CLARA BARTON DIARIES AND JOURNALS Diarists other than Clara Barton Graves, Lucy, June 27-Dec. 30, 1898 (Spanish-American War relief) Diary (typed and partly kept?) [Of] Miss Lucy Graves for 1898 from late June (Cuban War) through December Siboney, Cuba, June 27, 1898. Fine. We were wakened by Mr. McDowell who called us to see the soldiers marching up over the hill in heavy marching order--poor fellows, forming in line by ones and twos, winding up, in an out among the hills, higher and higher like a great anaconda. As you watch them through a glass, they are a moving line trailing on towards the clouds, till lost in the mist, and we can only think as we look at them, on how many or on which is set the mark of death. He doesn't know, poor fellow, more than we, and unthinkingly perhaps, with his swinging careless gait he toils up and up and waits for --he knows not what. The Hospitals, both American and Cuban, are located on the shore just to the right of us. Some of the surgeons called on us, all seemed interested in the Red Cross, but none though that a woman nurse would be in place in a solider's hospital. Indeed, very much out of place. I said that was hard for me, for I had spent a great deal of time there myself. They appeared to understand that perfectly, but a little line had been drawn, which, however much they might desire, they dared not cross. The Cubans, who had just come into Camp, were less conventional, and expressed a great desire for any assistance we could give them. Sister Bettina and her four nurses, Dr. Egan and Dr. Hubbell took a boat and went to the hospital. This had been proposed the evening before at General Garcia's headquarters, where they were begged to wait just one day until the hospital could be in a little better order. The day was not granted. We are told that as soon as they were fairly in the wards they commenced putting things in order and cleanliness, and worked through the day without interruption, coming home only after dark, tired it must be, but fresh and happy, full of the conviction of a work well done. Long before that day's work was ended our own hospitals alongside began to be jealous of the Cuban and even declared that they had spoken first. Be that as it may, I think they will not have occasion to ask another time. Dr. Lesser, Mr. Kennan and Mr. Elwell tramped to our advance line within three miles of Santiago. They found the artillery up and things nearly ready for attack which it was thought would be Wednesday. Passed over the battlefield and brought back cartridges, etc., as souvenirs. There were numerous callers during the day from both our own people and the Cubans. The sea was rough, the water too deep for good anchorage, and we rocked at such a fearful rate that I begged the captain to draw as near the shore as possible and let us out, if only for a few moments, onto the solid ground. He drew up to within two or three hundred yards of the cliff, which runs around like a firm sea wall, and succeeded in anchoring, but this made little difference-we were too sick to work. The amiable captain took a boat and tried to land some of us, but there were no wharves; the poor little seven by nine bench running out into the sea, against which the boats swung and crashed as they landed supplies, was all there was excepting the narrow beach with a heavy surf. We declined the landing and came back, still head-sick and heart-sick, and so that day ended. Siboney or Altares, Cuba, June 28, 1898. Tuesday. Rainy season commencing, fair in the morning, heavy downpour in afternoon. In morning dictated letters to Stephen Barton and Mr. Cobb. Later in the day received lengthy dispatch from New York through Mr. Pierson as follows: Washington, June 27, 1898 Barton:- Guantanamo. Cobb sails Wednesday with Red Cross supply boat. All articles requeted by her will be shipped. Moynier will be towed from Jacksonville. DO you want additional nurses? Five hundred tons provisions and clothing, also three ambulances complete shipped to Key West warehouse this week from New York. Send "Texas" to New York as soon as can be spared. Cobb expects reach Guantanamo July fifth to tenth. Massachusetts relief ship cannot said before middle July. Will dispatch schooner with ice within fortnight. Make your requisitions specific in kind and quality. Pierson. This was our first dispatch for nearly a week. Call from the Surgeon-in-Chief of the "Ollivette" and his assistant. he doctor was a regular army officer [underline] emphasized [end underline]. It would not be worth while to attempt to repeat what he said, and no one could be wise enough to fathom what he knew, for the fountain was endless. After lunch Gen. Garcia, Jr., Gen. Castellana and Dr. (the latter a member of the expedition sent out to find "Greely", the arctic explorer) called, and later Major Bueno, formerly of Santiago. All very fine and interesting Cuban gentleman, refined, determined to secure the freedom of Cuba at all hazards, and very friendly to the Red Cross. About four o'clock the dispatch boat of the New York "Sun" ran alongside and delivered a request from Capt. McCalla that five thousand rations be sent to the refugee families of insurgents and others lying out in the hills and woods beyond his camp at Guantanamo, where they had fled for safety, saying if this could be done before Thursday morning, he could find a way to deliver them to the people. In the midst of all this there had been for three or four days a feeling of unrest and apparent disappointment on the part of some of our new arrivals. Guantanamo and Siboney, Cuba, June 29, 1898. Wednesday. Came up to Guantanamo last night and are landing the rations this morning. Capt. McCalla sent a force of men to receive the rations and take them to a point on the Bay, where we saw a party of Cubans come down to the shore and receive them. Officers from the battle ship "Texas" called. The camps at Guantanamo apparently unchanged--the "Panther" boys still expecting attack. Steamed back to Siboney and found things as we left them--quantities of provisions, ammunition, etc. being landed on the one small dock. Miss Barton began the dictation of her new diary, which is to be written on the typewriter, beginning with the 27th. Siboney, Cuba, June 30, 1898. Thursday. Liet. Frissell (Mr. Cottrell's nephew)and Liet. Garcia, nephew of the General, called early and took breakfast. Messrs. Warner and Elwell with force of men busy getting off material for refugees coming in from the mountains. Genl. Garcia detailed detachment to repair pontoons for the purpose of landing the supplies. Capt. McCalla dispatches to Miss Barton asking for 20,000 rations for refugees to be delivered at Guantanamo by Sunday. We intend to run up tomorrow night.The following letter from Major Le Garde is also received: "The Hon. Clara Barton, Pres. American National Red Cross. I have the honor to request your assistance in caring for the patients in a so-called hospital near the landing at this point. The orders are to the effect that all patients now under treatment on shore shall be transferred to the "Iroquois" and "Olivette", but the facilities for carrying out this order are apparently inadequate. In order that the Divisional Hospital may remain unhampered for the care of the wounded in the engagement about to take place, it is necessary for me to request this favor of you, and I trust that you may find it possible to comply with said request. Your obedient servant, (Signed) Louis A. Le Garde, Major and Surg. U.S.A., Commanding Hospital." Miss Barton at once replied, acceding graciously to the above request, and placing at the service of the Major our physicians, nurses and such hospital stores as could be spared. In afternoon Miss Barton, with Mrs. Gardner and one or two of the gentlemen went ashore and visited the Cuban hospital and Gen. Garcia's headquarters, which that general had ordered to be placed at Miss Barton's disposal as headquarters for herself and her staff. It was found later, however, that the building would be required my the military, so the matter was given no further consideration Siboney, Cuba, July 1, 1898. Friday. Early this morning the nurses, Dr. Lesser and Mrs. L. went ashore to work in the hospitals, Cuban and U.S. Soon after a launch approached and an officer called out "The captain of the 'Harvard' presents his compliments to the Capt. of the 'State of Texas' and wants him to get out of the way at once". We dropped out of the harbor as the "Harvard" swung in near the landing place to land the troops she brought. The soldiers gave three hearty cheers for the Red Cross. On the coming out of the harbor we saw that a bombardment of Aguidores, about five miles to the west, was taking place. A battle ship--perhaps the "Oregon"--the flagship "New York" and a little cruiser were standing in near, the latter keeping up a rapid fire, which was responded to by the forts on both sides of a ravine, across which the railroad ran. We ran down as close as we could with safety and watched the engagement from the "bridge". The two big ships the went in and shelled the ravine, silencing the batteries apparently. When we returned to Siboney we learned that the troops had been fighting all day, and large numbers of wounded were walking or being brought in for treatment. The Red Cross has been requested to take entire charge of a fever hospital of U.S. troops, which it has done. Dr. & Mrs. Lesser and two of the nurses are assisting in the operating tent, the most difficult cases being given to Dr. Lesser and the surgeon assisting him. All the party worked nearly all night--the nurses and physicians as above--and the rest taking out supplies for wounded--one hundred cots, 150 blankets, bed linen, hospital utensils, medicines, food, etc. The reports are that we have taken and hold all the commanding positions around Santiago, but that we have lost four hundred men. [*insertion*] Siboney, Cuba, July 2, 1898 Saturday. Cool. At 6:30 A.M. the sisters were ready for work, although having worked steadily till 3 the previous night. Sisters Anna and Isabelle hand been on duty all night, and were now to be relieved. Dr. Egan and Mr. Kennan ready for the front, the former to have a field hospital. Miss Barton, Mrs. Gardner, Dr. Hubbell, Dr. Gardner and Miss Graves go ashore and visit the hospital. The wounded coming in rapidly. Long rows of hospital tents full of wounded, many waiting for their turn on the operating tables. We learn that the officers have suffered very severely, having been picked off by Spanish sharpshooters. From all sides comes the information that the Spanish fired deliberately on our hospitals and wounded. A note came from Mr. Kennan saying that, by order of Gen. Shafter Miss Barton is to seize any empty wagon coming in and send by it hospital stores, medical stores, etc., which are badly needed. Miss Barton decides to go with these stores to the front tomorrow, taking three or four of her party with her. Dispatch from S.E. Barton: "Government transport Port Victor sailing "New York Wednesday via Tampa take all our supplies to "Santiago. Look out for arrival. Flogler donates "hospital at Miami, Florida. Twenty-five nurses go "there Tuesday. More follow. Order them forward if "needed. Report your actions. People anxious." Reply to the above: "Pierson, War Dept., Washington. "Tell Barton today's dispatch received. Lesser's "force attending wounded here constantly coming "in. Elwell and force landing supplies in surf at night "without dock under great difficulties and dangers. "Shafter sent us urgent appeal from front for medicines "and food. None there. Will try to get two four mule "wagons full to him tonight and go ourselves. Have "reported all we could. No telegraph here till today. No "dispatch boat. No postoffice. We also anxious." Siboney, Cuba, July 3, 1898. Sunday. Clear. Miss Barton, Dr. & Mrs. Gardner, Mr. McDowell and Dr. Hubbell leave for the front today, taking two six mule wagon loads of hospital supplies. After their departure things go quietly on the ship, mail is received from Daiquiri and distributed. In forenoon saw gunboats in vicinity of Santiago firing and learned later in day that the Spanish fleet had been annihilated, the last ship being beached about forty miles from the scene of the battle -- a second Manilla. We are in hopes that Santiago will be taken tomorrow in honor of the day, the fourth. In afternoon a lieutenant from the "Gloucester", which destroyed the two torpedo boats in the battle, cam hurridly aboard, his vessel having anchored a short distance from us, and requested that twenty-two wounded Spanish prisoners be taken on board -- one having died on the way from Santiago -- as they were much in need of attention and the "Gloucester" must return to her post. Our men explained that the "State of Texas" is a supply not a hospital ship and that we have no accomodations for wounded men. We referred him to Major Le Garde, and learn that the prisoners were taken to the "Harvard", where Dr Lesser and two of our nurses attended them until morning. Mr Henry Allen, a Kansas newspaper man, suffering from malarial fever -- a friend of Mr Elwell -- came on board to stay a few days until he is better of his fever. Dispatch from Miss Barton at front to S.E. Barton: "Shafter's Hdqrs. front, July 5, 1898. Pierson War Dept. Tell Barton Kennen and Egan reached here yesterday. Five more of us came today by army wagon and on foot. Eight hundred wounded have reached this hospital from front since Sunday morning. Surgeons and little squads have worked day and night. Hospital accommodations inadequate and many wounded on water soaked ground without shelter or blankets. Our supplies a godsend. Have made barrels of gruel and malted milk and given food to many soldiers who have had none in three days. Hubbell goes back to steamer tonight for more supplies. Texas feeding refugees at Siboney and will run to Guantanamo tomorrow with 50,000 rations for suffering people. Then goes to Port Antonio for ice. Lesser and nurses doing splendid work at Siboney hospitals. Barton." Siboney, ten miles east of Santiago Harbor, July 4, 1898. It is the Fourth of July in this little bit of Cuba. The stars and stripes fly from every masthead. Warships and transports are decked with flags and pennants, and newspaper dispatch boats are gay with fluttering colors. The American fleet is in plain sight, and not far away is the wreck of the Spanish fleet destroyed yesterday--some of the ships still burning. Over all is the most brilliant sunshine and the bluest of tropical skies. But it is not a joyous day. Above hospital tents Red Cross flags are waving, and here is the real life--suffering and heroism. Everybody who can do even so little as carry a cup of water lends willing hands to help wounded soldiers. Most of the wounded are from the first day's engagement, when infantry was ordered to lead the attack on Santiago instead of using artillery. It was a blunder that exposed our men to the merciless rapid-firing guns of the enemy, who were protected by their rifle pits. It caused a needless sacrifice of life and a large number of wounded men. It all came at once--a quick blow and little or no preparation to meet it. I mentioned in a former letter the lack of preparation on the part of the army to care for the sick. There was then almost nothing--no cots, bedding or proper food, for less than a hundred sick men. Two days later when the wounded came in, the needs of the hour were overwhelming. The situation cannot be described. Thousands of our men had been hurried to the front to fight. It was well understood that it would be a hard fight. The dead would need only burial, but the wounded would need care. And yet, with the exception of a few stretchers, no preparation had been made,, neither cots, nor food, and practically no bandages for wounds. Is it strange that surgeons were desperate and nurses distressed? The force of each was wholly inadequate. The exact number of wounded may never be known. The estimate at this time is one thousand, pretty equally divided between the front and this place. Wounded men who made their way down on foot--eight miles over the rough, hilly road, will never know just how their strength held out. Others were brought down in army wagons by the load, as few ambulances were at hand. Fortunately there were some tents here that had been used by troops before going to the front. Under these hay was spread on the ground and covered with blankets, and the improvised hospital was ready. One tent was taken for the operating tables, and the work of surgeons and nurses began. They worked night and day for forty-eight hours with only brief intervals for coffee and hard tack. Wounded men had to wait for hours before bullets could be extracted and wounds dressed. But there was no complaint--not a word--only silent patient suffering, borne with a courage that was sublime. As the wounded continued to come in, tent room gave out, and hay and blankets were placed outside, with no covering, and to these "beds" the less severely wounded were assigned. It was evident that the medical department of the Army had failed absolutely to send hospital supplies, or by this time they would have been landed. On the one hand it was pitiful; on the other it was criminal--a negligence that could only have been the result of incompetence. The assurance at the War Department that the Hospital Corps would be fully prepared to meet any emergency in the field, and neither needed nor desired outside assistance, had been sadly misleading. It held back relief organizations--notably the Red Cross--which otherwise would have had a large corps of surgeons and nurses ready at the front, along with ample hospital supplies. As it was, the surgeons turned to the Red Cross ship State of Texas, for help, and the supplies originally intended for the starving Cubans were sent ashore for our wounded. Miss Barton had been urged and advised to wait until the army had opened and made the way safe for landing supplies for reconcentrados and refugees. But she had foreseen the situation to a certain degree, and followed the army as quickly as possible--to wait for the emergency, rather than that the emergency should wait for the ship. The State of Texas was here a week before the attack on Santiago, and on board, the work included making bandages. Altogether, it was a God-send--the Red Cross force and supplies saving hundreds of our soldiers who must otherwise have died simply for lack of food and care. At this distance it is difficult to place the responsibility where it belongs. But here in the Hospital Corps as in the Commissary Department there has been no head--no system--but rather a chaotic condition, the effect of which has been very hard on our troops. Many went into the first day's engagement hungry, having had but little to eat the day before. There was lack of transportation but more lack of proper management about getting rations to the front. While surgeons and nurses were probing for bullets and dressing wounds, a force of men on the Red Cross ship worked half the night, getting out cots and blankets, food and bandages, and at daylight next morning these supplies were landed--taking advantage of the smooth sea between four and none o'clock, as later in the day the high surf makes it extremely difficult and also dangerous for landings. There were six tables in the operating tent, and eight surgeons. In twenty-four hours the surgeons had operated upon and dressed the wounds of four hundred and seventy men. Four Red Cross sisters--trained nurses--assisted the surgeons, working through the entire time without rest, other than a moment to take a cup of coffee carried into them. They were Sister Bettina, wife of Doctor Les ser, Surgeon-in-Chief of the Red Cross, Sister Minna, Sister Isabelle and Sister Blanche. Their knowledge of surgery, skill and nerve was a revelation to the army surgeons. These young women--all under thirty--went from one operating table to another, and whatever was the nature of the wound or amputation, proved equal to the emergency. In the Red Cross Hospital across the way, Sister Anna was in charge of the sick men turned over to the Red Cross two day before, when all the army surgeons with troops were ordered to the front. These patients had been taken from the old building I have mentioned in a former letter, where they were lying on the dirty floors, and placed in the better quarters, made clean and fairly comfortable by the Sisters. Food suitable for the sick was carried over from the Red Cross ship, and delicacies prepared by the nurses for the patients. I think it would be impossible to conceive any spot on the civilized part of the earth, more lacking in every convenience, or facility for the simplest living than this place. While not actually in the field, the hospitals here are practically field hospitals. The wounded came direct from the battlefield receiving their first help here. It was merely the question of distance--seven miles or three from the line of attack--with four hundred and seventy-five wounded men to "feed". There was not a camp kettle at hand or to be found in which gruel could be prepared, coffee made or anything cooked; that is, not a kettle of any sort to be furnished by the army. The whole camp outfit at Tampa, in the way of cooking utensils must have been left behind. But there was an overruling Providence when the State of Texas loaded for Cuba. So far, everything needed has been found in the hold of the old ship, which deserves to have, and will have, a credit page in the history of the war in Cuba. There were kettles and charcoal braziers carried over, and cooking utensils to the Red Cross Hospital. But everything in this place is done on the hardest and most unimproved methods--methods that would drive a New England housekeeper insane without delay. To prepare gruels, rice, coffee and various other proper and palatable diet for thirty or forty sick men, by the slow process of a charcoal brazier, teakettle and boiler, is by no means easy cooking. But to prepare food for four hundred and seventy-five men, some of whom have had nothing to eat for twenty-four hours--cooking over a little charcoal pot or brazier--is something that one must take a "hand in" to fully appreciate. There was a feeling as if one were a little dazed and unnatural, to hear American soldiers, men from comfortable homes, literally begging for "just a spoonful of gruel". But that is what they did--those wounded men--hungry and faint for the want of food. The charcoal pot burned night and day, gallons of gruel were made and quantities of rice cooked, until the greatest stress had passed. It was not a question of trained service, but of anybody, man or woman of average intelligence ready to lend a hand. A striking feature of men wounded in the head, arm and upper part of the body--the unerring aim of Spanish sharpshooters concealed in trees. Some of these cases--the most severely wounded--were taken in to the Red Cross Hospital, where they would receive the most skillful and gentle nursing. Two days of steady strain began to tell on the sisters. The strain was greater because there were no facilities for anything like a regular meal short of the ship--reached by a long, hard tramp through the sand, then a row over the tossing waves. But nobody thought of meal; the one thing was to feed and nurse the five hundred wounded and sick men. Human endurance, however, has its limit, and unless the sisters could get a little rest, they would give out. The only outside force was Mrs. Trumbull White of Chicago and myself. Mr. White is on the Chicago Record dispatch boat that runs over to Port Antonio, where news dispatches are cabled. Mrs. White went on duty and proved a most efficient and faithful nurse. I went on duty for twenty-four hours--at night with the assistance of one man, taking care of twenty-three patients--fever, measles and dysentery cases and three badly wounded men. Among the latter was Capt. Mills of the First Cavalry and William Clark, a colored private in the 25th Infantry Regulars. They were brought over from the hospital tents and placed on cots out in the little porch where there was just space enough to pass between the cots. Their wounds were very similar, in the head, and of such a character as to require cool applications to the eyes constantly. Ice was worth its weight in gold, for the lives of these men, as well as others, depended chiefly on cool applications to the eyes, with as uniform temperature as possible. We had one small piece of ice, carefully wrapped in a blanket. There never was a small piece of ice that "went so far". If I was to tell the truth about it, nobody would believe the truth. Never in my whole life, I think, have I wished for anything so much as I wished for ice that night. It was applied by chipping in small pieces or bits, put in thin, dry cloth, folded over in just the right size and flat, to place across the eyes and forehead. And so it went on through the long night--the patient, suffering of the sick men--the heroism of the wounded--all fearing to give me trouble--desiring not to do so, and grateful for the smallest attention. The courage that faces death on the battlefield, or calmly waits for it in the hospital, is not a courage of race or color. Two of the bravest men I ever saw were here, almost side by side on the little porch--Capt. Mills and Private Clark--one white, the other black. They were wounded almost at the same time and in the same way. The patient suffering and heroism of the black soldier was fully equal to the Anglo-Saxon. It was quite the same--the gentleness and appreciation. They were a study, these men, so widely apart in life, but here so strangely close and like, on the common ground of duty and sacrifice. They received precisely the same care-- each fed like a child--for with their bandaged eyes they were as helpless as blind men. When the ice pads were renewed on Captain Mill's eyes, the same change was made in Private Clark's eyes. There was no difference in their food and beds. Neither ever uttered a word of complaint. The nearest to a regret expressed by Capt. Mills was a heavy sigh, followed by the words: :Oh, we were not ready, our army was not prepared". A field hospital under the most favorable conditions possible can only be a place of great suffering and hardship. But here, with the Army's lack of preparation for the wounded, things could not have been worse. It was not only a question of cots or any such comfort for the wounded at the front. It was a question of food. The wounded were carried back from the fighting lines on stretchers and laid on the ground to wait until the surgeons could reach them. Many were soon beyond the need of surgical treatment. There were four divisions of the army, and each division supposed to have its hospital. But as a matter of fact, there was but one--the 1st Division Hospital of the 5th Army Corps, a Hospital Steward and twenty assistants to care for the wounded--several hundred. They had a number of operating tables, a small supply of medicines, but few bandages and no food for sick and wounded men. It was comparatively easy to get supplies from the State of Texas ashore to the hospital here, but there was no transportation to get them to the front. Saturday evening Major LeGarde, the Surgeon-in-Chief here, came into the Red Cross Hospital and asked for hospital supplies to send up to the front--perhaps I should say begged--for the man was distressed and desperate. He held in his hand and order from General Shafter authorizing Miss Barton to seize any army wagon down here, on the road, or anywhere in sight, and use them to transport the supplies to the field. Major LeGarde is a big, bluff, strong, soldierly man, but he could not speak of the situation calmly. He had been up all the night before in the operating tent here, and when he found that the wounded at the front were without food, it quite unmanned him. "God knows", he said "what we should have done here without the help of the Red Cross--your ship, your surgeons and your nurses. And there is no other help for us at the front. Our wounded up there must have food, bandages, anything you can let us have in the line of hospital supplies. Here is the order for transportation. No matter what a wagon and mules are doing, Miss Barton is to seize the outfit to carry the supplies. Again a force of men worked half the night on the State of Texas, getting supplies ready, landing them early Sunday morning, and loading two army wagons, started at once for the front. Miss Barton followed in a third army wagon, accompanied by Doctor and Mrs. Gardner, Doctor Hubbell and two men nurses. George Kennan and Doctor Egan had gone up on Saturday, and were already assisting in the care of the wounded. Siboney and Guantanamo, Cuba, July 4, 1898. Monday. Clear in morning, Showers in afternoon Dr. Hubbell returned this morning early for more supplies, which are put up as rapidly as possible. It is also decided that the ship shall run over to Guantanamo, leave the rations asked for by Captain McCalla, or double that quantity if he wants it, and then go to Port Antonio, Jamaica, for ice, which is badly needed both for the ship's supplies and at the hospitals. The sisters and Dr. Lesser come home all worn out, having worked forty eight hours with only four hours' sleep, and try to get a little rest before the ship leaves. The little dock has disappeared entirely, so it is extremely difficult to land anything; several boats have been overturned in the surf and their contents lost, but fortunately, our supplies have been landed without accident, but only after desperately hard. work. Finally all that are to stay are landed and the ship moves out, carrying as passengers, Misses Jennings and Craves, Messrs. Elwell, Cottrell, Warner and Mr. Elwell's friend Mr. Allen. Those left at Siboney will find some place to stay at the Garcia headquarters or some other building. Into Guantanamo Bay before dark. Mr. Warner called on Capt. McCalla, who says his men and boats have just gone on picket duty, but he will borrow some from the "Marblehead" and take as many rations as possible before twelve o'clock, but they had no storage place for a large amount, so he could not take more than ten or fifteen thousand rations. The officer sent for the supplies proved to be Mr. Wiekert, whom we met in Tampa. Delivered ten thousand rations and left at 11 P.M. for Port Antonio. Mr. Cottrell and Miss Graves examined a box of old correspondence and decided as to its disposition, a short acknowledgment to be sent in some cases, and the letters to be simply filled in the others. On steamer and in Port Antonio, Jamaica, July 5, 1898 Tuesday. Rain in morning, Clear in afternoon Sea very rough and everybody on board feeling more or less ill. Miss Craves wrote at Mr. Cottrell's dictation a long letter to S.E. Barton explanatory or our late movements. Reached Port Antonio at 4:30 and all our party went ashore, the men to arrange business matters, the ladies to do some shopping and sightseeing. Back in time for dinner. In evening Miss Graves