CLARA BARTON
DIARIES AND JOURNALS
Nov. 11-24, 1899; Dec. 12, 1900 - Mar.31,
1901

DIARY
1899-1901
Notes on Cuba

1899 to April 1901 - Galveston

Reference to 
Red Cross History 
made December 12 
in this book and [has been]
Cuba - # 1899
*Nov 11 - 24 ** Dec 12 - 1900
Galveston - Sep 8 - 1900
***********
Jan 1 - 1901 to March 31 -1901

Clara Barton
President of the American National Red Cross.
Seventh Book after Cuba

This is the seventh small 
notebook. following the fourth 
red book, which commenced 
Thursday, June 1. 1899 and 
closed October 13.1899.  
having been overfilled, and 
added to

There will be found 
a break of a month, I having 
been ill, and unable to keep 
up the record; no regular 
entry will be found between 
October 13, and Nov 11th 
when I was again able 
to note the day and date.
This book will be a 
copy of an irregular book 
kept in my illness and 
after to its closing date 
May 15, 1900

Irregular Book larger size -

Nov 1899
Glen Echo, Md.
November 11, 1899

11. Sat.  The Balcoms left

12. Sun.    Dr Hubbell came home
from cuba.
Mr and Mrs Rathborn 
came to call. They are
visiting in Town.
Keller proposes to 
stop the sale of the Red 
Cross Book - 

13 Mon.  At night - Dr Carbonell 
and Miss Trotzis came
from Cuba.
 
Emma went to town
for groceries and flour - 
etc-

14 Tuesday
Dr. ONeill comes, he is 
calling the [Rothburns] in town. 
Hubbell went to city 
for trunks.
Received Marrions 
Bill from Dr. Chase $100.

15 Wednesday
[Carlenell] & [Fretzis] went 
to Capitol.
Dr H and I looked up 
Spanish questions for there 
Book. made a [deeply]
News of death of 
John A Logan Jr

16 Thursday
George Smothers got hurt 
Carlenell & [Fretzis] dine with
Miss Adams
I paid M Shugar for [lengths]
[Nurse] home after [lakers]
George to the hospital $2.00

17 Friday
Dr [Huent] to hospital to 
see George, he is partly
conscious, has his senses 
when Awakened.
Carlenell & [Fretzis]
went to town.
C.B. less well, cough 
much.
Georges brother comes 
to take his place.
No blame allocated to 
the horse. The wagon
broke.

18 Saturday
Emma went to town to 
market - Apples potatoes
other vegetables,
George home from 
hospital, walked from here
to his home - too much

Nov 1899

19 Sunday
Would not try to talk
get on better.
Unpack trunks. put
letters in lower bureau drawer
Dr Calenell went to dine
with Cuban friends.

20 Monday
Not so well.
Letter from Steve about
Boat.
Guests go to Navy yard
to speak.
I am dressed for the
first time in many weeks
pain in chest at night.

21 Tuesday
Slept little last night
write Steve. boat sold
  "     Atwater that I am
not going to give Mrs
Rathbone any more
He proposes that I give her
1000 Dolls a month for 3 mo
I do no such thing.
Dr Hubbell at work on
Spanish Book.

22 Wednesday
Still poorly. cough bad
Write Atwater again
Papers full of Admral Derrys?
bad fortune. he is indignant
I sympathize with him.
he meant no wrong.

23 Thursday
Dr & guests went to city
Met Paul [Vandervette]
Dr drew check for
[Jarris] for  169.75
got two  other check for
insurance.
One on house. this. 36.
  "   on Red + loan   15
 total 118.75
over

Nov 1899
Continued
23 Thursday
Dr got medicines slippry elm 
gum arabic - liquid
He saw Mrs Murray
about mattes at Hays'
She came at evening
Dr Carlenell wants to
go home by first boat
Wants his report to be
published.

24 Friday
Miss Adams came
all went to city. called
on M Hay & President.
I sent request for him to
see them.
Paul Van Dewitte
came. with Mrs Hamilton

Thursday Nov 24. 1900

December 12, 1900
Dec 12
Here follows a year in which 
the record of this book has been 
entirely interrupted.  There may 
have been some irregular data 
kept in other ways but I will 
take this up here naming such 
more important matters as I 
can recall in the intervening 
time.
I presume the break occurred 
in consequence of my bronchitis 
which prevented me even from 
writing for several weeks and 
when I grew better the habit was 
lost, or perhaps kept on scraps 
which are not at hand like 
the above.
This was the time when 
the Balcoms  left after having 
been here a year much of the 
time while I was in Havana

continued
The family had consisted of three
M Ed Balcom the father who had
been employed at a good salary at
the Red Cross rooms Loan & Trust a
part of the time. Marion who
had had all her expenses. the
interest on her Mortgage paid
9 dolls a month and all expenses
she chose to incur. and a relative
James Bullock who was supposed
to do the outdoor work of the place a
dollar a day. This arrangement
continued till they left. and Marion 
left a 100 dollar dentist bill for me
which I had not known of. I learn
that she has later married Mr
Bullock.
At the time of their leaving
the friends of Dr Hubbell came from
Cuba. Dr Carbonell. Miss Trotzig &
Miss Adams. They remained some
weeks. which time I was in bed
with my cough and nearly ruined
myself trying to talk. until I could
neither talk nor write.
At this time the Rathbones
were here in a kind of blaze of glory.
Mrs R. had come first. had visited
me. had wanted money. I let her
have $200 which did not satisfy
Later the Genl Director of Posts
came on. They were looking for the
Governership of Cuba. and Mrs R.
for the Presidency of the Red Cross
as they thought I should "last
but a little while" Mrs R.
held a large R C Meeting in Wash.
with all the elite. formed a Cuban
Auxiliary. The Secretary of the
President. M Cortelyou came to visit
me with the view to sounding my
health and impressions of Mrs R's
operations. All this went on
for a time until Mr Mills &
former clerk of Rathbones made
some statements not favorable
to the management of the PO

*Red Cross Book
continued
calling the attention of Genl Wood
to the subject when a general
turn about took place. which as
it is a matter of history I need
not mention here.
Genl Wood became Governor Genl
of Cuba and I have quite lost trace]
of the Rathbones.
Mr Keller was at this
time very anxious that I rearrange
the Red Cross Book. bringing it to date
I was willing to do it. but I was too
ill. and had no help. and was thus
compelled to abandon all. Mr Keller
changed his business. gave up the
management of the book and
I never received any thing more
$4000 Dolls was all I ever recd
for my profits on the book. it did
not quite cover the cost I had
been at directly to say nothing
of the labor. I suppose I should
have received from 10000 to 15000
Dollars if justice had been done.
The original poor little royalty was
only 10 cents on each copy sold.
and the price of the book $1.50
The price of the book was later
raised to 2.75$. and my profits
not raised at all. of course
fewer copies were sold. and my
profits could thus be made to 
appear all correct. It was one
of the "tricks of the trade" which with
no one to look after it, succeeded.
My bronchitis remained
until the milder weather of Spring
smoothed it away. what occured
mean while I do not clearly
recall only that I continued
to remain at Glen Echo.
Emma Jones cared for the house
Andrew Beckley worked outside
I had the two horses. Baba & Prince
and matters went on as usual

continued
The next important event that
I recall was the demand from
the Senate to send in the Red Cross
Bill. as some senator had said
it was there. in a rebuttal of the
White Cross Bill. I had about
decided never to put the Bill in
again, but Steve Barton happened
to be here the day the request came
and he and Mrs. Ellen S. Murray
fitted up the former Bill and
presented it in the Senate
It was there taken up by the Com
on Foreign Relations, and carried on
in the zig zag way that Bill go.
I need not relate anything
pertaining to the Bill as the 
Congressional Record will give every
detail. I was depending upon
Mrs. Murray to help look after
its passage. but a trip to Europe
took her away for nearly three
months just while the Bill
was pending thus leaving it all
upon me. I must go from home
every day to be at the Capitol
to meet members and answer
inquiries. I went during all that
time the sixteen miles a day and
remained all day in my place
at the Capitol. Fortunately at
this time Mr Ridgley Mr C. &
Gen Will Sears came to by aid
and it was largely through their
watchful care that the Bill
finally passed but very
imperfect. The haste was so great
owing to delays and the [pressure]
of the White Cross Bill that the
List of incorperaters went in
only by about a half. The others
had to be added in Committes
and gave great offence to the
old original members whose
names had been left off
by the Committee in the
House. and could not be added

continued
and could not be added without
throwing the entire Bill back into
the Senate to be again passed and
at this late day in the session be sure
to lose the whole. Thus it went
in with only a portion of the original
members as incorperators. The only
thing to be done was to hasten by a 
special meeting to add them with
all the prestege of those whose names
were really included in the Bill.
This, however would not satisfy &
very sharp and cutting remarks
were passed and added indifference
shown, if that were possible. as none
of them seemed to consider that
the smallest degree of lively
interest manifested in the work for
the last fifteen years or in the
passage of the Bill would have
not only secured all they wished
but all the Bill needed so much
As it was the Bill passed with
a recognition by Congress and is
kind of protection against the
use by other persons or societies
of its name and symbol. but with
a weakening clause which, if well
understood will let any ingenious
or designing parties entirely out.
as it will always be possible to
make it appear the the intentions
in using the privilege was honest
and that no "fraud" was designed
or practiced. Thus, only in name
I regard the Bill as of very little
real use. It went through at
the last moment as it were. and
almost immediately was
presented to the President for his
signature, which was given with
the courtesy of passing the pen
with which it was signed to me
as a souvenir.
the White Cross Bill was also
passed and lay of the Presidents
table at the same time for

signature, but was not signed.
This, I however regard as
merely a blind, or a compromise
for that time. The Bill will come
up next session, (or what is now
the present session) and pass and be
signed. This will let all parties
out easy and the Red Cross will
find itself with a permanent
competitor which it can never
easily compete with. That Bill
will have a great church
organization behind it and will be
overrun with numbers.
I feel that the mission of the
Red Cross has been to give to the
country and its people the idea
of Aid in great national distress
which idea they pick up selfishly
and turn to individual glory. with
no thought of the labor and thought
that was needed to create the foundation
from which they work or on which
they rest. I do not look for much
beyond this for the Red Cross. It is
liable to allow ambitions of its own
and dissensions to creep in that
will tend to weaken and destroy it.

