, 1885 Letters to Dr. Hubbell recommending them to come home without unnecessary delay. Posted the letter written yesterday to Matthew Hale. Call from Mrs. Genl. Boynton. [Call from Mrs.] Dr. French, who told me of the death of Rev. A. B. [Groch] some months ago, and Mr. Gove, three weeks ago. Mrs. Sliney called in evening War news and Genl. Grant remain the same. I am still less well and have lain in the bed all day. Think it is possibly the 14th day. [second column] Expect Dr. Hubbell and Mr. Hitz to finish up the work at New Orleans and be at home the coming week. Maj. Burke is to return to N.O. with the [Press?] Party tomorrow night. sent Monday, April 13, 1885 F. M. Marchant of I. Lt, sending him original circulars in French, for prize contest General Items Cold rain day. Miss Elliot and Miss Barton planned and recut the gray wrapper. Alfred came at 9 A.M. in consequence of the illness of his sister near Leesburg, Va, whom he wished to go to see. He painted last coat on green kitchen chairs. Left about 1 P.M. Miss Barton better than yesterday but remained in bed part of the day. Somewhat anxious that we do not hear from New Orleans, fearing some objection will be raised to removing the goods rec'd [second column] Letter from Antoinette Margot Friendly letter. Miss Olivia Hambly, Sends ticket to a reading, refers to Mrs. Noble. Rec'd New Orleans papers, and 2 copies of Womans Journal, containing Poem and Allusion to Red Cross Day. Date Apr. 11 Call from Mrs. Nicholas Smith of California, whose husband is Treasurer of the Southern Pacific R.R. Herself a native of [Hansdale?] N.H. Called through Mrs. Melcher May Melcher called. Mr. Sliney called and read latest news in Evening Star, War still impending, not declared Rec'd 2 pairs boots from B. W. Childs of Worcester, by Express paid,sent Tuesday April 14, 1885 Walter P. Phillips at New Orleans asking his keep in closing exhibit Dr. Hubbell, Letter and Telegram 33 cts notifying him that Mr. Phillips left for N.O Monday night. A. C. Plaisted - Soldiers Home, Chelsea thanking him for memento of Sergeant Plunkett . Miss Olivia Hambly, thanking her for invitation to her reading. General Items Call from Mrs. Bates [Call from Mrs] Spofford. [Call from] Clerk of Balt & Ohio R.R. Co. saying missing box and barrel are at Lexington Ind. Mr. Sliney called and read News Mrs [Sliney called] in the evening. Alfred not returned Miss Elliot cut and fitted grey wrapper. In evening took telegram to Office and called at Mrs. Friends Mrs. Leman returned 2d wrapper and Miss Barton paid for both. 1.50 rec'd [second column] Dr. Hubbell - 2 Letters Speaks of the illness and unhelpfulness of Mr& Mrs. Lemon, and also of his interview with Mr. Horner who was displeased at the course of the N.O. Red Cross Society. Went to speak to Genl. Ogden in regard to it and spoke of Mr. Southmayd. Telegram also rec'd from the Doctor, Could not return this week. Management objects to closing the exhibit. Mr. Hitz. Letter giving the substance of letter to Berlin regarding exhibit - to Norway acknowledging Flag. Chas. S. Hall acknowledges receipt of Check for $ 100.00 rent from Apr to Oct. O,Briens Circus came and pitched tents in the morning. Beautiful day. Genl. Grant appears better. sent Wednesday April 15. 1885 Mr. F. M Lee telling him the box and barrel are at Lexington, Ind. C.C. Hunter at Carrollton, Ky telling him of goods. Mamie Stafford a card. Dr. Hubbell Sent Photograph to A.C. Plaisted at Soldiers Home. Chelsea, Mass by mail. General Items Alfred returned. Painted some about home. Miss Elliot worked on wrapper. Newsboy did not leave the Post in morning as usual, so we are without any news today. Mr. Sliney came over and read the Star news for the evening. rec'd [second column] No letters in morning. Card from Mamie Stafford in P.M. and letter from Mrs. Hayer From Greece - Three Red Cross publications, or periodicals. Circus opened in the afternoon. Rain began to fall in the evening.sent Thursday April 16, 1885 Dr. Hubbell, Conciliatory Letter to be used if needed. Card. to Mrs. M. Barton Stafford. General Items Commenced making up account of expenses for New Orleans Exposition. Alfred washed all the 3rd story windows. rec'd [second column] Dr. Hubbell. Tells of search among ships for a package addressed to German Counsel. Probably the German Flags. New Orleans Papers. Cal. Equal Rights, Mrs Stow, from Mrs. Spofford Mrs. M Barton Stafford sent bookmark. St. Louis Red Cross Pamphlet Report of 1885 General Items Commenced making up account of expenses for New Orleans Exposition. Alfred washed all the 3d story windows. Miss Elliot - went - shopping and purchased as follows. 1 yd. red Cashmere 50- 1 1/2 yds Mohair 19 - 2 yds Lonsdale Cambric 25 . 94 2 Spools Silk 20 - 2 Spools Twist 5 - 1 Braid 8 .33 [Hasesch?] 75 - 3 yds Rug Fringe 38 - 2 yds Hamburg 10 - Hooks & Eyes 5 1.38 Granula 45 - Veeneering 10 - Brushes 30 - Paints 15 - Gilt 35 1.35 [total] 4.00 Miss Elliot sewed on wrapper. Mrs. Bates called and brought a crayon painting of three horse heads. Papa Holmes called and Mr. Sliney. Miss Elliot - found card case belonging to Mrs. J. P. Montgomery. 1310 I. St: mailed it to her in a Red Cross Envelope. with sheet of Red Cross paper saying by whom found. & where. & giving number 949 'I' St. Genl. Grant & Mr. Frelingheusen are apparently more comfortable. Weather much warmer. sent Friday April 17, 1885 Dr. Hubbell. - asking his opinion in regard to exchanging places with Mr. Sliney, and giving notice of our State Dept. having forwarded the Russian Flag to N.O. Pd. Telegram 30 cts. Dr. Hubbell sent him telegram at night State Dept. has forwarded Russian Flag. Don't know how addressed. Miss Barton made out accts. of expenses of Exposition to be sent to the Treasury. General Items Sent for Mr. Sliney who was home from office to ask him about his liabilities on his place and if he were in danger Miss Elliot worked on gray wrapper. Alfred washed windows. Mrs. Bates called. rec'd [second column] Letter from Miss Famham of Philadelphia, has seen notice in Tribune of the Red Cross having sent aid to the N. West and asks an opportunity to volunteer. State Dept. sends notice of the receipt of Russian Red Cross Flag which it forwarded to New Orleans, also the letter of the President of the Russian Red Cross addressed to Miss Barton They sent through American Consul General St. Louis sends two Reports of 1884 with compliments of the Ex. Committee No of Capt. Bartons Pension claims 463171sent Saturday April 18, 1885 M. de Kaufman, Pres. Russian Red + [Cross] to thank him for Flag. sent private letter of sympathy for Russia and offered such aid as we could give if needed. James D Porter, Asst. Secty. of Treasury thanked him for forwarding Flag. Sevellan A. Brown, asking to whom the Flag was forwarded. Telegram to Walter P. Phillips, thanking him for closing up Exhibit and message to Dr. Hubbell - Pd. Lt. Loius Branch of the Red Cross thanking them for copies of Report. General Items Miss Elliott baked bread, cake and pie and sewed on wrapper. Alfred swept lower part of house 2nd floor, and cleaned out back room, also went to State Dept. Mr. Sliney called and read Star, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor called. rec'd [second column] Telegram from Walter P. Phillips saying letter rec'd, and everything arranged as you wish. Dr. and Mrs. Hitz return first of week probably. Telegram from Dr. Hubbell, saying permit very satisfactory. some packages still in custom house. should want the Flags. Letter from Dr. Hubbell saying the flag sent. Mr. Knettschnitt was in New York. A.O. Bunnell says slips of little Poem will come tomorrow. Florence Randall, writes of the Mayors chances for appointment. He is talked of as Governor for Utah. Sevellan A. Brown says Flag was forwarded to Mr. Hill, Agent at New Orleans. Letters from Mr. Southmayd, returning thanks for Resolutions sent Sunday April 19, 1885 Col. F. R. Southmayd, Postal Card telling him about receipt of Flags. Alice M. Farnham M.D. Phil count not recognize the Red Cross aid in Canada. Mrs. Lucy A, Thayer Friendly Letter. C.C. Hunter. "Big Six." Glad he was back again at the Landing. Florence Randall. that I would see what I could do. William Saunders. Thanked him for the boquet - made some remarks on the Red Cross business. Mrs. Sliney called in the P.M. and remained until bedtime. Mary Melcher called, and lent her mouse trap. rec'd [second column] Dr Hubbell - Telegram saying German Flags in Customs House. Mrs. Sliney - Note would like to put for sale on her house if I did not want it. Gave price on Miss [Hopperturs?] house $3300.00 General Items Mr. Sliney came and puttied glass in window. Miss Elliot wrote 5 letters and went to Mrs. Friends in the evening and church with Charlie & Nellie Friend.sent April 20, 1885, Monday Dr. Hubbell: proposing that Mr. Hitz remain to make up the Flag Exhibit. Mr Hitz. the same in answer to his letter. Telegram to Dr. Hubbell. Wait for letter. Flags will be sent- 36 cts Col. leComte. thanking for Swiss Flag Sent Dr. Hubbell slips of Poem and English Flag by mail 18 cts General Items. Miss Elliot-went shopping. bought 5 yds blue and white Cashmere for Greek Flag + 3.75 2 Spools Silk 20. Braid 08 _ Ribbon 2 yds 40 .68 Hamburg 1 yd 10- Fringe 4 3/4 yds 59 .69 Car Tickets .25 Call from Mr. Benham United Press by request of Mr. Phillips, wants war items. Mr. Sliney called to read news. Mrs. & Mrs. Taylor called. Miss Elliot went down to City Post Office to post British Flag. rec'd [second column] Dr. Hubbell. Letter written the 16th inst. - Had not seen Mr. Phillips: arranging to leave N.O. Mr. Hitz. Letter written 18th inst. busy making up Flag exhibit - wants English and Greek flags: is displeased with New Orleans Red Cross. Has so told Mr. Southmayd Col. le Comte, of Lousanne Letter saying Swiss Flag sent from Berne to N.O. March 31st. Letter from Belgium Red Cross Society that the Prince Royal had accepted the Presidency of the Red Cross. Dr. Hipke, Berlin. German Periodical Mrs. Housh, Womans Magazines & Poem A.O. Bunnell. Slips of Poem. Alfred cleaned parlors and moved trunks below. sent Tuesday April 21, 1885 Dr. Hubbell Letter General Items Both worked all day on Greek Flag getting it ready to send to New Orleans. Alfred bought chair bottom 25 cts and put it in Mr. Sliney called in evening and read Star news. War growing very imminent. O. Briens circus closed in evening. rec'd [second column] Mr. Knittschnitt acknowledging receipt of Resolutions Dr. Hubbell explains the favorable nature of the Permit. Dr. Hubbell. Dispatch. Russian Flag rec'd. Grand Duchess goods no sale. Miss. S Louise Phelps. Friendly letter Soldiers Letter & New Orleans Papers.sent Wednesday April 22, 1885 rec'd General Items Wrote an article for Mr. Bushans for possible use in United Press. Mr. Bushans called and took his article. Mrs. Elliot finished Greek Flag Alfred mended walls in 3d story Horepaughs circus came, put up and performed, on same ground that was cleaned of O,Brians circus last night - Park entirely filled with tents. General Grant still improving Goes both to ride and to walk. News from England and Russia still more threatening. Mrs. Sliney and the baby called. Warmest day of the season. First morning without a fire and sat with the window open. rec'd [second column] Matthew Hale - Friendly letter A. C. Plaisted Solder Home Chelsea sent a carved Red Cross. Paid Miss. Elliot salary/month 25.00 sent Thursday April 23 1885 Mary E. Gage, N.Y Miss S. Louise Phelps Chas. P. Sperry, Rustic N.Y. giving him information of Asa Sperry dead in Andersonville. Dr. Hubbell - Telegram as follows Greek Flag by Express today. When do you leave? Alfred paid .30 General Items Miss Eliot took the Greek Flag to Ex Office (Adams). Paid for same to N.O. 40 cts. Went to Riggs Bank Swiss Lawnday with red table spread. and to Lansburgs for samples of bunting for Flag. Did not buy as width was not as we expected) Alfred closed up the cracks in Miss Bartons closet to keep out the roaches. Papa Holmes & Mrs. Hank a neighbor called. Mr. Sliney called in evening and read Star news. Paid for 1 lb Yellow Ochre ,05 rec'd [second column] Mrs. Minnie Golay Tells me of Mamie. Will not leave Chicago this summer. Miss M. O. Dix. In response to my letter of congratulation for the appearance of first-report of St. Louis Red Cross. Lee Bros, Saluda, Ind. Describing the distribution of contents of Box & Barrel to "Big Six." D. Howell Postmaster at Howell, Ind. Letter No 2 warning me that our gifts to the "Big Six" are unworthily bestowed. W. A. Warling. Saluda, Ind. asking if we have any circulars, telling who our society benefits. New Orleans Papers Postal Card from Hon. W. P. Letchmidt pf Portage, N Y. who thanks for a copy of the St. Louis Report. Paper from National Conference of Charities.sent Friday April 24, 1885 Dr. Hubbell. Sent to M. Barton Stafford, Picayune & Times Democrat, containing address on Red Cross Day, copy of Poem, and some little baby pamphlets. To Antoinette Margot - copy of Picayune containing address on Red Cross Day, Poem clip, and Womans Magazine containing Poem and copy of Chicago Anthaeneum. General Items Miss Elliot helped Miss Barton clear up the desk and tables, finished upholstering chair for parlor, and got ready a lining for Mat. Alfred finished Miss Bartons closet & the closet in Doctors room. The war clouds seem to be gathering. rec'd [second column] Dr. Hubbell. Fears they cannot get through the customs house business this week. Commissioners of the District of Columbia notifying me of appointment as delegate to the 12th National Conference of Charities and Corrections. D. S. Eston. Friendly letter. Mrs. Ella Dunton Barnes, Dansville wants to rent some rooms in my house at Dansville. New Orleans Papers [General Items] Mrs. Westfall called & Mr. Sliney in the evening. Day very warm. Trees just beginning to look green. Genl. Grant remains improved. sent Saturday April 25, 1885 Dr. Hubbell - Telegram Pd .30 [Dr. Hubbell] Letter Mr. Hill- State Dept. Telegram to N.O. pd .33 I have more tears than words for both the Management and you. General Items Miss Elliot - worked on rug in morning after baking, bread & pie. Went to Centre Market in P.M. and Lansburgs. Bought 4 yds 20 c ea. red and white bunting 1.60 1 [yd] cotton duck 50 1 Spool Thread 05. . 