wrote several official letters. It was found impossible to secure more than two or three tons of ice, and after consultation the gentleman decided that it is necessary to run over to Kingston for the desired amount. Left at 11:30 and reached Kingston in the forenoon of the 6th. At the request of Col. Deal of the Associated Press, we agreed to bring to Cuba a Miss Reasoner, a very clever and agreeable young lady who writes also for McClure's Magazine. Miss Reasoner is writing an article on woman's work in the present war, and desired to see Miss Barton's work and that of her Red Cross assistants on the field of battle. We also furnished transportation to Commander Anderson of the Swedish Navy, Military Attache during the present war, who had been waiting for some time to come to the front. From Barton N.Y. via Pierson, Washington July 5 Barton, 1st Division 5th Army Corps. Thirty nurses reached Tampa Wednesday. Have asked Government to transport them to Santiago. Your messages third and fourth received. All orders being filled. Go by St. Paul and Port Victor tomorrow. Includes 500 tons Cuban relief. All medical supplies. When did Kennan write Howland? Nothing received. Cable condition Liet. Woodbury Kane, Troop C "Rough Riders". Use Texas until Cobb reaches you. Pierson. July 5, received at Siboney July 6, 1898. Barton, Siboney, Cuba. Mrs. Porter sailed on hospital ship Relief July 2nd; look out for her. Red Cross and Moynier leave Jacksonville Tuesday morning. They take hundred pairs crutches, under clothes, twenty-five nurses. Reach Tampa Wednesday. Pierson. Kingston, July 6th, 1898. Wednesday. Fair. Arriving late in the harbor of Port Royal or Kingston, the greatest amount of red tape must be gotten through before a landing can be made. After coming up to the dock, the gentleman went ashore. Miss Jennings and Miss Craves remained on the ship, the former to write up newspaper matter and the latter to write up Miss Barton's diary to date. Succeeded in getting fifteen tons of ice, but no fruit, such as oranges, in large quantities. Sailed a little after six P.M., having previously taken a pilot on board; in fact, he came around with us from Port Antonio. Two colored men whom Mr. Elwell had known in Santiago came on board just before the ship started, and were unfortunately brought off, to their and our regret. All on board were delighted with what they had seen of Jamaica. From Kingston to Siboney, Cuba, July 7th, 1898. Thursday. Clear. The trip back was much smoother than we anticipated, but was nevertheless rather shakey, so that very little work was accomplished in the clerical line by Miss. Graves. Nothing of interest occurred, except that, when nearing the coast of Cuba we passed five floating bodies--men--supposed to be Spaniards, the victims of last Sunday's naval engagement. Poor creatures, they had put on life preservers and evidently tried to save their lives! Came into the harbor of Siboney about dinner time and anchored. A little later the nurses and Dr. & Mrs. Lesser came on board and had their dinner. Nothing material had transpired during the absence of the ship, except that Miss Barton and her party came down for more supplies, and were disappointed not to find the ship here. We were very sorry to hear this. Siboney, Cuba, July 9th, 1898. Saturday. Miss Barton worked with Mr. Cottrell and Miss Graves getting off letters. Three cases of yellow fever are reported ashore, in addition to measles, typhoid fever, etc. The nurses and Dr. Lesser are completely worn out; Sisters Blanche and Annie did not go to work today, but tried to rest up. Siboney, Cuba, July 11th, 1898. Monday. Raining steadily. About noon Miss Barton, Dr. Hubbell, Dr. Egan and Mrs. Porter left for the front in an open army wagon, the rain falling steadily. Miss Graves made the following copy of a letter written by Miss Jennings for the New York Sun, which bearing directly as it does on Red Cross work is inserted in this record. The condition of things on shore becoming rather alarming, the military authorities have begun the burning of all buildings in Siboney, driving the Cubans and others who have inhabited them into caves in the cliffs. A fever hospital has been established a mile or two back from the town, and all "suspects" are taken there. Siboney, Cuba, July 8th, 1898. Sunday. Rain in the afternoon. Miss Barton busy all day with clerical work and sorting and packing clothes for the front. Sister Anna went ashore, but Sister Blanche is not well enough. In evening Miss B. packed her satchel for tomorrow's start. Dr. Lesser sends word that there are forty cases of yellow fever in Siboney, and gives it as his opinion that Mrs. Lesser and Sister Minnie have it. Mr. Kennan to investigate the matter tomorrow. Siboney, Cuba, July 9th, 1898. Friday. Fine. Early this morning Miss Barton, Dr. Hubbell, Dr. Egan and Mr. Kennan returned from the front. We were also glad to welcome Mrs. Porter, who came down on the "Relief", the army hospital ship which came into harbor last night. Miss Barton came for supplies which are badly needed at the front. Mrs. Gardner, Dr. Gardner and Mr. McDowell are still at the front and very busy, and Mr. Bangs has been sent to Canay to oversee the distribution of food to refugees at that place, a committee having been appointed to do the work. Sisters Anna and Blanche come to the ship feeling thoroughly tired out and it is decided that they shall stay at home tomorrow to rest up. Siboney, Cuba, July 12th, 1898. Tuesday. Rain. Miss Graves and Mr. Cottrell worked on mail all day, getting off some thirty letters, most of it in answer to delayed mail. The reports of fever at Siboney and front grow alarming, and Siboney is being burned, only the railway station, Cuban hospital, post office and army headquarters being spared, and they are, it is said to be burned within a day or two. Dispatch to Mr. Kennan: From Hdqrs. 5 Corps, July 12, 1898. Geo. Kennan, Siboney. Genl. Shafter has just received your message and instructs me to say that Capt. Allen in charge of Canay reports the distress at that point very acute. He urges that you rush supplies to that point. J. J. Mallory, Ad. Messrs. Warner and Elwell with a force of men hard at work getting supplies off the ship and transported to Canay and Fermeza, two car loads being shipped today to the former place. Siboney, Cuba, July 13th, 1898. Wednesday. Rain. Clerical work goes on as usual, a number of letters being gotten off. In afternoon Miss Graves and Sister Blanche, who is still on board, sorted over with Mr. Warner and his men three boxes of clothing, separating the men's from the women's and children's. About four o'clock the entire party returned from the front. The last buildings in Siboney are burned, and we learn that Dr. & Mrs. Lesser and the nurses have been sent to the yellow fever camp, having been taken from their headquarters on stretchers and carried to the camp on the train. Several persons have expressed indignation at the manner in which they were evicted, without a half-hours's notice. Miss Barton at first decided to take all possible measures to preserve our vessel free from contagion, but afterwards decided not to to stop intercourse with the shore and to take our chances of fever. Mrs. White who returned to the ship was allowed to remain, as well as the stewardess, who is rather sick. (see Miss Barton's notes page ) Siboney, Cuba, July 14, 1898. Thursday. Clear. In forenoon Miss Barton and Mrs. Gardner visit the hospitals on shore and also the fever hospital a mile or so back from Siboney, finding the Lessers and nurses doing well, nicely situated in a tent of their own, and receiving the best attention. Dr. Lesser asked that Sister Blanche be sent to him, and it is decided that she shall go tomorrow morning. Miss Graves filed letters, and Mr. Cottrell was busy with other clerical work. Dispatch: Siboney, July 14, 1898. Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Tell Barton Santiago surrendered. Came from front yesterday in pouring rain. Fever suspected there. Siboney burned. Doctor, Mrs. Lesser and all their nurses in fever hospital two miles distant. Saw them today. All doing well. The four surgeons of St. Paul with us. No other provision for them. We are feeding refugees at Siboney. Many thousand at Formexa by rail and Elwell five thousand. At Canay by army wagon and Cuban packmules fifteen miles travel, twenty thousand. A call today from Guantanamo, McCalla, Marblehead, for one hundred thousand rations, food, medicine, clothing for refugees in woods and surrounding country. Entirely alone. Nothing known of boats or aid of any kind from any source. State of Texas has fed all the wounded at the front and is helping them home. Members of National Red Cross in perfect health, thoroughly organized and losing neither time nor opportunity. Barton. The four Red Cross surgeons who arrived last Sunday came on board by Miss Barton's invitation to spend a few days and recuperate after their labors and hardships ashore. (22) Cruising between Santiago and Guantanamo, July 16, 1898. Saturday. Clear. When we awoke this morning we found our ship some miles below Santiago, having drifted there during the night. Most of the passengers went in the small boats to visit the wrecks of the Spanish warships "Oquendo" and "Maria Theresa" which lay on the beach near us. Miss Barton communicates with Capt. Chadwick of the "New York" asking whether there is a possibility of our entering the harbor of Santiago; if not, she wishes to run down to Guantanamo and deliver supplies there for refugees. Capt. C. advises us to go to Guantanamo as there is no likelihood of our going into Santiago before Sunday. Reached Guantanamo before dark and Capt. McCalla comes alongside. He asked us if we had communication with the people at Siboney during the last three days, and on being answered in the affirmative says it will be impossible for us to land or leave supplies. We accordingly steam out of the harbor. (24) Siboney, Cuba, July 15, 1898. Friday. Clear. It is decided that the ship shall leave harbor and spend the day cruising in the vicinity. Sister Blanche is sent ashore with trunks, etc., belonging to those of the party in the hospital, but returns shortly with a note from Major Le Garde saying that she is not in fit physical condition to go. Sylvester Scovil calls and interviews Miss Barton; he wants to go into Santiago with us. Ship leaves harbor. In front of Santiago, on board ship, July 17, '98 Sunday. Clear. Stopped at Siboney this morning early and sent our mail ashore and got our dispatches; we then came down directly in front of Santiago and had a fine view of the harbor, fortifications, wreck of "Merrimac", etc. Miss Barton reported our arrival to Capt. Chadwick. Admiral Schley and Capt. Cook called to pay their respects to Miss Barton. The Admiral a most interesting conversationalist and apparently a fine man. And so we wait for the fleet to go in; ready to do all the good possible with our supplies. Between three and four o'clock a small steamer, captured with the city of Santiago, ran alongside and informed us that an officer wished to come aboard and conduct us into the Harbor. He proved to be Liet. Capehart of the "New York", and in a little while we moved into the Harbor of Santiago, the first vessel that passed in. Most of the mines had been removed or destroyed, and a pilot accompanied us to avoid the remaining ones. We passed historic Morro and the batteries on the opposite side of the harbor and moved steadily but slowly up toward the city. Every one was moved and we sang "Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow" and "America", while tears filled the eyes of more than one. Coming up in front of the town, our anchor was dropped, and Mr. Elwell and Mr. Warner went ashore to arrange for warehouses, docks, etc., though the use of these had been granted previously. Small boats soon thronged around our ship, the occupants asking for bread. The wharves could be seen filled with people who had come down with a hope of securing food of some kind. As evening wore on the chimes sounded in the city; it seemed very good to hear church bells again after so many weeks on the waters, but we could hardly realized that it had been Sunday, so full it was of work, change and new impressions. Work for the morrow morning having been planned, we retired to get as much sleep as possible as preparation for hard work. Messrs. Warner and Elwell go ashore and return shortly with permission to use the large Government dock and warehouse, trucks, etc., so there will be no trouble about unloading. Santiago de Cuba, July 18, 1898. Monday. Showers in the afternoon. Everybody on board up at 6 to arrange for an early unloading of the cargo. The ship swings up to the dock and in an incredibly short space of time more than one hundred stevedors were hard at work and the stores were being taken from the ship at a wonderful rate. Miss Barton's diary constituted the office work for the morning, and the afternoon was consumed in packing personal and office belongings for tomorrow's start, when we intended to leave the ship. The "Vixen" bringing Admiral Sampson, Commodore Schley and a number of other officers was the next vessel after ours to enter the harbor, and ran alongside our ship. Miss Barton had a long conversation with the naval men, and thanked the Admiral for his courtesy in sending the "State of Texas" in ahead of his own vessel. The Admiral watched with much interest the discharging of our cargo, and remarked "I see you do not need instruction or advice in that line of work; it is progressing at a wonderful rate." During the day a large soup kitchen which was in operation before the scarcity of food in the city necessitated the closing of that and all other charities, was opened up and arrangements made for feeding several thousand people the next day. Arrangements were also made for the organization of excellent committees in various parts of the city, to provide for the entire population. Santiago de Cuba, July 19, 1898. Tuesday. Clear. Finished packing in morning and went ashore in afternoon, going directly to headquarters, placed at our disposal by Mr. Bueno, a Scotch merchant, now in Jamaica. The house is very pleasant, though not very large, a pretty courtyard, every furnishing complete and three colored servants,--an old man and woman and their daughter. In forenoon Miss Barton, Mrs. Gardner and Miss G. visited the soup kitchen and inspected minutely every detail. The people were waiting by the thousand to be fed--a most distressing mass of human beings, some old, some young, some black, some nearly white, but all with unmistakable evidence of famine and misery, and uttering the word "hambre" (hunger) over and over again, while they strove in vain to pull their miserable rags around them to cover their bodies. The three ladies then drove to the ware house and the office where we will go everyday after breakfast for the transaction of clerical work. We learn that eight thousand were fed at the soup kitchen today, and that more will probably be there tomorrow--as worthy an institution as was ever conceived in a human heart full of pity for suffering humanity. Santiago de Cuba, July 20, 1898. Wednesday. Shower in afternoon. Directly after breakfast a cart called at headquarters for the office furniture and during the morning this was arranged by Mr. McDowell and Miss G. making our office look quite homelike. It is a nice room over the offices of the Bueno Company, a block from the warehouse, very pleasant and comparatively cool. Dr. Egan in charge of the Warehouse; Mr. Elwell organizing the committees; Mr. Warner and Dr. Hubbell unloading the ship--the Doctor attending to the personal effects--Mr. Cottrell checking off the supplies distributed; Dr. & Mrs. Gardner generally useful everywhere, and Miss Barton harrassed by everybody. The officers of the various divisions of the army are flocking in for hospital supplies, malted milk, etc., for their sick, and the Red Cross is furnishing whatever is called for, expecting that the Government will repay it in army stores when the transports are unloaded. Dispatch: Washington, D.C., July 20 1898. Barton, Santiago. Anxiety concerning Lesser, Bettina and nurses Cable briefly report concerning Texas. Can you secure cargo to New York. Would tug Triton be valuable to you. She is towing ice schooner Morse. Pierson. Santiago de Cuba, July 21, 1898 Thursday. Showers in afternoon. The central committee for relief work here consists of Mr. Michelson, Vice German Consul, Robt. Mason, Chinese and Vice English Consul, Wm. Ramsden and Mr. Elwell under Miss Barton's direction. A meeting of this committee was held this morning, and a satisfactory arrangement reported for supplying the better class of the needy--those who have money, but are hungry because there is no food to buy. With Mr. Michelson Miss Barton drove to the soup kitchen, where she pronounced the finest thing of the kind she had ever seen, either in this country or Europe. Shen then visited Generals Shafter and Wood, arranging for a guard around our stores, and also offering any assistance we could give in the way of supplies for their wounded. Miss Graves wrote on diary in morning, and went to State of Texas in afternoon to check goods being discharged by Dr. Hubbell. Late dinner at headquarters--nine o'clock. The four surgeons who came a few weeks ago decided to return to New York on our ship which leaves tomorrow morning; also Sister Blanche and Mrs. Porter. Miss Barton gave Capt. Young a fine letter approving his conduct during the trip just ended, and recommending him for promotion to his company. Doctor Lesser and Sister Anna come up from Siboney and report that they return on the Concho to New York tomorrow; all their party well. Mrs. White goes to Port Antonio on her husband's boat. Santiago de Cuba, July 22, 1898 Friday. Clear. Clerical work went on as usual, and Miss Barton as usual was besieged by Cubans, U. S. officers and others actuated by curiosity. Miss Graves prepared lunch at the office and all the men came here for it. In afternoon eight ladies from the "Comal", brought from New York as Red Cross nurses called to see what arrangements had been made for them. Miss Barton, of course, did not know, as they are Dr. Lesser's nurses, but is endeavoring to reach a solution of the problem. Cablegram from the New York Jockey Club announces that the association has placed $4,500 to Miss Barton's credit, to which the following reply is made" Coney Island Jockey Club, New York. Place to my credit Riggs Bank, Washington. Will be gratefully and faithfully applied. Clara Barton, President. We learn that the "Red Cross" which is very overdue from New York, is at Key West, having broken down at that place, and also that thirty nurses are now on board the "Lampasas" at Guantanamo, some of them have been sent by the auxiliary in New York, and others having been summoned bhy Dr. Lesser. Dispatch: Washington, D.C., July 22, 1898. Barton, Santiago. Cable date Texas sailing for New York. Five thousand gold shipped you Ward Steamer tomorrow. Shall we charter Triton and schooner Morse for your use, Porto Rico elsewhere. Cottrell, mules, ambulances and supplies leave Tampa tomorrow. Pierson. Learning that the Concho has not yet left port, the nurses with exception of three decide to Santiago de Cuba, July 23, 1898. Saturday. Rain in afternoon, as usual. Clerical work goes on as usual. Mr. Cottrell arranging account of supplies distributed to army, with a view to reimbursement by the Government, this account to be copied by Miss Graves on typewriter, if possible. The supplies being removed as rapidly as possible from the large warehouse to "Casa de Bueno", our office building, with a view to vacating warehouse in case it is required by the Government. A dispatch from Capt. McCalla informes Miss Barton that the remainder of the nurses went from Guantanamo on the "Lampassas" to Porto Rico with General Miles--there were some thirty of them. Dispatch sent: Santiago de Cuba, July 23, 1898. Pierson, War Dept : Washington, D.C. Cables interrupted. Dispatches refused. Texas left the twenty-second empty. Your telegram received too late to give her cargo. Lesser left yesterday Concho for New York. Can you get option on Triton. Decide later. Distribution proceeding well. Fifteen thousand fed yesterday and an equal number fed today. Almost impossible to reach interior. Have received no letter since July third and no telegram for eight days. Tell Barton. Barton. Santiago de Cuba, July 24, 1898. Sunday. Showers in afternoon. Both the clerical work and the shipping goes on as usual; in fact, all work in the city seems to go on as usual, in spite of the day being Sunday. The quartermasters of the various army divisions are sending long lines of wagons down for the delicacies for their sick, there being absolutely none of the kind being furnished by the Government. As usual, Miss Barton had many callers, some welcome and other decidedly the reverse. For the past ten days Miss Barton has been endeavoring in vain to send a dispatch to New York. The telegraphic system seems to be completely demoralized, and during the past few days nothing whatever has been allowed to go off. The telegram of yesterday is the first sent to New York, although several have been written and sent to the office--being afterwards returned to us unsent. Miss Barton arranged for the purchase of 100 cases of condensed milk from W.L. Saxon, representing Smith Bros. & Co., of New Orleans, who has here a ship load of supplies which he finds it impossible to dispose of; the cost of the milk will be $750. Miss Barton is anxious to get as much material as possible into the surrounding country and small towns, in order to avoid the mobilization of the needy in Santiago. If they are induced to go into the country, they will probably begin work and the Red Cross not be exposed to the accusation of having pauperized them, which will be done if Sunday, July 24, 1898, continued. there is the slightest chance. We are already supplying Canay and arrangements are being made for the storing of supplies at various points in the surrounding country. Santiago de Cuba, July 25, 1898. Monday. Showers in evening. Messrs. Warner and Elwell busy unloading the condensed milk bought Saturday, and investigating the supplies brought down on the Comal, which must also be landed. Advised Riggs Co., of Washington that we had drawn on them for the $750 for milk. Also made arrangements to purchase for one of the army hospitals a considerable amount of supplies, for which the Chaplain, C. C. Bateman, holds funds donated. One hundred of the stevedors are being paid off and discharged, and ninety remain for tomorrow, besides the owners of the cart used, the foremen, etc. Mr. Bangs, who has had a slow fever for some days past, goes to stay for a time with a Cuban gentlemen, a man who formerly had large means and whom Mr. B. befriended at el Canay. Thursday, July 26, 1898. Santiago de Cuba. Showers in afternoon. Mrs. Gardner begins the unpacking and sorting of clothing, having the assistance of Mrs. Bull and Misses Wheeler and Fowler. Dr. Egan and Mr. Elwell continue to pay off the stevedors in provisions at the rate of $2.00 per day. The work of distribution going steadily on, the board of commissioners evidently doing excellent work. As evidence that the people are not going hungry, none of them are found in front of our office, where at first they gathered in such numbers as to make it difficult to pass through them. A week's provisions have been supplied to all whose names have been furnished, and many of the commissioners are bringing in additional lists, which are also being supplied. At 3:30 a meeting of the Central Committee was held. Present Messrs. Rameden, Mason, Michelson, Elwell, Cottrell, Dr. Egan and Miss Barton, together with a Mr. Brooks from Guantanamo. Miss Barton first stated that she has called the meeting with a view to learning the opinion of the committee on several points and securing their advice. The first matter to be dealt with was the means to be used to get people away from the crowded city where they had flocked to get food and clothing, and back to the country, where they could begin to get some seed into the ground and thus become self-supporting. Upon inquiry, Mr. Mason stated that within two days the entire city would have been rationed, and thought it would be well to then discontinue the distribution of uncooked food, making exception in particular cases. If the people are hungry, they can go to the soup kitchen, and he did not believe they would take the trouble to do this unless they were really in need, while they might request uncooked food for the purpose of selling it were the distribution of that continued. Now that trade will shortly begin, there is no reason why the majority of people in Santiago should not be supporting themselves and their families. Miss Barton then stated that it was her desire to dispose of all the Red Cross supplies to advantage and leave Santiago as soon as possible. She rejoice that she had been so fortunate as to secure the present committee, as she could leave secure in the belief that any relief work that remained to be done, would be attended to as well as it could possibly be done. She therefor desired each committeeman to make an estimate of the amount of food he would require for any further distributions, Mr. Michelson for his soup kitchen, etc., when the remainder would be sent to the surrounding small towns and country places, and thus the Red Cross be relieved of further work in the matter. She was certain that the tradespeople who had brought in cargos of food and were disappointed in not securing exorbitant prices for it, would circulate reports that the Red Cross was pauperizing the people. The Red Cross had never in its history made paupers, its effort having always been to induce the people to go to work, and this was their object in supplying the committee with what they needed in the way of supplies and shipping the remainder into the agricultural districts. Mr. Burke from Guantanamo presented the need of that place which had but just surrendered and was badly in need of food. There were four thousand people there, but when the inhabitants returned there would be eight or ten thousand. Admiral Sampson sent flour and corn, but they needed bacon or lard badly. There were about 600 bags of corn both the people and cattle. Miss Barton stated that we left at Guantanamo five thousand rations at one time, at another ten thousand (though we went prepared to land fifty thousand and were prevented by the fact that Capt. McCalla could not receive so much) and lastly we stopped there on our way to Jamaica, in accordance with Capt. McCalla's request for one hundred thousand rations, but were not allowed to land them on account of a quarantine against Siboney which we had just left. We would, however, be glad to to supply Guantanamo so far as we had supplies to do it, and would like to know the best way of reaching that point. Mr. Michelson stated that no train would run to that point for 20 or 25 days, and the supplies would therefore have to be sent by steamer. Miss Barton stated that she would see the commanding general and endeavor to make arrangements to send the supplies on a Government transport. Baracoa could not now be reached, as it (July 26) had not yet surrendered, but at Mr. Michelson's suggestion Miss Barton agreed to see the general about that place also, and request him, when his military duties would allow it, to have something from the Red Cross in the way of supplies sent there immediately. Miss Barton stated that Canay had been provided for for a week, and she would have a month's provisions left with one of the commissioners for that place. She also particularly requested Mr. Michelson to make a requisition which would supply the soup kitchen for a month or more, as he might desire, after which time he could, of course, run it on the plan he heretofore followed, charging a small amount for the meal furnished. While using Red Cross supplies nothing must be charged. These matters being satisfactorily disposed of, Miss Barton inquired concerning the various hospitals, civil and military, in the city. Mr. Ramsden stated that the civil hospital had requested food and had been supplied with flour, condensed and malted milk, corn meal and a little lard; other things asked for could not be furnished. They also received a meal sack full of drugs and medicines. Miss Barton: How large is that hospital? Mr. Mason: For twenty people. Miss Barton: What other hospital have you here? Mr. Mason: St. Joseph's Asylum, containing sixty-five people. Then there is an orphan asylum, which requires some clothing, and the Sisters of the Poor, all of which institutions have been supplied with food. I think that the Spanish Military Hospital also got some food, and we supplied the fire brigade and police corps. Miss Barton: Have you taken care of the Spanish Hospital? Mr. Mason: The United States takes care of that, although I believe General Wood sent down for something. Dr. Egan: Dr. Garcia sent down a list from the hospital, and we will supply them. He sent a small list-- said he only needed a few things--and did not seem to be in want. Mr. Michelson stated that a short time ago the hospital in question was in an excellent condition, fully supplied with drugs and food and beautifully clean. It is now reported, however, to be in very bad condition--200 sick and wounded soldiers there--and they have had to employ small thatched houses near the hospital to receive the patients, no medicines and more men going in every day. (39) (July 26) Mr. Ramsden then said that the next thing-- and a very important one to consider--was to avoid abuses--the granting of food to persons who could work. It was decided that the names of the stevedors should not be retained on the list of the needy, as they had been receiving $2 per day for some time, had a large quantity of provisions on hand, and being able-bodied men ought by all means to support their families. Dr. Egan suggested that possibly it might be practicable to limit distribution to those persons who kept their premises clean and in good sanitary condition. Mr. Ramsden then set forth the system which had been followed in hiring carts, the amount agreed upon being 15 cts. per load, which must be paid in money, as horses could not be fed, harness and carts repaired, etc. out of supplies. Checks had been furnished the cartmen, which would be presented and paid if Miss Barton approved. There were twelve cartmen, their bills amounting at the time to $11.75, Spanish silver, which would mean forty percent off in American money. He then referred to the expense to which the sub-commissioners were put in carrying the supplies from the ware house to the various distributing points over town, after their lists and requisitions had been approved by the central commission. The cost of cartage had been in the various instances anywhere from $5 to $25, falling upon the sub-commissioners of the