After the passage of the Bill a meeting
on incorperatirs was held at Arlington
hotel. not the requisite number of
incorperaters present. the legality
of the meeting was questioned by
Ex Secty Herbert who acted for
Ex Sec Olney who declared that
no legal meeting could be had
and begged it to be deferred till
the number could be had. Mr
Herbert made a most extended
speech. but was over ruled &
the meeting proceeded on the
ground of being legalized by proxy
After the meeting a large no.
of the incorperaters came out to
Glen Echo to a lunch prepared
by the ladies of the L.L.W. and

returning at evening a meeting
was held to elect officers, and a
Board of Control was established
which would have the power of
the direction of the entire
organization. this Board did
away with an Executive committee.
it was fifteen in number and
mainly made up of Washington
people.
It had been necessary to have
some direct help and and Mrs Ellen
Spencer Murrey had proposed to
give every alternate day from
her own business to assist in
the Red Cross at a salary of 150.00
per month, no so acted till
the close of the year, making
a debt of obligation of 1000.00
I am not sure if the Board
will recognize this obligation
or let it rest on me, to whom
her proposition was made
Referring to the above obligation
I might add that, as the service
occurred during the time of the
Galveston (with the exception of
the month of August) it was held
by myself & others of the [board] society
to belong as legitimately to the
expenses of that field as that of
the other employees. and
accordingly Mr Ward was directed to
send the Mrs. Murrey a check
for $1000. which he did.
Mrs. Murrey however raised a point
of its not being Galveston work
with the exception of two weeks
the time occupied by her in going
to the field & returning for which
She charged fifty dollars a week
making a sum of $100. Doller

which she could conscientiously
accept. This being "unanimously"
concurred in by the Board. This
Bill was presented and paid to
Mrs. Murrey. and entered on the
minutes.

Galveston
On the 8th of September 1900
occurred the great disaster at
Galveston which it is only necessary
to name here as it is a matter
of multi historic record.
It was naturally my work to
go to that field which I did.
leaving on the 13 of Sept with a staff
of 6 or 8. Among them Mrs Murrey
who objected to my going. to
this singular protest I made no
remonstrance, but went with no
thought of its having any importance
A proposition from
The NY World
was received and accepted to
take charge of its funds and
make its distributions. an Agent
was sent and under his escort
a most successful journey was
made to Galveston arriving on
the 19 of September

I had contracted from Gen W H
Sears who had returned from NY
a little contagious attack of grip
which developed on the way. and
gave me a slight fever.
This seemed to alarm Mrs
Murrey who insisted on calling
a physician Dr Mercer. and it
developed between them that I
must leave at once for home
Accordingly while I slept an
arrangement was made with a
cutter to take me next morning
to Houston. with four of our
assistants. take me on board
a train. and carry me home
to Washington.
On waking next morning I
was informed of the arrangement
and that Mrs Murrey & the
Doctor were there to dress and
get me ready for the waiting
cutter and expected Journey
It's needless to say that the
journey was not made. That I
was up, well on the fourth day (22)
went about my business which I
never abandoned for a day for the
two months we remained
Mr Steve Barton came
with Mr F.L. Ward on the
second day and remained 2
weeks.
Mrs Murrey left for
Washington on the following Sat
I think after our arrival.
I formed an Auxiliary
of Galveston people Aux No 1.
Dr Dillinger was a
most attentive friend and
carried me though many a
hard day in Galveston and
came home with us
Miss Mary Agnes Coombs
was a most faithful stenographer
and also accompanied me home
and remained

Mrs Fannie B Ward
also was with me remaining till
our return. a most valuable
assistant in a most friendly way
The mens committee was a 
most courteous body. and the ladies
were ladies indeed.
After the Galveston work was
mainly done, I transferred the help
to Houston for the main land
distribution greatly needed. Mr
F.L. Ward and James A McDowell
were the agents there. under them
the distributions were made over 1500
square miles and a donation of
One Million strawbery plants
made. all set, growing well & will
yield in February 1901.

O
We left for home. S.E. Barton & wife 
Mrs Ward, Miss Coombs Dr. Dillinger
making up the party
The Pullman car co of Chicago
sent a sleeper from N.O to Galveston
to place at our private use. and in it
we came home without charge
Arriving at 2 o clock morning
[Nov?]
We at once drove out to Glen
Echo. found a warm house &
all retired to a needed rest after
a good supper.
I went to my bed and there
remained for nearly a month
but carried on the business the
same as at Galveston. in 
bed. a most enormous mail
but all answered.
I had brought chills home
with me. These were broken up
by Dr. Dillinger & Dr Pratt
It is needless to say here weak
and out of order I was. and 
how necessary I found it to keep
all people away from me

This gave offence to some of the
members of the board.
Wm H. Howard.
Mr Howards methods of raising
funds in N.Y. were objectionable
to the Board. I could not set
it all right at once even if it were
wrong.
Mr Ward at Galveston
failed to send in his vouchers
so soon as considered necessary
for good business methods. but
the business was all the time long
transacted at length Mr Ward
was gotten home. The paper
delivered. Mr Howard settled with
his business and clered it up
Several of the Officers of the
Board resigned. notabls Mr
B H Warner. Mr [Holtier] M.
All of which is just now
taking place and I will
carry the naration no further
but commence by daily diary
just here in the hope that I
may have the fortitude to keep
it up better than Heretofor

January 1. 1901
New Years day passed by [?]
fine. no winter yet.

2
Commenced business. Mr Ward
busy with his papers getting ready
for the treasurer. I have given the
record of them elsewhere.

3
Mr Ward took vouchers to Treasurer
had failed to get Mr Phillips
signature. not satisfactory the
following day Mr Flathers resigned

4
I accepted Mr. Flathers resignation
Mr Lewis came. I spoke to him
of a report.

1901
Jan. 5 1901
5
Letter from Mrs Murry in reply
to mine of yesterdy. I had said I
could not attend the meeting of the
B of C. on the 12th and had asked
them to meet with me if it was a
legal thing to do.
Mrs Murry replied that it was
not legal. and that the B. of C. was a
body of busy people and had no
time for such things. they could not
spare a half day to go out to G.E.
I thought I could remember some
half and some whole days that
had been used in building up the
platform on which they all stood
so securely and impudently now.
A letter from Wm W. Howard
asking if I preferred that he close
his work. I replied that
I would. and sent the letter at once

The work of Mr Howard has been
a source of great unrest and
discomfort. As I did not make the
arrangement. I did not see how
I should be expected to carry it
through. and I could see no real
cause of alarm. Still if there had
been no other cause for disturbance
it could have been gotten
on with. As it is, there is no 
getting on. The Board has full
power, and will exercise it.
I shall never come into a show
of discord before the people of this
country. I don't know what 
may be alleged against me
but I must find the grace
to keep quiet, and let it all
go on, when I can bear it
no longer. if I have still the
strength and health to get to some
other country I will go. My prayer
is for the gift of health & strength

6 Sunday Jan 6 1901
Agnes and I alone. Ward gone to
Baltimore.
I have the report for the 12th facing
me but don't know how to do it
acceptably. I cannot set myself at it
I make up this diary and
arrange an expense book. set the
books in better order in the cases.
Jessee Jennings called and brot
me a jar of chow chow from her
mother.
A letter from Rufus Moulten at
Stafford Springs, Ct. to tell me that
Lizzie Rich is with them. Susan Wert
will not keep her. Rufus is not able
she is very unhappy. perfectly poor &
homeless. If my home were assured as a
permanency I would take her. but
how could I lease with her as a care?
I must help her where she is -

Monday Jan 7. 1901
News of Phil. Armons death.
Commence report to B of C
with help of Mr Ward.
Do not feel that I am gaining
in health. How can I?
Wrote Mr. Phillips and
Mr. Jarris. asking them to come
to meeting on 12th.

Tuesday Jan 8 1901
Letter from S.E.B. asking if he
should attend meeting of 12th
I replied to him at 40 Killy St
Boston that it was not necessary
unless he felt it to be so.
Letter of sympathy from Howard
Emma goes to town with Robert
and 2 teams for marketing $22.85
besides cost of teams.
Ward goes to city with note to
Mr Ridgely, who came out with
Miss Ellen Mitchel. he staid all
night. spoke of R.C. affairs.
Miss Mitchel returned to city

Jan 9. 1901 Wednesday
Mr Ridgely here to breakfast
Miss Virginia Clare came to see
about her cousin Mrs. Hagood of
Arcadia Texas. washed out.
Worked on Report. nearly done
Ward left for Texas on his
last trip.
Miss Coombs went to town
Very warm. like summer.
Paid Robert for teaming  2.00
  "    Ed for 2 days work  1.50

Thursday Jan 10 1901
Warm like spring. have no
need of fires.
I arrange wood and
kindlings for G. P. room. I will keep
that for a parlor this winter. Agnes
makes curtain for barrel.
Finish my report for B of C. put
it in press book.
Clean up bureau drawers, evening
am feeling better. limbs a little
smaller, and can walk better
I take only 2 meals & that very
plain, meat & bread
Agnes speaks about going to Texas.
thinks she could help Ward.
Am very glad to have my report
done in time not to hurry.

 11 Friday Jan 11 1901
Very rainy. commenced at night
and has rained steadily till night again
Miss Coombs went to city
carried my Report for tomorrows meeting
to Mrs Murrey. She was in N.Y. Miss C
took Miss Trumbull out to lunch
Mr Lewis came with his Report
of Galveston, read, and left it with me
A most excellent Report
Emma and Andrew & I
make up the next room for a parlor
quite a success.
I have letters from Jas
Boomer - Mrs Dr Burnside my pupil -
who tells me of all the people of the old
home, past and gone - a bright letter
full of heart interest
Few returns yet from the
watch meetings.
Mr Howard sends the 
notice of the close of his work. names
it now "Texas Relief Fund."