55 [bought] 1 load pine wood 1.00 Paid for doing up red table spread at .30 Swiss Lawnday Mrs. Dr. French called Miss Hambly [called] Mrs Taylor [called] Mrs. Sliney [called] May Melcher & Lizzie [called] Mr. Sliney Alfred finished closed in Doctors room and swept up stairs and down. rec'd [second column] Note from Nane Ramsey and translation of Mr. Hepke article in Berlin paper. See Sunday 26th Chas. S. Hill. State Dept. Telegram Management Exposition approved May 1st Red Cross celebration presentation Russia Flag and arrangement for special recognition of your Assoc. on that day. Dr. Hubbell, Telegram. British Flag arrived: began putting Flags over arch Music Hall. Monday. Buck pleased. Remains another week. Mr. John Hurley London. Writes concerning St. Johns Assoc. and answered same day. thanking him for Pamphlets, and asked his opinion in regard to writing the St. John with the Red Cross in order to avoid duplicate similar societies: did he think it possible. Mrs. Ella Dunton Barnes: would like to rent rooms or a portion of the house at Dansville.sent Sunday April 26, 1885 Ella Duntin Barnes. that I could make no disposal of any part of my home in Danville, until I should be there to see it for myself. General Items Mrs. Sliney came in and made a long call. Mrs. Ferguson called. Nellie Boyntons daughter called with a book. Mary Clemmers poems. - Miss Elliot went to Mrs. Friends in the evening. Thunder shower in the night and rain fall until morning. Day colder and beautiful. re'c [second column - nothing to transcribe] sent Monday April 27 1885 No letters written today. Dr. Hubbell. Telegram. Flag sent Pd. ,33 General Items At 10 o clock. Mr. Sliney brought Flag from Mr Brown State Dept fine stamped Flag 12 ft. in length - Miss Barton & Miss Elliot commenced to arrange it as a combination Red Cross Flag: ripped the stripes under the field, turned them back, and inserted in their place, a Red Cross on a white ground of the same dimensions as the field. Finished it about 8 o clock in the evening & Mr. Sliney took it to Post Office - mailed direct to New Orleans. This is the first effort at a combination flag of the Stars & Stripes for the Red Cross. It is to be displayed in the Exposition. Alfred cut the grass in both yards ours & Mrs. Bates. got dinner, blacked the Doctors shoes and replaced them in the closet. We found the Flag a very hard days work, but it could not go any later and reach in time for Friday. Miss Elliot finished rug in morning. Received [second column] Dr. Hubbell, Hunting Flags and arranging decorations. Mr. Hitz. Tells of Flags and Col Southmayd, Prefers the Doctor to remain. F. R. Southmayd. Takes charge of the Emergency Hospital. Disconnects himself from New Orleans Society. Lucy Barton Bigelow Writes from Worcester. not well and not happy. Max Arendt of Medical Dept. of New Orleans, wishes to be remembered if any one goes to the relief work of European wars.Sent Tuesday April 28, 1883 Gov. John Hoyt. Telegram at Exposition asking him to deliver address on Red +[cross] day. General Buck Director Genl. a letter of 3 pages Legal cap. to be read on Red cross day May 1. Dr. Hubbell, advising not to mind the action of persons publishing without their knowledge it was most likely a surprise, & well meant, but like all surprises ill timed, and misunderstood. and Postal Card, Flag sent, General Items This day seemed a kind of relief. The Flags having all gone. Still I had my official letter to the N. O. Ex Management to write and get off in tonights mail, to have it reach in time which was accomplished. Miss Elliot making a copy for the Dr. and taking that & Gen Hoyts letter all to the P.O after 8 1/2 evening. Mrs. Potter called, gave her Red Cross History and introduction to M. Galien - she will visit Mrs. Wade on her return to Chicago Nelly Boynton made a call, brisk and sparkling and sincere as ever - Miss Elliot sewed on my wrapper. wrote and copied, and went to P.O. Alfred nearly finished a corner box for wood in my room. it is to be carved Mr Sliney called with evening news, war still iminent. Gen'l Grant the same. Governor John W. Hoyt sent Telegram, would take pleasure in making address at Red Cross celebration. Received [second column] Dr. Hubbell. Telegram. "Greek & Netherlands flags rec' d. Management published Red + [Cross] day May 1st asked Gov. Hoyt to deliver address, will if I request it ~ Bureau Education. Col. Southmayd, letter & postal, tells of management publishing Red + [Cross] day sends slip. Hospital in good order - he in charge. M. Hitz indignant that the Red +[Cross] day was published without consulting them they will offer by asking Gov. Hoyt to speak & to present the Flags to the Ex facto display. Mary E. Gage writes of Joe's care wants pension - is poor and ill. Gov. John W. Hoyt. "Dispatch received. will deliver address at Red Cross Day sent Wednesday April 29, 1885 Max Arendt ~ accepting his offer of volunteer in Red Cross Relief in case of war in Europe. And we serve. He is to head the list of Volunteers- Col F.R. Southmayd, approved of his hospital, and thanked his faithfulness Frank M. Lee, a letter written two days since, thanking him for distributing the contents of Box, and asking him especially the reputation of the Member of Big. 6 Enclosed a letter to M. Ruplee sending her 5. dolls to buy medicine M. John Hitz. Postal card Marathon Ramsey, to thank him for the translation of the article of the Article of Mr. Hepke in a German Periodical Genl. Buck. Director Genl Exposition. Telegram "Have sent you letter for celebration Red Cross Day. Arrive Thursday night or Friday morning. Success and Thanks." $ ,41 rec'd [second column] No letters, but several papers from New Orleans. A copy of the N. Y. Telegram, containing an article by Mr. Solomans on Lodging - Houses. General Items Alfred made little corner wood Box for front chamber. Miss Elliot commenced to dress it in cloth, could not finish till tomorrow Sewed on wrapper. Miss Sliney made long call at evening Mr. Sliney came and read Star - The war news always getting worse A great commendation awarded to Mr. Gladstones speech, in Parliament The war Loan regarded as remarkable no opposition. This seems to make war a certainty. The Red cross Day celebration at NO is progressing. I hope they will all come to understand each other.sent Thursday April 30, 1885 United Press. Telegram to go out tonight giving programme of celebration at N.O. Associated Press. the same--sent letters to both. Alfred took them to Mr. Burhands United Press. 515 14th St. Mr. B. took the dispatch for Asso. Press, and would deliver it. Walter P. Phillips--telling him of the celebration tomorrow, and of my dispatches to the Press Associations. Genl Buck, Director Genl, Exposition, a Telegram, for the celebration tomorrow "Management and Guests:--Friends honored and beloved; I am with you in spirit, while under the Peace-Banners of all the world you listen for the first dread clang of war. Clara Barton -- Received [second column] Mrs. Anderson, Smithville wants money to replace that sent her, and which her husband got and spent for whiskey and turned her out of doors. New Orleans papers-- Telegram from Dr. [Hubbell], N.O. "Decorations ready by Friday. Programme arranged, Mexican Band. Ogden presides -- Hill presents Flag. Southmayd responds. Hoyt orator. -- J. B. Hubbell GENERAL ITEMS -- The day is clear and fine, cool enough for fire in the morning. Miss Elliott finished to dress the little corner wood box, and found it the proper place for the tall lamp. We are pleased with our little invention, she sewed on wrapper, and at evening took Mr. Phillips letter to P.O. and Genl. Buck dispatch to Telegraph office. $ ,60 Alfred after taking Associate Press dispatches, made repairs out of doors and made slips for little dresser on Bureau -- Papa Holmes called. he regards war as certain. England cannot recede For two days the papers have not said a word of the condition of Genl Grant -- Miss Elliott Bot. Postage stamps. 5 cts 1.00 two little decerated plates @ .16 each .32 Sent Friday, May 1st 1885 Dr. Edwd W. Allison. reply to his letter of Apr. 25. giving formation of Phil Red Cross Society. Could not give formal recognition as I had not a quorum for a meeting. Wrote them informally. Also answered the Drs letter of today proposing that he wait till the men get home from New Orleans.-- Dr. Hubbell-- card. thinking they will not remain long enough to get letters. Times Democrat. containing M. Hitz Berlin article - to Red Cross societies as follows Dr. Allison, Phil. Dr. Moore, Rochester, Miss Dix Dr. Bastian Dansville -- Dr. Galien =, Chicago, Mr. Vann Rev. Dr. Davenport, Cairo, Minnie Golay. Recieved [second column] Dr. Edwd. W. Allison 815 Spruce St., Pa. asks to have a time named for him to come and speak about work-- Mr. Hitz. a large package of papers-- containing his translated article from a Berlin paper, giving acct of the meeting of the Red Cross held in the Empress' parlor -- General Items This is Red Cross day at the Exposition, to present and receive National Flags. a little notice in the Post this morning--entirety clipped by Asso. Press. - The war news is quite changed today, and a reconciliation looked for-- It is thought a better understanding is coming about between England & Russia. Genl Grant very much better, commenced work again on his book. Strong hopes are now entertained of his final recovery. Papa Holmes came for work for Mama, she has no more sewing. I sent her a doz napkins to hem. Miss Elliott tried on and arranged to remake a last years polinaise of mine into a dress--, arranged black lace front.Sent Saturday May 2, 1885 J.B. Hubbell, Telegram, to N.O. "splendid. Brassards for speakers, yourselves all Red cross, army and navy if they will. ($,75 Clara Barton Count Serrierier. Paris France in reply to his letter of March explaining why they could not send Exhibit to N.O. I told him of the Ex. of flags Dr. Edwd. W. Allison Phil. - notifying him of the postponement of Red cross Day till next Monday General Items Miss Elliot baked bread, pies and cake in the morning. After dinner went shopping on 7th - St- and Penn. Avenue, Brought 2 yds black cottton velvet 50 1.00 [Bought] 18 [yds], cambric 7 - 1 yd Cambric 08 1.34 [Bought] 8 [yds] green mohair12 1/2 - 8 yds rug fringe 12 1/2 2.00 [Bought] 2 [yds] checked muslin 25- 1 piece edging .25 .75 [Bought] 2 1/2 [yds],, ribbon 18- 2 doz Button Moulds 06 .51 [Bought] Fruit-Plate-16- Letter Paper 25 Car Tickets 25- .66 [Total] 6.26 In evening went to Port-Office and the Centre Market. Brought apples, asparagus & lettuce. Alfred made another corner box. Mr. Sliney called and read Star news. Marathon Ramsey called Mrs. Sliney also called Received [second column] J. B. Hubbell. Telegram from N.O. "management requested postponement till Monday six o clock, all right. Flag beautiful, be unfurled in progromme, shall we have Brassards for speakers? J.B. Hubbell W.H.J. Randall writes on their Wedding Anniversary Apr. 28, 4 years would like aid in receiving position. Mamie Stafford. Sends a card in oil. Pansey tells of her work in which she is no much interested - New Haven Palloduim with my letter given to Bushands as a Dispatch,, tells of Red Cross Day. Sent Sunday May 3d 1885 Dr. Hubbell, Wrote him advising that Mr. Hiz remains until close of the Exposition to look after Flags. Sent copy of little German Poem to Adolph and Ida each to Steve, Mystic each to Ada & Sam G. W. Been 127 [Strand] London 1.00 General items Nellie Boynton came at noon and remained until 3 P.M. Miss Elliot went to Mrs. Friends and in evening to church with Leslie & Nellie. May Melcher called in the afternoon Day lovely and cool. The T St. [Sewer?] is building just opposite the house: street very much torn up. War news growing very [ ? ] Received [second column] Genl. Grant continues to improve. Mr. Frelinghuysen sinking. Sent Monday May 4 1885 FINAL RED CROSS DAY at EXPOSITION Col. S.E. Major. Letter of information for the use of the Sargent Invalid Co. introduction for their Agent to the Exposition at Antwerp. Cards of introduction to M. Moynier, Dr. Appia, Dr. Hepke, Dr.