various districts. Some of these men to defray this expense had charged five or ten cents to the individual receiving the ration, and others had paid the money and sought now to be reimbursed. He was well aware that it was entirely wrong to charge anything for the rations, both from a humanitarian point of view (many poor people being unable to pay anything) and also as endangering the good name of the Red Cross, which would be advertised over the country as having sold rations and supplies, and had stopped the practice at once. Dr. Egan said it would be telegraphed all over the world that the Red Cross was selling stuff--this being one of the things that Miss Barton had already lived through--and such a thing could not go on for a minute. If the sub-commissioners could not pay the cartage, they should combine with other people and thus pay it, if he desires to remain commissioner; otherwise we could find other commissioners. It is hardly the thing for the Red Cross to give the food, bring it here, and then have to deliver it at the people's doors also. Mr. Mason reports that about thirty-two thousand people have now a week's rations, and he thought it best to stop the entire system and issue only to individual cases. Miss Barton: Then there is food enough, is there not, for all of this section of the country, as there are not more than forty thousand people here who need help. Supposing the Committee in New York should telegraph me (40) July 26 today: "Is it necessary for us to send more Cuban relief food to Santiago, or not?" I should say no; should I? Mr. Ramsden: Yes; we have enough for this town, enough for for Santiago, Guantanamo, Canay and Baracoa. Miss Barton: This ship-load has supplied the wants of this part of the country, has it not? And when it came in a week ago it did find want and much of it? Mr. Mason: When you came in there was absolute necessity for everything. Therefore we did right in distributing food to everybody, even if we had not looked at the names, as the rich were nearly as much in need of supplies as the poor, as they could not buy it, had they ever so much money. Miss Barton: Everyone has been fed now for a week, and some strength and health has come into them, a little more fortitude to bear the ills and a little more incentive to go to work and help to dispel their troubles. We brought some peace, and some comfort, and some life back to them. Now the Red Cross work in that respect is done. That one little black ship has performed its mission, now that there is food enough to last with the people here until the conditions make this town and its surroundings like other places. Miss Barton then referred to the continued use of the soup kitchen, reaching as it does the neediest portion of the people, recommending it as the worthiest institution of the kind she had ever seen, and said that unless some more than ordinary call comes to us, she expects to leave with the committee the distribution of the food that will remain in this place. Mr. Mason thought they might be able to find some organization of charitable persons, some committee of ladies, who would have time to go from house to house and investigate the needs of individual cases, which should still be helped. The commissioners, being busy men, could not of course investigate the merit of these cases, but the ladies might, and he recommended this as a good plan, after the general distribution had ceased. Miss Barton stated that she was desirous of clearing out the Government warehouse, as it was needed by the army, and asked the committee if they knew of a good place to store it. The gentlemen thought there would be no difficulty in securing a place of storage, and as the remaining supplies were not perishable--beans, meal and lard--it could easily be kept until it was needed. It was decided to send some twenty tons to Guantanamo, and that the commissioners should make out their requisitions and take now as much food as they need. Santiago de Cuba, July 27, 1898. Wednesday. Shower in afternoon. Miss Barton called at the palace to arrange for supplies to be sent to Guantanamo, and happened to meet on the way the captain of the "Resolute", who volunteered to take down anything we might want to send; his ship sails to Guantanamo tomorrow. The steamer "Niagara" arrives from Key West, bringing Drs. Gill, Sollosa, and Cigaroa & Cordoba and two Cuban nurses from the New York Committee, also a bundle of mail. The two nurses are to be placed in the hospital to assist Miss Wheeler and Mrs. Bull. Miss Fowler is assisting Mrs. Gardner now, as she is needed here and there seems to be plenty of help in the hospital. Our mail from New York advises us of shipments on the "Port Victor", the "Philadelphia", and the "Mary Morse", the latter bringing 900 tons of ice. This mail had been delayed for two or three weeks, so that the ships in some cases have arrived before the bill of lading, making the work of securing the supplies very difficult. We learn also that twenty tons of dried beef has been purchased and is stored at Key West. The steamer "St. Paul" has brought in twenty-nine cases of medical supplies ordered by Dr. Lesser. Five hundred dollars is received from Mrs. Pierpont-Morgan, and Miss Barton decides to send it if possible to the nurses who went to Porto Rico with General Miles. She calls upon Genl. Shafter to learn how Miles can be communicated with, and is advised that there is no communication at present. Santiago de Cuba, July 28, 1898. Thursday. The steamer "Port Victor" came into the harbor last night, and today Mr. Conkling and young Cottrell reported at our office that the ship brought thirty-five mules and 800 tons of relief supplies. Dispatch received: Barton, Santiago. Message 26th received. Have you any word from thirty nurses who left Port Tampa on Lampasas and Nuoces and telegraphed arrival Playadeleste 20th out of money and stating General Miles would ulilize them. We cabled you 21st to reach and direct them. Has ice schooner reached you? Do you want another? Cabled you 18th Red Cross disabled at Key West. Her cargo, Cuban Doctors, Mozart and Doctor Gill aboard Niagara. May land Guantanamo. Red Cross returns to New York for repairs. Do you want another steamer. Watch for steamer "Port Victor" with Charlie Cottrell thirty five mules, seven hundred tons supplies. May land Guantanamo. Report arrival. Pierson. Wednesday, 27, 1898, continued. Mozart Lesser also came on Niagara today, but was sent back immediately, as per a telegram received from his father. Santiago de Cuba, July 29, 1898. Friday. It is decided to send out into the province Drs. Gill, Carbonell and Zuniga to ascertain the condition of the agricultural population, with a view to supplying their needs, prevent their flocking into the city, and also with a view to drawing out from the crowded centers those who, if furnished with seed, implements, etc., might become self-supporting. They went on horseback, taking pack horses with their supplies, and expect to be gone ten days or two weeks probably. The steamer "Philadelphia" comes in, and Mrs. Fanny Ward of Washington, the writer, comes on her and reports to Miss Barton. In order to accommodate the increasing numbers of nurses, doctors, etc., being sent to us, Miss Barton decides to rent a house, put Mrs. Ward in charge of it, and use it as a home for those sent by the New York Committee, on which, of course, the expense falls. Mrs. Bull attends to the renting of the house and procures a rather expensive one, $75 per month, and numerous incidental expenses. Dispatch sent by Miss Barton: Santiago, July 29, 1898. Pierson, War Dept. Washington. Tell Barton. Port Victor yesterday Conklin, Cottrell, supplies, thirty five mules, six ambulances, but half fed and all harness left Tampa. Gill and Cuban doctors here. Mozart goes home. Tried to cable funds to nurses. Shafter can't reach Miles. I will place nurses coming here. Lesser not needed at present. Morse not arrived; overdue. Do not want ice, but do greatly want schooner and tug. Charter at once if possible. So many supplies coming now. This point overstocked. Barton. Friday, July 29, 1898, continued. Reply to Miss B's cablegram: New York, July 29, 1898. Barton. Barton says Concho, Texas arrived. Six mules, hay oats and harness on Michigan from Port Tampa Sunday. If you need vessels to reach Siboney or elsewhere, charter them. Will remit all money you request. Shall we send more immune nurses male or female. Lesser wants Mozart returned immediately. Pierson. Reply to above to next page. Santiago de Cuba, July 30, 1898. Saturday. Shower in af'nn Office work progresses as usual; Mr. Cottrell busy with letters all day. An unusually busy day with the entire force. Five thousand dollars received from Stephen Barton; $2500 for the maintenance of nurses, and $2500 from the New York Committee. Miss Barton returns one half the amount received. The "Triton" having in tow the schooner "Mary E. Morse" comes in with 900 tons of ice for us, which, of course, we cannot use at this time. One hundred equipped cots and some other freight is unloaded from the "Resolute" which has returned from Guantanamo. Forty-seven of the cots are taken by the army and carried on wagons to their camps at Siboney. A great deal of material is lost in this way. A reporter, Mr. Hay, who is ill with fever, is to be carried north on the Saratoga, and applies to us for a nurse. Miss Barton had decided to send Mrs. Bull, who, it has been ascertained, is not a desirable person to represent us here. Mrs. Bull at first demurred, but finally consented to go. Night gowns etc. were sent to the vessel for her patient and two other sick men. It is found later in the day that Mr. Ray goes on the "Segurencia", and Mrs. Bull accompanies him. Dispatch from Miss Barton: Santiago, July 30, 1898. Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Tell Barton dispatch yesterday received. Don't be alarmed; very little yellow fever here. Troops suffer from malarial fever. Send no more nurses at present. Mozart returned from Comal. Shafter trying to help me get Mrs. Morgan's five hundred to Miles for Porto Rico nurses. Can't charter vessels here. Government takes all. Trying get lighter unload Victor, Philadelphia. Can you secure Triton Morse" Where are they? Barton. Santiago de Cuba, July 31, 1898. Sunday. Hazy. Down to office later than usual. Santiago de Cuba, July 31, 1898. Sunday. Clear. A number of little household duties were attended to in the morning, so that the clerical members of our force were late getting down to the office. Miss Barton called at the Palace to arrange for the unloading of the schooner "Mary Morse: loaded with ice. Neither General Shafter or General Wood could name a time when they would be able to unload the ice for army use, so some other disposition must be made of it, and the schooner will be used in unloading the stores and mules now on the "Port Victor". It is impossible to secure a lighter or small boat from any other source. Dispatch received: New York, August 1, 1898. Barton, Santiago, Cuba. Barton says Secretary Long wires great need at Gibara. Five hundred sick. Supplies for only ten days. U.S. Navy and Cuban authorities in complete possession. Can you reach them. Pierson. Reply to above: Santiago, August 1, 1898. Pierson, War. Dept., Washington. Tell Barton dispatch received. Cannot reach without transportation. Have you chartered Triton and Morse? Have cabled three times. Am unloading Morse. Can send supplies Gibara and Baracoa if can get anything send on. Impossible obtain transportation here. Every vessel and lighter in Army use. Has Navy anything? Ask Secretary Long. Barton. Santiago de Cuba, August 1, 1898. Monday. Cloudy. In morning Miss Barton called at the house on Gueranamo Street which has been taken for the nurses, and later went to the palace to see General Shafter. The captain of one of the transports lying in the harbor came to the office and offered to buy ten tons of ice; Miss Barton told him that if he had a million dollars he could not buy a thing of the Red Cross, but she would be very glad to give him the amount he desired. He evidently told the captains of the other transports, as they called shortly after in a body, and received orders for enough ice to fill their refrigerators--ten to fifteen tons each. These men have been made warm friends of the Red Cross by these gifts, and are ready to accommodate the Red Cross party in any possible way. About noon DR. & Mrs. Gardner took ship for home on the , to the regret of all those who were left; we do not quite see how we shall be able to get along without Mrs. Gardner. (Mr. George Kennan, who had been sick for some time, presented his resignation as Vice-President of the Red Cross, which was accepted by Miss Barton with regret.) As soon as the Mary Morse is free of her load of ice, she is to move alongside the Port Victor, and the freight on the latter ship will be transferred to the Morse, and transported to Baracoa and other places where there is distress. Miss Barton is naturally more than anxious to supply all points with food where it is need- Monday, August 1, continued. ed, and with a view to doing so has endeavored by all means to secure transportation of some kind for the supplies, thus far without success. It is, however, decided to use the Mary Morse just as though she had been chartered, Santiago de Cuba, August 2, 1898. Tuesday. Cloudy. Messrs. Warner and Elwell with young Cottrell unloaded the mules from the Port Victor, experiencing considerable difficulty--the mules stampeding, one having its neck broken, two lost, etc. However, the animals are fine and large, and will be of much service if wagons can be procured. Miss Barton visited the nurses' house, and in evening after dinner called on Mr. Bangs and arranged to send him home, tom his great delight. We are advised that a lot of supplies have arrived on the Olivette for us, but no bill of lading has come to hand; they will, of course, be unloaded as soon as possible. It is very difficult to keep from the army any supplies which are landed that would do for the army hospitals. Of the one hundred equipped cots landed from the Philadelphia tow or three days ago, one half were stolen by the army, and Miss Barton went to the dock just in time to save the rest. Two of Surg. General Sternberg's nurses arrived at this place; there was no place for them to stay, and Miss Barton offered to take them into our nurse house--a queer state of things, when Sternberg refused to recognize Red Cross work or nurses, that his nurses should be provided for for and be obliged to depend upon the accommodations of the Red Cross. Santiago de Cuba, August 2, 1898. Wednesday. Cloudy. For several days past the office work has been little heavy, Mr. Cottrell being busy preparing a report for Chas. J. Schlegel, showing the relations of the Red Cross with the Cuban Relief Committee, and explaining salaries of the employees here. The trial balance shows that we have 5,040.18 dollars on hand. and that the entire credits to the Committee have been 11,467.74 dollars. Mr. Warner reports that the steamer "Olivette" is unloading supplies mark "American National Red Cross", and upon inquiry he found that there were seventy-odd cases so marked. Of course, it was known that the good must belong to us, but it was impossible to obtain possession of them; in fact, we did not try after the military showed an inclination to retain them and seemed to resent inquiries. The shipment was sent by the New York Red Cross Auxiliary No. 22 and were placed in charge of Major Appell, who delivered them to Major Summers, and by him turned over to Major Wood, he receipting back to Major Appell for the goods. Santiago de Cuba, August 4, 1898. Thursday. Cloudy. A charter was arranged for the Mary Morse, at $60 per day, but the Captain of the schooner did not return to sign the contract. The six remaining mules, with harness and oats arrived on he Michigan. As it seems impossible to secure the tug Triton, an effort is made to secure the Thos. W. Brooks, a steamer now under attachment by the U.S. Government and belonging to Mr. Douglass, who is very anxious for us to have it. A letter was addressed to General Wood asking for the steamer, and the General in reply said that it seemed impracticable to place the steamer at our disposition now, but he would make arrangements at the earliest possible date for the transportation of supplies to Baracoa and Gebara, where they are sadly needed. In reply to two telegrams from Pierson relative to the shipment of mules and the charter of the Triton and Morse, Miss Barton telegraphed the following: Santiago, August 4, 1898. Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Tell Barton. Have chartered Morse at sixty per day. Only half discharged. Will take Triton by day for Gebara. Her permanent charter seems too much for her worth. Did answer dispatches yesterday. Mules, hay, oats, harness just arrived Michigan. Barton. Miss Baron and Miss G. called in he carriage to take Miss Wheeler home and inspected the wards and patients. The patients seemed delighted to see Miss Barton, as man as were able rising eagerly on their cots to shake hands with her as she passed, and to tell her how much they and "the other boys" respected and were Thursday, August 4, 1898, continued. grateful for her noble work here. The Cuban doctors, Gill, Carbonelle and the professor returned this afternoon almost worn out from their trip through the province and ready to make their report. Dr. Solloso submitted a report for three days in his clinic work, showing that in that time he had treated more than fifteen hundred persons, supplied many with medicine and food, and the number was growing daily. He has been established by Miss Barton in a large house, furnished with supplies and medicines and is doing a splendid work among the poor of the city. Santiago de Cuba, August 5, 1898. Friday. Cloudy. Mr. Cottrell reported to Stephen Barton regarding the mules and our status in Santiago at the present. A good many other letters were also gotten off, relative to money received, etc. A large mail received. In evening called for Miss Wheeler and took her home in carriage, as has been done for several evenings, and she reported that the doctor in charge of her hospital had discharged Miss Brooks (one of the two nurses sent by General Sternberg), but that the young lady refused to go. Ever since coming to the hospital Miss B. has made herself as disagreeable as possible until the doctors could stand it no longer. She has, however, been ordered to report for duty on one of the transports, so it is hoped she will be gotten rid of in a day or two. Miss Wheeler is working like a Trojan, and everybody is devoted to her. Dispatches received from Pierson: New York, Aug. 5, 1898. Barton, Santiago. Barton says have chartered Triton and Morse. You take possession now. We advise loading Morse for Gebara and Baracoa supplies. Tow Morse to Gebara. Triton proceed to Porto Rico with Hubbell and funds to direct. Nurses now with Colonel Greenleaf. Triton return to you. Will send twenty-five tons hospital and delicate food Porto Rico by transport from here. Letter by Breakwater sailed today. Pierson. Barton, Santiago. Barton says the Partello, Tampa, Comal and six transports with convalescents are now at Mullett Key quarantined. Will be released Saturday. Major Townsend at my hotel ordered by War. Dept. to fit out steamer Friday, August 5, continued. San Marcoe take six hundred including Lesser direct to New York. Will leave Saturday. Will arrive in four days. Any word for Lesser can send him if her from you quick. Pierson. Reply to above: Santiago, August 5, 1898. Pierson, War. Dept., Washington. Tell Barton, we made good charter with owners for Morse yesterday. Sixty per day. Which charter shall stand? You can not rely on Triton. Government wants her. When discharged Morse can sail Gibara. Hubbell will remain here. Better send agent with Red Cross funds from New York to Porto Rico. Had we any supplies on Olivette? Barton. Santiago de Cuba, August 6, 1898. Saturday. Showers in afternoon. The Cuban doctors rendered a report of their rip, regarding the needs of the people they met, the condition of the farms and farming people, and the apparent practicability of getting supplies to them. The trip had been a very hard one--continuous rains, terrible roads, their horses exhausted, etc. Miss Barton submitted to the gentlemen two lines of action open to them: the first, bringing some honor, some distinction, namely the military service, surgeons in the U.S. army; the other, the founding a clinic for the treatment of poor Cubans in this city--strictly Red Cross--without honor, unpaid, but work terribly needed for he poor wretches who have no money for medical treatment and only the grave before them. They decided unanimously that they would work among their own people, and went with Miss Barton to Dr. Solloso's place where they formed a clinic; two surgeons, two doctors and two nurses--all Cubans. Arrangements for the accommodations of the gentlemen, as regards to their meals and a place to sleep, must be made later; for the time being, two of them are accommodated in the room next our office. Miss Barton called on Colonel Humphreys with a view to arranging for Mr. Bangs to go home; Humphreys was not too busy to see her, but who volunteered o get Bangs off on the first ship leaving the harbor. The Supt. of the Saturday, August 6, 1898, continued. railroad called and arranged for a trip to San Louis tomorrow to learn the needs in that vicinity. Mr. Kennan called at the office, had a long talk with Miss Barton and took dinner with us. Santiago de Cuba, August 7, 1898. Sunday. Bright in morning, shower in afternoon. Mr. Kennan came to an early breakfast. At eight all of the party except Dr. Hubbell and Mr. McDowell took train for San Louis, arriving there at twelve o'clock. The bridge was broken a few miles outside of Santiago, and we were obliged to walk about a quarter of a mile around and wait for a train on the other side. At San Louis we had a good dinner and started on our return trip at 3 o'clock. Miss Barton visited with Mr. Rosseau the large warehouse which he has provided for seven thousand people in the town and three thousand in the surrounding country. She also received a number of handsome bouquets enroute, and came home in quite a triumphal manner. Besides the members of our party, there were with us Dr. Warner (Mr. Warner's brother) and Mr. McDonald. Me. Elwell also went along--apropos, Mr. E. is no longer in the employ of the Red Cross, being busy arranging for the opening of business for himself, but he still feels in a way connected with the Red Cross party. Mr. Warner has been placed on our salaried list at $100 per month, and will also be paid for the month of July, which of course he did not have an intimation of. Dispatch received: Barton, Santiago. Cuban Committee chartered Morse and Triton with Morse & Co. fifth instant. Both vessels under your command. Government cannot take Triton. Have wired Sec. Day cancel your charter. Assist Government with Triton if possible, but keep control. Will Manage Porto Rico from here. Seventy-one packages on Olivette with Dr. Brown for you. Lesser, Bettina sick. Kennan's wife anxious. Will go Santiago. Pierson. Santiago de Cuba, August 8, 1898. Monday. Clear and very warm. Miss Barton occupied in morning with callers and her staff, making arrangements for warehouses. It is necessary to move all the supplies from the large warehouses, so it will be necessary to rent others; it is probable that we will take one from Mr. Douglass. Dr. Gill reports that about three thousand people per day are being treated at the clinic, and many of them supplied with food and clothing--a splendid work. The Supt. of the Uruguay Iron works called and asked for food for his men, to hold them until he was able to begin operations again. Miss Barton promised him the assistance he requested. Wrote a long letter to Stephen Barton, giving details of Red Cross work here, etc., and asking for a boat of suitable size to carry our supplies where they are needed. The Mary Morse will be used as far as possible, but she is a sailing vessel and does not carry a large cargo. Sunday, August 7, 1898, continued. Dispatch sent: Santiago, August 7, 1898. Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Tell Barton Government seized Triton. Satisfactory to us. Don't try to hold it. Better relinquish charter. Will write you again today what boat we need. No notice or manifest of supplies on Olivette ever reached us. All have been disposed of by boat's officers. None came to us. I understand supplies were auxiliary twenty-two. Kennan much better. Barton. Santiago de Cuba, August 9, 1898. Tuesday. Showers in afternoon. Dr. Egan went this morning to make inquiries about the supplies brought on the Olivette and apparently set some of the people who assisted in their disposal to thinking, as one after another they appeared to make their explanations or excuses. First came Major , who was very much distressed to learn that he had been using and distributing supplies to which the army had no right except by Miss Barton's gift. He said he would on no account distribute distribute any more of the goods. After some little conversation, Miss Barton discovered that he had been an assistant of hers in the Jacksonville yellow-fever field. Later in the day the Captain of the Olivette called; he said he knew that large quantities of Red Cross supplies had been used on the Olivette, but that he had no power to stop it, and could not say very much with regard to it, as he messed entirely alone. Then Dr. Brown (a callow youth, self-important but badly frightened), in whose care the supplies were sent, came in, having, as he elaborately explained, just heard of Miss Barton and the Red Cross being here. He said the goods were not assigned to anybody, but that he was directed to see to their distribution if possible, and to report to the Red Cross here. He did not know who sent the goods, having forgotten the names, and had no invoice of them, and when he went back to New York, he wanted to be able to report to the committee there he had seen Miss Tuesday, August 9, continued. Barton and advised her of the disposition. The ice cream which came, he said he sent direct to the camps at Siboney and elsewhere, as he knew that wouldn't keep; he kept the chicken on board the Olivette, and the medical supplies he had turned over to Major Appell, considering him the proper person to receive them. The goods were plainly marked "American National Red Cross: and bore the red cross also. He did not know how many packages there were, but knew there was considerable. The bulk of the goods went to the Quarter-master General. He did not know whether the gentleman was competent to receive the goods, but "orders are orders" and so he turned them over to him. He had been requested to cable the Surgeon General concerning the condition of the perishable goods, as the General was interested in the experiment and wanted to hear of its success. He did not notify the Red Cross when he got here with the cargo, as that was Major Appell's work. These statements were listened to by Miss Barton with scarcely a word--his misstatements passed by apparently unnoticed--and Dr. Brown left, still very nervous and endeavoring to the last moment to explain that he didn't come to make explanations, but simply to call on the committee here and to say that he had distributed the goods to the best of his ability and that he had done his duty. Major Summers came in the afternoon in some excitement to say that he had gotten an order from General Shafter to erect a tarpaulin for the sick Spanish soldiers who Tuesday, August 9, continued. had been lying in the sun waiting to be put on board their transports, when he was stopped by Colonel Humphrey, who with many oaths declared that he wouldn't have shelters erected for the Spaniards. They could die if they wanted to; it was good enough for them. Major S. desired Miss Barton to do something in the matter, and she at once ordered that a large tarpaulin be erected for the Spaniards, the Major sending six of his men to assist. The prisoners are passing the office all day, to be loaded onto the ships--as poor, ragged and miserable a lot of human beings as could be collected anywhere. We are very sorry for them. Dispatch received: Barton: It appears Olivette supplies were direct donation to medical department. Are you reaching Gebara with Morse. Have suspended Triton charter. Awaiting letter. Do you want steamer Baracoa now at Santiago? Porto Rico nurses all returned to New York. Shall send ship to Porto Rico. Doing excellent work at all camps. Howland sends sympathy Kennan. Pierson. Reply to above dispatch: Santiago, August 9, 1898, Pierson, War. Dept., Washington. Tell Barton sending fifty to hundred tons to Baracoa today with troops Steamer San Juan, courtesy General Shafter. tons to Firmesa by rail. Triton and Baracoa not wanted now. Too late; too small. Need larger ship if we enter other ports to relieve. Should leave here soon. Santiago relieved. Barton. Santiago de Cuba, August 10, 1898. Wednesday. Very hot. Showers in afternoon. A large mail came early this morning, mostly for the nurses who never reached here. Mr. Bangs, who had grown steadily worse was removed to the hospital yesterday, and is receiving Miss Wheeler's best care; it is feared that he will not live. It is learned that a steamer is to go to Baracoa within a day or two, and Dr. Hubbell is to take a lot of supplies on her for the needy people there. The men are busy putting these supplies together and sending them to the steamer. Major Moore came to say good-bye before embarking for the United States; says he has treated five hundred cases of yellow fever in the last two days; we have some doubts about the accuracy of the Major's conclusions as regards the nature of the diseases he has seen. From Miss Barton's private notes: Learned this morning that S.S. San Juan would go to Baracoa with troops and army rations and take Spanish prisoners back. Went at once to General Shafter to ask permission to send one hundred tons of food. He granted it very readily and Warner and Elwell proceeded to get out the material, place it on the dock ready to load, and Dr. Hubbell arranged to go with it and distribute. Also the wagons came to take twenty tons to Fermesa Iron Co. to feed their help and hold them while waiting for their Wednesday, August 10, 1898, continued. business to open. This concern employs about one hundred Cuban men, heads of families, who if they can be kept intact will be well provided in a short time in their old occupations. If broken up, they become outcasts. A little later we can send to San Luis provisions and clothes for the ten thousand in the upper districts among the mountains. As soon as the Morse is unloaded she can sail to Gebara. I get off letter to Steve confirming my request for a ship to let us leave here. Letter from Miss Jenkins urging me to call for money--"There re oceans of it". I am glad to not want more. Mr. Kennan is no better; thinks to go home. Poor Bangs is in Miss Wheeler's hospital dangerously ill. Mr. Elwell came up to our house and explained conditions to our domestics. Engaged cook commencing today at $15 per month. Santiago de Cuba, August 11, 1898. Thursday. Cloudy and showers in afternoon. A German steamer came to dock today flying the Red Cross flag, noticing which, Miss Barton requested an interview with her captain. He and the purser called and explained why they were flying the flag. They said it was their house (Bacon S.S. Line) flag, and that it had been used by the house for fifty years. The purser admitted, however, that the Red Cross had been displayed as a means of securing prompt unloading of their goods. Miss Barton explained to the men the meaning of the Red Cross and the use of its flag, and on the return of the officers to their ship, the flag was taken down. Colonel Harris and two other officers of the D.C. Volunteers called and took lunch, and on their leaving gave Miss B. a most cordial invitation to visit their camp. M. Van Schelle, representing the Belgian Red Cross arrived and with him Mr. Bartlett or Worcester, both bringing letters of introduction from Stephen Barton. For the time being Mr. Van Schelle is to stay at our house, but will probably later have a room in some adjoining house. Mr. Kennan is no better, and has decided to go home on the first steamer leaving here--the Philadelphia--which will also take our mail and $2,500 to the Relief Committee in New York. Mr. Bangs is very ill and his wife is telegraphed of his condition. Thursday, August 11, 1898, continued. Dispatch received: Barton: Several packages on Clinton. Sailed Fatena yesterday. Two hundred bags rice; ten packages water on Yale sails soon. Cable condition Joseph Stevens, troop K. Roosevelt's regiment; fever patient. Have sent supplies Porto Rico in charge Horace F. Barnes, Boston. Pierson. Santiago de Cuba, August 12, 1898. Friday. Shower in afternoon. Mr. Bangs died this morning at nine o'clock, and we are all feeling very sad about it. He will be buried tomorrow morning. Mr. Elwell rides two or three miles out into the country and secures the promise of Rev. Dudley, a clergyman from the District of Columbia, to conduct the funeral services. Mr. Kennan leaves on the Philadelphia; also Mrs. Ward, the latter to everybody's surprise. Several of the returning regiments have brought to the Red Cross their surplus supplies, asking that they be used in the work; this in preference to turning them over to the quartermaster's department. Dr. Hubbell left in the afternoon with sixty tons of supplies on the San Juan for ports to the east, going with some military officers and Spanish officials to apprize the towns of the cessation of hostilities. Dispatch sent: Santiago, August 12, 1898. Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Tell Barton Havana open. Have asked President for immediate transportation. Poor Bangs died this morning; buried today. Van Schelle arrived and letters by Breakwater. Hubbell took 35 tons Baracoa. Barton. Dispatch sent: President McKinley, Washington. Havana open. Have twelve hundred tons food and clothing here ready to ship immediately. Have no vessel Friday, August 12, 1898, continued. of any kind. If it be your pleasure that we go, would you kindly order transportation from here that we may load at once. Clara Barton. Dispatch received: Washington, August 12, 1898. Barton, Santiago. We have ample funds to supply western Cub and will send from here as Pinar del Rio, Havana and Matanzas provinces open. Your supplies were intended for eastern provinces. You have Morse for distribution. Advise you loading on her all not needed at Santiago and landing enough to supply temporarily all eastern parts accessible. Secure Toemage from Govt. if possible. Telegraphed Bangs death California. Ship Cobb's trunk New York. Pierson. Mr. Jarvis of Trust Co. came to show telegram of Havana open. He desires to go there, and would like to go with us. Santiago de Cuba, August 13, 1898. Saturday. Showers as usual. Mr. Van Schelle translated and dictated to Miss G. on the typewriter a number of foreign letters. Miss Wheeler, who has decided to leave on the Olivette tomorrow, came tom say good-bye. Mr. Bangs is buried: four of the gentlemen attend the services at the cemetery. The news of peace is confirmed. Heavy rain in afternoon. Santiago de Cuba, August 14, 1898. Sunday. Rain in afternoon. Mr. Van Schelle, Mr. Cottrell and several other members of our party went in the carriage to visit Liet. Frissell of the 3rd U.S. Regulars. We had a pleasant time; visited San Juan hill where our boys made such a gallant charge in the late fighting; stood under the "surrender" tree, etc., and returned at three o'clock ready for lunch, which Mr. Hassett served. Major Appell called on Miss Barton in the morning and was as affable as so ungracious a person could be. Miss Barton called and introduced Mr. Van Schelle to Generals Shafter and Wood. Mr. Jarvis called. Letter from Stephen E. Barton. Santiago de Cuba, August 14, 1898, Monday, Miss Barton decides to go to Havana within the next few days, on steamer if one can be secured; if not, on the schooner. Mr. Jarvis called and recommended that a telegram be sent to the President asking for transportation. It was accordingly prepared in the evening ready to send the next morning. The ladies busy at headquarters packing trunks, etc., to leave tomorrow or the day after. Mr. Egan quite sick in night. Miss Barton and Mr. Van Schelle take lunch with Mr. Jarvis, U.S. Fiscal Agent. Dispatch received from Steven E. Barton: New York, August 15, 1898 Barton, Santiago Mrs. Chas. Bangs not at Albemarle Hotel, San Diego, Calif. Cannot deliver messages Bangs death. Has President provided your transportation? Have you loaded Morse for Gibara? Pierson. Dispatch sent: Pierson, War Department, Washington Tell President McKinley privately and confidentially I am reliably informed that hundreds are actually starving in Havana. Months ago we promised food and relief. My work here is practically completed and I have abundant supplies. In the interest of humanity I desire a vessel to take my staff and supplies immediately to Havana. This done promptly would be the crowning event from a diplomatic as well as a humanitarian point of view and secure the confidence of Europe, and lay the foundation in Cuba for the acceptance of the wisdom of your policy. In case no Government vessels are available, I am disposed to use my own little schooner and sail immediately. If my proposal meets your approval, kindly indicate your wishes. Clara Barton Santiago de Cuba, August 16, 1898. Tuesday. Major Harvard called, and expressed his opinion that the United States ought to repay in kind all supplies furnished the army by the Red Cross. Said he would be glad to assist in securing reimbursement for the Red Cross in any way possible. Office force very busy, reports, letters, etc. Dispatch received: Barton, Santiago. Secretary War will cable General Shafter with view using the Clinton carry Red Cross Supplies Havana. Pierson. Santiago de Cuba, August 17, 1898. Wednesday. Cloudy. Dr. Gill has been at our house since Monday night. Mr. Donaldson, the customs collector, called and had Miss Graves do some typewriting for him--reports to the Treasury Dept., Washington. Mt. Jarvis, the U. S. Fiscal Agent calls twice during the day. Mr. Jarvis intends to accompany us to Havana when Baracoa leaves. Miss Barton and Mr. Warner drove in the evening to Mr. Jarvis' office and wrote a long dispatch, with a view to securing prompt transportation for ourselves and the supplies to Havana. Dr. Hubbell returned this morning and reported a successful trip, forty tons of supplies having been left at Baracoa and about eighteen tons at Sagua. Mr. Tur and the Mayor of Baracoa attended to the distribution of supplies at that place, and a young man from the insurgent army, named Henri Mathios, was taken from Baracoa to Sagua to assist the Mayor there in distributing the goods left. The inhabitants of Baracoa were all in the woods, and had been there a month; would probably return shortly, as Mr. Tur had been out into the insurgent lines and arranged for them to come in. At Sagua neither the Spanish forces nor the people had heard of the destruction of Cervera's fleet, the surrender of Santiago, or the cessation of hostilities, and were dumbfounded when the news was brought to them. Thy went into both places under a flag of truce and into Sagua with a strong Spanish escort, cavalry and infantry. Wednesday, August 17, continued. They were still more surprised when told that food was brought for the soldiers to last them until they should be sent back by the United States to Spain, and seemed filled with wonder when told that the Red Cross had brought food for the people and the sick. The latest news posted on the door of the Commandants of the military station was a notice of the destruction of the American fleet in the Philippines. In entering Sagua the party went twelve miles up the bay in a small boat, then nine miles on horseback, and on the return they were halted at every military station or block house by the words in Spanish "Halt! Who lives?" The answer given was "Spain"; when one of the party advanced , and they were allowed to proceed. Dispatch received: Barton, Santiago. Barton wires no answer to cablegrams thirteenth and fifteenth. Ours of fifteenth submitted as suggested. We await your opinion. Pierson. Dispatch sent: Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Tell Barton--Replying to cablegram 15th were informed only last night President provided transportation. Could not answer you sooner. Slow discharging of Morse most providential and of greatest value to thousands. She will take on Port Victor cargo soon as possible. Will be some delay in loading, as Government supplies on top of ours and not likely to be unloaded. Baracoa and Sagua been supplied by transport. Gibara will be supplied when have chance. Small fruiterer wants two thousand dollars to take cargo there. Am shipping today supplies for ten thousand people to San Luis by rail. These will be distributed by packmules in a radius of forty or fifty miles. Will neglect no points reasonably reached. The people are working with us both men and ladies. Barton. Wednesday, August 17, continued. Second dispatch to President McKinley: Pierson, War. Dept., Washington. Tell President McKinley that I and the suffering reconcentrados appreciate beyond expression his kind consideration, wisdom and promptness in placing the Clinton at my disposal to take supplies to Havana. She is partially unloaded, but on account of the simultaneous loading of Spanish prisoners, our own sick and returning troops, the rush of the work, and the crowded condition of the wharves and warehouses with army supplies, Clinton will not be unloaded till Friday night. It would then require till Tuesday night to load her with my supplies. Might I earnestly and respectfully suggest that you direct that Major Osgood, commissary, who arrive on the Clinton be directed to retain the supplies now on the ship, which in his opinion can be well spared from the enormous surplus here, adding as much of ours as possible, and proceed with us, the Commissary General approving, as the Government representative to co-operate with me and give me authority to distribute their stores. I am authorized by Major Osgood to state that if he were instructed on Thursday morning to prepare the boat, he would have her ready to sail Friday morning, thus saving from four to five days, which means much to all and everything to many of this suffering humanity. Clara Barton. Santiago de Cuba, August 18, 1898. Thursday, Showers in afternoon. For two days there has been a great deal of clerical work, additional lists of supplies furnished the army being compiled by Mr. Cottrell and copied on the typewriter. Wrote General Wood transmitting the lists and asking his attention to the matter. Dispatch sent: Pierson, War. Dept., Washington. Tell Barton his dispatch of thirteenth was not answered because its suggestions could not be followed. It is impossible for anyone not on the ground to understand the situation. I am on the ground and must be the best judge of conditions. I have completed my work on this end of the island for the present and am now preparing to start for Havana. The President has provided transportation. My judgement is confirmed and plans approved by experienced civil and military men who have the best interests of our government and humanity at heart. Clara Barton. Reply to above: Barton, Santiago. I will make no more suggestions. Have stood here eight months with burden of this work to detriment of body and mind endeavoring to do my duty. Confess my judgement is inferior. Had arranged to ship small lots supplies to Matanzas, Sagua, Cardenas with Cobb by steamer from here twentieth to meet immediate needs. Have countermanded order. Will await your directions. Have thirty thousand dollar at your disposal. Pierson. Dispatch received: Barton, Santiago. Barton says three messages received eighteenth. Who do you leave in charge Santiago? You can have Cobb. Shall he go to Havana? Intended sending him to Matanzas twentieth in charge of temporary relief supplies. Colonel Hinton anxious to help you. Pierson. Thursday, August 18, 1898, continued. Third dispatch received: Barton, Santiago. Barton says steamer Clinton at your service permanently or only until you reach Havana. Your letters 5th, 6th, 8th received. Will ship ten wagons and harness to Havana if War Dept. don't supply them and ambulances not unloaded. Six double harness went in each ambulance. Twenty sets harness went on Michigan. Pierson. Miss Clara Barton, Santiago, Cuba. Clinton cannot be used until unloaded. Stores aboard were sent on special request and are necessary for the comfort of officers and men at Santiago. The Govt. will send as soon as ship can be loaded at Port Tampa two thousand tons of supplies for relief of destitute. This accomplishes same results and in shorter time. Will not this meet your wishes even better than recommended in your cablegram yesterday. Would it be asking too much for you to go to Havana superintend the distribution and those in immediate danger of perishing can receive these supplies. R. A. Alger, Secretary of War. Reply to above: Pierson, War. Dept., Washington. Tell Secretary Alger I appreciate to the greatest possible extent his responsive and practical sympathy. His suggestions are better than I had asked and are promptly accepted. If the Clinton is unloaded in time, I will leave here Saturday morning. Will take forty mules from here. Need ten additional wagons, and harness for all my mules. Please give me some horse feed from here. Clara Barton. Santiago de Cuba, August 19, 1898. Friday. We leave Santiago for Havana tomorrow or Sunday and are loading onto the "Clinton" the supplies, clothing, etc., that is to be taken with us. Miss Barton arranged with General wood for the exchange of four hundred and fifty sacks of our oats on the "Port Victor" for the same amount of Government oats, in addition to which they give us one hundred bales of hay. Mr. Jarvis finds that he cannot go with us and keep in communication with his interests in the United States, and therefore decides to remain in Santiago. It was first proposed to leave Dr. Egan and Mr. Warner in charge of matters in Santiago, but later Miss Barton decided to leave matters with Mr. Conkling and have Dr. E. accompany us to Havana. Miss Fowler getting out quantities of clothing to be shipped; the office work in general being finished up; the men of the party loading the "Clinton", putting matters at the warehouse in condition to leave, etc. Miss Barton drove to see Genl. Wood to have him supply Mickelson's kitchen with meat. Our sailing list to be as follows: Miss Barton, Doctors Hubbell, Egan and Gill, Messrs. Van Schelle, Cottrell, McDowell, Elwell, Cottrell, Jr., Hassett and Misses Fowler and Graves. Two interpreters, Messrs. Fernandez and Salicrup, Cuban Doctors Solloso, Carbonell and Suniga, Cuban ladies Misses Cordova and Cigarroa. We find on Friday, August 19, 1898, continued. going to steamer that a number of Cuban ladies and their children have been place on board by the military authorities to go to Havana to meet their families. Dispatch sent: Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Tell Barton three telegrams today. No occasion for any feeling. Your work wonderfully appreciated by everybody, by none more than ourselves. We ask only a fair share of confidence in our judgement and latitude to do what is necessary in our own work, as you in yours. We never question that. We made no comparison of judgement, only as we, being here, knew the conditions and you did not. No reason for countermanding order for Cobb; he should come as intended. If he has ship, he can reach all points round the island, just what we have been asking for weeks past. All towns on eastern end of island are badly in need, but with no transportation of our own and nothing available from the Government in its crowded condition, we could not supply them properly. It would be well if Cobb could reach them. Have tried in vain to reach Gibara as requested. Manzanillo and Cienfuegos in need. We sent all they could take by Government transport to Baracoa and Sagua but not enough. Hope to get something tomorrow by transport to Caimenera. Sent carload to San Luis and unloaded Michigan today. Conklin will unload Port Victor on Morse when possible; decide later where most needed. Some members of staff will remain here for present. All recent arrivals of shipments with our label marked American National Red Cross, have been consigned direct to Government and never reached us, which is very confusing. Barton. Santiago de Cuba, August 20, 1898. Saturday. Clear and hot. Clinton being loaded, mules numbering forty gotten aboard, household utensils and bedding, cots, etc. packed. Took supper aboard the Clinton at 7:30; find her a very clean and comfortable boat, a side-wheeler, and the officers apparently very obliging and kindly disposed. Dispatch received: Barton, Santiago. War Dept. cannot furnish wagons, harness and feed. Have so informed Barton. Pierson. Enroute to Havana, August 21, 1898. Sunday. Clear and hot. Sailed out of Santiago harbor at 3:20, just five weeks almost to an hour since entering it. Extract from Miss Barton's notes: "Just five weeks to an hour we retracted the waters we had sailed over in coming to Santiago. The same golden sunshine resting over the hills and tinging the still waters of the bay, but no longer the only ship. The transports to take our soldiers north, the great Spanish liners to take the Spanish soldiers to Spain, the hospital ships with their fevered weight of glad woe 'going home', dotted the sea and skirted the shore. The Bay State with its red straik saluted. The day has been full and hard." Dispatch sent: Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Tell Barton two dispatches received. We leave today. Transportation all right for Havana. Conklin with Port Victor and Morse. Will load the letter. Bay State in. Thanks. Can tell you what we need when we see. Reported information unreliable. Barton. Dispatch sent: Senior Congosto, Palace, Havana. Leave today for Havana, steamer Clinton. Can we have our warehouse again? Clara Barton. Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Personal. We go to Havana today. Please tell Briggs. Saw On board "Clinton", August 22, 1898. Monday. Fine. A beautiful day, sea smooth and weather fine. At 10:30 Miss Barton called her party together and introduced them to the Captain of the"Clinton". (See short pages attached) Tables, typewriter, papers, etc. arranged and office work begun. Miss Barton dictates and Mr. Cottrell answers letters and writes on a newspaper article. Sunday, August 21, 1898, continued. your friend. Thanks. Congratulations for well-earned promotion. Barton. Alger, Secretary of War, Washington. We leave for Havana today. Should arrive Thursday. Clinton all that could be wished. Fully loaded, well manned with good workers. Thanks and blessings for all. Clara Barton. On board "Clinton", August 23, 1898. Tuesday. Weather fine. The whole force busy on reports of work in Santiago, at Miss Barton's suggestion, to begin with a clean slate on the Havana work. Dr. Egan on the warehouse work; Dr. Hubbell on his trip to Baracoa, Sagua, etc.; Dr. Gill on his trip through the province; Dr. Solloso on his clinic; Mr. Cottrell on a general account of work accomplished by the Red Cross during the last four months at Key West, Tampa, Siboney, and other points in Cuba, Santiago, etc.; Miss Fowler on work done in the clothing department, and Miss Barton on the accumulations of correspondence. Everybody hard at work all day. S. S. "Clinton," August 24, 1898. Wednesday. Shower in afternoon. Office work proceeding with the same precision and steadiness as though our force were in the finest of offices on shore. A room near the bow of the boat has been converted into an office, and Miss Barton, Mr. Cottrell, Dr. Egan and Miss G. work there all day. Havana, August 25, 1898. Thursday. Sighted Morro Castle about 8 o'clock, and shortly after entered the harbor of Havana. No objection whatever to our entrance and anchorage in front of the city was made, and the custom's official was laced on board as usual. As we came to anchor a tug ran alongside, and we saw on her deck Dr. Warner, the brother of our Mr. Warner, whom we met in Santiago and who came to Havana a few days ago. Miss Barton went with Dr. Warner to the Palace, but did not see Congosto; also went to Cerro and found the house and hospital in good condition, neither having been molested. In afternoon Mr. Duncan called; he reached here a day or two ago, having been quarantined in Key West for a week. He left New York with a view to doing what he could in the western end of the island Thursday, August 25, continued*, while Miss Barton was supplying the eastern provinces. He had, however, been unable to accomplish anything in the short time that had elapsed since his arrival. Mr. Elwell busy making arrangements for the transferring of our party and livestock to the shore as soon as possible. The supplies sent by the Government not in. Havens, August 20, 1898. Friday. Miss Barton, Dr. Hubbell, Dr. Egan and Messrs, Elwell and Van Schelle went at six A.M. to Matanzas to ascertain existing conditions at that place. Visited the Governor and were received very cordially by him and his entire family. The authorities of Matanzas are very anxious for the Red Cross to come in with relief, and we had a most charming visit. Called on English Consul, who is very anxious to assist us. Dispatch sent: Pierson, War Dept.,Washington. Arrived Havana city in better condition than expected. Visit Matanzas today. Barton. Dispatch received: Clara Barton, Havana. Can charter San Antonio, sister ship of Texas, little smaller and slower, Captain Young commander, to leave here loaded with thousand tons next Wednesday. Remain in your service six months if needed. Shall we charter? Cobb with thirty tons find groceries, fruits, medicines, clothing, due Havana 31st on steamer Kenneth. Who is in charge Santiago? Cable me direct. War Dept. withdraw privilege. Barton. Havana, August 27, 1998. Saturday. Heavy rain all day. Miss Barton, Dr. Hubbell and Mr. Elwell go ashore and arrange for a warehouse; we are to have the same warehouse, San Jose. "Comal" came in in forenoon with sixteen hundred tons of Government supplies for the hungry. Upon request of Miss Barton Capt. Niles, who has charge of her cargo, came aboard the "Clinton" and has conference with Miss Barton. He says the cargo of the "Comal" was placed in charge of himself and several other U.S. officers with orders to distribute them properly, but that no mention of Miss Barton in connection therewith was made. He was very pleasant, and having seen Miss Barton's telegrams, expressed his regret that he could not at once turn the cargo over to Miss Barton, as he is certain she could give it out to much better advantages than he and his associates. Scores of persons in the interest of the needy in Havana and vicinity called and Miss Barton received them all afternoon and evening. Two Spanish officers called and interviewed our captain, informing him in the name of the custom house chief that he had incurred a fine of five hundred dollars for having come into harbor without presenting a manifest of cargo and without having a consignee for the goods. The captain told them that the "Clinton" is a Government transport, now detailed for Red Cross relief work, and that any fine must be collected from the U. S. Government if collected at all. Saturday, August 27, continued. Dispatch sent: Alger, Secretary War, Washington. Arrive Havana Thursday. Visited Matanzas yesterday. Great need. Part of work force in Havana; part to go to Matanzas tomorrow. Steamer "Comal" just arrived. Clinton most useful. Thanks for her. Clara Barton. Havana, August 28, 1998. Sunday. Weather clear and very warm. Many visitors all day--newspaper men, Spanish officials, persons seeking assistance, etc. The Civil Governor called and advised Miss Barton that he did not need assistance in Havana, but that work could probably be done in the suburbs and outlying towns. The captain visited the custom's officials, the consular office (British) etc. with a view to making arrangements for the remission of the fine imposed, and also that our vessel may proceed to Matanzas, if we desire to go there with a view to giving people there assistance which is denied the suffering in Havana by the officials. Dispatch sent: Barton, New York. Would like San Antonio; hope not so long as six months. Barton. Mr. McDowell visited Guanabacoa and found extreme distress there. The Hyatt residence was besieged night and day by persons begging for food, so that the inmates were obliged to close all the windows. Havana, Cuba, August 29, 1998. Monday. From Miss Barton's notes: "A visit from Capt. Niles and a Major------ in charge of "Comal". They feel the mistake and want to work with us--propose to have us find the need and make requisition on them and they deliver the supplies from the ship to the need point. I concur. After a conference, Dr. Hubbell and Elwell go to "Comal" to tell them that we concur. Irregularity in manifest calls for $500 fine. The captain of the "Clinton" goes ashore to see about it and visits the British Consul, who cables Sir Julian Pauncefote. British Consul of Matanzas advises us not to leave here till all is clear, as the same trouble will arise elsewhere." Dispatch sent: Cendoya, Santiago. Tell Warner finish loading Morse with cornmeal from the shed and sail directly for Matanzas. Report sailing. Barton. To Clara Barton, Havana. Morse begins loading from Victor tomorrow. Warner. To Alger, Secretary of War, Washington. No supplies report to me. Barton. To Barton, New York. Spanish Government imposes fine of five hundred dollars for lack of manifest of cargo and steamer agent. The Clinton is government transport No. 32, her cargo Red Cross supplies, solely for Cuban relief in charge of Clara Barton. Also, no goods Havana, Cuba, August 30, 1898. Tuesday. From Miss Barton's notes: "A Kind of day of waiting; the powers try to decide what to do with us. The Colonial Government, i.e. Capt. Genl. Blanco and his ministers are striving to bring the Red Cross in and reconcile it with the Vicil Government, which claims to be doing all the city needs and wants no help. This is published in "La Lucha" and exasperates the people, who swarm to tell us it is false and that the poor starve. In order to prevent help coming, a fine of more than 100% is imposed on food and all articles of use. The Cabinet held a meeting today and discussed the question of Red Cross admission. They will not permit a break in their custom restrictions, but will assume the duties and all costs, fine and all, and pay it themselves. The Secretary of the Interior, in whose special province these would seem to fall was so interested that he left his bed to attend the meeting, and after the decision was made sent his secretary in the evening to inform me informally, and say that the formal permit with papers would be sent me tomorrow. Capt. General Blanco was displeased that a relief ship should come in under military insignia and full of uniforms with insufficient explanations, and on that ground, as an act of discourtesy, under the conditions disapproved it, and declined to give his sanction. I made every effort to explain to the secretary the circumstances attending the sending of the ship--that it was originally suggested by me--that it was an exchange of supplies with the Red Cross in order to save time in getting a ship in New York and loading it there. I showed telegram of the Secretary of War and explained the purpose of the new law making it necessary for all Government supplies to be distributed by Government officials and showed the copies in the press book of the supplies given by us to the U.S. Army, explaining that these supplies on the "Comal were a kind of payment of them. I said I was sure that no discourtesy, nor assumption were in any way intended." August 30, 1898, continued. Tuesday. Dispatch received: Clara Barton, Havana, Cuba. Will charter San Antonio to arrive about ten days hence. What supplies are most needed? Where shall we send her? Who have you left at Santiago? Has Morse sailed? Barton. Reply to above: Barton, New York. Most need articles rice, cereals, milk, condensed and malted, meat extracts, coffee, sugar, tea, medicines, fried and canned fruits and meats, oatmeal, some flour. No cornmeal. Better hold till you hear from me. Have written regarding Santiago. Barton. Dr. Solloso reports that he has secured the co-operation of forty physicians in Havana for the organization of four hospitals for the treatment of the needy, and that at a meeting held last evening four hundred dollars were subscribed for the partial support of these, also that a collection of material--food, medicines, instruments, etc.