Meeting of B of C.    clear.
Saturday. Jan 12. 1901
This is the day of
the meeting. probably only the city members
will be present
Tel. from Walter P. to send in his
resignation. I have sent it yesterday.
Letter from Mr. Jarris. cannot come,
but hopes to next meeting with other friends
sent me copy of letter he had sent Mrs M.
I answered him. had seen Howard.
Letter from S.E.B. much to
the purpose, wants reply with my conclusions
He proposes a change of base.
I clean up the Office adjunct.
It gets a little cooler
We wrote some 20 letters, it
is a great drag on one
Paid keep - Emma  3.00
   "   Andrew  4.50

Sunday Jan 13. 1901
A fine
day. cool but sunny like autumn.
I have Steve's letter on hand. my reply
calls for thought. I am not at my
best. get hindered.
Mr Ridgely came at evening
did not stay over night. I could
not entertain him at all, no one
here. nothing cooked in the house,
bare and dirty closet. I am tired
of such housekeeping, and such
arrangements.
A letter from Mr. Lewis sends
his Bill for travelling expenses home,
$26.50 - at the same time tells me that
Mr Warner has invited him to attend
the meeting and talk on Galveston
that he shall "try to be discreet" = (sly)
How much better to be in Japan
Turkey or any where out of the reach of
designing friends? This kind of life
is not to be endured and must be
changed.

Monday Jan 14. 1901
Warm. clear.
Andrew Beckley left to work on the road
All very late. no one here till 9.
Am not gratified by the keeping of
my house. don't know where to look
for better help. At night house left
full of high burning lamps. I fear for
our lives, for fire.
I wrote Steve a statement
of my opinions regarding the situation
of things.
Cleared off a large mail -
Found my underwear getting in
the same condition of the rest of the
hurried and neglected house I
took it in hand. hunted it up and mend
till 11 o clock.
I am constantly thinking of Lizzie
Rich - wondering if she could not come to
make me a visit and let me see what
I could do for her eventually.

Tuesday Jan. 15. 1901
Very warm.
Wrote up the mail.
Robert Carter came to work. will
stay at night.
Miss Trumbull comes to bring me
a resolution, eminating with Mr. Kaufman
to have Mr Howards accts investigated by
a com. Mr Warner. Mr Michael. Mrs Murry
I was requested to sign a letter to Mr
Howard ordering this investigation and
the handling of all moneys in his possession
to the Committee of 3.
Miss Coombs left for NY. at 4 PM.
I would send the reply later.
A letter from Miss Imogene Pierce for
the Home Journal, "The Home of one club
Woman" beautifully written.
Mr Houghton called. offers of rent for
Jennings Cottage to Mr Pearson of W Dept.
Overlooked underwear & table linen.
mend at night.
Robert a good sleeper, could nt
wake him

Wednesday Jan 16 1901
Fine. warm.
A letter from Mr Warner - sorry I
did not send back the Resolution
signed. I wrote him that I had asked
the others to join. would tell him when
I got a reply.
    Could not work. This kind of thing
unfits me for everything. I must in some
way get out of it. life is worth nothing
in this state of feeling. - I clear up
papers.
   Mary Barton and Mr Lightleker came
at evening to speak about selling real
estate. finds no encouragement. thinks
better to wait on the Rock Creek lots.
will probably put the little Red Cross Cot.
into market at 1500 asking price.
   Engage Robert Carter at ten dolls
a month and board - too much I
suppose but I am glad to have some
one to stay in the house at night.

Thursday Jan 17. 1901
Our first snow. small
A call from Mr Andrews reporter
for the N.Y. Sun lives in Los Angeles
He had heard that some changes
were to be made in the Red Cross &
came to ask about it. Asked if my
position was elective.
I gave him one of my addresses at
the Meeting of Incorporators. & the little
Red + Auxiliaries books. Did not know
anything about the rumors.
   Miss Coombs returned at dark
went directly back to town with 2
or 3 telegrams. To hold Howards letter
to Mr Warner till heard from.
She saw Mrs Murrey on train going to
N.Y.  S.E.B. must go to Boston for 2
weeks. Howard is busy. going to fight
They all place little importance on the
shape matters are assuming. They are
committing the mistake of underrating
their foe. and while they will get
whipped, I shall get killed.
They are blindly stubborn & careless.

Answered Mr Warner   1901
sent him report
Sarah Barnes dead

Friday Jan. 18. 1901
Commenced the day with
all the desolation of uncertainty. I felt that I must
sign the letter of Warner, indorsing the Resolution of
the Board. It was hard to do it. but what else?
The mail brot another letter from Warner. that he
had no idea that I had appointed a committee, he was
glad, hoped they would go on and let him out. I saw
then that My Report had not been fully read to the
Board. I wrote him a full acct of my appointments
and sent him a copy of report of Jan 11. Also sent
copies of this letter to S.E.B - Jarris - Phillips. mailed
Warner, and felt that the work was practically done
as I had turned it all over to the Board and let me
out - This is too wearing and useless to be borne
A letter from Atwells atty for damage -
McDowell brot typewriter cleaned & took the other
News of death of Mrs. Alfred Barnes.
Our coldest day. snow doesn't melt
I am disgusted with the way my life is being spent
with this miserable "control" tread mill.

Saturday Jan 19. 1901
Cold. windy. first cold day
Felt a relief to have that miserable Control matter
off my hands. Kaufman is the strong hold for their
action. he needs some one there to knock the wind out
of his vain corporcit -. he ought never to have been
put there. We attack the letters that have
piled up in this wretched affair. The going to
N.Y. and writing Warner, and not able to write
at all.
A call from Rabbi Henry Cohen of
Galveston. he broke his journey to N.Y. and staid
over in Wash. to call on me - he spoke in the
Synagogue. he is a member of Galv committee
Miss Coombs went to Mrs. Ward
with the report of Mr Cohen for some
paper. Very enthusiastic.
I paid Robert Carter his week  2.25
   "     Emma her week  3.
sent to town by Robert Jones.
Wrote Howard.
One more Saturday night after a week of
trouble and unrest.
I gave Miss Coombs my seal skin muff

Sunday Jan. 20. 1901
Cool. fine.
Not in good frame for work. the last
week has been too perplexed. at length I
set myself about writing to S.E.B. to tell
him he could not continue his present rush
of Ins. work these last days of Congress,
and do the things needed by the Red Cross.
While writing him, came a call from
B.H. Warner, wife & little son. All very
charming. Mrs W. a lovely lady. he brings
me a copy of the Bonny Brier Bush.
talks of Howards affairs. Wants to avoid
trouble. I say I will ask for Howards money,
turn it to Flather, and draw it out for Texas.
He asks me to write a Report and let
Lewis get data etc.
I am so sure that Howard has put
his money in Bleeker Millers hands to distribte
that I decide to send for Howard to come
 -Mr Warner wants me to invite Mrs Mury
to come to see me. I am happy to.

Monday Jan. 21. 1901
Warmer
Miss Coombs goes into town to take a
dispatch to Howard to come.
to draw a check on Riggs for 50.00
leaving a balance there in Bank $299.+
She was greatly pleased with Mr Flather who
was very nice to her.
She called on Mrs. Murrey who will
come out about Tuesday. this is the day
that Mr Peale had set to come. and if Howard
comes tomorrow it will make a week of visits
I wrote again to S.E.B. or rather finished
and got off his letter to 40 Killy St. Boston.
I push Emma up a little about the work -
She is so interested at her home that she is
likely to forget this.
Miss Coombs returned at 7 or 8
with her 50.00
Cousin Octavia Porter Reade sent
me a copy of Oscar Wilde's "Ballad
of Reading Gaol."
Miss Coombs brot me a pair of gloves
& a pound of Cheese. We had supper aftr her
return from city. rains a little

Lewis called for Warner     Report
Tuesday Jan. 22. 1901
Fine. warmer.
Dictated and posted 21 letters. one to P.M
Merrill, defining what mail should come to me
here. viz - all that bears my name, whether as
president of the Red Cross, or in connection with
it. All that has not my name may go to H. Q.s
Mr Lewis came from Mr Warner to speak
of Report. I declined making any more 
personal arrangements of any kind; would do
my best towards a Report if so desired, and the
responsibility be shared.
Emma went to town by cars to get 
marketing for tomorrow.
Letter from Howard, he will come tomorrow
A Bill from Mr Peale for Red Cross books
which I do not understand. but the Amt
called for, "Please remit" is $82.50
Letter from Carusi & sons
asking if I have received Atwells letter from
the Supreme Court. where he has put me
to defend myself against his charges.
I replied to Mr Carusi that I had
received the letter, and prayed for a
little moment of time to consider it -
I do not know what they will grant. I have
no legal advisor, have nothing to pay one with
Don't believe I have damaged Mr Atwell, his
claim of leaving a large, lucrative business
to take up the Red Cross is surely false -
Or also that he was solicited to take up
this work. on the contrary, he came to
me, after a second application quite
unknown to me and proposed, rather begged
the privilege of taking up the funding of the
Red Cross. - I have no one to ask advice
of, no lawyer, nothing to pay him with. have
harmed no one. hold Atwells note for $1000
borrowed money. and he had other loans
of 200 or more made under pressure from
N.Y. to pay his help. I have no idea of the
moneys he raised. but presume the [checks]
were turned in to Riggs Bank. I think I
shall make no defence but let him go
on, and sue; if he likes. I can do nothing
with this law business of Atwell and
Howard but to pick up and leave the
country as soon as possible —

News of Victoria's death
Wednesday Jan 23 1901
clear. fine
We delayed breakfast till 10 when Mr
Howard came. had breakfast at once
Retired up stairs. Conversed on the
situation. read him som documents
He was impressed by the idea of
setting all aside, as illegal. Wished
to consult Mr Jarris.
Decided to see Mr [Jarris] and try to bring
him here. Dined. he left for 5 o clk
train.
Letter from Steve. he is tired
and wants to do his own work - that is
right and best - if he prefers.

Mrs. Murrey comes
Thursday Jan 24
Dull day
Machine wouldn't write. no type
work could be done. but I got off some
personal letters of impotance.
Mrs Murrey came at 3. made a
pleasant visit. talked over the Atwell &
Higbee matters. She took the letters of
Mr Higbee and Stout, and Roggers of
Baltimore to deal with.
I wrote a letter to Carusi & sons
concerning Atwell, which letter I will
refer to some Authority to see if I am
right in sending it - I decline having
any thing to do with the law, never had
never will have - They must do what they
can with me. I will not go to law —
Emma washed.
Queen Victoria is lying in State. All the
world is in mourning. Pres McKinleys
flag at half mast. Tributes from all over
the world.