[Pirlee] & Count [Sernierier?] Sent circulars of Antwerp Exposition General Items. Miss Elliott & I arranged dresses until noon. Miss Elliot -- sewed. Calls from Miss [Darne]. [Calls from] Miss Julia Wilber and Sister. [Calls from] Mr. Burham for further information in regard to the Red Cross Exhibit of today. Has a brand new little boy baby. Mr. Sliney called in evening, telling the evening news, and posted letters for us. Received [second column] Dr. Hubbell. Reports Decorations complete. Mr. Hitz, Postal Card. Decorations complete. Finest in the Exposition. Col. S. E. Major. Writes in behalf of the Sargent Invalid Furniture Co., 56 Sudbury St., Boston who send an Agt. to Europe and ask for address to the heads of the Foreign Red Cross. Miss Annie E. Childs Friendly Letter Jas. H. Burns. Charity Hospital Blackwells island. Wants opportunity to work for the Red Cross. Dr. E. V. Helfferich Cor 8th & Walnut, [Cinc.] Ohio. Wants information in regard to the establishment of a Red Cross Society in Cincinnati. Sent Tuesday May 5, 1885 Chas. S. Hill. Dispatch "Your Dispatch and grand address both recd you must imagine my gratitude. Clara Barton Dr. J. B. Hubbell. Dispatch "If all is safe, my letters of no acct. great success. C.B. Annie E. Childs card. friendly reply to letter Jas. F. Barnes - Blackwells Island. - had no call for assistance. letter on file - General Items Made two copies of Mr. Hills address & letter and Mr. Sliney took them to Post & Republican without success. Mamma Holmes sent home my dozzen large napkins beautifully hemmed - Alfred papered the little corner box for parlor I was too busy to keep him fully employed & he worked himself, watered grass, etc. Mr. Sliney took dispatches at night. Received [second column] Dispatch from M. Chas S. Hill St. Dept. "Red cross celebration yesterday - complete success "cause immensely advanced. accept my "congratulations - Chas. S. Hill" J. B. Hubbell. Dispatch "Congratulations, successful progromme "Your Flag applauded, full reports in papers "Expect to leave Friday. J.B. Hubbell." Chas. S. Hill. Copy of his address of [5th] with letter, to be offered to city papers . . Genl. S. H. Buck, acty. Director Genl. Ex. Letter of congratulation for success, in acknowledgment of my letter & Dir. to Management. Gov. J. W. Hoyt. Letter of friendly recognition of my invitation to become the Orator of the Occasion. The occasion seems to have been successful for the Red Cross but how far the ripples of the wares will extend on this great sea of indifference remains to be seen.Sent Wednesday May 6, 1885 Geo. W. Gates - Brookline Ms. Have no opening for war workers, and no war for them to work in if we had. Miss M: O. Dix in reply to her letter of a few days ago. recommend their Red cross to display at Annual Ex. St. L. Dr. E. V. Helfferich Cincinnati Do not believe he can establish a Red + [Cross] Society in Cincinnati - but he can try. Sent him Red + [Cross] History and Constitution. Received [second column] Dr. Wm. Allison - Phil. who will come tomorrow to see me in regard to Red Cross Work. he is going abroad- and most likely wants introductions. J.J. Raplee - cannot read his letter but believe it is a complaint of bad distribution of the box. cannot see that he blames Lee but they were not honest among themselves. It should have been sent to them to distribute among all themselves. General Items Miss E and I covered little Corner box for parlor. and with Alfreds help clear the Drs. bed room and made up the third room below for a writing room for M. Hilz - and for newspapers. and work generally taking to the stone house all that could well go. and Alfred swept the house. Mr. Sliney came at evening to read war news: great discontent at what is termed "England's Breakdown." and M. Gladstone's peace policy. Time will, I trust vindicate him. Mr. Sliney offers me his house at $6,000 and take mine in exchange. I made no reply, only to ask some questions, did not in any way commit myself by even a seeming interest,, but said I had mine in good repair. Paid Alfred his wages for the month of April to date $7.00 Sent Thursday May 7 1885 No Letters today - so much to attend to - It is too near the time of leaving New Orleans to venture more letters there. or even a nights dispatch as they may leave tomorrow morning. In the morning arranged the rooms, and wrote up two pages of this diary. helped to sew on the ruffles of my gray. Dress. At 1 P M Dr. Wm. Allison of Phil. came. A very pleasant young man. He would like to be sent as surgeon to Europe in the case of war and thinks to take a vacation there this summer. Reports their society as thriving, cannot start their ladies branch yet. I recommended as enlarged a field as possible and told him of the St. Johns and gave him circulars of Antwerp Expositions and am to give him letters of introduction Abroad. Miss Elliot gave him a [coarse?] lunch and he left in time for 4 o'clock train to be home for weekly Red Cross Meeting this evening. After he left, I still sewed on dress and Miss Elliot went to town and purchased 1 Book case .99, two vases for gifts .20, Water Keg 25 $ 1.44 three lbs granula .45 3 spools black sewing silk .30 .75 [total] 2.19 Papa Holmes came for work for Mamma. We cut a night cap & sent. she finished and returned it done in two hours. At evening Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Covert came in [and] Nelly Boynton brought me a most exquisite boquet of choice flowers. Mrs. Sliney called but did not come up. Papa Holmes came in to see Mrs. Covert and left again, it was ten o'clock before all were gone. The day was fine, after morning. Alfred blacked all the stoves for summer. Received [second column] J. B. Hubbell - Dispatch - New Orleans "May 6, all Flags safe. Italian coming Too busy to write - mailed 400 papers 70 foreign -well everybody pleased. J. B. Hubbell. Mrs. J. J. Rapplee, and C.C. Hunter "acknowledges the receipt of 5.00 sent her for medicine, is weak, says they must leave the others and will cross the river.Sent Alfred love A S Pratt Mrs. Phelps Dr. Allen Recd Alfr Love Prat Allen - Book case .99 Vases .20 Water Keg .25 Granula .45 Silk 30 ------- 2.19Book case-99-Vases 20-Sent Friday May 8, 1885 This day also I did not write but got work ready for Mama Holmes. cut nine night caps for her to make and Miss Elliot put insertion in them Papa came for them and I sent two. She is a most delightfully active of lady for 76. Sews the finest seam and want her work ready at 6 o clock in the morning is restless and unhappy without it. Received [second column] New Orleans papers. - T. Dem. Picuyune, States @ Arbelle - but not until evening post, so could not make use of them for Sunday papers. All the addresses good. Mr. Hill, histories Gov. Hoyt, instructive, Maj. Bucks eloquent It has been a success, and placed the Red Cross on a high national plane. Miss Elliot after the nightcaps, pleated the ruffles to the gray dress. of all black silk, She makes a success of her repairs and get on well. This is the third badly fitted dress which has been redeemed these last weeks. Alfred oiled the outside doors. put up towel rack in bath room, and commenced a hinge shelf for a wash bowl and pitcher over the head of the bathtub. Our morning paper did not come - we got a "star" and Mr. Sliney came in at evening and read up the "gossip" which as yet scarcely amounts to "news" or "the situation," but still is to me more alarming than any previous indications. The British public begins to clammor for a "change in Government," if they succeed in this, and Mr. Gladstones administration is overthrown, the very reaction will precipitate war. I fear nothing could save peace in that case. This is an indication of an attack at the foundation, while they hammer on the [turrels ?] merely it is comparatively harmless, but these menaces are dangerous. The weather continues cool. The sewer progress is covered nearly opposite us. I fear its malarial influences, and try to keep closed, No news from New Orleans. and this leads us to expect they started tonight and dispatch will come in the morning. Sent Saturday, May 9, 1885 J. B. Hubbell, a letter of 14 pages. I am troubled about their coming home within ten or twelve days of the close of the Exposition and leaving the flags all on display to be taken down packed an sent by strangers, when they would only be fairly home. I am perhaps needlessly troubled about this, but I have written a letter of similar length and character two weeks ago and it has not received a word in reply and no way has been pointed out, in which these things are to be taken care of and shipped and I cannot see that any deffinite and sure plan has been made, and cannot but feel that one of them should remain and take down and pack & ship their Exhibit. - It seems to me they make a mistake in both leaving at so late a moment. I expect I have said too much, but in the absence of all light I can see not better- Mrs. Thombs, and Mrs. Bond called. pleased with the Ex. - am attempting to give them a paper to read up Red x [Cross] day. I found my three great rolls did not contain one. I felt so helpless, with not a paper to help get anything through the press with that I had little strength left - all in all, it was a bad day. Miss Elliot baked. The little girls came to visit her. She sewed on gray dress, and went to market in the evening. posted letter to Dr. I sewed alone, and while she was away received a call from Col. Plato, former quartermaster of Genl. Sturges Division, and was with us at Sulphur Springs, and at the attack upon our train the day after leaving he was with the 9th corps. and at nearly all the Potomac battles which most interested me. Sent dispatch by Alfred. "Dispatch received, mail letter tonight, waited send Times Democrats date [? ] C.B. Received [second column] The Sargent Invalid Furniture Co No 56 Sudbury St. Boston. Mf. Nashua desires to send me one of the bedstead in return for my letters of introduction abroad to their agent. want directions for sending. Three large rolls of N.O> papers of back dates up to the 4th of May, the day of the celebration, but non the the 5th. J.B. Hubbell. Telegram "Goods mainly packed, probably leave on Monday. All goes well." Hitz Sent E I Galein A ??lay _____________ receivd Mrs Spofford Wasson Womn Journal _________________ Telegrams J B Hallelt Tel Office Kilts - _________________ Sent Tel Kilts calls- Hinton Mr Andrew B Almon Newport - RI- HitzSent Sunday May 10, 1885 Received The weather is getting warmer, and the season is beginning to advance. I am feeling anxious to have the men return from N. O. and make arrangements for our own work this year. I should make some changes myself, and fear to commence them alone. In the Afternoon a carriage brought to call Col. Pardee Special Commissioner for the Ex. for all New England, and one of the Editions of the New Haven Palladium, He had become acquainted with the Red Cross at N. O. and was interested in the celebration, and is one of the "United Press" adherents and came to make personal acquaintance, he remained some hours and talked up the Ex. generally and Woman's Dept in particular While he respects Mrs. Howe he thinks her to "old in ways" to be as the head of such a work, and lacking those who had always done the work for her, on other similar occasions. viz. Mrs. Walcott of Hotel Vendome, & Mrs. McBride of the Press, she had failed to satisfy, and that she had allowed herself to be imposed on and led by Mrs. Cloudman and Mrs. Greely of N. H. who were the only salaried persons in the Dept. and anxious to keep their places and had flattered and deceived Mrs Howe to that end, and that her correspondence with her friends had suffered in their hands and that it had been decided to call Mrs Howe to acct in the Club, at Boston to see why she had failed to let Mrs. Walcott & McBride come on to N. O. as had been arranged. That it had been a personal injury to Mrs. McBride who would not permit it to pass without rebuke and exposure. On the whole, he thought Mrs. Howe at N. O. had been a failure, and that she had lost status at home by the course she had adopted there and also the Management were offended by her having slipped in and gotten 15,000 Dollars of the appropriation outside of their knowledge- Sent Monday, May 11, 1885 Received [nothing sent] Gov. John W. Hoyt. letter, and his corrected speech at the opening of the Display of Flags. Brown Bros. notice of their having put to my acct $350. int. on Bonds. Balch Hotel. Saratoga Springs removed to #526. Broadway. 5.51 German Pamphlet. Berlin LadiesSent Tuesday May 12 1885 Philadelphia Red Cross society Dr. Ed. W Allison 815 spruce st. Telegram "Is Phil. Red Cross ready to act at Plymouth write you today:" - sent letter at 10 am. F. R. Southmayd. letter, commending his hospital, and giving him sham instructions for his conduct as Charge de affairs of the Medical Dept of Red Cross, in the Sham Battle which is to come off within a few days. Miss Elliot beside writing lettters, went to Mrs. Boynton to ask her to come. I wish to see if she can get the Red Cross day into the Sunday capitol. She will come in the morning. Alfred cleaned up Back yard and tried to get the street water open. - and went to post office to bring up the package of 100 News papers- Mrs. Hoppertin called. I spoke to her of the grounds and yard, she was pleased. Mrs. Bates called. Miss Keene a messenger from Dansville No. 615 11th st. @ Dr. McMurdy's Received [second column] Phil. Red Cross Society, Telegram Dr. Panecoart- by Dr. O'Neill cor. sec. "The Philadelphia Red Cross is ready for work and waits your orders. Lee. Bros. (Frank M Lee) letters in reply to mine asking info concerning the habits and reputations of Big 6. I consider this letter a model of true philanthropy and real charity. Alice Stone Blackwell asks for a line from me for publication giving my opinion of the Woman's Journal. Samuel Ramsey concerning corner house. Thinks price too high Times Democrats of 5th 100 by mail accts of Red Cross Day @ N.O. Walter P. Phillips replies to my letter and asks for the special way Red Cross matter for the United Press if it is to be of such quality as the interview on war news. Sent Wednesday May 13, 1885 Wrote no letters, but having received the package of N.O. Dem. proceeded to arrange some thing for the Sunday papers here by cutting and giving suitable heading can only offer it to the Capitol. and send for Nelly Boynton to see if she will under-take Mr. Hudson, she had not been able to come night before and as it rained today could not act soon. I worked all day and made up two copies, cutting half of good Gov. H's address and only finished them at 8 1/2 - Miss Elliot will later [take] them to Nelly in the morning - she commenced on some Brassards for Phil, R.C. at Plymouth - bot 1/4 yd. Enameled white Military cloth @ $6.00 we use thick flannel for the Red Cross - very pretty. Alfred raked the new lot, in front of store house. Mrs. Taylor called at evening, goes to N.Y. is very nervous and apprehensive Received [second column] J.B. Hubbell N. orleans 9.am. Telegraph "Letter received. Hitz left tonight will remain till he arrives. Everything right - J.B. Hubbell - also letter. Mrs. Marion A. McBride, secty. Telegram recd ! 