--had been started. Dr. Solloso visited with Dr. Hubbell the Minister of the Interior, and also a large opera house which is offered for use as a hospital. Havana, Cuba, August 31, 1898. Wednesday. Every day deputations come on board from Havana and the surrounding country and towns, stating the condition of the people and their urgent need of assistance. These appeals are very pathetic in many instances, as are the floods of written appeals received. One of the most urgent is an official letter from Cienfuegos asking help for that place. Miss Barton fell several days ago and hurt her right eye somewhat, and today the flies have been troubling her a good deal, so that both eyes have become sore; we fear they have been poisoned by the flies. Dispatch sent: Cendoya, Santiago. Tell Warner. Forgot oats. Can Morse bring them in place of cornmeal? Barton. The Colonial Government informs us that it is willing to pay our fine of five hundred dollars, pay the duties on the food brought and receive the supplies on condition that it is turned over to said government for distribution as they may see fit. Such a course cannot be thought of. Havana, Cuba, September 1, 1898. Thursday. It is decided by Miss Barton that the best thing, and in fact the only thing to be done now is to meet all the obligations here, pay the fine of five hundred dollars imposed by the government here, and return to the United States. Accordingly the necessary arrangements are made with a view to leaving in the afternoon, but Captain Wursch is opposed to leaving until morning and neglects to have the fires up, thus delaying us till after nightfall and necessitating the payment of double pilotage--fifty instead of twenty-five dollars. Miss Barton is feeling very sick, but asks for an interview with the officers of the "Comal", and they call accordingly. When told of told of her decision to leave Havana, Captain Niles said: "How I wish, Miss Barton, that we could just weigh anchor and sail away with you." They are thoroughly tired of the business entrusted to them, but must of course await instructions from home. (In connection with our departure from Havana, see attached short pages written for the press by Miss Barton's direction." Dispatch sent: Billinger, Depot Quartermaster, Tampa. Clinton sails tonight New Orleans by direction Col. Humphrey loaded Red Cross supplies. She needs coal and will call Mullet Key for seventy-five tons. Please send coal there. Clara Barton, President. Thursday, September 1, continued. Barton, New York. Leave for Tampa today. Unable land supplies. Do not start San Antonio. Have notified schooner. Morse remain Santiago for orders from you. Barton. Cendoya, Santiago. Tell Warner hold Morse for orders from New York Leave here for Tampa today. Barton. Enroute to Tampa, September 2, 1898. Friday. Miss Barton continues quite ill, her eyes troubling her a great deal, so little office work is done. Miss Graves is day and Miss Fowler night nurse, and Dr. Egan is the attending physician. There is little sea on, so none of the ladies are feeling quite well. We bring mules with us, and will send them through to New Orleans in charge of young Cottrell and the two colored men who came from that place. Mr. C.H.H. Cottrell will also go to New Orleans and rejoin Miss Barton in Washington. Beautiful moonlit evenings we are having now. Egmont Key, September 3, 1898. Saturday. Showers in the afternoon. Early this morning we arrived at the quarantine station, the doctors came on board, and we were ordered to Egmont Key for detention and disinfection. We are glad to hear that we will be there only five days, and so do not complain, though we all know how anxious Miss Barton is to get north. We reach Egmont Key in the forenoon, but we do not go ashore until the late afternoon, the interim having been spent in packing our personal and the office belongings. The men are hard at work getting off the cargo, and work until long after midnight, as it will be hard to get laborers tomorrow, Sunday. The three ladies are assigned to a very nice new house, and the men are made as comfortable as possible in tents. Everything is, however, beautifully clean, and the physicians have given up their table to us, eating later themselves. Miss Barton is glad to find in the chief surgeon here, Dr. Geddings, the son-in-law of her old friend, Mrs. Moses of South Carolina. The only drawback to a very pleasant stay here is the mosquitoes--their name is legion, and they are simply ferocious. Our baggage is, of course, left at the office for fumigation, but we are allowed to bring out satchels to the house, and so make the necessary arrangements for the house. For a time at least Miss Barton is to have her meals brought to her, though her eyes are much bet Saturday, September 3, 1898, continued. ter. Dispatches sent: Barton, New York. We are in quarantine at Mullet Key for five days, then go to Washington Steamer proceeds to New Orleans with mules and harness in good condition. Notify Oberle Henry and Hyland to receive and dispose of them as you think best. Clara Barton. S. W. Briggs, Washington, D.C. In quarantine at Mullet Key for five days; then coming home. Tell Emma. Clara Barton. Billinger, Quartermaster, Tampa, Fla. Clinton at Mullet Key. Coal not here yet. Please hurry along. Clara Barton. Egmont Key, September 4, 1898. Sunday. Storm in afternoon. In the morning the entire party were busy unpacking and sorting the clothing in the trunks for fumigation, and after the process, drying and repacking it. Miss Graves made several copies of a paper for Mr. Cottrell--a tribute to Miss Barton from her staff. A dozen copies of an article for the papers were also made. Dr. Partello, who is in charge of Red Cross work at Tampa, Fla. has promised to see that it gets to the Associated Press; he will call for it tomorrow morning. Miss Barton's eyes are much better, but she still does not go to table. The "Clinton" leaves dock and anchors some distance out to take on coal, which has come down from Tampa. Egmont Key, September 5, 1898. Monday. Storm in afternoon. "Clinton" comes in and Mr. Cottrell and his son come ashore. Miss Barton calls a meeting of the entire party while theses two gentlemen are with us, and asks that all financial matters be arranged at this time with Mr. Cottrell, as she has nothing whatever to do with money matters and wishes them fixed up before the accountant leaves. The expedition closes at this point, and all salaries must of course be discontinued. All the party except the Messrs. Cottrell will go direct to the north and Mr. C.H.H. Cottrell will proceed to Washington from New Orleans after having arranged matters there. Miss Barton expressed her regret that the party must break up, and also that we were returning to our homes without having accomplished the relief of the island of Cuba. She called attention to the fact that the Red Cross had relieved Santiago in less than a week, and said she was certain that Havana and the surrounding country could have been fully relieved in [six] three, and the entire island in six weeks, had we been allowed to work. There will, of course, be medical work for a year or more to overcome the effect of famine and disease, but the work of relieving actual starvation, of putting food into hungry mouths could, in the hands of experienced and energetic Red Cross people, could have been accomplished in Monday, September 5, continued. less than six weeks. Speaking of the refusal of the Havana authorities to allow the Red Cross to land supplies, Miss Barton said "There was nothing left for the Red Cross to accept the decision, draw its anchor and come away to the land of our birth, which we have done. Each one of the party from that time was free. I had no more occasion for help, you understand, and sorry, sorry enough I was. I would be glad to know today that I was free to go over that island and with your help finish up the work and all go home with the work done; but we cannot do it, therefore other persons must finish it. Under the military, the Government will probably take it up. There is a Cuban relief in New York, and it will probably want to use its funds; they will not, however, use them through me and we want that perfectly understood, in order that each may know what to expect. There must never be one minute of misunderstanding between me and my staff, my officers and my Workmen." The following telegram was written and sent: Barton, New York. Please arrange transportation Port Tampa to Washington for Clara Barton, Lucy M. Graves, Anne M. Fowler, J.G. Elwell, Chas. R. Gill, Geo. J. Hassett, Jos. Langley and Miguel Cervantes. Party will be out of quarantine ready to leave probably Sunday, possibly before. I go New Orleans on steamer. Please send me pass New Orleans to Washington, care Western Union Telegraph, New Orleans. Cottrell. Monday, September 5, 1898, continued. The members of the disbanding party presented to Miss Barton the tribute which follows this page, she replying appropriately. Egmont Key, September 6 to 10,1898, inclusive. Written at Glen Echo October 3, 1898. Dr. Partello, the Red Cross agent at Tampa called nearly every day, bringing such dispatches as he had received relative to Red Cross matters, it being impossible for the Committee to reach Miss Barton by wire. The following are the dispatches and their replies when answered at our direction: New York, Sept. 6,1898. Partello, Tampa, Fla. Tell Barton Southern Railway will furnish transportation on application their representative will call upon her to arrange to her satisfaction. Warner enables "soup on Morse; chickens returned on Missouri. Can reach Baracoa and all other north coast ports with Morse if so ordered". Barton. New York, Sept. 6, 1898. Partello, Tampa, Fla. Ask Miss Barton if her plans are to return to Cuba if customs obstacles can be removed. Tell her San Antonio chartered for her at her request. We cannot decide anything without knowing needs and her intentions. Does she favor or disapprove Cobb's proposal to pay duty under protest and distribute supplies. If President can secure free entry of supplies will she not go on San Antonio from New York, taking aboard Nokomis supplies at Key West, Clinton supplies at Tampa and what Morse has. Does she favor ordering Morse to Gibara and other ports held by United States and insurgents? Barton. New York,, Sept. 5, 1898. Partello, Red Cross Agt., Tampa, Fla. Tell Clara Barton telegrams received and transmitted S.E.Barton who is unavoidably out of city for a week. His replies will be transmitted immediately. Henry Oberle instructed regarding mules. Cobb cables "Please recommend Miss Barton authorize payment under protest duties small cargo steamer Kennett. Let me do something while we wait". Full advices await you at State Dept. Coombs, Red Cross. Egmont Key, September 6, 1898. Tuesday. Very hot until afternoon and then windy. The following is an article from Harper's Weekly of September 3, read this morning: "RED CROSS AND RED TAPE." "There has been a good deal of apparent friction between the Red Cross and the medical authorities of the army, but we are inclined to think that it has been more apparent than real. We know that many of the best surgeons of the army have accepted the Red Cross aid and relief not only willingly but gladly, and we have read testimonials written from the front by regular surgeons to the efficiency of Miss Barton and her aids. A good deal of trouble has been caused by the red tape system prevailing in the army, but this system is not to be charged to the medical department, although it is responsible for much, or to any executive department. If comes from the disposition of Congress to interfere in every administrative function of the Government. The result of this interference is that not a dollar can be expended, and not a bit of property of the Government used, without following certain minute directions contained in statutes, except at the personal risk of the man primarily responsible. An instance of this petty character of Congressional interference in administrative functions is furnished by a story, which we have recently heard, of an officer she hired a tug in an emergency for the purpose of hauling into the stream a ship that was on fire, and which threatened some very valuable Government stores upon the wharf, which were in his charge. This was illegal--that is, unstatutory--on the part of the officer, who, under the law, should have advertised for bids for hauling out the vessel. The consequences to him were very unfortunate. He paid the capital of the tug out of his own pocket, and a grateful country--meaning congress--did not appropriate the money to repay him until two years had gone by. The medical department is hampered and tied up, as all other administrative departments are, by Congressional acts such as that which made this officer smart for his diligence. The Red Cross has encountered this kind of entanglement, and we trust that its officers and aids know where the responsibility lies. As to the Red Cross itself, and Miss Barton in particular, most noble work has been done, great self-sacrifices have been made, and enormous good has been accomplished. Miss Barton is one of the heroic figures of the war, and the suggestion that she should be the first woman ever thanked by Congress is one worthy of serious consideration." After reading this article, Miss Barton said: I would say that those things as given there are in the main correct, and it is probably needful that very stringent rules, very stringent laws in regard to the use of Governmental property be made be the Government for its own protection and for the protection of the people whose taxes are responsible for it; but there is just a point which the country fails to see, that the writer and perhaps not more than a dozen writers in the United States would at all see--the weak point of that or its remedy. The Red Cross comes in just to meet the military and national necessity. It is free from the Government; it is the only body in the entire country that is not hampered by legislation. The Army, the Navy, and all expenditures are and perforce must be hampered by the general legislation of the country. The Red Cross is like another body, the third body that comes in of the people themselves, unhampered by anything but their own inclinations, to do the work that they feel is proper to do. The Red Cross of this country and I take it the Red Cross of the most of countries have held themselves free from all Governmental entanglements. While the American Red Cross has received no special aid, no aid you may say from the people themselves, because they so poorly understood it that they did not know it was the thing to give to it. They thought it was something to be made use of if they wanted to give a few dollars to some suffering point, but it never occurred to them that they were to give anything to the Red Cross itself, and it never could be gotten into their heads that the Red Cross was theirs. They hardly know today that the Red Cross is theirs--the people's--but the Red Cross itself knew that it was the property of the people and must be held for the people free from all legislation, all jurisdiction excepting the minds of the people who one day or other would come to the knowledge that they owned it. It must then be free to go into their hands. Therefore it has gone to the bottom of its pocket many times. When something required to be done,-and there never was a Congress in cession since the Red Cross existed and its present officers stood in it when I of myself could not have gained an appropriation of almost any size that I would have asked for--the Red Cross asked for nothing. Does anybody suppose that today if I were to write a short, concise article addressed to the Congress of the United States and the President, saying that in the work I represent there is need of twenty-five or thirty thousand dollars or even fifty thousand dollars, showing why and praying that it might be presented among the appropriation bills of that Congress, does anybody suppose that that would not be granted? I always know that it would, and every sensible person in the United States knows that it would; but I never once have asked, never allowed it to be asked for. But yet there never is a cession in which scores of anxious people do not belabor me, "Now when you ask for protection, why do you not put in an appropriation?". A member of Congress whom I asked to assist in passing my bill for protection said, "If you will just put in an article for good appropriation along with the bill, you will get the whole thing.: I told the gentleman the I appreciated the force of his suggestion but could not put in the bill an article for an appropriation.. The moment that the Government shall give us an appropriation, that moment they give us a Governmental officer to direct it, that moment there is no more free Red Cross, but it is a creature of the Government like others, and it can no more send somebody out to feed a starving people than any other department of the Government. It must then wait, wait the various departments, wait the action of Congress, and only adds one more department to the Government of the United States. Now all these people, people who can write as clear an article as that, cannot see this that I am saying, cannot see why this, the Red Cross, is designed to obviate all that. The Red Cross grants all that, ready to say that that is right and well for the protection of Government property. Long before this war is through there will be abundant reason to see why restrictions over Governmental officers are needed. I do not at all complain of that; on behalf of the taxation of the people of the United States, I commend it, but let them allow the snypathies of the people and the action of the people some liberty. Let them simply and respectfully permit the people of the United States to make up their body and respectfully and without contention take their place to meet these wants that the Government cannot. Now all that was wanting here, which I say over and over again day by day. The one thing that was wanting when this war became imminent two or three months before hostilities commenced--everybody supposed for two months that war must come out of this in one way or another--and while they say the Medical Department was so hampered, had so much to do and was in no way to blame, I think Miss Barton see it as it was. When it became imminent that the war was likely to take place, the best people connected with the American National Red Cross formed into a little body and went to the War Department, the Surgeon General's Department of the War Dept. or the United States, to the President and the Secretary of State, and asked if the Red Cross would be recognized and its work be accepted in the approaching war. That was a plain question. Mr. Geo. Kennan went to ask it; Mr. Stephen Barton went to ask; those persons who knew it best and loved most went humbly there to ask if the American National Red Cross would be recognized in its place as the relief from the people in the coming war. They were answered that the Red Cross had no recognition, that it was not a legitimate body; it was perfectly useless; there was no call for its recognition and no need of its services; that the Army Medical Department was equal to every emergency that should arise. They were told that the Medical Dept. of the Army had all the supplies that were needed; it had more physicians than would be required; it would admit of no nurses excepting its own military nurses, of which it had great abundance, but that a woman nurse would not be permitted under any consideration anywhere on the field-nowhere were the services of a woman to be recognized, and no new applications for men need be made as from the Red Cross;--that nothing was wanted of the Red Cross. Its recognition was not assured and it was relegated back from the field--nothing wanted. The gentlemen of the Red Cross were not satisfied with that, and further application was made, and the same result was obtained over and over again--nobody got anything. Finally the subject was taken up (probably more by my suggestion than anybody's) and it was carried to Secretary Adee, Acting Asst. Secretary of State. He had known the Red Cross from the first. He had been a young man twenty years ago in the State Dept. of the United States under James G. Blaine along with the son of Mr. Blaine, young Walker Blaine. They two had been appointed or requested by Mr. Blaine to receive me; (that was before we had the treaty) to receive me and arrange with me; receive my papers; receive my request, to learn from me, so that it could be readily laid before Mr. Blaine, Secy. of State, what the requirements were, because Mr. Blaine intended to have that Congress unite with the treaty. In that way this Mr. Adee who is now one of the heads of the State Department took his instructions when a young man along with the son of Mr. Blaine who died later; Mr. Adee knew, therefore, the Red Cross from beginning to end. He knew that James G. Blaine had gratefully recognized it; he understood all that; he was put in a cradle and I rocked him. Finally I said to Mr. Barton "Go to Mr. Adee; he knows all about the Red Cross. These other men do not know. Go to Mr. Adee; he can't deny it." He went to Mr. Adee and a letter was immediately written by that gentlemen in which he stated all those things: that the Red Cross was the recognized body for relief in the United States; that there was no need of all the talk they were making; that the treaty recognized the Red Cross, this treaty having been made by Congress and signed by the Secretary of State, and that settled the matter. Then the Army people had to admit that the Red Cross of the United States was a recognized body; that the National Red Cross was an existing recognized body, which they had been denying all that time. Then again after that they were called upon, and the Surgeon General had gotten so far along then that he said he would admit on behalf of the Daughters of the Revolution, a society of which I believe his wife is a Vice-President, he would admit six lady members of that organization--they were the elect of heaven--they were the only women in all this war who would be admitted. They were selected--I have no doubt annointed. They took their place somewhere. But those six immaculate ladies were selected, although there were over ten thousand and probably over twenty thousand applications from other women of the United States to be allowed to act as nurses. We answered somewhere between eight and ten thousand ourselves. These applications swamped the Surgeon General; he did not know what to do with the letters. He was in a perfect hailstorm. He turned those letters all over to the Daughters of the Revolution to answer, and they have been trying from that day to this to explain the difference between the work that is done by the nurses who go out from the Daughters of the Revolution and those who go with the Red Cross. The Red Cross is international and scatters its good everywhere, while the Daughters of the Revolution is a purely American body; they therefore keep everything that is given into their hands for our own soldiers, while the Red Cross gives everywhere that it is needed. This is constantly set forth in publications by the Daughters of the Revolution, forgetting that the Red Cross of other nations has given more to this war than they will ever give, forgetting the donations from half a score of gallant nations from the outside, which we have received gratefully and graciously. But these ladies are holding meetings over the country, trying to assure the people that what they give "will be used for our soldiers, and not used for the people of other nations". Now what is needed is for the people of the United States to understand just this principle that I am trying so poorly here to illustrate this morning--that the Red Cross is designed and was intended to meet just this emergency that the paper we have read speaks of. That a Government must be rigid, must have its laws, but that the Red Cross was designed by people older and wiser than that, by those nations which had see it all through and learned wisdom, and learned the hardship of it; that the Red Cross was designed by those people for just that one especial office and duty, to be able to go free and unmolested where the other could not. For instance, if all your steamers going under a bridge had smoke-stacks so tall and fixed that you could not get one under, and you had somewhere a little tug that had no smoke-stack, it could dodge under there and come back. The Red Cross has no tall masts or smoke-stacks; she goes in, not manned by the Government at all, but manned by the people--the people's vehicle to take the behests of their good feeling, of their good hearts, of their desire to aid--simply under its own methods, of which they will always be a part, of which they themselves are the directors, go and do the things that the Government cannot do. Therefore all that the Surgeon General's Department needed, when any of these bodies of Red Cross People called personally and asked what the Red Cross might do, was simply to say in a dozen little words or less: "Certainly; direct the Red Cross to take its place in the prospective war." Does anybody suppose that, if he had said that and just nothing but that and acted according to his words, does anybody suppose that the President of the American National Red Cross would have gone to the front on the top of an army wagon and bales of hay? Does anybody suppose that all of us would have gone over impassible roads on any old seized Government vehicle, without provisions, with only the surgeons who belonged to our little party, without help, without food--gone single handed, with little satchels tied on to you somewhere, in the rain, ten miles on the top of an army wagon--no boats to help with, not a horse, not a wagon, no food but what it took out from the supplies intended for other parties--stolen food literally--that we would have gone to the front to do Red Cross work that way? Can the world believe that the President of the American National Red Cross would have gone that way to work in the first battle of this war, and that she would have stood there in the rain without a tent, with the supplies they had gotten there on the army wagon pitched onto the ground and the rain pouring on them; that she would have stood there and built a fire-place and heated gruel and food for naked men, and not a shirt, nor a sheet, nor a blanket to give them? Can the world suppose, knowing what they do of the American National Red Cross, that if the Surgeon General had said "Prepare to take your place, that that would have been the place they would have taken? So the article is good, but there never was a better pedestal, a better foundation for a pillar than that, because we grant every word of it. It is true; it is broad, and the monument that is built on that to the efficacy of the Red Cross and to its history, will never topple. It is broad, and you can built heaven-high on that. First the Surgeon General said that the Red Cross belonged in the rear, that it could give no aid at the front, so that we were all the time hearing that it was not wanted anywhere; but the next definite point that was made was when the ladies called on him in regard to the hospitals of the country. He then said that the Red Cross was not wanted there, that the palace for it was at the front. They were therefore cut off there. That was the second edict. And then when Vice-President Morton called on him, he was obliged to give some kind of recognition, and at the same time he recognized every other organization in the country that applied. That is hoe they got themselves along to a pass where we shall never be able to protect the insignia, to a pass where anybody and everybody may out on and wear the Red Cross. It seems to me that it will always be so and that we shall never be able to protect the Red Cross now. Egmont Key, Sept. 6, 1898. Coombs, New, York. Regarding Cobb, Miss Barton fails to see that she can give authority to others for action in Havana which she denied to herself. She would have been very glad to give relief while there, Partello. New York, Sept. 5, 1898. Partello, Tampa. Tell Miss Barton Warner cables from Santiago de Cuba asking destination of Morse. She will be ready Wednesday. Message also transmitted to Mr. Barton. Coombs. Egmont Key, Sept. 6, 1898. Coombs, New York. Full instructions have gone through Warner for the Morse to hold in Santiago until instructed from New York. Partello. Key West, Fla., Sept. 5, 1898. Partello, Agent Red Cross, Port Tampa. For Miss Clara Barton, Clinton, Mullet Key. Nokomis arrived last night with one hundred twenty-five tons provisions. Will commence to discharge tomorrow. Barton orders me to communicate with you. Please give your orders for here or Havana. Answer. Hyatt, Agent Red Cross. Egmont Key, Sept. 6, 1898. Hyatt, Key West. Can the Comal supply the wants at Key West? I hope so. Partello. Tampa, Fla., Sept. 7, 1898. Miss Clara Barton. I am instructed to furnish yourself and party with twelve tickets to Washington and sleeping car accommodations. Our through sleeper leaves Tampa 8 P.M. daily; arrives Washington 6:42 second morning. This route is via Florida Central and Peninsular and Southern Ry. Am conferring with Dr. Partello here and will meet your party on arrival and complete arrangements. J.M. Fleming, Jr. New York, Sept. 7, 1898. Partello, Red Cross Agt., Tampa Fla. Tell Miss Barton Morse proceeds Gibara, Baracoa and any other open ports. Schieren will be in Washington over Sunday. Stop at Arlington. When and where can he call on Miss Barton. Please give us your views regarding San Antonio. Barton. Egmont Key, Sept. 8, 1898. Barton, New York. Dispatch of sixth received. Thanks. My plans will be shaped by the wishes of President McKinley when I can learn them. I left Cuba not so much on account of custom duties as to remove a possible obstruction to delicate Governmental negotiations immediately pending. I think time should be given the commissioners to meet and act without a shadow of complication from outside parties. Hence I did not myself adopt the plan of Mr. Cobb, but withdrew. I am ready to conform to any plan of relief which you so kindly suggest, as soon as we can know we shall not be out of place in doing it . Quarantine ends today. Hope to be home Sunday. Will be glad to see Mr. Schieren Monday. Will telegraph him at "Arlington". You have done perfectly right with Morse. Barton. Key West, Fla., Sept. 8, 1898. Partello, Red Cross Agt., Port Tampa, Fla. For Miss Clara Barton. Could you furnish me large amount of food, shipload Government supplies or your own, for northern ports Cuba. Ship for transporting and duties at my own expense from this port. Hyatt, Red Cross Agent. New York, Sept. 8, 1898. Miss Clara Barton, Tampa, Fla. How soon can I see you and where. Important matter. Will you be in Washington soon. Answer paid. A.R. Keller, 93 Fifth Ave., N.Y. While at Egmont Key Mr. Van Schelle told Miss Barton that he was going home with Miss Fowler to visit her parents and ask their consent to his marriage with that young lady. The various members of the party had, of course, for some time noted the trend of affairs, and all were glad of so happy a termination. Miss Fowler is a very fine girl, of more than ordinary intelligence, and Mr. Van Schelle is one of the kindest, most affable and sensible men I have ever met. He is, moreover, amply prepared to give Miss F. all that a sensible girl would care to have; they will make their home in Brussels probably, but will doubtless spend a good deal of time in this country, of which Mr. Van Schelle is very fond. Miss Barton was delighted to give the pair her blessing and the rest of us added congratulations and good wishes. Miss Barton's eyes improved slowly. On Thursday noon we were released from