First snow storm.
Tueday January 25. 1901 Friday
Ground white with
snow. wind heavy. the first touch of
real winter we have had. Emma home
perhaps snowed in.
Paid Mrs Gorham repairs on fence  2.34
Wrote Carusi & sons my reply to Mr Atwells
complaints. Sent copies to Mrs. Murrey
to Carusi etc.
Wrote Mr Ward at Houston.
Recd letter from Mr Howard. Mr. Jarris
goes to Cuba for two weeks, I am glad to
have it all stop. I will release all. I can
get on with the Present "Board" if others are
satisfied.
Miss Coombs has trouble with her type machine
goes back to old Remington 5 - and gets good work -
we mail 16 letters - yesterday 21. too much writing
I send letter from University to Dr Hubbell.
It is a cold, windy night. snow blows. -
Read Goldsmiths Deserted Village on
Parnels Hermit to Agnes, to get some
idea of profitable reading into her mind.

Letter from the Grand Duchess
Saturday Jan. 25. 1901
clear. fine. snow on ground
McDowell came. long visit. Perry came
been sick. lost all his horses - all died -
wrote Mrs Reed.
Sent a sentiment to Phil for the
class wreath of University for the bier of
queen Victoria. suggestion of Miss Pierce.
Desk nearly free from letters - glad. -
Paid Emma and Robert  5.25
Get off a large mail.
At evening commenced to set
my desks in my room in better condition
make up the little field writing desk and
make a drawer for the scattered letters of
the dear Grand Duchess. I have tried to put
them so safely I cannot find them.
I received a long beautiful letter from
the Grand Duchess today.
I chance to come across a letter from
Cousin Delia Robbins, Chicago that sets
me thinking of some funds I used to
have there. I go to bed late and sleep
well.

Sunday Jan. 27. 1901
Dull, not cold.
Could not repress the desire to go on
with my last nights work, and put things
in better order. Went over the lock boxes
and separate papers, find the right place
for things. get very homesick & lonesome
as I go over some of them. I destroy all I
can. Look for choice books, find that
most likely some one else has looked
before me. I fail to find my volume of
"Perfect Gems" that I brought all the
way home from California, fearing I
could not find it here.  I get into
the files of scrap books. An card books of
the better days when ideas were realized.

Mr Peale came = Robert Carter left
Monday Jan. 28. 1901
A bad morning = expecting Mr Peale at
ten. got up early to get ready. All the help
had gone home at night and did not come
back. All the fires out. house cold. Emma
came near nine. I said I could not have that
every Monday morning. I made up the fires to
get ready. Boy went home.
Mr Peale came at 10. Spent most of the
day. gave his opinion of Keller. Mr Peale
advises that I add Galveston to the Red Cross
book. Make a new arrangement with Mr
Moore of Chicago who has sold the book
and let the publication go on. he wants
Mr Moore to come to see me.
Mr. Peale with family go to Augusta Ga
till April. They go abroad in Summer, and
have a house boat on the St Lawrence.
I receive letter from Carusi & son. I tell
them to correspond with Mr Vaughan the
lawyers of Mr Jarris. both gone to Cuba for
2 weeks - A long evening talk with Emma
& Agnes in dining room - cold night.

Emma & Robt went to town
Tuesday January 29. 1901
Very cold. clear
Emma & Robt went to city. Emma buys
groceries. I give her 10 dollars.
She buys Butter. lard. S. potatoes
Coffee. condensed milk yeast P.
soda (washing) &  Rough on rats.
Could not get vegetables for
fear of freezing. came home at
night. very cold. no one to do the
chores. Robert did them.
The Underwood type writer man  ??me
brot one machine - put 2 others in order
we have now 3 machines in good repair -
Letter from Miss Trotzis - is going to marry
Mr Clark. Miss Rathbone is in Havana, boards
at hotel.
I wrote Miss Adams at Boston City Hospital
sent Dr Hubbells trunk to him by Express.
Robert took Dr. Hubbells trunk to
Express office.

Warner - Howard
Wednesday Jan. 30. 1901.
Snowing hard
Mail brot letter from Mr. Warner
wishing to know if I would or not draw
upon W.W. Howard for his funds in hand
I replied that I had done so.
A letter of the day before went to
Mr Howard, asking him to turn over
his remaining funds to me, or to B H.
Warner. I wrote Mr Howard that I
thought I had borne enough - if he didn't
think so keep on -
A letter from Mrs. J. Ellen Foster con
watch meetings. Ansd it and returned all
inclosures. letter from Hubbell, con his
trunk, wrote him it was sent yesterday
Wrote S. E. Barton, in reply
to his letter of a week ago. "tired"
This has been a day not to be desired
to live over again. I am getting reckless
don't mind who goes out from me.
They cannot stop my living by any fair
means; and I will not mind scandal
Mr Warner sends clipping from Herald that 
I was called upon for my accounts and am now making them up.

Thursday Jan. 31 1901.
Clear. not cold
Andrew came to take care of chores till
he will commence work again.
Other letters from Warner and Howard
W. still bothering with reporters, explaning.
Howard has given his work over to the
committee, and notifies me that his Sec Treasur
will write me. I reply that he cannot do
that. I have the same privilege to withdraw
personal relations that he has. and his
officials must address my officials - I
will not correspond with them At all.
A call from Mrs Campbell the mother
of Mrs. Baltzley, and Dr Woodworth They want a
protection for the motor men of the cars. I
learn from them that there is a luggage car
with the electrics. Agent J.G. Waters & son.
1045 32 st. NW. will take and ship by car
every day. Inquiries for Lilly Mason.
Wrote Mary Burnett, Boston.
Days so hard and tired. how can I get out
of it?

Agnes goes to town. Mc comes.
Telegram from Mary Burnett.
Friday Feb. 1. 1901 -
fine. cool.
The customary budget of [unrest] from
Howard & Board - i.e. Howards Sec &
Treasurer sends me his statement. I had
previously written Howard I should
not received there documents. but should
send them to the Board. Mr. Warner sent
for the Draft on Howard which Miss Coombs
had neglected to inclose in his letter. she
sent it by same mail.
McDowell came. Miss Coombs went
to town with him. bot stationary. files
changed pencils. got carbon. stamps etc.
called on Mrs. Murrey. Bot 6 copies of Mr
Warners denial of the Statement that my
accounts had been called for. I write no
one. take no notice of their stuff.
Telegram from Mary Weeks Burnette
coming tomorrow from Boston  $.50
News of death of [May] Sharp (Harris)
Died in Atlanta, leaves 5 children.

Mary Burnett came
News of Jimmy Walkers death
Saturday Feb. 2. 1901
Pretty cold.
Dr Mary Burnett came from Boston, 50
Letter from Lizzie telling of
the death of her brother Jimmy (Apoplexy)
Died in Connct Sunday night
Returned the letter of the
Secretary - Treasurer of Mr Howards
Committee, as I decline to carry
on that business with any one but
Howard - he has retired - so have I.
Letter from Ward, sends clipping
from Galveston that C.B. had been
called upon for her Accounts.
Have no idea what I ought to do
 -to go out and end it all - or to
stay and let them ruin me.
That seems to be the combined
object.
Robert Jones bot apples. Graham [bread]
crackers, meat, shredded wheat

Sunday Feb. 3rd 1901
a little snowy
Speak a great deal with Dr Burnett.
get depressed and [alarmed] by the
prospect of things
Miss Coombs went to visit Mrs
Ward. Spoke of the article in the Herald
Mrs. Ward placed no importance
at all upon it.
I see plainly how I am situated
Am subject to the caprice and action of
the Board. nothing would prevent
them from voting me out but the little
fear they might have of the disapproval
of the public. The effort will be to
gently lead the public to feel that I
am mentally incapacitated to any
longer hold a position of responsibility
and that the good of the Red
Cross demands that I be superceded
I see no security but in getting
out myself before it is time for action.

Richardson came afternon to work
Monday Feb. 4 1901
Warmer. cleared off.
Much warmer. We take up the letters
private & family.
Dr. Burnett talks on Theosophy.
and reads for Mrs. Besant.
The clear weather took Andrew to his
rood work, leaving Emma alone.
Another man came. Richardson who
was gardner at Colin John. I leave Emma
to engage him. a rather he will work
a few days and see what it is wrth to both
The clippings bring M. Lewis acct
of his labor at Galveston published in
the Star. Mr Lewis seems to have been
the only man in charge at the field
It is all right enough. I am
to be satisfied with all. keep perfect my
integrity, and wait.
Wrote Mr Ward, perhaps I should
ask Steve what is to be done there.

Myrtes   very high wind   Mrs Murrey
Tuesday Feb 5 1901
not so cold but terrific winds
Mc came up and brot 12 files Cb
bot at Morrisons by Miss Coombs  3.90
1 pint machine oil.  50
Had no heart to work.
At dinner Mrs Murrey came.
I signed a draft on Mr Howard for his full
amt $6000+ to be paid to Mr Flathers.
This under pressure from Mrs M. that I shall
not be gotten into any trouble thereby.
We spoke of matters freely. it was all a
great relief to me. the clouds were
less dark. & my heart was lighter
Sent a dispatch to Myrtes at Linchburg
to come. letter from her that Jimmies
death called them home direct -
Dr Burnett went to city to lecture -
to remain all night.
Wrote Mr Ward - Letter from
Mamie about Mrs Rich -

Wednesday Feb. 6. 1901
Fine. clear cold
Cleaned up Dr Hubbells room. put
curtains etc for Dr Burnette. she
returned at 2.
Mail brot. Resolution from
the Legislature of Texas transmitted through
the Govrnor (Sayers) recognizing the Red
Cross work in the disaster of Galveston
together with a letter from the Governor
expressing his thanks -
Dr Senn answers my letter to him
which thanked for the honorary membership
of the association of military surgeons.
I wrote Col Michael asking to whom
diplomatically I should address my ack'mt, if
to the Legislature of Texas or the Governor.
Letter from Dr Dillinger saying he had
written me twice since my letter to him
I have received no letter from him.
He had naturally spoken of Mrs M in his letters
Dr Burnett does not get her letter
from her husband sent Monday.

Thursday Feb. 7. 1901
Letter to Miss Coombs that her mother
had hurt her foot. She left by first
car for N.Y. took with her the check
of Dr Hubbell for condensed milk $52.56
& -  the letter of Dr. Dillinger.
Dr Burnett went to city to look for
letter, did not find it, none came here -
Mr Candy of Chicago came to see
Dr Burnett. his nephew is the manft of the
Red Cross cough       of St Louis. John
Candy. Mr Candy advises to write him
for some consideration, he thinks he has
made 50,000 out of his Red Cross
patent.
I put on shoes and went out
of doors for first time since I came home
from Galveston, made my first visit to
Baba. carried him bread and sugar.
he looks fat and woolly. is well cared
for. has a fine bed. in a box stall.
Dr Burnett returned at 6 1/2. tea with
Mr Candy. I wrote Mrs Ham [also]
Mrs. Musrey a letter for my Report
for next meeting of 9th.