11 P.M. - in bed "A Womans National Press Association "was organized today in New Orleans "Mrs. E.J. Nicholson, Proprietor of the "Picayune President." You were elected "a member. The best wishes for your "health. Mrs. Marion A. McBride." Dr. E.J. C Minard 243 Quincy St. Brooklyn N.Y. wishes to know how to become a member of Red + [Cross] Newspapers from Dr. H. & Steve. I do not write the Dr. although I know he is troubled at remaining and sending Mr. Hitz home, and my letter troubled him. II must wait now till M. Hitz gets here and see what he says. After we were in bed, say 11 o clock we were woke by rings and raps, and knocks from Mrs. Bates through the wall: Miss E. went down & found a boy with the Press Asso Dispatch from New Orleans. We had a merry time, but both went directly asleep and slept till morning -Sent Thursday, May 14, 1885 Mrs. E. J. Nicholson, President Womans Press Association New Orleans. Office Picayune. - (Telegram) "Thanks for honors conferred. Accept- "with pride. Best blessings attend you Clara Barton" Samuel Ramsey. Thanked him for his interest in my house. questions. His friend called to speak of house. [5 pm?] Dr. J.B. Hubbell making some explanations. In the morning Miss Elliot took the manuscript of Addresses to Mrs. Boynton, who took them to Mr. Hudson, he could not take so much, but would like a column. Also gave a copy to Mr. Sliney to take to the "Soldiers Tribune." Miss Elliot cut and made "Brossards" for breast, and arm. Merino with red flannel Alfred put grass in front yard. oiled furniture- Miss Chapman came from Patent Office, to ask concerning Trade Marks A man is applying for the Red Cross as his own Trade Mark for patent-medicine. I explained our position. on the Treaty to her - gave her Red Cross Histories for herself and the Office Library, with constitutions. She was pleased, and amused that Attorneys should be attempting to get it. Poor Genl. Grant - less well - Received [second column] Telegram. Dr. J.B. Hubbell "New Orleans." French drawings "arrived, New Press Association "elected you honorary member" Telegram. Wm H. Pancoast mD. "Philadelphia, May 14. Committee "Red Cross at Plymouth. They will "report. Wm. H Pancoast." J.B. Hubbell, letter. Dr. E.C. Goodrich 1272 Broad St Agusta Georgia - has seen Southmayrd at Ex. and got some information con- Red Cross - and asks intelligently for more He does what so few do - defines his questions - does not send me in a hasty scratch a single question which to answer properly would require a days work - a copy of Phil. Bulletin, in which was stated a meeting of citizens for relief. That Dr. Allison & ONeele were present, but that none of the fund could be shared with them. Sent Friday, May 15th, 1885 J.B. Hubbell - Dispatch Eve. "Hitz arrived when Responsibilities and "civilities satisfy you. Shall be glad to see you home. Clara Barton" Sent by Mr. Hitz. Mr. Hills speech to the Star. to see if it would publish it Received [second column] No newspaper this morning Mr. Hitz returned from New Orleans and at his house last night. The large German willow chair came from Ex by Express 2.50 Dr. O Neill Dispatch - The services of the Red Cross not needed at Plymouth [Bottom half of page, across both columns] Hearing found that the capitol could only take one column of the N.O. Red Cross day speeches. I cut the article again, but still it would over a column, and meanwhile Mr. Hitz arriving with a corrected copy of of Maj. Hills address. I decided that he take that to the "Star" for tomorrow (Sat's) issue if it would take it, and laid aside all my cut copies, with the decision that not by my consent shall another word relating to the Red Cross ever go to a Washington paper They have no circulation out of the city, no standing, and no merit beyond their location at the Head of the Nation, and this is sufficient to fill them with conceit, and arrogance - they take no pains to inform themselves and no attempt at concealing this fact I have written this decision out here because I wish it to be understood in the work - and adhered to. I have said it a long time - I now intend to live up to my own words. Miss Elliot made Brossards, we have now 13 finished. Shall have no need to send to Phil. as the society cannot get hold to work at Plymouth. a Dispatch from Dr. Oneill tells this Alfred oiled Banisters - Drs trunk came with Mr. Hitz 35 Mr. Sliney called, fears Genl. Sheridan is seriously hurt at Los Angeles. Sent Saturday May 16, 1885 [Messers] Brown Brothers, ack. letter giving notice of drawing [cupons?]. $350. Mrs. Nellie Boynton telling her I would not send my cut article to Mr. Hudson. And that I had given directions not to have any Red Cross items or news given to any city papers. F. R. Southmayd, that I would consider the publication of a pamphlet of Addresses. General Items Mr. Hitz came in afternoon, unpacked the large trunk. had in it one bottle of Vermouth for me, and a beautiful Terra Cotta figure from Mr & Mrs. Hitmer of Ex. He could not find the Ed of the star. so Mr. Hills letter could not appear. Mr. Sliney came with the card of John McElroy, who would take some of the addresses, if not all. Claimed old acquaintance which I am glad to renew. Though we have met only in correspondence. I shall call him to me directly. Miss Elliot baked, sewed on her own dress. Went to store- etc etc. Mrs. Sliney came in with a piece of printed satteen which I want a dress from. At evening a call from Miss Harriet Dame 1511 L. st. n w. Miss Mann and Miss M. A. Wood #614 = 19th st. n. w. We try to devise some way of working in the interest of Mr. Stephenson, capt of the Watch of the Treasury, whose removal is threatened, it being a desirable position of 1400. We can think of no way but articles in the paper showing the interest the public's feel in him. I am very to meet these ladies, as they are the heads of the Nurse element selected by Mrs. Shepard Wolf to do me harm. This has been a lovely summer day. A letter in Times Dem. from Mrs. Howe denying the authority of Mrs. Marion McBride to lead a Press Asso. Management also deny having given authority. Received [second column] Grand Duchess of Baden - a beautiful letter, tells of being in Berlin, and the Prison I had visited and of the engagement of the young Prince to Princess A.C. Plaistid, letter. J. B. Hubbell, tells of the arrival of the French Drawings still in customs house. John Mc Elroy Ed Nat'l Tribune sends his card. He wrote "Andersinville" while on Toledo Blade some years ago. Sent Sunday May 17. 1885 The season is getting advanced and days fine, still it is cooler than ordinary years. I have written a little today, but mainly have moved about my rooms & rested somewhat after the rather poor sleep of last night. I wrote a line to Alice Blackwell. To be used for the Woman's Journal if desired. John McElroy of Nat'l Tribune inviting him to all. I am glad to have found him. [first column] Miss Elliot seems to me to be out of order, in some way, she has no real endurance, and little energy and so craves sleep = most of the time is tired. [second column] Mr. Ramsey called at evening. he is not at all well, and tells me that Mrs. Ramsey is very poorly. I suppose their location is malarious, and they have taken too much medicine. [across both columns] For me I gain strength although never going out. my lame back is greatly better, and my tired eyes are stronger, all in all I have got on very well with my invalid winter with neither medicine physician nor nurse. I feel that perhaps the loss of being without home advice has been inprofitable at least. I still think I ought to have changed houses with Mr Sliney. but with the Dr. away I could not risk it. He has now, no doubt made his exchange for country property. I think I ought to have taken it, but cannot be certain. I am never certain if I should continue the active work of the Red Cross. That I will hold the National Presidency, &, the International relations is not a question. I will do this, but if I will attempt to spread it's society work, against all the weight that has to be moved is a question. if I do not continue the work actively I might as well find a healthy home in some more northern latitude, and have a better chance of good health, and go on with the work of my own life. I write this here because a little serious thought on these subjects has constituted the burden of the day. I expected a dispatch from the Dr. this morning that he had started, but as none came, he does not come. his absence is a damage but there is no help for it now.Sent Monday May 18, 1885 Received Mistake in column. See across Dr. Ed W. Allison. Phil. 815 Spruce Reports the acct of R. C.. comtee of Phil to Plymouth The want are supplied by the committees there - Enola Lee Evansville notifies that she has sent box of baby things to Ex. it had been delayed by not having left warehouse. Mrs. Spencer (Sara A.) card of invitation to Graduating Exercises (19th) also Programme of Exercises of Conferences of National Charities and Corrections" (Recd.) M. Dr. J.B. Hubbell letter telling of formation of Press Asso. Natl. = no dispatch Recd. M News Papers giving accts of it as well as of the Resignation of Genl Burke. sent [second column] Dr. Ed. Allison wrote him acceptance of the Report and that it was very satisfactory. Enola Lee that her Box was at hand in New Orleans - Mr. and Mrs. Spencer thanks for their kind remembrances. General Items Miss Elliot and self overlooked the gray and white "misfit" dresses to see what could be got out of them decided to let the gray go, and to rip and cut over the white into a wrapper. we found it to succeed well. and are satisfied with the decision Alfred went for Plummer and found that the street water pipe had been filled up with sticks stones and dirt by the boys of the former tenants and the top taken off and lost. got it open. and yards watered .50 Mr. Hitz commenced to write on letters, and to make his work room down in third parlor. Alfred got in tables for it Miss Elliot went for Ellen to wash. we cannot wait longer for the Dr. do not know when to expect him. Mrs. John A. Logan, and Mrs. Case called: a pleasant call - Papa Holmes called. I still feel uncertain if I should not have exchanged houses with Mr Sliney, but I dared not do it without counsel and I could not get the Dr Home in time - it troubles me a great deal, but I must put it away from my thoughts for it injures me - Sent Tuesday May 19, 1885 Minnie Goley answer to hers - tell her I have heard no bad news of Mamie. Southmayd - card, trying to make him better contented. General Items. Alfred came at 9.a.m. his sister is dead and he wants to go to the funeral, to be away till Wednesday, let him have 4 Dolls Ellen came to wash, got all done - $ 1.00 Miss Elliot sewed on white wrapper and attended to the House - Mr. Hitz came but did not work, we had some talk of the future work. Mrs. Mc Elroy called at evening; her husband has been detained, preparing salute for Genl Logan's election to the Senate, from Ind. She is a small woman with childs voice General Logan elected today. - Mrs Taylor called at evening - I made over a flannel night-wrap, from one of the old sick day wraps Graduation day at Spencerian College - The wars are all coming to an end. Reill in Canada is captured England and Russia agreeing. France settled down to politics - General Grant going steadily on; his book nearly done, and so himself it seems. - Mr. Frelinghuysen sinking Logan elected, Slineys house sold? so many things seem to have straightened out. Received [second column] Dr. J. B. Hubbell - 2 letters tells of Press Asso, ladies - diary of days - written on 16, had read my dispatch Abby and Harry Hale - invite me to Elizabethtown this summer - Dr. Lucy Hall invites me to Vassar to meet the young ladies - and to Brooklyn Mr John Furley of England. tells of the St. J am Corps - does not think a Combined flag will be distinctive. Mrs. E. Cook. want violins sold John Mc_Elroy will call this eve. Southmayd - card, is not well Suited with his hospital, dues not get repaid. Newspapers from Dr. A Press Asso. Papa + Mama Holmes 56 wedding anniversary. There is a great deal going on in the world about me, but I know very little of it.Sent - Wednesday, May 20, 1885 Dr. Lucy M. Hall. Vassar Col. Pough fear I cannot visit the college now. Mrs. Sarah M. Barnes. Kansas she can have Red+ [cross] Square in Memorial quilt - (Junction City Dr. E. J. C. Minard 243 Quincy Brooklyn Red Cross Information Dr. E. C. Goodrich Augusta Geo. How to make a society . Mr. Wm. H. Murray Red cross information The above three answered by Mr. Hitz. Newspapers sent to A. C. Plaisted T. Dem 5 ny Erie Dispatch Letter 6= Evansville Journal received [second column] J.B. Hubbell Telegram "Responsibilities served; expect to "leave tomorrow night doing good work" Letter picking up, feels safe. Mrs. Sarah B. Earle - Worcester has been back to Minn to bury Ollies baby. Madge better, want me to visit them. General Items The great event in the news is the victorious election of Genl John A. Logan to the Senate. 38 guns fired in town last night and a column of Telegrams to Mrs. Logan. Miss Elliot worked on white wrapper. I helped to fit it when "tried on" I got Mr. Hitz room a little furnished for writing - two tables. Miss Clara Cunningham and sister called to ask if a friend could see me. They tell me of their success in their business as fur sewers- have saved means to purchase a house on H. street. The weather is getting warm. I commence to get-off warm clothing. Ellen ironed, but did not finish, was not paid - returns Saturday. Mr. Slinery called. his house is not finally sold, but bargained. The Dr. starts for home tonight, expect him Sat. night. Things draw to a focus. Sent Thursday May 21. 