quarantine, but it was decided to remain until the next day while Dr. Hubbell and Dr. Egan went to Tampa and arranged for a small steamer or lighter to take our freight to that city, where it could be loaded on a car for the north or left in Tampa to supply the needs of the Cuban refugees there. Arrangements had previously been made for the use of a lighter, but it was reported that this could not be depended on, being in constant use, so the doctors went to secure something else. The evening after their departure the lighter came as per agreement, but as both doctors were, of course, absent, and the night was moreover very stormy, it could not be utilized, very much to our regret, as also that of the owner of the lighter, who had been glad to place it at the service of the Red Cross free of charge. The next morning Dr. Hubbell returned on small steamer, (Dr. Egan having taken a chill was too ill to come) and the work of loading the goods proceeded all day. Miss Barton and the ladies went aboard in the afternoon, and the steamer left at 8 o'clock, arriving in Tampa about midnight. Miss Graves had been taken with a chill the day proceeding and was quite sick at this time. Miss Barton and Drs. Hubbell and Gill took her in hand, however, and having worked over her the greater part of this night on board the steamer, she was much better the next morning. The party with the exception of Miss Fowler and Dr. Van Schelle, who went to the "Arno", remained on the steamer all day, only leaving it in the evening to take the train for the north. The stay in quarantine was anything but an improvement to the health of every member of our party, an most of them were indisposed, even including "Joe", a big Cuban negro who came north to take care of Miss Barton's horses. Mr. Van Schelle suffered severely from gout; Mr. Hassett and asked Dr. Gill were quite sick while on the "Key". We found Dr. Egan somewhat better, and he came on board several times during the day. A small freight car having been hired, the horses and such of the freight as was needed in Washington was packed therein, and Joe was detailed to accompany the car and attend to the wants of the animals. Dr. Hubbell could not get the Railway officials to place a limit to the freight charges, but was assured that it would be "liberal to the Red Cross". At the last moment a Cuban who was holding the horses, allowed them to escape, so that it became necessary for Dr. Hubbell to remain in Tampa; Mr. Hassett remained with him. The rest of the part, a somewhat dilapidated party it must be stated, took the train over the Southern Route, went to bed and soon forgot our troubles. Dispatch received: Key West, Fla., Sept. 10, 1898. Partello, Red Cross. For Miss Barton, Tampa, Fla. Propose to send as I have been doing thirty tons supplies from stock here to Cuba. No duties to be paid, only small incidental expenses. Try and take into consideration my proposition for an entire cargo. Something must be done. Hyatt. New York, Sept. 10, 1898. Clara Barton, Care S.S. Partello. Do you wish to see Mr. Schieren. If so telegraph Monday before twelve when an where. Barton. Tampa, Sept. 10, 1898. Barton, New York. Should be most happy to meet Mr. Schieren. Expect to arrive Washington Monday morning. Will call or send to Arlington before going home. Leave here tonight, Saturday. Barton. September 11 to 16, inclusive. Enroute to Washington and at Glen Echo, Maryland. Cool first part of week; warm Sat. Trip northward was without incident; the indisposed improving somewhat, and everything arranged for their comfort. Miss Graves left the train at Alexandria, remaining at her home until Saturday afternoon, when she called at Glen Echo and arranged to come permanently the next day. Nothing of importance transpired at Red Cross Headquarters during this interim, as Miss Barton was not well, and did not see anyone or transact business. Dispatch sent: Washington, Sept. 16, 1898. Chas. A. Schieren, New York. Many thanks for kind letter. Been obliged to defer sending for you. Would like to see you by yourself tomorrow at Glen Echo. Can you come? Clara Barton. Glen Echo, Md., September 17, 1898. Saturday. Clear and warmer. Miss Graves has been at her home in Alexandria since her return north, recuperating from a brief but somewhat severe illness. Today she spent the afternoon at Red Cross Headquarters and found Miss Barton also recovering from illness. At Headquarters are Messrs. Cottrell and Elwell and Dr. Hubbell; Dr. Egan spends most of his time in the city. Glen Echo, Md., September 18, 1898. Sunday. Clear and hot. Mr. Chas. Schieren of Brooklyn called in the afternoon and had protracted conference with Miss Barton, Dr. Hubbell, Mr. Elwell and Mr. Cottrell. Mrs. Mussey and Miss Graves were also present. Mr. Schieren listened with interest to an account given by Miss Barton of the general progress of Cuban relief from January last, but advised her that he knew nothing of the details thereof, and that all financial reports must be submitted to Chas. Schlegel, his Financial Secretary, Mr. Schieren will call on the President to ascertain his views on further relief in Cuba, and will advise Miss Barton of the result. A rather unsatisfactory interview for both parties--Miss Barton, Mr. Schieren and the staff. Mrs. Mussey and Mr. S. remained to dinner. Glen Echo, Md., September 19, 1898. Monday. Office work goes on without anything especial importance happening. Glen Echo, Md., September 20, 1898. Tuesday. Cooler. Mr. Solomons and his daughter called in the evening and had a long interview with Miss Barton and some of her staff. Mr. Solomons volunteered to call on the President and arrange for an interview with him for Miss Barton and her staff tomorrow. Mr. Cottrell and Miss G. are busy with office work, and get off a number of letters. Dispatch received: Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Please notify Miss Barton, Glen Echo, that President thinks San Antonio should be sent without delay to Key West to be near Cuba when Commissioners shall have opened Cuban ports. Schieren and I think Hubbell, Elwell and other members of staff should report in New York immediately for sailing. Schieren feels imperative necessity of Miss Barton's resting and we ought not to ask her go South gain until fully recuperated. If Hubbell and Elwell cannot prepare for sailing San Antonio immediately, they might join her at Key West. Dr. Hall-Brown goes Glen Echo Thursday. I also hope to go. Barton. Glen Echo, Md., September 21, 1898. Wednesday. Cool. Miss Barton is somewhat better, and her eyes are giving her less trouble. In afternoon Mr. Solomon's daughter called and went with Miss Barton, Dr. Egan, Dr. Hubbell and Mr. Elwell to call on the President. The President expressed himself as much pleased with the work done by Miss Barton and her helpers in Cuba, but did not express an opinion as to the advisability of the work being continued. He asked her if she did not want a furlough, and said he was willing to grant it to her as he could possibly be to the most gallant of the soldiers. Miss Barton's report to the President was entirely verbal and related largely to the things connected with the present condition of affairs in Havana and the prospect of getting food in without antagonizing the government there or complicating the work of the Commissioners. Dispatch received: New York. Pierson, War Dept., Washington. Did you deliver message to Miss Barton last night. Please also ask her to make immediate answer to Mr. Schieren's letter concerning the President's inquiries about conditions at Santiago and whom she left in charge. Schieren promised President immediate information. Get answer quick. Barton. Dispatch sent: Washington. Barton, New York. Dispatch received. Wm. Ramsden, son of British Consul; Robt. Mason, English Vice Consul, Chinese Consul and for many years American Vice Consul, and Mr. Michaelson of the banking firm of Schumann & Co., Wednesday, September 21, continued. founder and manager of the the Santiago Soup Kitchen, our General Committee from the first, are in charge at Santiago, working in conjunction with a committee of representative ladies. Also General Wood, Military Governor, to who all later shipments from New York had been consigned for some time previous to our leaving. Some supplies on the Port Victor were in charge of Conkling who had been sent by the New York Committee as Supercargo. These supplies never reached our hand. Siboney and vicinity under supervision Charles Zeigenfuss, Genl. Supt. of Juragua Iron Company and Marota R.R. extending from San Luis to Santiago. San Luis and adjoining country under charge of Santiago Rousseau, to whom was sent supplies for ten thousand persons for three months. Country districts to be covered by pack mules. Rousseau largest sugar planter in his district. Guantanamo and vicinity in charge Mrs. Brooks and her son, Theodore Brooks, of firm of Brooks and Co. of Santiago and Guantanamo. Baracoa in charge of competent agent appointed by Dr. Hubbell, who entered with troops and made first distribution. Daiquiri and vicinity under supervision of Mr. Cox, Gen. Manager Spanish American Iron Co. For the use of these committees we left our warehouses full of provisions, not less than six hundred tons. I thought I explained this in detail to Mr. Schieren. Barton. Glen Echo, Md., September 22, 1898. Thursday. Cool. Cloudy; rain in eve. Dispatch received: New York, Sept. 22, '98 Pierson, War Dept., Washington, D.C. Ask Miss Barton please advise us immediately if we shall send San Antonio to Key West or not and if her staff will go aboard at New York or Key West. Vessel needs five days to reach Key West. Barton. Dispatches sent: Glen Echo, Sept. 22, '98. Pierson, War Dept. Tell Barton. Have referred your dispatch to such members as are here without comment. They will reply. Barton. Pierson, War Dept. Tell Barton. Same diplomatic conditions exist in Cuba as formerly and will probably exist for some time to come. Therefore in the light of any information we have, we can not consider it practicable or wise to return to Key West now on uncertainties. J.B. Hubbell. J.K. Elwell. C.H.H. Cottrell. Mason, Santiago, Cuba. Reported great distress in Santiago and vicinity. Advise actual condition after consulting Ramsden, Michaelson, Cendoya. Are more supplies needed? Answer paid. Clara Barton. Glen Echo, Md., Friday, September 23, 1898. Friday. Cool. There seems to be some misunderstanding existing between Messrs. Barton and Schieren and Miss Barton, though all are laboring to the same end, namely, the feeding of the needy in Cuba in the shortest possible time. A conference between Miss Barton and S.E. Barton is therefore decided upon; Mr. NB to come over Sunday. Dr. Lucy Hall-Brown and Mrs. came over from New York at midnight and were met by Dr. Hubbell and brought directly to Glen Echo. Dispatch received: Santiago de Cuba, September 23, 1898. Miss Barton, Washington. No distress except that caused by sickness which is fully attended. Only requirement some medicines. Recommend tincture chloride iron 50 gals; pills, quinine large amount; iron quinine strychnine 50,000; camphor opium 20,000; bismuth 200 lbs; pepsin 10; salts 500; Scott's emulsion thousand bottles. Consign Genl. Wood. Mason. Dispatch sent: S.E. Barton, New York. Miss Barton has no objection whatever to sending San Antonio Key West. It may be best to send it at once, but we think it wiser wait few days for more definite information than we now have that might justify taking full cargo when she sails. This may be decided when you come. Bring copy of San Antonio's manifest. Hubbell & Cottrell. Mason, Santiago, Cuba. Dispatch received. Satisfactory. Can you send copy committee's report. Original probably lost. Clara Barton. Glen Echo, Md., September 24, 1898. Saturday. Miss Barton busy most of the day entertaining her visitors. Miss Graves filing letters. To revert to the car load of supplies and the horses shipped from Tampa; the car and its contents came duly to hand, but the bill when presented was for six hundred and thirty some dollars, this being for hauling the car from Tampa to Washington. O Course this exorbitant amount could not be paid, the articles brought being hardly worth so much, and the matter was at once taken up with the authorities of the southern railway. No satisfaction being apparently obtainable here, Mr. Elwell will go to New York tomorrow and endeavor to have the matter equitably adjusted. Dispatch sent: Samuel M. Jarvis, 100 Broadway, N.Y. A crisis is at hand. Authorities should have better information before acting. Can you not come? Barton. Glen Echo, Md., September 25, 1898. Sunday. Bright and warm. Stephen E. Barton came from New York this A.M. and in the afternoon had a long and pleasant conference with Miss Barton and her staff. Mr. Barton explained that the Cuban Relief Committee really consisted of only himself and Mr. Schieren and that Mr. S. always agreed to Mr. Barton's plans or wishes. Mr. B. was desirous of pleasing Miss Barton in all things and of working for her best interests, and everything done by him in the campaign just passed through had been done with that end in view. Mr. Barton fully approved of Miss Barton's action in leaving Havana, but believed that the San Antonio should now proceed at once to Key West and be near Cuba when the island should be opened for relief. Glen Echo, MD., September 26th, 1898 Monday. Clear & Warm. Miss Barton, Stephen E. Barton and Dr. Hubbell went into town early this morning and spent the day, re-turning to a late dinner. Mr. Barton returns to New York. While in town, the following dispatch was sent: Marquis Villabos, Red Cross, Madrid, Am grateful for opportunity to intercede in behalf Aquinaldos prisoners as you request. Will act promptly and advise progress. Clara Barton, President. Glen Echo, MD., September 27, 1898. Tuesday. Warm. Miss Barton and Dr. Hubbell spent the day in town. In evening, Mr. Elwell returned from New York. He reported that he had secured the canceling of the entire freight charge for the hired car from Tampa to Columbia, S.C., and would learn the next day about the charge over the remainder of the route. It will probably be deadheaded over the entire distance except between Alexandria and Washington, where the charge will be twenty-one dollars. Glen Echo, Md., September 28, 1898. Wednesday. Warm. Dr. Hubbell dictated a number of letters, acknowledging some personal letters of Miss Barton. Mr. Cobb, having left the cargo of the Kennett at Havana upon some other vessel, has returned to the United States, and telegraphs the following: New York, September 28, '98. Clara Barton, Red Cross Hdqtrs, Glen Echo, Md. Just arrived from Havana. Will leave midnight for Washington via Pennsylvania. Cobb. Glen Echo, Md., September 28, 1898. Thursday. Mr. Cobb arrived this morning, and has at once taken hold of the work here, both clerical and executive, and is rendering great assistance. The necessary arrangements having been made, the contents of the Tampa car, horses, etc., are brought out to Glen Echo and stored away in a tent. Miss Barton is thinking of discussing the building of a new stable for her horses, and Mr. McDowell is interested in the matter. Several days ago Miss Barton agreed with the International Society, per A.R. Keller, Treasurer, to write a history of the Red Cross, and particularly its work in the present war. This work is to comprise five hundred pages, and is to be completed on or about December 1. In order to have his advice and assistance in this work, Miss Barton sent the following cable dispatch to Judge Jos. Sheldon, lately returned from Red Cross work on the Pacific Coast; S.E. Barton or D.L. Cobb will probably compile the facts concerning the work of the Red Cross in the various camps over the United States. Judge Jos. Sheldon, New Haven, Conn. Can you come to me immediately for conference. I write you today. Clara Barton. Mr. Cobb answers a number of important letters, including an acknowledgement to the French Red Cross of $397.35 additional donated by that society for the relief of the wounded in war. President McKinley and Thursday, September 29, 1898, continued. S. E. Barton were also informed of the text of Mr. Mason's dispatch of the 23rd inst from Santiago, advising us that no distress existed in that city, except that occasioned by sickness. The Committee in New York have taken immediate steps to fill the requisition for medicines, and will ship them by the first transport. Glen Echo, Md., September 30, 1898. Friday. Warm. Dr. Hubbell received a dispatch notifying him of the death of his uncle, and starts for Boston on the midnight train. Dispatch received: New York, Sept. 30, 1898. Miss Clara Barton, Red Cross Hdqtrs., Glen Echo, Md. Clous, Secretary U.S. Commission wires "Spanish authorities have designated Matanzas as a port for free entry Red Cross supplies from where you can distribute to other points". Barton. Mr. Cobb is very anxious to have this opportunity grasped immediately; he says this is the time for the Red Cross to do great work in Cuba. Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, '98. Barton, New York. Concerning San Antonio, prefer you use your own judgement. No reply yet from Madrid. If we are to enter Cuba soon and permission will admit Kennett cargo, would it not be well hold it at Havana. Otherwise might order it back to New York as you suggest. Barton. Glen Echo, Md., October 1, 1898. Saturday. Cloudy & Warm. Dispatch received from Judge Sheldon announces that he will be here tomorrow morning. Miss Barton receives a letter from S.E. Barton, a copy of which is hereto attached. The entire work of Cuban relief is thus placed in her hands, Messrs. Schieren and Barton desiring to withdraw from it entirely. The San Antonio has sailed for Cuba via Key West, where some members of our force are expected to join her. Copy. New York, September 30, 1898. Miss Clara Barton, President, Red Cross Headquarters, Glen Echo, Maryland. My dear, We enclose a copy of telegram which was sent you this morning. This is doubtless in response to a telegram which we sent to General Wade--Chairman of the U.S. Commission at Habana--immediately upon Mr. Schieren's return from Washington, the telegram having been dictated by the President, with the request that we send it to General Wade. It read as follows: "RED CROSS IS PREPARED WITH SUPPLIES FOR THE DESTITUTE AND SUFFERING IN HABANA WHENEVER IN THE OPINION OF THE COMMISSION IS IT TIME TO SEND" This dispatch from Habana would seem to be sufficient authority for your going to Matanzas immediately, and furthermore I believe you will get favorable response from Madrid through the French Minister very shortly, if you are not in the receipt of it when this reaches you. I wrote Cobb the night before last to reach him on arrival in Glen Echo--that I had telegraphed Ward Line's agents at Habana as follows: "Don't ship supplies ordered forward by Cobb, but held for further instructions"--------and that we should order the "SAN ANTONIO" to proceed to Key West today--if we did not hear from you yesterday to the contrary. Having received no word from you, the vessel is ready to sail tonight, but will be delayed until tomorrow on account of machinery that needs a little repairing. On my return this morning, I find that the 25 cases of Holland Gin and 66 cases of wine contributed by the Holland and Greece people had not been sold, and I immediately had the whole lot put aboard the "San Antonio". It constitutes a large dray load and I delivered it into Captain Young's charge to turn over to you. The "San Antonio" should reach Key West Thursday of next week or Friday morning at the farthest, and I certainly think that she should be delayed any there longer than it would require to #2. take on board a part of the supplies in Hyatt's warehouse, unless you prefer to leave the entire quantity with him. However, I hope you will be in Key West or have the staff there to take charge of the vessel and proceed either to Matanzas or Havana, if the latter port is open. By newspapers the Schooner "Morse" is reported to have arrived at Gibara, but we have no official notification. Mr. Schieren goes to Omaha tomorrow to be gone two weeks. He was exceedingly sorry to learn that you had thought for one moment that he had intended recommending to the President that the funds of the Cuban Relief Committee be turned over to the "New York Red Cross". He never speaks of them as the Red Cross and, as I have told you, when he mentioned the Red Cross he meant YOU and no one else. Since he has resigned from our Red Cross Executive Committee, he is very anxious to get rid of the responsibility of the Cuban Relief Committee and I feel equally so, therefore, I hope the time is not far distant when we can turn the matter over to you. We would do this immediately if we had not unmatured charters and other obligations upon us as a Committee. I send enclosed duplicate bills of all the goods that we sent upon the schooner "Nokomis" to Hyatt, on the "Kennet" by Cobb and on the "San Antonio". We have had these accounts specially prepared for you, even to obtaining duplicate bills, in order that you might have a complete list--together with the prices. The "San Antonio account is complete with a light difference in the potato item, because we took off the first 159 barrels, fearing they would spoil while the vessel was lying here, and we put aboard another similar lot. We have prepared these bills for you, so that you would have the information in hand, in case any portion of the supplies were not needed and you desired to sell the same, and furthermore in order that you might know the exact value of all the goods, also the character and quantities. By way of information, I would say that we have approximately, $25,000 balance with the Cuban Relief Committee and about $18,000 in the Executive Committee of the Red Cross fund. (our Executive Committee) Out if Cuban funds must come our liability for the charter of the "Morse" from the time she began to load our goods at Santiago until she is discharges. In regard to the present charter of the "San Antonio"--it is $175.00 per day, which we paid in advance for sixty days, one half of which period expires today. If we want her another thirty days after the 30th of October, we must notify the owners on the 20th of October, and in the same way we have the the right of three further monthly extensions. 3. Our arrangements with the "San Antonio" for the living of your staff and the crew is as follows: We are to pay fifty cents per day for each member of your staff and on the other hand, Captain Young has the right to use any provisions of ours on the vessel, that may be necessary for consumption of your staff and the crew. We are not expected to provide anything in addition to what is now on the vessel, but we are expected to reserve enough of her present supplies to provide the table with what is needed, with the exception of fresh meats, fresh vegetables, ice and other perishable goods. She is taking aboard today 30 tons ice, which is estimated to last 35 or 40 days, and she has fresh meat for the same time. I think you now have full information and hope that you can soon get to work in Cuba. When you go through Tampa, please instruct Dr. Partello in regard to the establishing of a small hospital for sick Cubans and distributing food to them. He writes recommending the hospital and we have told him tom take no action, except upon your instructions. He is in your hands. You will find out from Mr. Hyatt what he has been doing. We cabled him to make no shipments to Cuba of any considerable quantities--except in cooperation with you. We authorized him some time ago to make small shipments on small vessels, as we had nothing from you to the contrary and we know that you had selected him as a reliable agent. He informs us that every shipment made by him has been duly cleared from the United States under custom regulations and so entered at the Spanish ports, but that the payment of duties has been remitted. He will explain the matter further to you and satisfy you that he has not smuggled or in any way violated the Spanish laws and methods. I hope to hear from you tomorrow that we have favorable news from Madrid and that you will start early in the week for Key West. Faithfully Yours, (Signed) Steve. Glen Echo, Md., October 2, 1898. Sunday. Rain; sultry, Judge Sheldon arrived. Big budget of mail received from Stephen Barton, which will be answered later. Glen Echo, Md., October 3, 1898. Monday. Cloudy, sultry. Miss Barton had a meeting of her staff, Judge Sheldon also present, and took up and considered Stephen Barton's letter of the 30th ult. It was arranged that Mr. Elwell and Dr. Egan should meet the San Antonio at Key West, taking with them a young man stenographer and typewriter. Miss Barton must of course finish her book, in compiling which, hunting up the necessary information, etc., Mr. Cobb and Dr. Hubbell will also be needed. Mr. Elwell went to New York on the midnight train, taking a letter to Mr. Barton; Mr. E. has private business to attend to also, but will arrange for passes for his party, etc. Miss Barton requests that Mr. Barton arrange directly with Mr. Elwell regarding the necessary funds for this expedition. Judge Sheldon will return to his home shortly on business, and with him will go Mr. Cobb and Mr. Cottrell, the former to work on material for Miss Barton's book, and Mr. Cottrell to render his accounts to the Committee with a view to settling the af- Monday, October 3, 1898, continued. fairs of the Cuban Relief, the surplus on hand, some forty thousand dollars, to be turned over directly to Miss Barton. Glen Echo, Md., October 4, 1898. Tuesday. Cloudy & Warm. A letter received from Dr. Hubbell states that he remains in New York as the executor of his deceased uncle's estate, and that he will, therefore, be absent longer than anticipated. Miss Barton has for some time contemplated the building of a stable, particularly since the arrival of her two horses from Cuba. It is today begun under direction of Judge Sheldon. Mr. McDowell is doing the masonry work in the stone foundation, and assisting Mr. Elder with the work. Two or three colored assistants are also hired. The stable will be twenty by twenty-four feet, water will be brought into it, etc. Judge Sheldon has also begun the work of collecting from Miss Barton's speeches, reports, etc., the material for the new history. Glen Echo, Md., October 5, 1898. Wednesday. Mr. Elwell returned from New York this morning and we find that the Cuban party must be leave this afternoon instead of evening. After, the last hurried preparations Mr. E., Dr. Egan, the new stenographer--Mr. Mills--and the colored boy Joe, leave Glen Echo at two o'clock to meet the "San Antonio" at Key West and proceed to Matanzas. Mr. Elwell's letter of instructions, together with that given to Dr. Egan, are copied in this letter book. Miss Barton placed $2,600 at Mr. Elwell's disposal, he being given entire direction of the expedition. Miss Barton received a call from Estrada Palma, B.J. Guerra and G. de Quesada, the heads of the Cuban Junta, these gentlemen requesting that supplies be given them to load a schooner to send to the southern coasts of Cuba, to supply the needs of insurgent soldiers of General Gomez and others. Miss Barton advised the members of the Junta that she would be very glad to relieve suffering wherever found in Cuba and among all classes, but that the Red Cross could not become a party to what would really be a smuggling scheme, as the recognized governing power in Cuba opposed the entrance of relief goods without the payment of duties. She suggested the advisability of the securing the necessary means from private subscriptions, as individuals would be amenable to no authority in such a matter, and she had no doubt many would be glad to give to such an object. Wednesday, October 5, continued. Dispatch sent: Barton, New York. Prefer you keep account with Elwell. I will advance him one thousand dollars, which please have returned to me. Place at his disposal amounts still in hands of Upmann and Hidalgo, Havana, amounting sixteen hundred. If you will be in New York in Friday, Cottrell will go over. Dispatch received in reply: Miss Clara Barton, Red Cross Hdqtrs., Glen Echo, Md. All right. Will send one thousand. Shall be away Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Home Sunday, Monday. Barton. Glen Echo, Md., October 6, 1898. Thursday. Warm. In the evening Mr. Cobb goes to New York bearing a letter to Mr, Barton. As a matter of courtesy Miss Barton asks Mr. Barton to compile the data relative to the work done in the recent war by the New York committees and their auxiliaries, though we are pretty sure that he will not be able to undertake the work. Mr. Cobb is therefore sent over with a view to taking the burden from Mr. Barton's shoulders. Judge Sheldon also leaves to attend to some personal matters at his home, to return shortly. A check is drawn by Miss Barton in his favor for $500. Glen Echo, Md., October 7, 1898. Friday. Mr. Cottrell and Miss Graves busy with the preparation of reports to be submitted to the Cuban Committee. Dispatch received from Quesada of the Cuban Junta: Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md. Have just received telegram from Key West. Cubans dying starvation Sancti Spiritus. I appeal to you to order Hyatt give supplies Bolio. Quesada, The Raleigh. Glen Echo, Md., October 8, 1898. Saturday. Mr. Cottrell left on the afternoon train for New York. Dr. Gill called in the evening and spent the night. He is very anxious to be returned to Cuba. Miss Barton plainly informed him that she could not send anyone to join our party in Cuba without first ascertaining from the gentleman in charge whether or not they would be acceptable and useful. She then wrote Mr. Elwell, asking his opinion of the advisability of returning Dr. Gill. Glen Echo, Md., October 9, 1898. Sunday. Glen Echo, Md., October 10, 1898. Monday. Clear & warm. Miss Barton suffered from toothache all last night, and today at noon went down town to have the tooth attended to, taking Miss Graves with her. Called at Executive Mansion and found that both the President and Mr. Porter were out of the city. Wrote Stephen Barton; also Mr. Elwell in reply to the first letter received from him. Glen Echo, Md., October 11, 1898. Tuesday. Cooler. Judge Sheldon return in the forenoon and Dr. Hubbell in the evening. Mrs. Fanny Ward called and had a nice little visit with Miss Barton; she is very anxious to assist us in some way. Received a long letter from Stephen Barton enclosing a copy of an excellent report from W.S. Warner, now at Baracoa, representing the work done by the supplies on the "Mary E. Morse'. He reports great destitution in the surrounding country, and asks if more supplies cannot be sent, as those on hand will spread very thinly over country containing twenty destitute villages. Glen Echo, Md., October 12, 1898. Wednesday. Cool. Several of the Sisters--Christian Helpers--called in the afternoon. Received a letter