Friday Feb. 8. 1901
Good weather
Only Dr Burnett here, spend most of
the day in conversation. I sewed a
little to fill in time.
Letter from Lizzie Rich at
Stafford Springs Ct. Answered her
and sent a Bill of ten Dolls  10.00
Received reply from Col Michael
con. Texas Resolutions.
Wrote Dr Dillinger asking him
to recall carefully what letters he had
sent me. and date if possible.
I speak a good deal with Dr B.
about the B. of C. and an attempt to
get together some of the old members
and incorperaters for consultation and
of seeing Mr Olney.
I am glad to be able to keep boots
on my feet all day.
Went out for first time since
Galveston. called on Baba. yesterday. did
not go out today

Mary Burnett left
Saturday Feb 9. 1901
not clear. not stormy
Dr Burnett and I alone till 3 PM when she
left for Chicago. her letter came. it had
been at Hd Qrs. I am better for her visit
My feet are better.
Letter from Miss Coombs. her mother had
been hurt boarding a car. Visited Baba.
Robert did errands. bot midlings for
Baba. 1.00. rice 40. Tea 50. vinegar 25
Eggs to Emma 50 =  2.67
Paid Silas Richardson week  4.15
Letter from Dr Ross abt. Manilla hospital
claims some thousand dolls damage for
Genl Bennetts hospital - he took u -
Letter from Consul Powell, British
at Phil. con. Miss [Pierce] scholarship in
honor of Queen Victoria. he wants verication.
Notice of Book by Rabi Cohen at
Brentano's'
Line from Genl Harries
Letter from Dr Robert Barton, wants 
recommendations for Surgeon's appointment.

Sunday Feb. 10 1901
Fine. not cold
Alone with Emma.
Wrote Gen [Harries] abt [vestiluls?]
invited him to call.
Robt Barton at N.Y. sent cards
that he could use to the Pres if desired
[Brentano]. notice of Book. Cohen
Agnes Coombs at N.Y.
Call from Mr Fowler - plumber -
[The winter]  Finished by letter
to cousin Delia Roblins, but don't
know where to send it. have not
their latest address. cannot post
my letter.
The day seemed to slip by &
leave little trace.
Agnes' letter tells me SEB. will
write from Boston. Lizzie will go
there with him next week.

Monday Feb. 11. 1901
Dull. not cold
Emma washed. no one to take her
time. I took in hand the Lamps
of the house, which seemed not to have
been attended to since first lighted
I used the entire day with them. as
a reward I have the first well lighted
room I have had since my return.
That was one of the things I must do
myself; of no use to set any one else
about it. it would never be done.
A Mrs    called to see 
about buying the [Mace] Cottage. told
her Mr Houghten would write Dr Hubbell
took my meals with Emma and
enjoyed them greatly.
Paper from Mr Kaufman with an
allusion to me in an address of his.
I could not well share this day from
my correspondence, but I took it.
Pressed and mailed yesterdays
letters. R.G. Brown thinks he can't
sign the B & O pass permit.

Tuesday Feb. 12. 1901.
coldest weather of season
Ironing day. I took the work below
to give chance to finish up.
McDowell came. brot paper from
Adams, headed and counter sheets
It is a season of wind. no snow &
not so cold but for the wind which
roars like a lion.
I puttered a little with pictures.
wrote the British consul at Phil. con
the plan of Miss Pierce.
Wrote Miss Coombs to stay if needed.
I could manage the correspondence.
I grew very tired at night. slept an
hour or two. got up at 9. made draft
of reply to Legislature of Texas to be sent
through Gov. Sayers.
Took a hot foot bath. it seemed
to make me restless. will drop off from
them a little. my feet are better but
need care & caution.

Mrs Murrey sent copy of minutes
Wednesday. Feb. 13. 1901
Still very windy. now 48 hours.
I kept to my room. Emma put away her
wash and kept house. I still eat "a la
qurine" and enjoy it.
Yesterday received letter from Susan [Anth]
Anthony. Rochester has a little Red Cross
money it wants to send to me -a meeting of
Dr Moore. Dr [Dolly] & Susan decided to send
it to me, personally. Blessed old Rochester
I will ask them to hold it for me.
I copied the Drafts of letter to Texas Leg.
and Gov. Sayers. all ready to mail tomorrow
Mr Israel came. tells me that Cissel
wants the Pullman. Gleason note - that Gleason
doesn't want him to have it. I feel
that I have waited and lost enough by Gleason
and may let Cissel have the note.
Minutes of Meeting sent by Musrey
the three ladies Musrey. Foster Tanner are to
inspect the vouchers of Ward and consult
with Miss Barton.
It rather decides that Lewis
write the Report of the Galveston field.

Valentines Day
Thursday Feb. 14
cold windy.
Wrote all day. sent of a doz letters
Miss Coombs still home.
[The] Wrote Miss Coombs not 
to ship any thing here - I know this
will confuse and disappoint both
she and Steve, but when one acts
as a guide, he must be able to
support in case of accident.
I try my best to pay no
attention to the entire situation but
it has possession of me, and in
spite of all, a little three hours
sleep is all I can get.

Friday Feb 15 1901
Less wind. but cold
I still keep at the letters - what
a drudgery this letter writing
has becom -
A letter from Mrs J Ellen
Foster from Utah. Mrs Gates.
from which I took copy and returned the
letter to Mrs Foster
Wrote again to Miss Coombs to send
all shipments to Mr Ward
Wrote Johnny Stafford. Mame Ida. make
arrangements to send printed matter, papers
& c to Ida & Mamie, as they will be more
useful to their families than to me.
A letter from Mrs Musrey of the death
of Col. Albert Shaw, reminding me of his
attentions to us at Chicago.
The days get longer, and spring
cannot be far away now.
A letter from Genl Geo A Harris
in reply to mine concerning Vestibule cars.
We learn that Empress Dowager Victoria
has cancer of the kidneys

Saturday Feb. 16. 1901
Milder. Spring like
Up at 5 1/2. room arranged before daylight
It comes to me (from some source) to ask
Mrs. Fannie B Ward to come and stay
here, as at a field and assist on the
Report of Galveston, then I should [think]
call Ward home, and get it out at
once. Possibly Mrs Ward is at N.O.
but get her on her return if possible
It is probable that Mr. Lewis is making
a report by direction of the Board.
I hear nothing from Mr Howard at
Galveston, this is all right. he probably
intends it to be so.
Robert went to town but I sent for little
The water pipe (stable) sprung a leak sent for
Ernest to come and help stop it  .75
paid Emma 3. Richardson  4.50  7.50
Telegram Ward Warner wants itemized
accts to Feb. Miss Coombs in Brooklyn

Miss Coombs returned
Sunday Feb 17. 1901
not clear, cool.
Eyes do not let me write, have used them
too much past week.
Arrange under clothing. change beds
do things about the house.
Uncle Billy Gibbs, colored is dead
call from Mr     Barton War Dept
took pho outside house -
M     War Dept came to see abt
renting Jennings Cottage. I tell Capt Houghtn
that I think 12 1/2 per Mo. by year. 15 for 6 mo.
Other parties want it. think Mr
will take it. I am glad to have it go
into friendly hands.
Frances came.
Miss Coombs came at
9 night. brot all the news & word
from N.Y. has seen Steve'. he is in
Boston. Howard in Texas. Ward in
Houston. Mrs Ward in New Orleans at
Mardi Gras.

Cirrel note exchanged by Mr Saml Pusey
sent to Howard     Mr Gibbs funeral.
Monday Feb. 18. 1901
Fine clear warm for winter
Mr Cirrel sent up his business man as I
had requested to take the Gleason Deed of trust
and note for $5000, and give me in exchange
his note for $705. as due on the note I had given
Mr. Geo. H. Pullman. The exchange was
made, and that business is all amicably 
settled. I am glad it was not paid before
That money was taken from Brown Bros.
and at least 500. of it should return there
Miss Coombs makes copies of last minutes
letters etc to send to S.E.B. = Boston.
I write Mr. Ward and send him checks for
$581.16 = $59.92 left, on his return to Texas.
Miss Coombs writes S.E.B. and I think Ward.
Agnes and I are alone all day. do our own sewing
Emma remains home after the funeral of M Gibbs
In my letter to Ward I inclose one to W W Howard
in Texas asking Mr Ward to take it personally to him
I ask 900 dolls of Mr Howards funds to pay
for my report.
Put my eyes under treatment Thompsons eye water

Tuesday Feb 19 1901
Clear lovely spring morning
Eyes seem a little better. - feet too. I seem
to be very much dilapidated in places.
I sent in the following list of names for whom
half rate tickets are asked for the B & O Road
Half rate - B & O - Tickets
Clara Barton
Stephen E. Barton
Mrs Stephen E. Barton
R.G. Brown
Dr L Hall Brown
Dr Joseph Gardner
Mrs. Enola L Gardner
Dr J.B. Hubbell
Samuel M Jarvis
Wm W. Howard
Miss Mary Agnes Coombs
Mrs Harriette L Reed
I.B. Riecuis
Fred L Ward
Judge Joseph Sheldon
Richard Hinton   Isabel Hinton
A [Monae} Lesser
Mrs Bettina Lesser

continued
Letters from Fred L. Ward Houston
in which he icloses his correspondence
with B H. Warner and Mrs. Murrey
and sends his accounts to Feb. 1st
also sends a clipping from some
[L?] paper noticing the accusates
of the "whispering" Board -
Miss Coombs went to town
Drew check on my personal Acct &
Riggs for fifty dollars, leaving a balance
in bank of 249.85     $50.00
Went to Mrs. Wards to send letter to
her at N.O. asking her to come & help
Took names to Mr Hege for 1/2 rate tickets
for the year over B & O Ry, sent in
13 names, and will add tomorrow the
names of Judge Sheldon & Hinton
Letter from Ilka who wants to come
to Inauguration - cannot have her -
Bot Rose water - spool cotton
clothes line

Feb. 20 Wednesday 1901
Very fine. spring like.
Wrote important letters
To Mr. Pierson accept his moving in on April 1st
to M Ridgely to come when the others do
Mr Briggs - Sunday
I.B. Lackey. Wash & Traction co 14 E. cap NE.
Mrs Murrey. Col Shaw
Ilka - not convenient
Andrew Carnegie for Edwin Baltzley
Call from Mr Woodworth of Baltzleys
McDowell came. bot clothes line .39.00
Letter from Ward. to say he has not
Dorrs revolver - has one of his own. never saw
the Drs only when Emona showed it to him -
Sends clippings from Post  conc Howards wish
Mr Howard has rented several farms &
arranged for the employment of idle &
destitute farmers in their cultivation. no free
rations or supplies but standard wages. The
relief funds will be used only for the
payment of labor. they will receiv no salary
but get their share of the crop.