1885 Henry J.. Child - write him particulars of The Phil Red Cross Society. Sargent Invalid Furniture Co. card Thanks. Mrs. Sarah B. Earle. Thanking her for kind invitation. cannot promise to go. sent to her, the letter to Dr. Pevey of Sargent Plunkett, which had waited so long send her also little German poem. Received [second column] Henry J. Child 634 Race Phil. has just learned of the existence of the Red Cross Soc in Phil, and write to know of it. Dr. J. B. Hubbell, thinks work is abt finished in N. O. Sargent Invalid Furniture Company write that Bed is shipped, to come by sea to Know Ex, and be delivered here no chg but Knox. Mr. Sargent coming the last week in May. Newspapers from N.O. The Press Asso takes its place, publishes telegrams General Items I sweep the chambers - Miss Elliot, the stairs - I have to lie down for a nap, too much exhausted to sit up till noon - after this write letters and direct Alfred which breaks up my day very much. today I set him at the front yard, to cut the grass - take up the broken bricks in walk & pavement and relay them - To get coal 1/2 Ton $ 3.13 [per B?] (Bowhay) Miss Elliot worked on white wrapper tried this & helped fit. Papa Holmes wants Mamma to come over to see the races tomorrow. We expect Dr. Hubbell starts for home tonight. Mamie Stafford, letter, she likes the little cards. has so little time says Julia is very lame - Mr. John Stafford has been very sick - Mary Melcher called both tonight and last night. Mrs. M. was coming to sew, but has work at home. Mr. Frelinghuysen died last evening funeral Saturday. Rains a little tonight. ground very dry. Alfred waters our yard I am very much hindered by those who help me. it takes so much time to work others to any advantage. Mr. Hitz did not come today.Sent Friday May 22 1885 Dr. I. B. Hubbell Telegram sent by M Hitz at 4 p.m. "If interests need you there, stay nothing pressing here. will write. sent this a day dispatch to reach in case he had not started. but might be intending to leave tonight. thought it probable he did not leave last night as no dispatch came this morning Mrs. E. Cook, Niblets Landing, Miss. Mr. Hitz answers her in regard to prices of rare violins and gives addresses. Miss Julia Fisher. St Louis. Hitz Very short. that I am a little better Received [second column] J. B. Hubbell. date 19. finds it a pity to leave the Ex now the Press Asso has started, everything seems to have come to a new life. he regrets leaving now -. Sends papers - Woman's Magazine comes - article on Princes Alice of Hesse. General Items .65 The weather is damp and hot I have done a little too much and am feeling badly. can do nothing today. The tone of the Drs letter decides me to dispatch to him to stay I can see how it is damaging to leave and have seen it all the time and have said so from the first of the Flags coming - The Press Asso. is a new life. Paid Miss Elliott her monthly salary by check on Riggs co. 25.00 She went to town and got dress trimmings as follows Alfred took up edge of pavement next curb. relaid- cleared dirt out of tree box ground. has made it very nice. The grass in front is getting good I speak with M Hitz and we decide to have Alfred' spade up to the back lot and put it in order for the summer. and to rearrange the stone house a little. There seems to have been bycickle races today. I invited Mamma Holmes over to see, but the rain prevented the races. Mrs. Taylor & Papa came to call. The "wash" come up today, and was poorly done. and worse ironed - poor Ellen has run out - how folks do go to seed. Sent Saturday May 23 1885 E. I. Galein - Mr Hitz wrote to answer an old letter. Abram Golay - M Hitz wrote description of the Vermouth Antoinette Margot - Cablegram - sent to office by M Hitz - reply "Tour P'trat - Lyons Better, write Clara." General Items. Col Hinton called had not known I was in Wash. stayed long. is on furlough from Agriculture Dept. M. Andrew B Almon of Newport R.I. called for Red Cross Histories. He is evidently of the Boston Literate, a friend of Sect. Endicot of Anna Bigelow. Of Tory descent., like Endicot Explained the Red Cross to him, he seemed greatly interested,he is partly of Savannah Georgia. Gave him histories and several papers. Alfred went home for his pick to pick up the ground on back lot . too hard. Miss Elliott, Baked, sewed on white wrapper. Ellen finished ironing. The day close, damp. I could not have worked much if I had not been interrupted by calls. I am gaining in most ways, less lame, will get one that the Dr. is evidently on the way home. did not get either my dispatch or letter addressing him to remain. I have [advised] every way. Received [second column] J.B. Hubbell dispatch, N.O. "Gone, was delayed one day, due in Washington Monday. Well" J. B. Hubbell Western Union Telegraph Co. Wash. "New Orleans reports J..B. Hubbell has left city. Your message of 22d undelivered. W.U.Co. Antoinette Margot Lyons. Dispatch. Postal Telegraph and Cable Co. "Red Cross Ass 947.T st so anxious, health, crave news." Kitty. Mrs. Spoffard. friendly note Mrs [Spofford] has been ill. Miss Anthony does not come. Jas. Wasson, poor old fellow no clothes no pension Alice Blackwell wants to shorten the article of recommendations for high priced papers -Sent Sunday May 24, 1885 Antonette Margot: Letter- paper, slips Grand Duchess- Letter- Six slips of poem Abby & Harry Hale Letter, papers- slips Alice Stone Blackwell. leave to change sentence Mrs. Jane R Spafford. friendly note Received [second column] Received a call from Col. Hinton had not known I was here all the winter. he is on furlough. Nellie Boynton. full of life & sense. General Items Miss Elliot- went at 2 to Mrs. Friends Mr Westfall called in P.M. I am not feeling as well as usual, and calls are a burden to sustain. The news is small, still talk of war, but moves all the time in the direction of settlements. Reil in Canada, quiet and scared like any crazy convict after being overpowered. England and Russia parleying and France publishing petty french scandal on the English Nobility= characteristic Railroads building in Africa from Berber to Suakin & in Asia from the Caspian to Herat. The world believes in the Aggression of Russia but feel it to be a just retribution upon the past course of England... it doesn't approve of greed but is glad England get paid in her own coinage. For ourselves, the same old grind about "offices". the old strife to get much for little, or something for nothing. The Exposition near a close- Dr. H. on the way home. The weather warm. myself weak. The "Press Asso". of Women one of the hopeful things of the day, if rightfully conducted. We retire at 9 P.M. and at half past; a ring at the door calls us, and the Dr. is there. So at last my men are all home. The Dr. seems in as good health as when he left, and glad to be home. Sent Monday May 25th, 1885 Antoinette Margot Edmund M. Barton. sent to him the letter of George Moore with copy of mine. George Moore -telling him of cousin Ned. Received [second column] Antoinette Margot - letter - I am George Moore. wants genealogical records of the Moores - John. Richard Muscatine, Iowa Dr. Alderman of Detroit 39 McGinnis Ave wants to join Red + [cross] & to go to Russian war... refer his letter to Mr. Hitz. General Items. This is Dr. Hubbells first day at home he has unpacked, and looked about generally. I have been too ill to do much. one of my old bad times. had severe pain last night; and fear I may have harmed me by eating rhubarb sauce. A general Bicycle Race which did not take place on Friday. Papa Holmes came over to see it. Miss Elliot went to town to get edging for white dress .30 She sewed in ruffles of white dress.- Mr. Hitz called, but did no remain - business elsewhere. The Sargent Invalid Bed came by Knox Express - Dr. H. received it- Strong an excellent - I am very glad of it & grateful. The weather is still warm. - I am in a weak condition, sweaty - need a change of climate. must make a radical change very soon. Sent Tuesday May 26 1885 I. Louise Phelps: card; tell her the news from Lyons. Received [second column] Anna Bigelow Newport writes to thank for N.O. Paper. sends a poem "Onward Christian" and a slip from Mackeys cable "Princesses of Peace" Miss S. Louise Phelps - the little mother failing slowly, sisters tired. Dr Hall writes Dr. Hubbell General Items I take my first ride. Dr. has trouble to find a suitable carriage. gets Ruffin's go past the park. call at M Ramseys round the Monument. call on the Hibbards, and meet Miss Julia Wilbur. Mrs. Taylor calls at evening with Mrs. Wisner her pupil, and Miss Smith a friend of the Nortons. Mrs Wisner thinks of going to Dansville. Alfred worked on the grounds of the north lot. Miss Elliott sewed on ruffles on white dress. at evening called on some friends - severence. Dr. Hubbell studied up my care homeopathically, and decided [?] upon Baronia - perhaps to be followed by [alues]. I took the first tonic - During our ride we discussed the way of going to Danville. if it would be well to drive, or ride. and later the project of inviting the New Press Association to visit us at Dansville after the middle of July. M. Hitz did not come. I laid my paper of expenses of Ex before the Dr. to be reviewed and studied up. I must get well enough to call on Mr. Fairchild and present them or ask to where to present them. I do not expect them to be allowed. The weather is getting very warm. The world just begins to discover that the Princesses of Europe have had something to do with the peace of world. Sent Wednesday May 27 1885 I wrote what I was able to on a letter to Mr. Margot telling him of the decision of Antoinette but posted no letter. Am quite ill and begin to feel that I must go to Dansville as soon as possible. Received [second column] Chillion B. Allen. friendly letter. tells of new book he is writing to follow. The Man Wonderful in the House Beautiful. Mrs. Dix tells of the still poor health of her father. [across both columns] I am not able to sit up for the first day in many weeks and feel all the symptoms of old time weakness and Malaria. I am not even able to sleep and remained awake most of the night. Dr. Hubbell went around for an errand to Alfred and got some Beef Extract for change of diet for me. Miss Elliott had a call from the Barneys of Providence and visits with them at the hotel in P.M. Alfred finished leveling the yard in North lot. We decide that is seems impossible for me to try to live in Washington to carry on my work, and to try to change the location to Dansville. We reason the matter very fully and pretty well decide to do it.sent May 28, Thursday 1885 Francois Margot Suisse posted today the letter commenced yesterday Mr. Marsten of Dansville by Dr. Woman's National Press Association at New Orleans. inviting the members to visit me at Dansville during the month of August. received [second column] F.R. Southmayd. has seen certain persons and instructed them in Red + [Cross] matters. Alice Blackwell one of her bright letters concerning the recommendations for the Woman's Journal - Continues dull weather General Items At eight o'clock in the evening Governor Hoyt came from N.O. [New Orleans} where he had been on the Jury of the Exposition. He remained till 10 1/2 and talked of the Red Cross. he has never lost his interest and wants to ally himself with its & assist its progress. Would return again tomorrow. Dr. Hubbell writes letters, and worked on Bill for Expo. [exposition] Mrs. Heitz called. lunched. I explained to him the idea of removing to Dansville. he agreed, and comes tomorrow to commence picking up the Store House. We have written Marston to make up the garden. Dr. Hall to find location for [?] and arranged to pack up. We shall store worthless things, or those not desirable to remove, in store house. and ship by rails the rest. We consider the Government instructed as far as it is capable of receiving. and now commence with the people if at all . sent Friday May 29 Alfred Love, letter of declination. Took impression copies of same. U.S. Pratt - cannot attend Chelein B. Allen, card & papers. S. Louise Phelps card Received [second column] Alfred Love, invitation to attend Peace Union June 2. 3. A.S. Pratt card inviting to meeting of Charities & corrections tomorrow night at Willard's Hall. Chilein B. Allen Ithaca friendly Letter General Items I am scarcely able to be up, but do write the above letters and cards. Dr. H. & Mr. Hitz work in the store house. Alfred also Miss Elliot in house and helps to arrange the Bill of Exposition expenses. Mr. Hill of State Department called in afternoon. made a long call management - very desirous of having the Ex [exposition] continue. but the President and cabinet refuse. Lamar and Bayard wish it - the others not. Mr. Hill wishes me to keep the Flag lent by the Department for the combination flag, but I shall not. will not commence now after all this time to accept favors or not keep my promises - if that flag came here, it must go to the State Department, I told Maj Hill how the Government had held aloof and that now I should retire. Governor Hoyt called at the door at night, did not come in, will call again. I am attacked with very severe pains have to go directly to bed.sent Saturday May 30, 1885 Decoration Day Rainy and ugly day. I am not able to be out of bed, feel myself as thoroughly broken down as I was last year at this time, and that I must get to Dansville as quickly as possible. Governor Hoyt called in the afternoon, he is going to New York, may return this way next week. to Wyoming. Write him to the "Peace Union" as Delegate. Phil. He is very desirous of aiding us. give him Phillips address in NY. He believes in interesting the Gov't. and I recommended a way I think it could be done - by a Delegation of interested persons. He will read papers at the Saratoga Meetings this summer. Received [second column] E.P. Sheffield. New Hampton, Ia Encloses a "Satisfaction of Mortgage on Iowa Land which wishes to have signed before a Not. Pub. & returned has recd 66 Dolls interest. Col. F.R. Southmayed Card - that Governor Hoyt wants a photo of Flags. offered to pay for it himself. I have asked the same thing before. Papers, Woman's journal (extra) from AS.B. Dr. Hubbell and Mr. Hiltz work in the store house. I sent for them to come in and confer in regard to the immediate course to be pursued with regard to moving we decide to hasten here as much as possible and get off to D. while I can get there. Miss Elliot, Bakes and sews. I named to her that I must get off to D. as soon as possible. The weather has been most depressing for a week. I have eaten only two crackers today, and tried to eat something before bed time - did not sleep at all till day light. but thought out an entire course of action. Sunday May 31, 1885 Still dull, rain by "spells". I am still weak but take my customary breakfast and later a vigorous oil bath: at noon; dress-make up the room, and at three go down to dinner for the first time - have not been in my Kitchen since Feb. 1st until today. Mr. Hitz