from Stephen Barton. Among other things mentioned was the recent storm disaster on the coast of Georgia and Florida, letters being sent asking for relief there. Miss Barton questions whether this disaster could be considered national, and favors local relief. Miss Barton is notified that she has been elected Honorary President of the Society of the Spanish-American War. Glen Echo, Md., October 13, 1898. Thursday. Quite cool. Miss Barton and Dr. Hubbell spend the day in town to have Miss Barton's tooth treated and make some diplomatic calls. They called at the White House, but failed to find either the President or his Secretary. The Secretary of War could not be seen; but the Secretary of the Navy was in evidence and Miss Barton had a pleasant interview with him. Mr. Barton's letter of yesterday and a dispatch received today suggested that the Government would probably be willing to assume the relief of the western half of the island of Cuba, in which case the San Antonio and other relief we might be able to send out could go around to Gibara and vicinity. Glen Echo, Md., October 14, 1898. Friday. Rainy, Miss Barton wrote to Mr. S.E. Barton regarding regarding the continuance of the work in Cuba. She agrees with Mr. Barton that, as the "Comal is now relieving Matanzas, it seems best that the "San Antonio" be directed to proceed to Gibara to supplement the stores at that place; Mr. Warner reports that the cargo of the "Morse" spreads very thinly over the country surrounding Gibara, and that there is desperate need in the vicinity. Mr. Cottrell also wrote Mr. Barton suggesting, among other things, the advisability of continuing the work, and asking the likelihood of securing funds from the "Red Cross Committee" for Cuban relief. He thought it might be well to ask the consent of the foreign governments who have donated funds for Red Cross work, to use such funds for the Cubans; and also touched upon the possibility of Miss Barton making an appeal to the people. Dispatch received and reply thereto" New York, Oct. 13, 1898. Miss Clara Barton: Elwell cables his arrival Matanzas. Has seen General Wad and other commissioners, who will try to open other ports. Comal has supplied Matanzas and vicinity. Please consider this in connection yesterday's letter suggesting San Antonio go to Gibara and Manzanillo and advise early. I am alone Schieren west. Barton. Washington, D.C., October 14, '98. Barton, New York. Think you did well to send San Antonio to Gibara and order her New York, but cannot decide about new charter or future work in Cuba till after conference with Government. Barton. Glen Echo, Md., October 15, 1898. Saturday. Fair. Miss Graves is in Baltimore all day. Judge Sheldon works on his report and collects data for Miss B's book. Mr. Cottrell, busy with accounts. Glen Echo, Md., October 16, 1898. Sunday. Clear & cool. Miss Barton, Judge Sheldon and Miss Graves work all day and evening on the book. Received letter from S.E. Barton stating that the funds with him as Chairman of Cuban Relief Committee amount to $15,000 or a little more, and as much more with the Executive Com. of the Red Cross fund, these amounts being available for Miss Barton's immediate use. He did not favor asking the permission of foreign governments to use their funds for Cuban relief, as he thought that optional with Miss B. He believed an appeal by Miss Barton, setting forth the conditions in Cuba, would bring all the funds needed for relieving Cuba. Glen Echo, Md., October 17, 1898. Monday. Mr. Cobb returns from New York bearing the following letter from Stephen Barton: "I beg to submit the following correspondence by cable with Elwell at Matanzas. October 14 cablegram to Elwell, Matanzas: 'Warner reports sixty thousand starving Gibara, Holgoin and vicinity. Morse's entire cargo landed there and Baracoa, but insufficient. Manzanillo and Santa Clara ports, south shore, report much distress. May decide send you eastward. Report your progress and recommendations. Needless cover ground supplied by Government.' "October 16 cablegram from Elwell: 'Have secured free transportation over Matanzas and Cardenas Railway systems. Ample ground to cover. Find San Antonio's cargo very small. Can now reach Cardenas, Santa Clara and intermediate points by rail. Will discharge balance San Antonio's cargo here tomorrow. Comal only supplied Matanzas City and had no hospital stores. Egan scantily supplies hospitals today, St. Marre. Supplied two small towns and Comal Matanzas. You can guess needs of Cuba' "October 17 cablegram to Elwell: 'Telegram received. Send San Antonio Gibara to get from Warner hospital supplies not needed there. Return Matanzas for orders, discharging anything need by you, bringing balance New York. Get detailed list supplies need by Warner. You submit similar list needed in your district. Make haste get San Antonio New York thirtieth. Miss Barton favors continuing work by fresh appeal for funds. Answer telegram promptly." "It seems that Elwell has followed out the general idea discussed between us before his departure and discharged all of the San Antonio's cargo at Matanzas. He suggested this idea, believing that he could get free transportation by railroad, or if he had to pay freight, it would be cheaper to send, even to sea-port towns, that way from Matanzas than to keep the San Antonio at $175 per day to visit such ports. It was understood if he found such a plan to be more economical and advisable, that he would follow it. If he discharges San Antonio today as stated in his cablegram, there will remain thirteen days unexpired of her present charter; five days more than necessary to return her to New York. I therefore, think she may as well go to Gibara and ascertain exactly what supplies Warner needs, and also get the hospital supplies, consisting of cots, some crutches, bedding and clothing, rubber sheets, hospital utensils, cases of dry goods and a lot of similar material which Warner does not Monday, October 17, continued. need, returning immediately to Matanzas, leaving such of these goods at Matanzas as Egan may need for hospital work. On her arrival at Matanzas from Gibara, you will probably have decided whether or not you propose to continue the Cuban Relief work by sending more supplies. If you do, the San Antonio can come immediately to New York, and we can load her again. Of course we can do this out of present Red Cross and Cuban Relief funds, as indicated in my letter of Saturday. I will notify Mallory & Co. that we would like the San Antonio one or two months longer, definite notice to be given on her return to Matanzas from Gibara. The charter requires notice to be given on the 20th if we desire to renew after the 30th. I would suggest that you go immediately to the Secretary of War with his dispatch to you while at Santiago, in which he informed you that he would send 2000 tons to you by the Comal. I would inform him that the Comal was not consigned to you and of the interviews you had with Captain Nash of the Comal. I would then inform him that you have the San Antonio in service and if the Government desires to give us supplies, we would be glad to load and distribute them; that we can probably send a shipload more ourselves, while probably half a dozen shiploads are needed, judging from reports that come from Elwell, Warner and other reliable sources. I think that Secretary Alger will be very glad to load the San Antonio, and I furthermore think that he should know the facts concerning the Comal. I shall send this by Cobb, and I wish you would answer it immediately, telegraphing me if you approve the cablegram which I have today sent to Elwell, ordering the San Antonio to go to Gibara. Glen Echo, Md., October 18, 1898. Tuesday. Mr. A.R. Keller, the representative of the International Society, for whom Miss Barton has contracted to write her history of the Red Cross, called this forenoon, accompanied by the Washington representative of the same firm, and stayed to lunch. A part of the prospectus was read, the representatives of the book concern expressing themselves as being delighted therewith. They took the matter for the prospectus with them, and are desirous of pushing the work as fast as possible. For some time the various auxiliaries of the New York Red Cross Committee have evinced a desire to act independently of the National organization, making their reports, etc., directly to the Government instead of to the National, asking the permission of the Government to engage in work which would not at all be considered proper by the national officers, whose experience has been that such work is unwise, etc. These offers of assistance have been declined, and very properly, by the Government, placing the Red Cross in a bad light, and exposing it to the charge of wasting the money collected from the people in work which is unnecessary and undesirable. Miss Barton has spoken to no one on the subject, but the matter has been noted by all her staff, and yesterday Mr. Barton directed a letter to Mr. Wardwell, setting the matter before him, and frankly asking a statement of his intentions and those of his committee. Dispatch sent: Barton, New York. Think you did well to send San Antonio to Gibara and order her to New York, but cannot decide about new charter or future work in Cuba till after conference with Government. Barton. Glen Echo, Md., October 19, 1898. Wednesday. At Mr. Cottrell's dictations a number of letters were written and gotten off. Miss Barton and Dr. Hubbell went into town to have Miss B's tooth treated. Sent a number of photographs to Mr. Keller for use in the new book. Glen Echo, Md., October 20, 1898. Thursday. Mrs. Sara Spencer called in afternoon and invited Miss Barton and Dr. Hubbell to go to Cabin John for dinner with the "Academy of Forty". Miss Barton declined, but Dr. Hubbell attended the meeting and dinner, returning with the ladies, about twenty in number, at ten o'clock for a brief call. Mrs. Jennings called at dinner time. In response to an inquiry from Spokane, Washington, as to the responsibility of Dr. Chas. R. Love, we responded that we did not know the gentleman but would refer the matter to the New York Committee. Glen Echo, Md., October 21, 1898. Friday. Rain all day. Miss Barton went to Baltimore this morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Pullman, wife of the Rev. R. H. Pullman of Baltimore. B. H. Warner called during Miss Barton's absence to inquire what form she required his report to take. Glen Echo, Md., October 22, 1898. Saturday. Bright and cool. Dr. Kent and his daughter called, and waited till Miss Barton returned from Baltimore, at about four o'clock. Dr. Kent returned from Jacksonville yesterday at Mr. Barton's request, and will go to Porto Rico in a few days. They expected to see Mr. Stephen Barton, who is coming here this evening, but left before his arrival. Mr. Barton came at about five o'clock. Glen Echo, Md., October 23, 1898. Sunday. Fair. Miss Jennings came in the afternoon and spent the night. Dr. Lucy Hall-Brown also came last night and staid until this afternoon, finding Miss Barton on her arrival at 10:30, out in the stable looking after her horses, which she is very fond of. Glen Echo, Md., October 24, 1898. Monday. Miss Barton and her staff have for some time felt the imperative necessity of relief work being continued in Cuba on a large scale, but believe it necessary that some understanding be reached with the Government relative to this work before the Red Cross takes it up. If the Government is to do the work of relief, the Red Cross will quietly drop out. After consultation a letter is written to President McKinley, asking the intentions of the Government in the matter, and its wishes regarding the Red Cross. The "Comal" incident was also touched upon. The fact is apparent to all, that while the Government delays, thousands of people in Cuba are in danger of starvation. Received and answered a letter from the Secretary of State, asking whether sixteen thousand francs have been received form the Red Cross of France. Mr. Cottrell also wrote the French Red Cross acknowledging the donations and apologizing for delay in making such acknowledgment. Miss Barton being absent by her clerks at home; and most of them were. Glen Echo, Md., October 25, 1898. Tuesday. Received a letter from Fred M. Page, Aide de Camp de General Butler of the War Commission in Cuba, stating that great destitution has come under his immediate notice in Caribarean, and asking Miss Barton to relieve it if possible. Miss Barton replied, setting forth the present situation and the difficulties attendant upon any relief work in Cuba, and also sent a copy of her letter to the President, asking that it be considered confidential, only the gentlemen constituting the Commission being allowed to see it. Glen Echo, Md., October 26, 1898. Wednesday. Rain. Miss Barton wrote Mr. Elwell and Stephen Barton regarding the draft for twelve hundred dollars on Upmann & Co., concerning which there is some misunderstanding. It seems that at the last minute before Miss Barton and her party left Havana last spring this draft came; on taking it to the city they found the office of Upmann & Co., closed on account of a religious holiday. Hidalgo advance seven hundred dollars on the draft and promised to send the remainder as soon as he could get it from Upmann & Co. Miss Barton left Havana the next day, and the five hundred dollars has remain unpaid. Now Upmann & Co. write that they paid the draft in full, and there seem no redress, as no memoranda of the balance due Miss Barton was given at the time. A copy of Mr. Page's letter and our reply thereto were also sent Mr. Barton. Glen Echo, Md., October 27, 1898. Thursday. Clear and bright. Received a letter from Stephen Barton stating that he had published Miss Barton's letter to the President, a copy of which had been sent him. This is regarded as most unwise by Miss Barton and her staff here, and to be greatly regretted. In fact, it is a discourtesy to the President, the letter being published probably before it reached him, and Miss Barton is troubled about it. Glen Echo, Md., October 28, 1898. Friday. Cool and bright. Miss Cora Curry calls in forenoon, just as Miss Barton and Dr. Hubbell are ready to go down town. She goes with them. Miss Barton desires to explain to the President the circumstances connected with the publication of her recent letter addressed to him. The President is in Philadelphia, but in an interview is obtained with Mr. Porter and the matter explained to him. The Secretary assures Miss Barton that the matter will be fully understood by President McKinley, an hopes that she will no be disturbed on the subject. A lot of copy gotten up by Mr. Cobb is sent to the International Society. Glen Echo, Md., October 29, 1898. Saturday. Bright and clear. Rain in evening. Mr. Briggs called this afternoon to see if he could render any service before leaving for the West. Dr. Lucy Brown-Hall came in evening and remains until tomorrow afternoon. Glen Echo, Md., October 30, 1898. Sunday. Rain in morning; clearing up in af'n Dr. Hall-Brown left on the afternoon train for New York. Glen Echo, Md., October 31, 1898. Monday, Bright and warmer. In afternoon Mr. Jarrett called. Miss Barton dictates some matter for her book. Glen Echo, Md., November 1, 1898. Tuesday. Bright; frost last night. Miss Graves works on the diary and letters at Mr. Cottrell's dictation. Dr. Hubbell begins to dictate an account of his trip to Baracoa, and other places, made while the party were in Cuba. Mr. Keller called and made some arrangements about the book. Glen Echo, Md., November 2, 1898. Wednesday. Clear, sunshiny and warmer. Letters writtes during day: a long one for Judge Sheldon; several for Mr. Cottrell, and one or two for Mr. Cobb. Office work is quite heavy now, with the book work, and Miss Barton is thinking of securing the assistance of another typewriter. Miss Graves called at Mrs. Spencer's college, and learns that Mrs. S. can send a young lady at any time. Later in the day Miss Barton, on speaking to Mr. Cottrell, ascertains that he is quite willing to write his own letters on the typewriter; so it is decided that extra help will not be necessary at present. Miss Graves salary is increased to $50 and her board. Glen Echo, Md., November 3, 1898. Thursday. Fine and warm. After a day of office work, Mr. Cobb leaves for New York on the evening train, to return Monday probably. Mr. Cottrell is working on the typewriter, and Miss Graves works with Miss Barton on the book matter. Glen Echo, Md., November 4, 1898. Friday. It is very warm today, and we conclude that it must be Indian summer though a little early perhaps for that. The weather is an nearly perfect as anything earthly can be, and the woods are gorgeous with autumn tints. During the last few days we have received a number of letters from Mr. Elwell, reporting the progress of work, in Matanzas, Cardenas, and other smaller towns, as well as in Havana. It was at first thought best to send the San Antonio to Gibara to bring from there the hospital stores not needed by Mr. Warner, leaving them at Matanzas for Dr. Egan's use in the hospitals in that locality. It was, however found that this would not allow her to return to New York by the 30th, the date of the expiration of her charter, so she was ordered directly to New York from Matanzas. Mr. Hinton returned on her. Mr. Elwell reports that the cargo of the San Antonio is very little considering the desperate destitution. He asked for and received from Stephen Barton a draft for one thousand dollars, the money which he Friday, November 4th, continued. carried with him, having been exhausted. A few days ago there appeared in the papers notice of a report submitted by Major A.H. Appell to the Surgeon General, his realtive, in which recounts the incidents of an interview paid by him to Miss Barton, asserting that Miss Barton refused to give him pajamas and underclothing for his men. In reality we had no such things in cargo; and the events of that time show that Miss Barton was not only willing, but delighted, to give every possible aid to the soldiers, sick wounded, or well. Dispatch received: Nov. 4, 1898, New York. Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md. Major A.H. Appell, Surgeon Hospital Ship "Olivette", has made a report to Surg. Genl. saying Red Cross Society, under direction of its President, ignored suffering of soldiers at or near Siboney for several days, maintaining that supplies were brought for reconcentrados, and it was not business of Red Cross to relieve wounded soldiers, but to extend aid to reconcentrados exclusively. Have you any answer to make for publication. New York Herald. Reply to above: Glen Echo, Nov. 4, 1898. New York Herald, New York City. No answer. Thanks for your kind interest. Clara Barton. Glen Echo, Md., November 5th, 1898. Saturday. Cool; threatening rain in afternoon. Mrs. Jennings went to the city to spend a few days and transact some business for her husband. Mrs. Harriette Reed came to be here ten days or more. Sent to Mr. Keller some plates of pictures, Miss B's large standing portrait, and report of Ohio and Mississippi flood work. Mr. Keller is very anxious to get material for the prospectus of the book; and would like to have all the copy within two weeks; that is, in time for the Holiday trade. Other publishers are getting out works of more or less value on the Spanish War, and the International Society must get this work out early, if it is to be the great success financially that is hoped. In the morning papers appeared a statement from Capt. Woodson, lately returned from Gibara and Holguin, in which he says that Messrs. Warned and Conkling have done little toward distributing the cargo of the "Morse", and that the Cubans charge them with demanding money for the goods. He also says the "Col. Hood, on the ground of public necessity, expelled Warmer and Conkling from the Red Cross office at the point of the bayonet and place Capt. Woodson in charge." Neither Miss Barton nor others connected with the Red Cross believe the charges made against our agents at Gibara. The army offices named probably coveted their supplies, and having seized them at the point of the bayonet, were obliged to make some excuse for their action. Both Messrs. Warner and Conkling retain our confidence. Glen Echo, Md., November 6, 1898. Sunday. Cloudy in morning, clear later Judge Sheldon left for his home in New Haven on the midnight train, to vote and see his folks, and will return in a few days. Mr. McDowell was taken sick more than a week ago and went to the home of his daughter in Washington, against the wishes of all here. Miss Barton kept him here for several days after he took sick longer, and so went to the city. He has been very ill, but is now better. He had been working on the new stable, and over-worked and caught cold, we think. Glen Echo, Md., November 7, 1898. Monday. Clear & cool. Mr. Elder not at work this morning, and several days will probably elapse before he can continue work on the barn. Stephen Barton thinks that some reply should be made to Appell's article; so Mr. Cottrell wrote up a paper and sent it to Mr. B., to be published or not as he thought best In it he shows that Appell is malicious, willfully misrepresenting facts; that we, of course, did all in our power for the soldiers, this fact being borne out by the reports of other army physicians and officers. Glen Echo, Md., November 8, 1898. Tuesday. Several stenographers called with a view to securing a position with Miss Barton; she has, however, decided that we do not need further assistance in the stenographic line at present. Mr. Cottrell has taken to writing on the Oliver typewriter, and is succeeding very well. He writes nearly all his own letters, and Mr. Cobb has been writing his, so there is not much a pressure of work on Miss Graves. Sent copy of Big and Little Six to Mr. Keller. Mr. Cobb returned from New York. Glen Echo, Md., November 9th, 1898. Wednesday. Received report form Mr. Elwell as to the distribution of supplies and the establishment of hospitals by Dr. Egan in the various towns near Matanzas and in that town. Glen Echo, Md., November 10, 1898. Thursday. Numbers of dispatches and letters received from Mr. Keller every; he is very anxious to hurry the book, getting it out in time for the holiday trade. Dr. Lesser, Mr. Wardwell and some others in New York have made arrangement for a Military Jubilee, supposed to be in honor of Miss Barton. Madison Square had been offered for the purpose, and the proceeds were to be divided equally between the proprietor of that building and the New York Red Cross Hospital. Invitations were sent to all the leading rulers of the world to participate by sending bodies of picked troops at their own expense; these invitations being, it seems, generally declined. A copy of such invitation was sent to Miss Barton, and it seemed to us that it gave the impression that Miss Barton was prime mover, or at least interested in the affair. In reality, she knew nothing of it, and was displease at the undignified and rather ridiculous procedure; naturally the foreign governments declined having anything to do with it. Miss Barton cabled S.E. Barton as follows: "Send nothing more to Santiago Province until further notice. Shall refer whole matter to President. Will write about Havana and Matanzas." She also wrote Mr. Barton to the effect that, in view of the highhanded action of the army officials in Gibara, she deemed it best not to send more supplies there at present. She also suggested the advisability of send- Thursday, November 10th, continued. ing the supplies now in Tampa to Dr. Sollosso for hospital use in Havana; also that some supplies be sent Mr. Hyatt, who is an excellent man Glen Echo, Md., November 11, 1898. Friday. Received from S.E.Barton three telegrams received from Mr. Elwell. It appears that he will leave for Washington within ten days, the cargo of the "San Antonio" having been distributed. He reports that the most of the starvation in the island is the result of improper sanitation rather than starvation. Advices from all parts of the island indicate terrible distress, and the Red Cross is importuned to give relief. Mr. Barton therefore favors sending to our several agents ten thousand dollars worth of supplies and medicine, that amount being in hand at this time. He has asked Mr. Elwell several times to give him an idea of what is needed, but without securing the desired information. Sent a bundle of copy to Mr. Keller. Miss Barton authorized Dr. Sollosso to open a hospital in Havana; she also wrote Dr. Egan and S.E. Barton in the matter, requesting the latter to supply the doctor what he will need for the new hospitals Glen Echo, Md., November 12th, 1898. Saturday. Warm and beautiful. Miss Barton, Dr. Hubbell and Mrs. Reed spend the day in town. The presented to the President through Secretary Porter the letters and telegrams which have passed between Stephen Barton and General Wood relative to the seizure of our warehouse at Gibara and the arrest of our agent. Mrs. Reed left in evening to spend Sunday with friends in Washington. Mrs. Mussey called. Glen Echo, Md., November 13, 1898 Sunday. Cloudy: showers in afternoon Glen Echo, Md., November 14th, 1898. Monday. Cloudy. Mrs. Reed left in afternoon for the north; she expects to return later in the winter. We will miss her very much, as she is a delightful companion. Glen Echo, Md., November 15th, 1898. Tuesday. Mr. Cobb left on the midnight train for New York, whence he will go direct to Cuba as a confidential agent for Miss Barton to the American Commissioners there. No one outside of the people here at headquarters know of his going. He bears letters to Generals Butler and Wade, Admiral Sampson, Mr. Jarvis, the officials of the various transportation companies, etc. He is authorized to learn the views of the Commissioners as to necessity for assistance i Cuba, and who is the right person, or what is the right body of persons to take it up. If they think that the Government is the right medium of relief, the Red Cross will probably drop out quietly, glad to be rid of the responsibility. Mr. Cobb will return as soon as possible and report to Miss Barton at Washington. Glen Echo, Md., November 16th, 1898. Wednesday. Hazy. Miss Graves sister came out last evening and remained until this afternoon. Mr. Cottrell met Mr. Cobb at the train this morning, and reported the contents of letters from Dr. Sollosso. It seems that there has been some little friction between Dr. Egan and Mr. Elwell about the hospital work, though nothing serious we imagine. Copy of cablegram sent to Mr. Barton by Elwell: Barton, New York. November 16, 1898. Cablegram received today suggest you hold supplies until I see Miss. Barton. Came Cuba distribute San Antonio's supplies. Have about completed job. Leave Havana for Washington Saturday. Egan will cable you. Elwell. Glen Echo, Md., November 17, 1898. Thursday. Cloudy. Returned some proof to Mr. Keller in evening. Mrs. Jennings has fixed up our little maid with caps and white aprons, so that she feels very fine; Mary waits at table very nicely indeed. Dispatch sent: November 17, 1898. Sampson, Havana. Confidential, Am sending today representative from here via Tampa to confer with Commission. Clara Barton. Glen Echo, Md., November 18th, 1898. Friday. Rain. Miss Barton dictates a number of letters and Judge Sheldon also dictated some of his book work. After some little investigation, it is ascertained that the five hundred dollars balance due on the draft of twelve hundred mentioned sometime ago, was left with Zaldo & Co. instead of Hidalgo & Co.: and the amount is received today by bill of exchange. Glen Echo, Md., November 19, 1898. Saturday. Mr. Simonds, a Washington photographer has been here several times during the past week, making pictures of the various rooms, offices, etc. Cablegram received: Tampa, Florida, Nov. 19th. Clara Barton, Red Cross, Washington, D.C. Arrived. Leave by First boat Monday. Please take no action concerning Warner or his communications till you receive my letter of tomorrow. Cobb. Received from S.E. Barton copies of letters written by Dr. Kent from Puerto Rico, Army officers in that island, and others, attesting to the correctness of every action of Mr. Barnes, our agent in Puerto Rico, both in distributing Red Cross supplies and his personal attitude toward all around him. Mr. Barnes was attacked by an army officer in the volunteer forces in Puerto Rico, and we are very glad that the investigation so thoroughly vindicated him. Glen Echo, Md., November 20th, 1898. Sunday. Bright and Sunshiny. A number of callers during the day, among them Mr. & Mrs. Goodrich, Mr. Pitkin, and Madam Horrin, the later being a Cuban lady, whose house Miss Barton and her staff occupied while in Havana. Glen Echo, Md., November, 21st, 1898. Monday. Bright & cool. Sent large bundle of copy re Sea Island relief to Mr. Keller, also proofs of pictures. Miss Graves returned to Mrs. Bangs at Miss Barton's direction a box containing watch, etc., left with her by Dr. Egan. Dispatch sent: November 21, 1898. Senator Redfield Proctor, Proctor, Vermont. When may we see you in Washington? Soon we hope. Clara Barton. Glen Echo, Md., November 22nd, 1898. Tuesday. Bright & cool. Miss Cora Curry and Mrs. Thos. Calver called and invited Miss Barton to attend a reception and banquet given by the Legion of Loyal Women. Mrs. Calver also reported the closing of the "Home" carried on for the District boys in the late war, who were without a home. Mrs. Secretary Porter and a friend also called. Mr. Elwell returned from Cuba, and presents reports of very satisfactory work done there. Dr. Egan is still in Havana, but will probably come within a short time. Mr. Mills, their stenographer, received an appointment in the post-office department at Santiago, and remained. Yesterday received letter from Mrs. Van Schelle, asking to see Miss Barton at five o'clock tomorrow, Wednesday. Miss Barton replied: Baron Van Schelle, Holland House, New York. Delighted to see you Wednesday. President cannot be seen before Friday. Clara Barton. Several days ago Miss Barton received a letter from Arthur J. Barnes of St. Louis, telling of the sale of Red Cross supplies by Government officials in Santiago de Cuba, and suggesting an investigation of the matter. Copies of this letter and Miss B's reply having gone to S.E. Barton, he asked permission to publish them, and Miss Barton today telegraphed to Mr. Barnes asking his consent. Glen Echo, Md., November 23rd, 1898. Wednesday. Clear & windy. Office work today consists of indexing books, filling letters, writing several letters for Miss Barton, and in afternoon writing Dr. Hubbell's report of Sea Island relief, the latter to be used in Miss Barton's book. Mr. McDowell writes that he is much better. Miss Barton is delighted to hear it, and sent Mr. McD. salary to December 1st. The call from Mr. & Mrs. Van Schelle, which was to be this afternoon at five, is postponed until tomorrow morning. Mr. Elwell's report to Miss Barton is that the