Paid Bordens Milk Bill. sent Hubbell back
Thursday Feb 21 1901
colder. bright. sunny
Again clearing away difficult letters.
Ward, directions for placing funds to close
Mr Wardwell, to ask about Ball.
Bordens condensed Milk Co - paid bill
J.B. Hubbell returned his check $52.50
Ilka cannot come now
Mrs Murrey con Col. Albert Shaws death
Miss Pierce to lecture, but give [?] to Red Cross
to Jennings La paper for copies. (Agnes)
J.P. Roosa abt. shipment
I returned Dr Hubbells check for Borden & co
and sent my own on Brown Bros. with explanation
Directed Ward to wait Howards answer, if he could
furnish the money to distribute his, if not reserve 700
Invited Mr Wardwell & Lesser to come to visit me
as I wanted to speak with them something I did
not want to write.
Arranged to have rooms fitted a little. Emma made
curtains for Upper rooms. The day uneventful

Wrote Steve
Friday Feb 22. 1901
Some snow some sun
I wrote Steve the letters he asked for
told him what I had done in regard to
Mr Wardwell Dr Lesser. Mr Ward. The Board
Mr Baltzler called to have another 
paragraph added to his intro to Mr. Carnegie.
Miss Coombs wrote on her own
responsibility to Howard. Sheldon  SEB
Emma had poor luck with her curtains
I take them up at night to see if any
thing can be done with them.
Learn of the death of David
Graham Adee through Mrs Richardson
who works there - she stays all night
Emma & Silas probably eloped as
there is no one in the house

Saturday Feb. 23. 1901
Cloudy. not cold
Gave up this day to
curtains in the chambers. made red for
the SW chamber. Miss Coombs & Emma ran
the machine. over 60 yards material.
The little top room will be done tomorrow
Mrs Reed came to call. guests
Mrs. Pickett for a few days, then comes here
till after Inauguration.
Robert did errands in town
Bot potatoes. groceries. [E?] for stove  4.27
I gave him 1.00 for Jerseys (middling)
Reed letter from Judge Sheldon
   "  Mr Ridgely who will come tomorrow
[Also] Mr Briggs will come.
Write nothing today.
A letter for W.W. Howard who is back
from Texas.
Letter from Mr Ward telling me that
Howard has left for [city]
I dusted rooms below & above
until 11 o clock PM

Sunday Feb. 24 1900
cold.
Resumed my work of cleaning up &
dusting. getting rooms ready for
the curtains until noon.
Dressed and made ready to see
callers. Mr Briggs came & dined
Mr Ridgely came later. Both
talked over the R C situation. It is
the opinion I think that the Board
is legal and will stand with all [power]
Willis Childs, Maria, and two of
their daughter came for a call, they
are making a trip. all seemed well
and looked well.
Letter from [Traction] co. con.
telephone. Cannot make the [connection]
My instrument is somewhere. Dr
Hubbell saw it somewhere but
did not send it home. I don't know
where to go for it. This must have
been referred to Genl [Harries]  who
writes pleasant letters.
Miss Coombs read Steve's & my letters
to M Briggs & Ridgely.

Israel called. spoke of lots
Monday Feb. 26 1901
Warmer. clear.
Wrote Howard, who is home
    "   Dr Hubbell = University. Milk receipt
Agnes wrote Mr Warner and sent
the accts of Mr Ward which Warner
had called for to Feb. 1st. I did not
write. am not a clerk nor an accountant.
will not have any financial deal
with that board
Letter from Gardner. will leave on
1st for here. arrive Sat 2.
I write telegram to go in morning
also Draw check for 50. to use in the    (50)
preparation for entertainment of the guests
Decide that Emma & Agnes go to town
tomorrow to make needful purchases
Mr Israel came to say that he could sell
the Hill lots for .75 per foot but advised keeping
them. The [Vt] Avenue lot is worth .80 cts per foot
he will look over the house and see what if
needs. The above draft of 50. should leave in Bank $199.86

List of Board of Control
1. Clara Barton
2. Ellen S Mussey
3. Stephen E Barton
4. J. Ellen Foster
5. B.H. Warner
6. Col W H. Michael
7. Wm J. Flather
8, Mrs James Tanner
9. Samuel M Jarvis
10. H.B.F McFarland
11. Abram C. Kaufman
12. Dr Joseph Gardner
13. Mrs Harrington
14. Daniel Hastings

Tuesday Feb. 26. 1901
Emma & Agnes & Robert
went to town to make purchases for the coming
guests entertainment. fittings for house.
Bot 80 yds matting @ 13 1/2 per yd  11.00
Wash bowls & pitchers, shoes
meat Lamp fixings  26.61
Mrs Bissell came and
spent the day. we arranged all
the French letters & pamphlets
Mrs [Capron] called she
goes to Phillipines.
Miss Sarah Farmer of Elliot me
called with Dr Lombard Woodworth
(from Edwin Baltzleys) Miss Farmer is
with Mrs. Hearst and will come
to visit me.

Wednesday Feb 27 1901
fine. cool
Put down matting in two upper
chambers. find that the girls
paid for some 20 yards more
than they got. fall a little short.
Mrs Reed came to call and
to send for her trunk. will come
tomorrow to remain
Agnes made curtains for the
Red Cross Chamber
Howard wants to ride Baba in
parade.
Mr Higgins sends for hay          17.00
This uses up my 50 Doll draft    25.61
                                                   43.61
Dr Hubbell sends back the
draft for Condensed milk. I having
given that draft long ago. it was my
draft so all is right.
Steve sends the check for the papers
sent him to exchange in NY  34.50

Mrs. Reed came to stay
Thursday Feb. 28. 1901
Fine. clear. cool
We finished the chamber matting &
curtains.
Robert went for Mrs Reeds trunk
Mrs. Reed followed at 4 o clock.
Agnes went to see Mrs. Ward at night
Mrs. [Capron] came for letter to Sec of
War. for transportation to Manila
Mr Israel came. wanted a loan of
$175. to start him a business. I could not
loan it. could not spare the money. but
said I would indorse for him on six mo
if he could get the money. He will do it
and I think will be able to meet the pay
Letter from Judge Sheldon. he recommends
a "waiver" to go to incorperaters
I do not clearly understand this.
Mrs Ward will come and aid on Report.
As it now seems, S.E.B. & Gardner will be here
Saturday. Mr Briggs will come out Sunday &
Mr Ridgley, Mrs. Reed will be here.

Gardners can't come
Friday March. 1st 1901
A little dull. warm
Mrs Reed goes to town. all day
Telegram from Gardner, "Enola sick
cannot come."
Miss Coombs & C B sit down to letters
mail about 20 at night. some long
write Mary Burnett, Fannie Vassall, Ward
Letter from J. Ellen Foster. will come
out with party of friends from the West (Sat
tomorrow morning. I reply come. & bring
Mrs Murrey & Fannie (all)
Write Mrs Murrey sending Hughes
[Dunning] letter for rent. I also write her
to come tomorrow
Mrs Reed buys canned chicken and
salmon. 3 - 2 cans  1.15

Susa commenced
Saturday March 2 1901
Dull warm morning
This is the day I am to expect S.E.B.
Wait and see how it all turns out.
About 10 1/2 came the party of ladies with
Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Tanner. Mrs Gates of Utah
the daughter of Brigham Young
They assembled in the front parlor. Mrs. Reed and I
met them. chocolate & sandwiches were passed by
Emma & Susa. My decorations were asked for &
shown & explained. All seemed to be so well
pleased that it was a great pleasure to receive
them. They left abt 1 o clock
The letters of Mr. [Nevins] to his Uncle B.H.
Warner were sent to me, in regard to Howard
Howard makes freer use of my name than he
has any right to do. He is likely to get into serious
trouble by his lack of wisdom, and obstinacy.
Miss Coombs has a call from a friend with a little
boy, who lunch with us.
A letter comes from Mr Howard that
he is not coming to Wash. so I shall
have no preparation for him
It is night and Steve is not here
Miss Coombs goes to Mr. Ward
I get sleepy. and Mrs Reed is tired
and both decide to go to bed at 11.
just nicely laid away and Agnes & Steve
come. put him in the "Turkish" room &
retire again. in a half hour or so, say
1 1/2 Mr Ridgely came. put him in
parlor chamber and all retire for the
night.
Paid Emma  3.
   "   Silas  4.50
This is Susa's first day
sent to town by Dairy. got
tomatoes .50 & [sandwiches?]  1.00

Steve Ridgely. Briggs. Reed. Coombs
Sunday March 3 1901
fine. cool.
Breakfast. Steve Ridgely
Mrs Reed. Agnes - Susa here - adjourned to the
parlor. Mr Briggs came. Subject
discussed. Mr Ridgely feels responsible for
the passage of the Bill, wants to help out
Decided.
Steve & Mr Ridgely meet in Boston. go to Mr
Olney with a letter from me. get his opinion
on the legality of the present organization
ask his advice. if needed all resign.
I write letter to Mr Olney. Another to Gov
of N.Y. abt. [Ramipo] stock
Steve writes Mr Ward at Houston to get
ready to leave in ten days. find if he is to
distribute the money in the Treasurers hands
$900. keep what is in my hands $1400+
for Report & incidental. distribute the rest
come home & make his report
Mr Ridgely & Briggs leave after dinner.
Steve stays till 9 1/2. I speak with him of Mrs
Rich. he will go to see her this week

Inauguration of President McKinley
Monday March 4. 1901
Showery.
All went to Inauguration
Emma & Susa washed. clothes caught
in Rain. Baba caught in rain too,
and wouldn't be caught with a bridle
to take him in out of the storm. tried to get
a blanket over him, to keep him from taking cold
at last I made myself storm proff and went
out with a measure of grains. he had all
confidence in me, and let them halter him
I rubbed him dry, gave him a new blanket
and was just as well contented as I had
been participating in the Inaugural ceremonies.
I packed a bundle to go to Lizzie Rich.
wrote a little. thought a good deal.