called while we were preparing dinner, sat at table with us - I told him, I thought it best to rent the lower portion of the house at 15 to 17 Dolls per mo reserving the three upper rooms for our own use when here, and that I would look for some tenants. He said Miss Mary Barton, a friend of his residing near and having with her only an aunt was about to move and he went over to see how, the ground lay. in an hour, he returned with Miss Barton, a bright, small, original young lady of the Treasury. She was to move next day. or Tuesday rather as the lady to whose house she would go was too nervous, to have her come the same day the others went out I told her it would not hurt my nerves if she moved at once. She looks over the house with Mr. Hitz he offered it to her at 15 Dolls. per month and she pretty well decided to move in tomorrow morning at 8 o clock Mr. and Ms. Taylor and Mrs. Sliney called at evening- Miss Elliot returned from her visit of the day at 9. I informed her of the change.Monday June 1st John V. Hoyt letter addressed to 29 Stuyvesant St. N.Y. enclosing the letter asked for the Century. Southmayd directing him to send Red Cross books home. Dr. Hubbell also invite him. Recd. [second column] John v. Hoyt. 2 postals & letter written to invite to N.Y. advising the Century as medium for the publication of the Senator and Sergeant letters to Dr. Pevey. Southmayd, card asking special directions about packing goods. General Items At 8'oclock Mr. Sargent of Boston came to show the method of setting up his bed had a pleasant hour; he is a genial practical man. At 9 o clock Miss Mary Barten came with her load of goods I requested Mr. Hitz to agree with her for the use of the back 3rd room when we are here, for our dining and cooking room. it was settled that that room and the poarch closet are mine when I wish to use them. We took dinner in the new room, but kept our fire below till we leave - We move all our furniture up stairs, and to the stone house, and the front chamber is not too full, and improved. take up the matting in the parlour offer to leave it, and the stair carpet, but Miss M. fears the responsibility and prefers bare floors. at evening we are all settled, and not a single neighbor knows of the change. The conditions are fifteen dollars a month from now, for four rooms all the time and the fifth when I do not want to use it. - The work in the store house was arrested till tomorrow. Dr. Hubbell went to see Mr. Chas. s. Hill at The Milton - was out - he wished to ask him to bring home the Red Cross books and Flags from N.O. I write a line to Alfred Love that I hoped Gov. Hoyt would be at their meeting as delegate - Tuesday, June 2, 1885 F.R. Southmayd: letter and Dispatch to tell him to send Flags Red Cross Books to care Chas. S. Hill Dr. Hubbell also writes him. [second column] Vassar College invitation to commencement the 9th inst. Miss Clara Cunningham, excuse for not calling - pretty letter General Items Dr. Hubbell went again to State Dept to see Maj. Hill. Saw him, he desires to take charge of our Flags and Books and keep the Books at the State Dept. Was very anxious to help. Dr. came home and we both wrote Southmayd, and dispatched to him to pack and send goods to State Dept. Exhibit of the Red Cross. He thinks Mr. Saunders may lose his Govt. position, and wonders if it would be well to interest him in our work. This is the first day of the Peace Convention at Philadelphia. After dinner below, I went to the store house for, the first time - found the goods damp and the wool garments getting moth eaten and mouldy, decide that all boxes and barrels must be opened and put up in order. Miss Elliot went to get her Bonnet. took my 9 collars to laundry ,27 Dr. went to town at night took dispatch to Southmayd - mailed letters - bot 2 lbs camphor for packing wools @ ,30 Call from Le Capitaine de La Chire attache militaire a la Legation de France to see the new Crossly Bed. No. 1804 H. st.Wednesday June 3, 1895 Received [second column] John V. Hoyt - letter from N.Y. he had seen the asst. Ed. "Century" in regard to the Article on Plunkett They would consider the matter of asking me to write. I will consider the matter of letting them have my writing also. General Items- This is not a day of desk work - directly after breakfast went to the store house - had lines got out - swept got boxes open and clothes on to the lines. Alfred moved boxes, all the things are damp, and the wools are mothy. Alfred takes all those later into the back yard and brushes and suns them, and we pack them in the store house - Miss Elliot helps us and at 10 goes for Mrs. Melcher to come and help. She came at noon and worked among the lines all day. We opened and repacked two boxes from Turtle center, Wisconsin - excellent things - one good box from Dansville - which was damp from the moisture of the new house - We dried, aired and sunned and repacked 7 or 8 boxes beside all the clearing up and getting ready to work, we think it will require ten days to go through, in good weather. The cottons are as sweet as new washed clothes when we take them from the lines - We should have lost them all without this care now. Mrs. Spofford called in the afternoon, friendly and genial- Our help today was Mr. Hitz - Dr. Hubbell, Mrs. Melcher, Alfred Miss Elliot and myself. We had dinner with little trouble, and and worked entirely in the store house - This evening is the first meeting of association of Charters and Corrections - Mrs. Spencer takes the lead - I cannot attend I get through the day well, with severe pain after dinner, but laid down an hour and it passed away. the bowels are too weak to bear the weight of a meal - Dr. H. goes down town tonight. Sent Thursday June 4, 1885 Judge Joseph Sheldon thanking him for his remarks in the Boston Suffrage Convention Received [second column] Count Serrurier. Letter in reply to mine a month ago. Mrs. Spencer - invitations to Conference of Charities & Corrections - Reception this evening. Geo. W. Daniels - Oxford asks family sketch - has waited two years - General Items Rather to my surprise I am able to resume my work at the store House and stay till dinner time, but entirely exhausted. I went to my room and laid down and slept, in the place of taking dinner. The others resumed the work and I could return at 5 p.m. and direct from a seat on the table, took a cup of tea and a cracker. The boxes opened today, were the woolen cloaks & new good we packed on the boat - all were damp enough to need sunning and drying - I took out large quantities for the boxes of N.O. and "Vermont" and Mrs. Melcher - These [relections] make the packing more difficult - little damage is done, and as we get everything so dry and fresh, we shall lose nothing. A shower came up at 3 after which no clothing could go out This is a night for reception of Conference of Cox. & Charity. I have thought to try to go, but a long call from Mrs. Emily Charles who staid till 9 prevented even the effort. A Mrs. Goding former housekeeper at Sherburn, now at Wormleys - called on Miss Elliot. Mrs. Melcher came at 1 p.m. and helped to sun clothes took a nap up stairs in S.H. she is very helpful - when she tries to be. Friday June 5, 1885 Received [second column] Mrs Mary Elizabeth Almon 5 Red Cross Avenue Newport, R.I. M E A & "Czar" - invite me to visit them at Newport Busy in Store House all day opened the large box of good things packed on [throop?], a heavy rain came on, drove us from the lines. This is one of the days of the conference, but I have not ventured to go yet. am not quite well enough seasoned Mr. Hitz went to conference. Dr. H. Alfred - Mrs. Melcher and I kept at the work- Sent Saturday June 6 1885 No letter written - too busy. General Items- It was decided that I go to Conference today. Dr. went for Mrs. Taylor. We started at 10 1/2 - car to Willards Hall went in and took a seat. Soon Mrs. French was seen - then Mrs. Conger came Mrs. French gave notice, and Mrs. Spencer came down the aisle and took me to the stage, where I met the President of Conference Philip C Garrett of Philadelphia, Mr. Giles of Madison, Wis. Mrs. Ellen Foster, Mrs. Virginia Smith of Hartford, Commissioner Edmunds of the Dist. and many others. After the exercises, Senator & Mrs. Conger brought Mrs. Taylor and me home. Rev. Mr. Donahue of Pittsburg was there, wanted to see the Dr. I could not get the Dr. to leave the work, and Mr. D returned to Pittsburg at night. Mr. Hitz came up and I returned with him to the Hall where carriages awaited us to go to Capital and Insane Asylum. Stopped at Capital and had pictures taken, then to the Asylum, up to Chapel. little Lunch. Commissioner Edmunds brought me home The day had been delicious in temperature and I bore it very wellSent Sunday June 7, 1885 Antionette Margot at Leins Mr. Emerson Johnson to ask if I can have plants to set my garden - Mrs. Marsten to ask for plants and go on with the garden May Marston. Mrs. Gugle. friendly letter Miss Mary Elizabeth Alman - Newport and Czar Mr. and Mrs. Lemmen New Orleans inviting them to Dansville Sent Papers to May Marston Mrs. Gugle Mrs. Clapp Miss Elliot went to Mrs. Friends General Items [second column] It seemed that some part should be taken in the doings of the Conference. And Dr. went to Mrs. Spencer to learn of the time of Deaf Mute meeting It was too far for me to go and we remained at home. Very warm day Mrs. Hitz called with a lady to take me to ride. did not go. Used the day at home got off some waiting correspondence. sent Monday June 8, 1885 Wrote nothing General Items Went to Store House and marked Boxes till 11 Went to Conference with Dr. Hubbell Went in Mrs. Conger's carriage to call on Mrs. Cleveland at 2 P.M. Introduced by Mrs. Phebe Couzins Went to lunch with Mrs. Spofford Miss Couzens there - Dr. H. returned to Convention. home at 5. and returned at evening with Miss Elliot. home at 10. Interesting speech by Mr. Richards on idiotic children. Recd [second column] Letter from Red Cross of Russia Michael de Kaufman Pres. [President] in reply to my letter of offer of good faith with Russia. Judge Sheldon tells of his speech at Suffrage Meeting in Boston. F.R. Southmoyd enclosed a letter from Mrs. Mc Chuney "Hail Columbia" just a verse of remembrance and affection. R.T. Downing & Co. [company] - custom House Brokers. N.Y. notifying of the arrival of the swiss Flag with a charge of $22.27. Papers La Caridad en la Guere Belgium Society Prize contestSent Tuesday June 9. 1885 Wrote nothing Rec [second column] James H. Betzer - Editor of Blue Valley Blade. Seward, Nebraska Wants Autograph General items Went to conference at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Conger who came for me at Remained all day. Mrs. Cozins read a paper. Frank Sanborn spoke. At recess Dr. H. and I went to Riggs Bank. Saw Mr. Glover and drew on Evansville for $3000 Returned to Hall. Mrs. Taylor there. Mrs. and Mr. Conger brot - the Dr. and me home. dined and returned with Miss Elliot - Julian Hawthorne read an essay. which was grand It seemed to me like a rudder for the rather flying craft of the conference, which was getting under great speed in some of its ideas by this time - went upon the stage with Mrs. Taylor and was introduced to Mr. Hawthorn prepossing gentleman. Mrs. Taylor had known him in England. as well as his sister. Came home late in 11th St. car, damp and cold. had a fire got warm and retired. Tomorrow will be the last day. I am requested to say a few words tomorrow evening at the close of the conference - and so can not go early tomorrow as I want and hour or two to note what I will say. Sent Wednesday, June 10 Wrote no letters - but did write my little speech for the evening. Received [second column] A.S. Solomons - has received a notice about Swiss Flag - General Items Closing day of the Conference. I did not go until P.M. session. the addresses were good. I remained over the P.M. recess. looked over my speech. to be able to read etc. went below to hotel and took tea with Dr. H. returning was taken possession of by Mrs. Spencer who had also Judge McCarthy and Prof. Bell in hand for closing speeches. we remained in outer hall till arrangements were made. met several distinguished persons, and at proper time went upon the stage - Addresses were made. The new chairman or Pres. Mr. Neff of Cincinnati installed. Mr. Johnson of Cin. on platform. Several addresses by Delegates expressing their pleasure at the manner of reception - among them Prof. Bell after him I was introduced by Judge McCarthy and spoke about four minutes - I was well received by the audience and they seemed to be satisfied by by remarks - indeed rather enthusiastic - Judge McCarthy spoke after me - and finally the exercises came to an end and the Conference adjourned to meet next July at St. Paul's Minn. It has been a great success as such things go and all appear to be satisfied. with the exception of some local differences here between the two organization viz Associated Charities and Charity Organization Returned home late - and was the worse for my hotel tea -Thursday June 11 1885- sent Wrote no letters but tied all the mail in a firm package to wait for better time. Too busy with work Editorial Department of "Century Magazine" offering to "consider" an article from me on Hospital work. I do not feel inclined to write or rush a topic & for "consideration" Dr John W. Hoyt on the subject of the "Century" offer. General Items Return to the work of the Store House, with Dr Hubbell, Alfred, Mrs. Melcher Mrs Elliot. did a great days work but all is in such confusion, nothing gets into place or remains there if put by force. I was so tired I could scarcely stand at all, but went through got a great many things out on lines, but had no where to put them when aired have not given sufficient attention to the order of the work, too little system pursued and it make it very hard I work on until night, cannot eat at all, and retire at 8 oclock and slept well. Miss Elliot wished to know if she were going to Dansville I said I could not make it wise to continue the expense of a clerk, beside the work we could do ourselves. I am very sorry as she seems to regret it very much, and is sad All in all it is a hard day and I am not sorry when it comes to an end. General Grants condition is not improved Sent Friday June 12, 1885 Mary Norton - card telling her my address received [second column] Received only news papers - General Items Spend the day entirely in the store House - This day I am determined to get into better order, and commence upon the wooden annex to clear it up. got all the empty boxes into back yard. cleared - cleaned, swept, shoveled, and also got out a great many clothes, find the barrels in good condition - At the end of the days work we have the back room, after a world of work in good order. Know where everything is, and boxes all in place to receive the waiting clothes lying in mountains to be put away - It has been a hard days work but most satisfactory to me. As I can now see a way to get through I have commenced barrels for "Little six" - [Had?] Poor old Wasson - Dansville - Mrs. Melcher comes faithfully and works well she is very helpful and satisfactory. better than I expected ever to find her to be - Miss Elliot keeps the house and sews mainly as it is too full in the store house and the work is heavy and dirty I prefer her not to be in it.Sent Saturday June 13. 