Egan came
Tuesday March 5 1901
Spring morning, colder after
a time, and commenced to snow.
Dr Egan came with two [mass] officers of
Malitia, Sergeant Gibson &
Displayed Decorations to them. Lunch.
Dr gave prescriptions for my throat
Listrine 1/3. water 2/3. spray 4
or more times a day.
For Ears  Olive Oil dropped
in from dropper 3 or 4 drops each day.
he finds the ear dry.
Dr is medical Staff Officer and goes
back with the command tomorrow
Miss Coombs took up the work. got
off all letters planned for Sunday
Letter from Mrs [Mussey]. She is not
well. Must rest.
Weather turns very cold. some snow

Acceptance of Membership. American Ladies
in London.
Wednesday March 6 1901
cold windy March day.
ground covered with snow. but most of it
left before night in spite of the cold.
Wrote up the waiting letters.
Wrote acceptance of Honorary Membership
in the Society of American ladies in
London.
Sent Mr Wards accts to March to
Mr Warner & Mr Flather.
Wrote Mrs. [Mussey].
Try to think about report.
Emma & Susa wash & iron.
Send word to Perry to come and split
his logs brought for wood.
Make up rug at night.

Thursday March 7. 1901
clear. warmer. but crisp & still.
Mrs. Reed & Agnes went to city.
Silas took Lizzie Riches bundle to
Georgetown Ex. Co. paid expressage  1.10
Miss Coombs took to Bank checks from
S.E.B. 34.50. Hubbell con. milk 50.  87.
Bot bottle Listrine for throat  .87
Went to Am. Express, got package
from Toledo  77.11
Mr. Israel came. I indorsed a
note for him, payable by him one half
in three months, rest in six  175.00
he cannot start his work without it.
has a contract. if he can get the [teams] etc.
to commence. has no credit. no one will
loan him $175. and I indorse a note for
him. he must have work, with 5 children.
Mrs Reed did not come home. at least
I thought so. but it seems she did. and
I was not told and sat up till one o clock
waiting for her.

Friday March 8. 1901
clear cool. fine.
We over look the Reports letters etc
of Galveston to commence the Report
McDowell came to bring up paper
purchased yesterday
Paid Susa Lee for 6 days work 2.25
and let her go home. she will do my work
at 10 Dolls. a month.
Send Baba to be shod. Smith has no shoes
nice enough. will shoe him Monday.
[?] Jennings [Pitkins] & Harold called
Too tired and slept 2 hours to make up for last night
consult Mrs Reed about writing up the Red
Cross Book to date. Approves.
A letter from Lydia [Stevens} Enolas cousin
who wants to come & live with me
and do my work.

Saturday March 9. 1901
Dull. not cold
Commenced the Report in earnest
made marvelous headway. I find that
my Reports and letters contain nearly all
I shall need, and more than I can use.
I am preparing it for the type writer as we
go along.
Send to town for some little things  1.19
Paid Emma 3.00. Silas 4.50    7.50
Telegram  .50
Find that Susa would come and do
my work but fears to offend present parties
Dear me. What I have suffered and
still do suffer from jealousy. it is all
around and about me. till I would be
glad to be so alone that no one knew me.
and so indifferent that no one cared.

Sunday March 10 1901.
Rainy day. wet all day
Mrs. Reed & I kept on with the Report
made the same excellent progress as yesterday.
Have gone through all Galveston and
are on the the Main land.
The day was so disagreeable that
there were no callers. except
McDowell. who came with a heavy
box of strawberries from Texas
The first fruits of the plants
I had Mc take back seven
boxes for himself and Mrs.
Ward. and we partook of
ours at tea
I think to get a box to 
each member of the Board
of Central is possible.

Miss Sarah Farmer came
Monday March 11 1901
Cleared off in the night
A rather dull, cloudy day with
some bright sun.
Went on with the Report to the
finish, with the exception of the
Letters of Thanks from the [Authorities]
and others
I have 71 pages in the little
[snatch] book in which I have written it
It is ready now for the type writer
I have now the reports of the others
to get in and find a publisher
Mr Ward writes he has the "Grip"
At 10 o clock Miss Sarah Farmer
came to make her little visit
She was so charmed with the
balcony chamber with its red
curtains that she came to claim it
for a night.
Baba gets his new shoes  1.25
Report practically finished

Tuesday March 12. 1901
clear. spring like.
My guests. Mrs Reed. Miss Farmer. Miss Coombs
I receive a letter for [Carusi] Co. telling me that
nothing had been heard from Mr Jarvis lawyer &
the Bill would be filed by the 18th. I can do nothing
about this. know nothing of Mr Jarvis lawyer.
Miss Coombs takes up the matter. goes to N.Y on
her own responsibility to see Mr Jarvis I believe.
Mrs Reed goes by same train to city to
visit friends.
Miss Farmer tells me of her religious
ideas and visions, and her situation at Green
Acre.
Emma washes. Miss Farmer & I
pick our strawberries. Make up 8 boxes for the
Board of C. get them ready to send to them
President [Hauren] said to
be given up by physicians
Mr Ward has grip
The McElroys called.

Wednesday March 13 1901
warm. sunny.
Miss Farmer leaves for Mrs. [Hearsts]
News of Pres. Harrison worse.
Silas goes to city with strawberries
takes them to Mrs Murrey who sends some
one with him to distribute. he comes
home with an empty basket. thinks the
gift was well received.
Telegram from Miss Coombs
to send [short] statement of Atwell affair
I decline this. but copy and send her
my letter to [Carusi] Co. and some words
in general. Shall not give prints for
law to her.
Mrs [Janett] Jennings called.
I wrote to Lydia Stephens to
come and make a visit and see
if she wanted to stay.

President Harrison dead
Thursday March 14. 1901
Fine
Miss Coombs in New York
Mrs Reed returns at 11 o clock
Emma and I go over the upper store room
dust all bureaus open boxes. have [cases]
made and arrange room generally
After noon Mrs Reed took inventory
of any decorations. we then arranged
them. giving two drawers to such things
Expected Miss Wolf who did
not come at evening
I wrote Miss Coombs yesterday but
it only went this morning
The spring is coming fast. if no
cold spells set in
I had letters from [Mamie]
Mrs Ward in bed grip
Mrs Murrey [awk] strawberries
Steve sends interest  75.00

Friday March 15.
Spent the day largely
with Mrs Reed.
Miss Coombs still in N.Y.
Hear nothing from Steve. Mr Ridgely
Preparations being made for the funeral
of President Harrison.
Miss Coombs and Mr Ridgely came
at 11 at night. had met on train
and came together
Mr Ridgely told me of the interview
with Mr Olney. which was 
satisfactory.
Miss Coombs had failed to get
my letter of Atwell matter sent to her
for yesterday which were to have gone to
Mr Vaughn.
I told Emma she had best go
at the end of the week.
Letter from Cousin Delia Robbins telling me
of sum due me in their hands.  $2677.61.

Emma Jones leaves.
Saturday March 16
Mr Ridgely and Miss Reed leave here
She leaves for Baltimore & Boston at 11
Mr. Ridgely at 1. he wrote a letter Steve
I referred to him the case of Dr Green's
[N?] which is advertized again in
the N.Y. Journal. He think I must write
him an open letter, and give to the press.
There comes in the Leader an Article
on C.B. with Mrs Reeds article on Red +
I feel that they should be reprinted
for circulation
A letter comes from [Moore] & [Hayes]
to Dr Hubbell telling him of the sum of 13,156
[paid] to his credit from Russian [Journal]
Letter from Dr E. M Moore
Rochester Red + asking me to accept
personally the remaining Red Cross
money in their hands (seventeen hundred)
$1700.00
Paid Emma & Silas  3.00  4.50   7.50

Sunday March 17. 1901
Fine. spring like
Only Agnes & I here. Emma home. Susa doesn't
come. we do our work today.
Mr Houghton called to say that he had an
offer for the little [nearest] house of 750.00 to
be paid down $100. the remainder at
15 dolls per month. I accepted.
Recapitulation of sums back
By letter of [Coz] Delia Robbins due me $2677.61
Dr E.M Moore of Rochester Red Cross  $1700.00
Note of M Sissel. Gleason  705.00
    "    "  S.E. Barton  75
Sum due Hubbell in Paris Fr. 13,156
Miss Bissell called and wanted Susa to
come. I said she might tomorrow @ 8 10 pm

Susa comes = no, Baby sick
Monday March 18. 1901
Spring like. begin to look
at the ground. some little things coming up
Agnes & I attack the neglected letters
write abt 20. more or less of a business nature
Susa's baby had croup and she could not
come. we did our own work. and were
well satisfied.
Baba had his "lampirs"?
burned by his blacksmith. he is shedding
his winter coat, but has no chance to
get out of doors, only as Uncle Silas rides
him.
I think seriously about putting up
a small front of only one room deep on
the little Red Cross house, to have it done
quickly. try to rent this furnished.
taking away only my personal effects
and make my hd qtrs in the city.

Susa's first day. arranged fruit
Tuesday March 19. 1901
First really spring
day. let the great hall fire go out.
Silas went to city for garden seeds
and early potatoes, onions [gets] 1.67
Susa & I attacked the left over
canned fruit of the pantry, made over ten
jars, tumblers etc.
Worked all the morning with Agnes
on letters.
Letter from Mr Ward telling the
instructions received from the new
director of fields and of the Natl
Red Cross work and [expenditures], Mrs
Ellen Spencer Murrey. She decides that
nothing more be paid to Dr. Hubbell,
and how the money shall be expended.
was it her field & did she conduct it?

Wednesday March 20.
Wrote up the letters
nearly cleared the table.
Overlooked again the 3rd article
of Incorporation which gives all my letter
books and writing for twenty years into the
hands of the Board of Control, if it demands
them. I see no way but to to take my 
property and myself away, and think I
cannot commence too soon. They will
claim my property, if they dare to do it
so soon. eventually they will claim
and fight in the law for all I have
This situation has been the unseen cause
of the feeling of foreboding that has
depressed and possessed me for all these
dreadful months.
We decide that Mr Ward must not come
to Wash. but go to New England at once
At nine Mr Ridgley came.
This seemed a God send to me. Who
sent him? Uncle Silas & Robert
plowed & planted potatoes

Mr Ridgely leaves for Kansas
Thursday March 21. 1901
rain over. clear warm.
This morning we are Mr Ridgely, Agnes &
me. Susa runs the house like a clock. [saves]
everything. excellent help.
Mr Ridgely advises and dictates letter to Hubbell
con. the Letter of Credit in Paris. He will go
to Kansas tomorrow but will come back in
some weeks and stay here some.
Agnes goes to city with him.
Takes 77 dolls of [Watch] meeting. Toledo money
to Mr [Flather]. came to me by Express.
She sees McDowell. he says Ward is on
the way home. he will meet him & tell us. One
feels as if he had committed some crime!!
I wash and press two blue serge dresses
no letters of importance today except
that Poor [Martin] has served his sentence
and is arrested again. he writes me to
help him to get his sentence committed.
I am sorry for him. Will try to see
P.M Genl. Smith, in his behalf.

Friday March 22 1901.
Fine. spring weather
Letter from Mr [Flather] that the package
contained only 72.11 instead of 77.00.
The silver which it contained had been
lost out, just 5.00 Dolls. I could not
account for its disappearance. no one
enters my room. I had been compelled to
open the package to see if some letter was not
inside. none there. and the end remained
cut. and was left. to be returned after 
Miss Coombs return from N.Y.
I wrote the facts to Mr [Flather] and
Miss Coombs  took a five Dollar note
got it changed to silver and took it
with the letter to Mr [Flather]. all
there perplexing things used up the day
so far as business was concerned
and made it a slite more wretched
day than it would otherwise have
been.
I used the time as well as I
could under the circumstances
over

continued
I wrote to Lydia Stephens, [Evansville]
that she need not hurry, as another
woman had come to do my work.
Wrote Steve to have Mr Ward
go at once to him, and do his settling
up from there.
Wrote Dr. Hubbell to draw
the money (13 156 francs) of the letter of
credit, in his favor left over in Paris, to
hold as his remuneration. There will be
trouble about this. Hubbell should
have drawn it before if he knew of it. I
did not. I tried so hard to get moneys
to him in Russia but could not reach him
I wrote Dr E.M. Moore that I
would accept the seventeen hundred Dolls
from Rochester Red Cross, to send it to me
or to Brown Bros.
I became aware that Mrs Murrey will
write an Article for the Outlook (Intuition)
I have no knowledge of it.
Susa gets her kitchen in fine order.
jars all ready for fruit. a good girl.

The first Spring flowers.
Saturday March 23. 1901
Another Spring day
Had a [short]
night. commenced early. restless.
Wrote up letters. can never finish them.
Wrote Post Master Genl Smith about
[Marston] & sent his letter to him.
Pressed and got off the letters of yesterday
(Dr. Moore & Dr. Hubbell)
Wrote other letters of "information" to [propose]
Emma came to make her first visit.
Went with Agnes across the canal.
Found the first Spring flowers. [took] up
the first [bunch] and planted it.
Silas commenced to plant his garden
below the house. took up old raspberry
bushes.
I pay Silas 4.50  Susa 3.00 - 7.50
I had not understood but she worked for
10 dolls a mo. and she took offence
& may not stay. I understood from Mrs 
Bissell that her price was 10 Dolls.
Sent to town & bot meat here 1.00
over.

continued Mar 23d
A call from P.D Allaimby
the Marshal of the Legation of Constantinople
with Mr Terrell. he has come to US
to live. brot his wife & young daughter
he is a Greek - seeks a situation as
professor of languages in some University
He tells me of the life and good health
of all the people I knew in Constantinople.
I received a Report of the 
foundlings of Constantinople from [Tudo?]
Gavitziano. These are Greek and
Christians, not Mahomedan -

Sunday March 24 1901.
Perfect Spring day.
A day of depression.
could not remain at the breakfast table for
tears. cannot see my way clear to anything
Later Mrs. Harriet Reynolds came.
she has just returned from European 
Educational work.
While here Miss Bertha Wollf
The Elocutionist came, with Prof Robertson
and a friend. Miss Wollf recited for us
I sent a line to Mary Barton
      "         "      Carusi
commenced to write Cousin Delia
The house seems so clean & orderly
Susa "makes a "competent pie"
The day has been nearly
worthless. I could not make use of it
for the sadness that reigns over me.
I am aware of some congestion.
I should change my entire life, but
how??

Report type written.
Monday March 25 1901
Dull rainy in PM.
Made ready for washing. Susa washed
We took the Report on type writer. I
read it to Miss Coombs as she wrote. I
nearly completed the m.s. about 20 pages
type written matter.
no callers. nor hindrances. small mail
more long letters from Marsten, and his
family begging me to get his pardoned,
or a commutation of his sentence of
18 months, a record indictment for
trespassing on Red Cross. I have referred
his care to the P.M General. don't know
what else I can do. if it were not for
the suffering of his family, it is not so
much matter. for he will probably do
honest work no where else. but I am
sorry for them all.
Mr Ward has been held by non receipt of
the draft from Mr Flather. probably Mrs.
M. has been overlooking his vouchers.
He probably leaves today.

Cyclone at Birmingham Ala
Notes in Treasury
Tuesday March 26. 1901
Foggy. rain. clears off
Finished putting the Report in type.
All ready now for other reports & co-
wrote, Mr Archibald, and sent an
honorary appointment to Richard [Harding]
Davis, by Mr Archibald.
Silas & Baba went for grass seed
cucumber & squash seeds  1.00
Letter from Mary L Barton
tells me that. Notes. Jenks & Steve
Mr Robbins of St. Paul and Morris Curry
are in the Treasury. (the latter note should
be destroyed). Also, the [Ramape} Stock is
there.
I find in Slineys [abstract] papers on the
Red Cross house. that I say that the Deed is
in the package with the other deeds.

Dispatch. Lucy Frayer died last night.
Ward comes from Texas
Wednesday March 27. 1901
cleared. still cool.
cyclone at Birmingham less. no help to be asked.
Dispatch that Mrs. Lucy A. Frayer
died last night. one of the truest, and the
most loving of my friends gone. I hope she
felt that I "kept hold of her hand" to the
last. in my last letter, a few days ago, I
promised to hold it as long as both lived.
Sweet loving soul. gone to a rest she did
not crave. She loved life, and wanted to
stay. She has gone to her Maker with no
complaint. She was satisfied with this life
he had given her. loved, and made the most of it.
Good Bye, true and loving friend.
Wrote John Marston in prison, Menard Ills.
his mother, and wife.
McDowell came to say that Ward would
arrive tonight.
Letter from Rabi Cohen, Galveston to say
that he had forwarded the Resolutions passed by
the Central Committee.
Telegram  1.00

Drew $75 S.E.B.  Ward goes home
Thursday March 28. 1901
cooler. clear
Miss Coombs goes at 8 1/2 to McD to meet
Mr Ward.
She takes check of S.E.B. (75.00) to draw
brings back $80. five dollars too much which
I return next day to Mr Flather with
a note of explanation.
Received letter from S.E.B. he has seen
Mr Jarvis. both will attend next meeting
Approves Wards going home.
Ward leaves for N.Y. this P.M. without
seeing me. he brings the record of our
voucher which Mrs Murrey cannot pass.
Letter from Mr. Vaughn saying that
Atwell says through [Carusi] that he will
settle for 5000 and costs. will commence
suit in three days. Vaughn thinks it
could be settled for less.
I write to Mr A Frayer = Poor Lucy.
Notice of gift of Library of Worlds best Literature
from Mr. Peale, by Express.

Agnes goes for Minutes.
Friday March 29. 1901
Clear but cool.
I  write Mr Vaughn, con. Atwell. tell him what
he may suggest to him. [say?] 1500. - 1000 = 2500
Agnes [wires] him letter on the way.
   "        "      Mr Jarvis - "will he be home a few days"
   "    writes S.E.B. at Boston
   "       "     F.L. Ward and sends indorsed check
which he had left in my keeping  $14.00
A letter from S.E.B. yesterday asks Agnes
to go to Mrs Murrey with letter. asking the privilege of
having Agnes copy the Minutes for him. she goes
to city 10 1/2
Agnes takes letter to Mr Flather from me with
five Dolls inclosed which had been overpaid me
at the Bank yesterday on S.E.Bs check of 75.00
the bank having sent me 80. Dolls.
Silas hands me money for 3 loads composte
sold to [Calin] John at .50 per load  1.50
Letter from Susa Young Gates - Utah
Letter from Dr Kellogg abt Mon [Scott].

Lucy Frayer buried at 10 am
Saturday March 30. 1901
Dull. cold as Nov.
I wrote Mr Jarvis abt going to NY
 "   "   S.E.B.    "    "
   "    B.H. Warner - abt letter to Houston
   "    Mary W Burnett.
Mrs. Ward came, brot her article for Report
Letter from Hubbell abt Mrs Murreys letter
to him that they could not allow his salary
He had written her he did not blame them
and would pay them back.
I pay help  Susa 3.  Silas 4.50  7.50
Paid Emma for Eggs and [plowing] .57  1.85
meat at Ogles .15   .15
I have in my safe abt $80.00
Day papers come from Susa Jones Gates.
No reply from Mr. Flather acknowledging that
five Dolls I sent him back. am more than
ever [convinced] of the object.

Palm Sunday
Sunday March 31. 1901
cool. clear
Mrs Bissell came to dinner. I spoke with
her about coming here to live.
Mrs Reynolds came for a last call
before leaving for Buffalo and Europe.
Mr. Houghten called to speak of rents.
I wrote Dr Hubbell. sent the statements
papers etc of the Monroe Harges & co Paris.
Letter (copy) sent by Mr Vaughn to Carusi
con Atwell. Advises terms of settlement. a
well written letter.
I write Rabbi Henry Cohen con Resolutions
 "  "    International Society con. Books. the
"Worlds Best Literature" sent by Mr Peale.

Things to be referred
to the next-annual meeting
of Incorperaters for Action
or for consideration

Have a committee chosen 
to examine and pass on
the minutes of the last year

To have decided by this committee
what should property be paid 
from the relief funds for the 
expenses of the field.

Ridgeley
No 2. New York ave
N.E. [c/o] House of Rep
For the summer address
Arma - Crawford co  Kans.

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