1885 Wrote no letters General Items Mr Hitz returned, the first since the Conference, he is depressed, has some one in his rooms who are intrusive, he is out of place, and is thoughtful, does not remain long but at night the Dr. goes up to find and bring him here to sleep if he has need of a bed - did not find him The work in the Store House went on as usual Alfred is here, but is working by the day. I pay him ten Dollars 10 Miss Elliot gets out the work unfinished which I have engaged her to take home and do for me. We close up work early and ask to have no one return till Tuesday. Want a little time to clear up and get straight by ourselves. Received [second column] Miss Mary Elizabeth Almon - of Newport - sends me the photo of "Bijou" who promises to Purr very loud when I come a most beautiful Photo of a fine Perusian cat of 6 years. Miss Almon thanks me for the letter to "Mea and Czar". Mrs. Krebs asks about the cutting of the grass at Dansville Mr Campbell would cut it for it. I do not propose to have it done so - Sent Sunday June 14 1885 There follows nearly two weeks now when this diary gets quite neglected. I have kept no connected notes till Friday June 26, when I am able to take it up again, but the main points can be named. Every day goes on in the work of the store house - The Dr and I get opportunity by ourselves to select such articles as we wish to dispose of in especial ways, and on this list are Boxes and packages for the following persons as friends to be remembered. Mrs. Croddack, Vermont - Mamie & Johny Stafford 1 Box Brothers Dave & Julian 1 North Oxford Chas Clarke and Ada 1 Box Mr Hitz some articles Col. Hinten [some articles] Miss Elliot dress & socks Mrs Melcher. Chas H Wasson 1 Bbl Little Six 1 [bbl] Cedar Rapids 1 Box Four large bundles to the Little Sisters of the Poor - probably about five Barrels. They came for them themselves, - their hospital is near the Government printing office. They have 200 old men and woman and are building a new wing for 100 more. They have only what they beg. I send to Halt - 1 Box. I send a box of Bedding to the North Oxford people beside the the individual boxes One day was spent in going to Govt Printing Office, to see about the Printing of some papers on our old Appropriation. met the Chief Clerk who was very kind. To the State Department, saw Mr Brown and bade him good bye for the summer. They would wire requisition for the paper at printing office To Pension Office, Saw Dr Hood who invited me to come on Monday 29, and meet the Commissioner and present my pension claims for Brother Dave - Wasson And Abraham James.Monday June 15 1885 We have meanwhile written Dr. Hall to see if a place could be found for Miss Elliot. She finds a temporary situation for her to relieve Mrs Knowles at Wayside House in Brooklyn but she is wanted in about two weeks. I think it best to have her go at once and she leaves me on Friday 24 for Mrs. Friend 1806 H to get "Kate" ready to go north with her. She would remain till Tuesday June 20 she left two trunks till then. - I had paid her five Dollars over her regular months salary. And she's just completed her time. So there was no settlement at the end No one was needed to take her place. I had found that Mrs. Melcher and May would like to go with us to Dansville, and I invited them to do so as one of the family, to stay the summer and do the work for the home. The matter was under consideration till the present writing July 1. and they cannot arrange to go. While we were finishing up our work in the store House. June 26 Mr. And Mrs Lemmon arrived from N. O They had friends in the city but came directly to us. They were tired out. and as I had no room in my house. I offered them the upper room in the store House - whereto they accepted. We had just completed it the day previous, made it clean, in order and made up the two beds clean. They went to their friends to dine but returned here to sleep. Their trunks came the next day. I had Alfred was the windows and floor. And put on all that was needed for a sleeping and writing room and they continue to devote their time between it and their friends corner of Q and Vermont Avenue- Mrs. Charles came to have an interview on the Red Cross, to write up for illustrative papers. It was some days before I could do it. Then did write two articles, both of which Tuesday June 16, 1885 she wanted, for Mr. Austin, who himself came on the 29 and took material for illustrateers. We go to Riggs Bank and draw upon Evansville for $ 3000, to meet expenses of New Orleans. we leave it on order and at this writing July 1 have not taken it up. The gentlemen cannot find the figures of the amounts of the Grand Duchess goods. the original is packed in her box and not yet arrived. Mr. Hitz writes to Mr. Holmes of N.O. who had a copy - gets no reply. to Mrs. Oglesby who is not in N.O. but will find and send, meanwhile we wait, and cannot send Drafts to Germany. I call on the Assistant Secretary of Treasury Mr. Fairchild regarding the Bill for Exposition which has been made out. he says it all depends upon what the Exposition will endorse and allow. I conclude it is of no use. and that the best way is to give it all up between 2000 and 3000 Dollars - The returns of the Geneva Conference accts. come on from the 1st comptroller and stand as follows. My account allowed into $43 = Dollars and all this merely questionable but 8 Dolls disallowed. for further explanation of nearly 400 Dollars. And Judge Sheldens' for one half the whole amount - both gentlemen had failed to present vouchers for expenses. and the accts cannot be Allowed. I have the statement of the Completed Copied for each verified and, send to them for explanations which I do not see how they are to make out, but I presume they will be able to, but surely not in any "straight" way. The Judge is naturally questioned on the necessity of his "Assistant."Tuesday June 23. 1885 (Nothing to Transcribe) Wednesday June 24 1885 (Nothing to Transcribe)General Items Miss Elliott left today. She goes to Mrs. Friend's to get Kate ready for her journey on Tuesday. Left two trunks here till she shall go. I had prepaid her five Dolls last time and it makes us just even at the last, so there was no settlement. She has been with me a little over a year - She will go to Dr. Hall, Brooklyn, and see Miss Goulding at Wayside Home to learn about her engagement before going to her own home in Greenfield. I write all day on an interview - a sketch which Mrs. Emily Charles desires for publication - she has given me a list of questions not prudent to answer, and I form others with Drs help, or rather he forms them with my help, and I reply to them. Some cuts are to accompany it. Dr. makes a hard days work - and at a time I can least afford to do outside things. Hinton called at evening. Mr. Hitz in day Dr. went to see Mrs. Melcher, who is lame. This is the first of our being alone. Lemmons at friends.Saturday June 27 1885 Miss Hambly. Cannot rent rooms in Dansville. [second column] Nellie Boynton. [orange?] will leave on Friday next for Dansville - General Items - We are alone for the first day. take breakfast and commence the day. Dr. packs in his room. I clear up both rooms, and below as well, and take the copying on the interview for Mrs Charles. Mr. And Mrs. Lemmon came while I am below after breakfast: remain in their room till lunch 1 1/2 and go up stairs to hear "interview" much time goes in little things Mrs. Lemon remains till 5 1/2 when they go to their dinner and I to my neglected writing. It is bed time before it is finished with it's one copy, and the day has worn every nerve out. Dr. takes the copy to Mrs. Charles, with photo- she is not suited, neither am I. Alfred is here in P.M. helps to pack. got lunch. The day is wet. I have scarcely time to look out at it and am worn in patience at the character of the demands made by others upon the time I feel I have so little left of - We have yet a week of work to do to get off We are alone for the first day. Take breakfast and commence the day. Dr packs in his room. I clean up both rooms. and below as well. and take the [eopyens?] on the interview for Mrs Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Lemmen come while 2am below after breakfast; remain in their room till lunch. 1 1/2 and go upstairs to hear "interview". Much time goes in little things. Mrs. Lemen remains till 5 1/2 when they go to their [?] and I to my neglected [?]. It is bedtime before it is finished with it's one copy, and the day has worn every nerve out? Dr. takes the copy to Mrs. Charles, with photo~ she is not suited, neither am I. Alfred is here in P.M. helps to pack. got lunch. The day is wet. I have scarcely time to look out at it and am worn in patience at the character of the demands made by others upon the time I feel I have so little left of~ We have got a week of work to do to get off Sunday June 28, 1885 Miss Elizabeth Almon and "Bijou" Nellie Boynten, Orange Miss Frances of French Bureau of Education Dr Katy Jackson Mamie Stafford Annie E Childs Mrs Julia A Davell 229. H st Dr Hall, 191 Park Place, Brooklyn General Items Wrote a second interview for Mrs. Chalres- using her questions - the Dr. took up to her in the P.M. but she preferred the 1st wanted both. I sent them both back at evening to be used at discretion. We dined by ourselves. A powerful rain in the morning I had an oil bath in the morning. Miss Sue Brown called-= at evening Miss Elliot and Mrs. Friend, Mrs. E. came to say good bye, she will leave Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor called. May Melcher wants to go to Dansville, but can't get a pass and doesn't know what to do with little Lizzie~ I managed to write eight letters between the "lines". We must try to get off by Friday night: At evening calls from Mr and Mrs Taylor~ Miss Friend and Miss Elliot May Melcher. S. Monday June 29, 1885 Antoinette Margot "Hail Columbia" telling her I had prepared a box to send. R. [second column] "Hail Columbia" is well. Mrs. Oglesby, concerning the Bill of the Grand Duchess goods. Pamphlets from the Red Cross of Sweden. General Items I have a billious attack this morning and remain in bed all day Mr. Oscar P. Austin, correspondent N.E. cor 14 and Penn Ave called as the publisher of the article of Mrs. Charles. The "Interview" -he took two photos and drawings of the new Flag and Iron Cross- Mrs. French called and took her Autograph Album. Mr and Mrs Lemmon spend the day in the Store House - take lunch which Alfred prepares. he also takes up stair carpet I sleep well. The Dr. has been poorly all day. he purchased a lock for my door. got keys for others. granular 15 Bit stock .35. = too late for Pension Office. Saw Ball and Potomac RB people about freight. trunks do not go as freight, must be boxed Tuesday June 30, 1885 General Items I am much better and have written up back diary this morning. it has grown very cool. Not having been able to meet the appointment at the Pension office yesterday, we go down town today. Are a few minutes too late to see the Commissioner (Black) but Dr. Hood desires me to write him from Dansville and he will lay the case before the Comrs. and have the cases taken up and decided upon. Went to Morrisens and bot paper and envelopes for Govt Printing office large and small sizes, the paper of better qualities = sent to Capt. Brian. 16.50 Call on Mr Hall to ask Bill for clearing my house of tenant Call on General Burdette, left card - his night for reception by G.A.R. Call on Dr. Huntingdon. he is genial. but I have lost faith in officials Call on Mr Baletter - not in. Call on Mr Emmery at Associated Charities. thinks he can get passes for Mrs Melcher and May. Dr Bot-strap Iron for our boxes - Alfred brushed carpet, washed floor, got dinner, etc. Mr and Mrs Lemmon went to G.A.R. meeting. Dr. and I went to Mrs Melchers to tell her that little Lizzie might go with them to Dansville. and that I would pass them - she will be ready to go with us if possible Friday night. she must leave her work and May get released from her place come home and retire tired.Sent Wednesday July 1, 1885 Letter from Mr. Hill, State Dept. that may Boxes are all packed and will come safely home. Commenced in morning [BLOB] large desk, made envelopes- to put letters in [blob] by drawers [blob] marking them, went through the entire [blob] taking largely [blob] [? ntents.] them commenced upon the tables. Mr. Hitz drafted letters to the Judge and Ms. Solomons to accompany the letter from the 1st comptroller. Dr. worked on Packing in his room. Mrs. Lemmon gave me a painting of a Begonia, showed her paintings at our dinner. I am too tired to distinguish them Mr. Sliney called at evening to say that he wants the use of the 40, a little longer. he and Mr. Smith will try to keep his house, but he will move out of it and rent it. Mrs. Taylor called at evening, we began to feel that we cannot get off on a Friday. still much to be done out of doors. The weather is cool or I could not go through at all I am not without misgivings as to the results of Ms. Melchers going. If it may all prove well on both sides, but I can be tried. Miss Mary Barton paid her rent for June. 15. Sent Thursday July 2, 15885 ] Wrote to Caroline Countess Itzenplitz Berlin, letter to accompany Draft - for the value of the Empress Exhibit Received [second column] Letters from Mrs. Fanny Johnson and Dr. James Jackson. They will do all to make Nellie comfortable if she comes. and Mr. Johnson has given and order for the plants in my garden and Marten has set them. General Items. Dr. went to Bank and received the Draft which has been returned from New York to go with the letter to Countess Itzenplitz amount 668.97 of this these has been sold at Exposition = Found the value of my taxes which had not been paid for two years, and had been sold. I had thought notice was given - After returning he packed. We see we cannot get off tomorrow Dr. Marked Boxes Mrs. French came to help me pack. I am too tired to do anything and am breaking down entirely unless some stop can come to this. May came to ask if I would do to on on Saturday they could not get ready. told her it would do. Dr. Hubbell drew money at bank and went and paid $768.97 taxes from May 1883 to present time = water rent 82.35 Taxes and penalties last year on 974. $ 38.35 [taxes and penalties] this year 34.15 [taxes and] stone house [this year] 5.17 [taxes] water rent - 947 4.68Sent Friday July 3, 1885 Write Barden Frauen Verien letter to accompany the Draft for the goods of the Grand Duchess - Write letters to Mr. Solomons and Judge Shelden to accompany the letter or statement of the 1st comptroller. Write Mrs. Oglesby thanking her for the papers that enable me to make the settlement with Baden General Items I am very poorly this morning can scarcely stand up. I do copy my letters when written, and feel that it is well done at last - Mr. and Mrs. Lemmon called before I had finished mailing - told of their visit to M. Cerceran. We decide to take the parler set of furniture to D. and Mr Hitz and Alfred pack it in comforts and sacking. At 10 1/2 a letter from M. Emory that Mrs. Melcher must be at Majoy Dyer at 11. Dr. sent Alfred to her to meet him at cars. went with her. but could get allowed 6 Dollars told her to go on packing and get ready - Dr. went to bank with my note asking that they enclose the Baden Draft in my letter and post it when it came from N.Y. he then drew the remainder of the $3000, - He went to see about the Interview Article, and got proofs of cuts. I am so tired, worn and sick that I do not care to see them - I pack. Decorations and jewelry. At noon M. Ruffin came and took boxes for N.Ox- Hail, and 5 for Dansville to station. Dr. met him, found trouble to get proper receipts, or to prepay, and sent them on without either Do not yet know the weight; or the rates, and tomorrow being a Holiday nothing can be learned till Monday, when Mr. Hitz will look after all the shipping. Continued Mrs. Taylor called in the evening. I gave her my silver gray dress, and a pretty lined wrapper, and wrought flannel skirt for Mamma. Dr. took them home for her. May came, too over her clock - I invited them to come and sleep they prefer to remain home, but will perhaps come in the morning and stay till we go. it is not certain, nothing is- After the day is over the Dr. and I make a settlement and arrange forthe 3000 Dolls drawn from E___ it stands like this Paid Empress Draft to Countess Itzenplitz - German Ex 668.97 [Paid] Grand Duchess on Baden Frauen Verein Exhibit 327.50 [Paid] Taxes in full on house. new lot - water rent 82.35 [Paid] Mr. Hitz for kindly rendered service in N.O. & here 40. [Paid] Dr. Hubbell after the rate of $1200 per year, without living I had previously paid him for last year nearly the sum but handed him now to make it true for both years - 1000.-- Had remaining in my hands $9.14 I have in all in my purse 1004 Dolls-sent Saturday July 4 1885 received General Items Packed steadily all day. Dr in the store house. I in the chamber. May come to help. I could do but little. found a meat dinner gave me some strength and I accomplished more. Mr. Hitz went to Balt and Ohio road, saw Mr. Chuley And engaged the transportation of all our remaining goods though him. he gave rates per hundred to all points and would telegraph for all information. In the afternoon Mamma Holmes, came over the first time She had walked so far. She remained to the fire work on the evening. and walked home at 9. Mr and Mrs Lemmnn came and Col Hinten. I took a little cold. and feel-it next day. It has been a very quiet 4th Cyrus Field gave a dinner in London, and tosted Pres. Cleveland, and telegraphed Genl Grant. The later is growing weaker. he sees his last 4th of July, and fully realizes it. Genl and Mrs. Logan are in Boston. Sunday July 5 1885 This would be our last day and night in Wash. The trunks and Boxes would go early tomorrow morning I had grown very tired, had no strong help in the house. the store house was not finished. and I had taken cold last night and could not leave my bed - Alfred came to help clear the store house and it was finished at 4 P.M. and some trunks packed. Mr. Hitz came and proposed to come early tomorrow and help get off freight and trunks. fortunately we have few callers. I feel that this may be the closing up of my Washington life and the thought is restful.Monday July 6. 1885 Wash. to Dansville Last day in Washington~ Mr Hitz came to breakfast, all slept late Dr. had packed till 3 o clock. Ruffin came for the goods to be shipped by Balt & O.~ there were [Pleu?], Wasson, Hail & Dansville all that had not gone by B & P. on the 3d unpaid. Mr Hilz went with them, got Duplicate Bills for all. Found 1 Box of Cohues shirts that had been left in freight house last year. ~ Mr Stevenson called attention to it: Ruffin went for, and bot it to store house. we had missed it. Dr H. took trunks. 4 of mine. 1 of his. 1 of Mrs. Melcher to Balt. and Pot. Depot at 10 a.m. checked them for Elmira and got tickets for four to Elmira - paid for tickets. Sent word to Mrs Melcher to go to station house for her pass $(6) She came around to say she would not go, but decided to go ~ this pass was forgotten and not reckoned in nor made use of. I worked hard, got too tired and fell ill after dinner, and could not sit up to finish getting off. Mrs. M took Basket and left to pack a lunch. July 5 Sunday Alfred came to help Dr. clear the last of the store House- took till late on P.M.Monday July 8 Not able to get up--Dr. gave me an oil bath - --Nelly Boynton came from Buegens--decides to take my front chamber & remain till Saturday. Mrs Melcher howed in garden cleaned pantry--& her bed room. Mrs Johnson sends flowers & food & letter--enclosing one from Dorr Letters sent from cure-- Hail--2 cards for Mr. Hitz-- Mrs. Hoyt of Canandiagua Peace Marker with my letter Miss Elliott-- Riggs to say Draft sent --write nothing am not well & cold all day [ ? ] weak -rumbly -- painful. Nellie came of evening--room ready Had talk with May about going to town --- Dr. went to town at night got pain killer--chalk--alcohol--[?] potatoes - I go to sleep when he is gone Tuesday July 9th On car--wash--dress-- take May in to wash-- reach Elmira at -late tea- trunk left--Dr. Mails for it. We get home 5 [pm]--been ill on train cannot open chamber doors-- too weak--get in between and get later open--a fair - lie down & wait Mrs. Keals brot bread - Aunt Sans sent bread & meat--Dr. came 7 1/2 with trunks --got up stairs--just bed made for folks--Mrs Sugle came will came Thursday noon to help clean up--got very ill before bed time but slept some--Jenny afraid of Mrs. Melchers voice--[ ? ] homeMonday July [10] Mr. Hitz came to breakfast. We all slept late, Dr had packed till 3 o’clock. Ruffin came for the goods to be shipped 2 loads by Balt & Ohio - Mr. Hitz went with them got duplicate Bills for all. Found 1 box of [Cahoes] shirts that had been left in RR freight house last year. Mr. Stevenson called attention to it. Ruffian went and got it - no charge. Dr. Took trunks - 4 mine - 1 his — 1 Mrs Melcher To Balt & Potomac at 10 am checked them for Elmira bot Tickets for selfes - Mrs. M - May - Lizzie no charge Paid for tickets - Sent round to Mrs. Melcher to go and get her pass for 6 Dolls - she came around - & decided to go - it was not returned in, in the tickets and so lost at last - I worked very hard - got too tired - and had trouble after dinner - Mrs. M. seeks lunch basket to fill - = = I could not set up after dinner - my rooms had been cleaned in the morning - Mrs. Lemmon calls M & Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Charles & daughter - I remain in bed till 8 Mrs. M & May out on the street - get them to cars at last and start - at station I take sleeper, have a miserable night, Dr & the others remain in common car - & continued 4 st 5 [ ? ] 6 missing start 7 Trunks on its [ W? ] Mrs. M does come to herself, is fractious & irritable & unreasonable - we let her quite alone - and wait to see her she comes out - Little Lizzie is happy - I put the [ ? ] into Mays hands, and commission a [dining room] Kitchen. July 9 [The first morning at home. I am very weak and have severe trouble.] On the way from Wash. to Dansville have had poor night - detestable lunch - miss trunk at Elmira. Dr. goes back for it. came on alone with my charge - arr. at 5 /12 too weak to open the upper rooms wait wretchedly till 7 1/2 when Dr comes with trunks get up stairs and to bed. More trouble - have a passable night, but am in bad condition. A poor coming home Meet Mr. Bergen- he tells me Nelly B is at his house Mrs. Keels comes with bread, milk & butter Aunt Sou [ ? ] two loaves of bread - & so I am home at last- July 9, Thursday I am very weak, in bed. Nellie helps to set the room in order, as she must be about something. Mrs. Gugle comes at noon and commences on the little N.W. chamber. to clean and put in order The first lot of goods, 5 boxes from Wash. sent by Balt. & Potomac R R. came. had been shipped the 3d at night at least sent them Moved Mrs. Melcher & family down to her bed room below. She has the dining room and bed room cleaned. I put the spare spring bed there, as she has the habit of a feather bed. and I think she would feel the loss of them. I tried to make the bed soft. and put a stretcher for one of them. and made the room up as well as I could at the time -- But alas for the success of all more worldly effort. - it was too hot - had to be on the floor, and would not do at all -- I am only up a little in all day. do not come to my strength as I had hoped. first day at home July 8, Wednesday. Mrs. Melcher calls for a hoe and commences the garden. The neighbors send in milk. and food & flowers in profusion. at 10 Nellie Boynton comes from Beagens. I want her to stay a few days. she sends her trunk and comes at night we find a clean house. Dr put the large spare room in order for Nellie. and things begin to get done [stairs ?] Sunday July 12 I was taken ill about 11 o'clock did not sit up all day. Mr. & Mrs. Johnson called I wrote Mr. Saunders to send good of freight July 11 Saturday Mrs. Gugle finishes cleaning house. She came Thursday noon. and has gone over all the chambers. washed the windows. moved the kitchen and dining room down stairs got the beds all made up. bed room ready for use I pay her $1.00 per day 2.50 Martin comes to cut the grass -- cut all about the house & half the orchard. Dr helps him - I am about all day. Nelly leaves at 5 1/2 am. for Buffalo. July 10, Friday Nellie Boynton here. I am only able to sit up part of the time. Mrs. Gugle at work in the Chambers. & Mrs. Melcher below. Bed did not suit she had to sleep on the floor because of the great heat of her room and bed. I have many doubts of the result of things. but [do] at once change the bed taking away springs and surplus bedding - made up my spring bed in little east chamber.Sent July 12. Monday, 1885 Wrote Lemuel Woodward [wrote] Miss Elliot [wrote] Chas. E. Rich [wrote] Mrs. Chaddock [wrote] Mrs. Pleu [wrote] Mr Wasson [wrote] Riggs co. [wrote] Wm Saunders- yes Recd Letter from Count Serrurier [letter from] Henry G. Ryder Taunton Mass Paper from Dr Childs Mrs Melcher washed= Maesten finished to cut hay Sam Holbrook got in hay= carpet & G.D. things came by six Dr wrote Hall to freight flags- I took wine & crackers for food Dull day. May went to town bot - [?] made a "Bush" of hay Tuesday July 7, 1885 Washington to Dansville. [nothing written]July 17 Sen J. W. Hoyt Judge Sheldon Amanda Dejo Enola Lee M. Dora Hoyt Henry T Ryder Dorence Atwater E R Thomas E R Rich Minne Golay - rec'd R O Misner " Lizzie Steve cleaned Hall floor May posted letters, bot card -thimbles, stamps -1,00 sent 1,28 cts to M Thomas Vermont Mrs Brodt called - hired Polands to work 1,00 1 tin coal $5,00 -16 Put down parlor carpet-- Melcher ironed- mended curtains July 23 In at Newport Wrote Lemmens- Old Valentine in front-yard- steps-grass, south side bed native grounds 1, 10 planted carrots & parsnips-went to Garden for seed Melcher ironed all day-very nice- May went for mail papers bring news of Genl Grants death- at- 8 this morning Empress goods came 4,73 = 5,13 [40 cartage] Hallbrook- in barn- May oiled furniture & bannisters + Letter from Hail- recd Box- letter from Mr. Coe- St. L. I am out of doors all day- P Very Sincerely Your friendAntoinette Margot (paper Alice Stone Blackwell (paper Grand Duchess Abby & Harry Hall (paper Mrs. Jane R. Spafford Calls Nelly Boynton Lieut Westfall Wm E. to Mrs Friends 25 Rec - Amt Geo Moore Dr - [Recd ?] Sent More Amt Nell Barton [*American Association of the Red Cross* envelope]Send papers to Shannons " Red Cross Book & papers to Amanda Dejo. see Price say Salt Point: Dutchess co. N. Y. I am to write again - or go as Van Mi Lizzie - [Bakr Mphs ?] Minnie Rich Saunders Hitz Lewis Sperry Rustree Washington G S M So T 1112 1112