accounts of destitution and suffering in many places in the Island of Cuba have been exaggerated; that assistance and foods are needed in many parts, and medicines and hospitals in more, but that the island is in much better condition than recent reports would indicate. Received from Stephen Barton letters from Miss Maud Cromelien, who states that she is making a tour of investigation for a Red Cross auxiliary, and recommends that an auxiliary be established at Cienfuegos, with Mrs. Ortiz at the head. A list of proposed officers was also sent. Mr. Barton replied that the matter would be referred to Miss Barton, and inquired incidentally as the identity of the auxiliary for which she is investigating. Mr. Elwell speaks of Mrs. Ortiz as a lady of merit and energy in philanthropic work; but Miss Barton does not think that the Red Cross can go into their work of organizing auxiliaries in Cuba at this time. In fact, that is not within the jurisdiction of the American Red Wednesday, November 23rd, 1898. Cross, which has the power to act in such a manner only within the bounds of the United States. THANKSGIVING DAY. Glen Echo, Md., November 24, 1898. Thursday. Snow in morning., clearing in af'n'n. Miss Barton and Doctor dined with Mrs. Sara Spencer, who entertained Mrs. Ellen S. Mussey also. Mr. & Mrs. Van Schelle called at eleven o'clock, and remained to luncheon, going down town as the Doctor and Miss Barton went. Miss Graves went home; Mrs. Jennings took dinner with friends in the city; Mr. Cottrell came out in the morning, but home in time for dinner. Mr. Elwell, Judge Sheldon and the working men had dinner at headquarters. Glen Echo, Md., November 25th, 1898. Friday. Cold. Miss Barton and Dr Hubbell went into town, met Mr. & Mrs. Van Schelle, and went with them to the Executive Mansion, presenting them to the President. Mr. Cottrell begins to dictate his report of Cuban work, to be used in Miss Barton's book. Mr. Elwell prepares a financial report of the late expedition on the "San Antonio", showing that said late expedition is indebted to his private purse for fifty odd dollars, that amount having been expended in addition to two thousand dollars placed in his hands. Dr. Kent called and was disappointed not to see Miss Barton. He remained to lunch, and discussed Red Cross work in Puerto Rico and Cuba with Messrs. Cottrell and Elwell. Dr. Kent has just returned from Porto Rico. While down town Miss Barton telegraphed Mr. Cobb and Dr. Egan to return to Washington. She also bought a lot of provisions for the house, including a while hog, a quarter beef, barrels of squash, apples, potatoes, etc. Mr. Barton writes that he has shipped to Dr. Solloso $1000 worth of medical supplies, and to Geo. W. Hyatt $2500 of food supplies designated by Mr. W.S. Warner who is in New York. Glen Echo, Md., November 26, 1898. Saturday. Snowed all day. The office work was Miss Barton't[sic] diary and a few letters. Miss Marion Balcom, a friend of Miss Barton, from Worcester, Mass., came to spend some time at Glen Echo. She is very frail, not having recovered from a recent illness. Glen Echo, Maryland, November 27th, 1898. Sunday. Windy & cold. Telegram received from Mr. Cobb: Barton, Washington. Mission accomplished and official cablegram sent. Butler is in Washington and will urge action. Return Wednesday with Egan as directed. Cobb. At midnight Dr. Hubbell and Mr. Elwell went to New York, the former to finish up the settlement of his Uncle's estate and to arrange for Cuban pictures for the book; the latter to complete his own arrangements for business in Santiago, whence he expects to go within a short time. Glen Echo, Maryland, November 28th, 1898. Monday. Clear & frosty. Mr. Elder not at work on the barn this morning. Mrs. Jennings returns, having been in the city since Thanksgiving. Mr. Cottrell's account of the Cuban field, containing fifty pages, finished this afternoon. Miss Barton down town all afternoon having her teeth attended to, shopping etc. During Miss B's absence young Houghton, who has been working here, came in and asked Miss Graves to advance him $3.00 on his wages, needing that account, he said, to send his wife to complete her railroad fare from Philadelphia to Glen Echo. This being refused, he saw Miss Barton after her return, and procured the money. Glen Echo, Maryland, November 29th, 1898. Tuesday. Cloudy; snow in afternoon. Mr. Elwell returned from New York in the forenoon, and Dr. Hubbell at midnight. Mr. Elder has not yet returned to work, but stays in the house most of the time. Mr. Perry has been here for some days, sawing wood, cutting trees, etc. Sent Mr Cottrell's report to Mr. Keller by express. Miss Barton dictated a number of personal letters. Received from Stephen E. Barton copies of a letter addressed by him to Secretary of State Hay, setting forth the fact that the condition in most localities in Cuba is now materially improved; that Secretary Day, before retirement from office intimated that the work of the Red Cross in Cuba might be shortly closed, in view of said changed condition there, and also in the view of the fact that the Government is distributing army rations; that the Executive Committee has unexpended only ten thousand dollars; and asking what are the wishes of the Secretary, in consideration of all these facts. There is great need of hospital work in Cuba, and the Red Cross asks to be enlightened as to whether it is the wish of the Government that we engage in said hospital work, or retire when the ten thousand now in hand shall have been expended. Mr. Hay's reply stated that the War Department was much better informed in the matter than himself, that he would suggest a conference with the Secretary of that Department, with a view to determining the best course to pursue. The latter is laid before Miss Barton for action, as she may see fit. Glen Echo, Maryland, November 30, 1898. Wednesday. Bright & warm. A little snow fell last night, so this morning the woods and fields around Glen Echo are beautiful in a light mantle of white. Miss Barton and Mrs. Jennings went to work in the morning, returning about three o'clock. Dr. Hubbell went to the city in the afternoon, taking a box of material to send by express to Mr. Keller. In the office, clippings were the order of the day. Received from Stephen E. Barton copies of final reports by Messrs. Warner and Conkling regarding the Gibara seizures, also copies of inventory of the goods remaining in the warehouse when seized, and of a letter addressed to the Secretary of State by Mr. Barton. Mr. B. designates the seizure as an arrogant assumption of authority on the part of the military, and an indignity to the Red Cross calling for immediate action on the part of the Secretary of State, or other component official. He therefore enters complain against the insult, and asks that the proper action be taken. Miss Barton received, through Hon. A.W. Terrell, former minister to Constantinople, an appeal from Madame Olga de Lebedeff for relief in the distress among the people of her district in Russia. Both Madam De Lebedeff and Mr. Terrell were replied to, Mr. Cottrell stating, in Miss Barton's name that the Red Cross has not yet finished its work in Cuba; that the American public had already been called upon very, freely for that work; and that it was not Wednesday, November 30th, continued. deemed practicable or wise to endeavor to enlist their sympathies in the matter referred to. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 1st, 1898. Thursday. The work today all relates to the prospective book, reading matter, pictures, etc., being sent to Mr.Keller. Mrs.Trumbull White has very kindly furnished us with her photograph, which is to go in the book, and also with fifteen photographs (kodaks) of Cuban scenes in which the Red Cross was actively interested-- most of them will be used in Miss Barton's book. Mr. Smith, the Red Cross Agent succeeding Dr.Gill at Chickamauga, called in the afternoon. A very pleasant and we think reliable and capable man. Mr. Woodward, a friend of Miss Graves, from Alexandria, called in the afternoon and remained to tea. Miss Barton leavers her room only once during the day, and then for a few minutes; she is writing. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 2nd, 1898. Friday. Clear. Miss Barton does not leave her room all day. The clerical work today consists of copying important letters and other documents which Miss Barton intends to present to the proper governmental authorities with a view to enlightening them on the matter of the Gibara seizure. Copies of Agents Warner and Conkling's reports, and Mr.Barton's correspondence with the State Department are made. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 3rd, 1898. Saturday. Rain. Mr. Cottrell has succeeded so well in his operation of the Oliver Typewriter, that he is carrying along nearly all the current correspondence. Mr. R.A. Israel called to see Miss Barton and remained to lunch. He is applying for a position in the Quartermaster's Department, and Miss Barton wrote in his behalf a letter to the Secretary of War. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 4th, 1898. Sunday. Torrents of rain all day. It is a most dreadful day--cold, cheerless, and the rain falling steadily--a driving rain that no umbrella can fortify against; indeed it is impossible to hold an umbrella against the wind. Dr. Egan and Mr. Cobb returned from New York in the forenoon. Mr. Cobb reports the successful accomplishment of his mission, the Cuban Evacuation Commissioners having recommended to President McKinley that the Red Cross be requested to take up the hospital work of Cuba--the Government to distribute the heavy rations to such as are well but in need of food. General Butler left Havana before Mr. Cobb's arrival; but the other Commissioners cabled him in the matter, and it is expected that he will see the President. Mr. Elwell went to New York on the evening train. He will arrange his own business matters there, and take the first boat for Santiago de Cuba. He expects his brother to accompany him and engage with him in business in Cuba. They are the agents of the Southern Express Co. for Santiago; his brother has been appointed a correspondent of the Associated Press, and both expect to "hustle" and make the most of the many opportunities now opening up in the island. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 5th, 1898. Monday. Clear and bright; northwest wind. Dr. Egan has set to work to write a report of his work in Cuba during the recent war at the front, el Caney, etc., and Mr. Cobb has taken hold of a revision of the galleys returned by Miss Barton's publishers. Dr. Egan and Mr. Cobb go to Washington and return to a late dinner. Miss Barton dictates matter for the book, and much is accomplished in that line. The President's message has just come out in the morning papers, and contains the following paragraph--the first mention mad of a woman, I suspect, in any President's message: Glen Echo, Maryland. December 6th, 1898. Tuesday. Windy and cold; clearing. Dr. Kent called this forenoon to see Miss Barton, and remained to lunch. This is the second or third unsuccessful attempt he has made to have a talk with her since his return from Porto Rico. He appeared to enjoy very much discussing the late Red Cross operations both at the seats of war and in this country, and hearing from Mr. Cobb and Dr. Egan their account of the present conditions in Cuba. Miss Barton, Judge Sheldon and Dr. Hubbell spent most of the day in town. Dr. Hubbell brings up from the express office seven fine, thrifty specimens of the new "Clara Barton" tea rose sent by the Conard & Jones Co. The roses are very fragrant, a bright pink, and very pretty. Miss Barton fears that they may not thrive, having been removed from their home in a conservatory, and thinks of having them places in some conservatory near by. Mr. Elwell's trunk is sent down town this evening and shipped to him at New York. Proctor, the new boy, takes "Baba" to town to be shod, and will take "Prince" tomorrow. Mr. Perry goes to town for Dr. Egan's trunk. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 7th, 1898. Wednesday. Bright and sunshiny cool. We were surprised this morning to receive a call from W.S. Warner and Mr. Conkling, although we knew they were coming soon. They are now on their way to Cuba, via Tampa, to meet a cargo of ten thousand dollars worth of supplies for distribution at Cienfuegos. It is arranged that they will meet Miss Barton and one or two of the gentlement in town tomorrow and go together to see the President, or Secretary of State, when the Gibara matter will be fully laid before him; the Red Cross Agents who were on the spot when the seizure occurred being with the party will add weight to the representations. Mr. Warner is as bluff, hearty and good natured as ever; he is stouter too. We are glad that he is to return as Red Cross Agent to Cuba. Mrs. Mussey calls in the forenoon, and Miss Barton writes her in the afternoon, the letter being delivered by Miss Graves on her way home. Mrs. Jennings returns from town, having been there for several days. The ambulance from Chickamauga arrives. The seats have been somewhat damaged in transit, but it will be very useful here. Judge Sheldon went to town in the evening and called on Mr. Porter to ascertain whether or not Mrs. Porter will be willing to to go with out party to see the President tomorrow. He also telegraphed Steve Barton to come for conference. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 8th, 1898. Thursday. Bright and cool. Miss Barton, Judge Sheldon and Dr. Hubbell go to town in the forenoon. They are met by Messrs. Warner and Conkling, but fail to see the President, as it is diplomatic day. Received telegram from Stephen Barton; last night's telegram failed to reach in time to come. Miss Barton telegraphed in return that it is now too late to come. Messrs. Warner and Conkling will leave the city this evening or tomorrow morning. Mr. Cobb left on the midnight train for New York to arrange with the publishers concerning the paging, etc. of the book. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 9th, 1898. Friday. Clear & bright; windy. Mrs. Mussey called and had a long conference with Miss Barton. Emma Jones is here today to do the ironing, sweeping, etc. Mr. Elder and young Ernest Houghton are building a shed--an adjunct to the barn. Miss Barton is quite imbued with the idea of having a conservatory. Her namesakes of the rose family are not doing as well as we could wish; so she wants to provide them with a comfortable "nursery", and is looking about the house for a suitable place. We hear that General Garcia is very ill at the Raleigh of pneumonia, and Dr. Egan went down town, but could not see him. Charlie Cottrell called and remained until his father went home. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 10th, 1898. Saturday. Bright & sunshiny; windy. Miss Barton, Judge Sheldon and Dr. Hubbell busy reading matter written by Judge Sheldon for the book, the subject being the Texas drought, Johnstown flood, etc. Office work in the morning consists of correspondence--Miss Barton dictates a number of personal letters--and in the indexing of the press books. Miss Barton received this afternoon a magnificent box of "Miss Clara Barton" roses, the product of the Hoffmeister Floral Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Balcom arranged them in two vases with a quantity a maidenhair fern which accompanied them, making a lovely effect. Miss Barton writes a charming little letter of thanks for the roses and the honor of having them named for her. Mrs. Jennings went to town this forenoon to remain until Monday. Rev. Mr. Barnes of Boston, lately representing Red Cross interests in Porto Rico, called and remained to dinner. Mr. Cobb is still in New York. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 11th, 1898. Sunday. Bright and warmer. Mr. Cottrell came out as usual. Dr. Egan has taken a severe cold and was sick in the afternoon. In the evening, about eleven o'clock, Dr. Hubbell discovers a colored man in the lower part of the house, and undertakes to eject him from the house, receiving a severe blow in the face. The man feigned intoxication, and then ran, making his escape. Miss Balcom received a letter from her father and decides to return home tomorrow evening; her father is lonesome and needs her. She will, however, return in few weeks for a longer visit. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 12th, 1898. Monday. Cloudy; snow in afternoon. We hear this morning that General Garcia is dead, and are all greatly grieved. A brave soldier, an unselfish patriot, and a fine man. Mrs. Jennings returns in the afternoon and reports that she saw Mr. McDowell on the cars, though he appears very feeble. He is determined not to stay in the house, and I am afraid will never get well unless he does so. Miss Barton receives cards to a reception given by Lady Paunceforte; also cards from Secretary and Mrs. Adee. She does not intend to go into society at all this winter, and sends regrets. Miss Balcom went down to Washington on the nine o'clock train; she will leave for the North at two o'clock A.M. It has been snowing steadily for several hours, and we fear the snow may be deep in the north, and that her train may be delayed. She is not at all well, and I hope will have no mishap going home. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 13th, 1898. Tuesday. Clear. The country is beautiful this morning under a light fall of dry snow. the leafless trees do not now obstruct the view in any direction, and Glen Echo is my mind at its best view. The land back of the house slopes to the canal and then to the river, both of which now contain much of the floating ice; we will have skating soon. the opposite bank of the river, which during most of the year presents an unbroken wall of green, no discloses comfortable farm houses, orchards, and cultivated fields. Off to the right, up the river, is a charming vista-- the river, only a suggestion of the noble, sweeping tide it so soon becomes-- ripples and sparkles in the sunlight between gently sloping shores, and embraces many little islands, now brown and sear with frosted foliage. The horizon in that direction is bounded by a ridge-- the first foot hills of the Blue Ridge-- softened by distance into cloud like undulations of blue and gray. Down to the left the rapids send murmur of greeting-- how they must sparkle today in the sunshine. The fine old amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy in Glen Echo grounds look, with the mantle of snow on the roof and cornice, as if they had drawn on big nightcaps and quietly gone to sleep for the winter, to awaken with nature in the spring. the air is as frosty and crisp as even Glen Echo air aspires to be; a charming day, but one should be out of doors to enjoy it. Were I a man, I should don a great coat and tramp out over the snow-covered fields with gun in hand-- though hunting Tuesday, December 13th, 1898 continued. would only serve as a pretext for getting out into the exhilarating air,--- long beautiful hours in nature's solitudes, and then home to dinner, and a cozy evening by the fire-side. One appreciates fireside pleasures particularly, when tired, a little chilled, and a good deal hungry. Miss Barton received from General Joseph Wheeler a letter and a proposed resolution of thanks from Congress for the work done by her in the recent Spanish war, copies of both of which are appended. She dictates a beautiful letter declining the proffered honor; but Judge Sheldon and one or two others do not quite approve of the letter, so it does not go. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 14th, 1898. Wednesday. Bright & cold. We learn that General Wheeler went South with the President to attend the Atlanta Peace Jubilee, so that it is just as well that Miss Barton's reply has been delayed a little. The President has made a very happy speech, to the effect that the time has come when we can very properly decorate the graves of confederate soldiers; and was in consequence cheered to the echo in the legislative hall where the address was made. Generals Wheeler and Lawton, who accompany the President, are also being lionized to more than their heart's content--it is well for our war heroes to receive due honor--they fought nobly and deserve our love and gratitude. Miss Barton dictated almost all day. She donated, in response to a circular of appeal, two dollars to assist in erecting a monument to Liet. Wm. E. Shipp, commanding colored troops in the late war with Spain, and killed at San Juan. The monument is to be erected largely by colored people, and is encouraging, as indicating friendly feeling between the races, which is too often sadly lacking in the South. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 15th, 1898. Thursday, Sunshiny & cold. Mr. Cottrell and Judge Sheldon went down town in the morning, and at noon Miss Barton and Dr. Hubbell went also. Miss Graves wrote up the diary to date, it having gotten somewhat behind. Messrs. Cobb & Cottrell will probably make an arrangement with Mr. Keller, whereby the two gentlemen named will take charge of the General Office in Washington for the sale of Miss Barton's book. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 16th, 1898. Friday. Beautiful and bright. Miss Barton resumes the dictation of the Cuban part of her book, but is interrupted by a call from Dr. Partello, this being his second call. Two cousins of Miss Barton, one from New Jersey and one from Washington. Dr. S.S. Partello, lately our agent at Tampa, Fla. called and lunched. Miss Barton dictates on Cuba for her book. In the afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Merrill of San Francisco, the latter the President of the California Red Cross, called and had a long interview with Miss Barton. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 17th, 1898. Saturday. A beautiful bright day. Dr. Carlton Lee, of Johns Hopkins Hospital and an officer in the Society of the Spanish American War called in the afternoon. Among other letters Miss Barton wrote to S.E. Barton suggesting that some little remuneration be given Dr. Partello, who needs financial aid, and desired Miss Barton to mention it. The Doctor has worked long and faithfully at Tampa, and his duties now being at an end, he has sent to New York the remainder of the goods and closed up all matters connected with the Tampa warehouse. Judge Job Hedges called and dined at 3 o'clock with Miss Barton and Dr. Hubbell--the latter went down to town and brought him up. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 18th, 1898. Sunday. Miss Barton received a dispatch from Robert G. Brown, saying that he is coming to Glen Echo, and will bring the dinner and reception dresses that Dr. Lucy took to New York for renovation. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 19th, 1898. Monday. Cloudy: rain in afternoon and evening. Emma Jones is here this morning arranging the guest chamber for Mr. Brown, and also doing the washing. Miss Barton dictates on Cuba in the afternoon. A downpour of rain all afternoon and evening, and Miss Graves, who anticipates doing to the theater, was much disappointed. Dr. Egan and Mr. Cobb both have severe colds, the result of a change from tropical Cuba to our northern climate during a cold snap, and are keeping themselves very much indoors. Dr. Egan is still working on his report, and Mr. Cobb , besides copying this on the type-writer, is correcting proof, etc. for the book. Mr. Brown arrived at 3 o'clock; Dr. Hubbell went to meet him, and brought him out at 9 o'clock. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 20th,1898. Tuesday. Cloudy; dense fog in evening. A Mr.Fowler called to see about putting in a telephone, and it is decided best to have one. Mr.Brown goes away at noon. Mr. Cottrell busy compiling material descriptive of the Johnstown Flood and Texas Famine. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 21st,1898. Wednesday. Cloudy & misty. Miss Barton has decided to have the fireplace in the backparlor tiled, and Reginald Proctor, the young man working here, is to do the work. He goes into town to procure the tiles and other materials necessary. Mr. Cobb and Miss Graves read over a quantity of material to go to the printer, and it is expected that it will be sent away to night. Miss Graves goes home at four o'clock. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 22nd,1898. Thursday. Cloudy & warm. In the morning papers appears an article to the effect that President McKinley had directed the commissary, quartermaster's and medical departments to send supplies immediately to Cuba for the relief of the destitute in Havana and Guinea. The order is to take effect without delay. This action was taken after a long conference between the President and R.S. Howland, of Providence, who has just returned from Cuba. The President expressed the hope that the American people would give serious and prompt consideration to the matter, and contribute generously for the relief of the starving Cubans. He was much discouraged by the response made to his appeal of last spring, and confessed that his own personal contribution had been larger than that of any other individual in the country. A year ago, he said, this unwillingness to contribute could have been charged to the fear that the Spanish authorities would absorb the the supplies for the use of their armies, but now no such danger existed. The President explained that it was not in the power of the Government to build hospitals for the sick without a special act of Congress, nor did he see how nurses could be paid out of any fund now existing. The purchase of cattle would also not be permissible by any of the executive departments. He had nearly completed an arrangement with General Garcia before the latter's death for the payment of a hundred dollars to each soldier in the Cuban army. This would probably amount to two million dollars, and if half of it were used for this purpose, it would go far toward supplying this agricultural need. This Thursday, December 22nd, continued. money was not to be taken from the United States Treasury, but to be advanced on pledge of return from the revenues collected at Havana. Now that the dreadful condition of affairs in Cuba has been revealed, the President hopes that the resources of the Army will be supplemented by private charity. Miss Barton desires an interview with Mr. Howland upon whose report the President made the above statements, and accordingly Judge Sheldon and Mr. Cottrell go to Washington in the morning, meet Mr. Howland, and arrange for him to call at Red Cross headquarters in the late afternoon. The call was made as per arrangement, and the entire situation discussed. Miss Barton fully set forth the aims of the Red Cross in its work in Cuba, namely, to supplement the food supplies being distributed by the Army, to establish hospitals, to encourage the resumption of the cultivation of the land, by the judicious distribution of seeds and farming utensils, stock, etc., and incidentally to furnish suitable food for the sick and weak. The Red Cross did not ask to do this work to the exclusion of all other organizations, but welcomed their co-operation; it did, however, think it best that some definite sphere of work--geographically or otherwise divided--be assigned to each organization, thus avoiding clashes, and securing the best results. Mr. Howland was sure that the President had not fully understood this, and said that he would make it an early duty to see him again in the matter. Miss Barton called attention to the fact that the appeal of the Thursday, December 22nd, 1898. President made last spring was not a failure, but was responded to very promptly and generously: the result being at the end of three months that four shiploads of supplies had been sent for the relief of Cuba, and the Committee still had fifty thousand dollars in hand. All that the Red Cross waited for was request from the President to resume work in Cuba, and a guarantee of protection, to prevent a repetition of the Gibara incident. This latter was related to Mr. Howland, as was also the "Comal" incident, both of which he volunteered to call the President's attention. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 23rd, 1898. Friday. A bright day at last. Mr. Cobb went into the city and interviewed Mr. Porter; he also made an appointment with the President for Miss Barton tomorrow forenoon. It is a bright day after many gloomy ones, and everybody feels happy in consequence. Last evening's sunset presaged today's brightness. The sun went down behind the Virginia hills in a blaze of crimson and gold, the brilliant coloring faithfully reflected in the river at their feet... Against this fiery background the leafless trees along the summit of the ridge were silhouetted, every delicate twig standing out clear and distinct. I have sometimes wondered if the trees may not feel sad and lonely and bare when autumn divests them of their green robes and leaves them naked, their limbs shivering before the glance of the passerby. But if those trees on the crest of the Virginia hills could have know how beautiful they were as they stood clearly revealed against their vivid background, how picturesque their gnarled branches, how graceful their delicate tips, and of the joy that filled the heart of the lone watcher o the opposite side of the river, as she stood speechless before the glorious picture of the passing of the sun, they would not grieve for their lost finery, or bemoan the mandate of nature that so deprived them. The crimson of the western sky begins to fade into amber, and pink and gold, only a belt of low-lying clouds retaining a touch of fire on their lower edges like blushes from the last kiss of the departing god of day. All the upper sky is Friday, December 23rd, 1898. flushed a delicate pink, which pales even as one gazes, leaving a clear, bright blue. Down near the horizon the rosy clouds have paled, and now lie like soft fleeces of gray and mauve, against which, as against pillows, the trees seem to be nestling their heads for the night's rest. A bat flits by, startling by its nearness, and the solitary watcher awakes as from a dream, to find that the gray of twilight has settled over all the landscape Judge Sheldon went home to New Haven on the evening train. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 24th, 1898. Saturday. A little cloudy chilly. And tomorrow is Christmas day; out here at quiet Glen Echo one hardly realizes this possible. It is thought best that Miss Barton's staff see the President today rather that she herself, and thus avoid, partially at least, newspaper reports and speculations as to the meaning of her call. Accordingly Messrs. Cobb and Cottrell are informed of Miss Barton's wishes and views in the matter, and explain the fact of Miss Barton's not coming personally, she being actuated by consideration for the President in his position which is rather delicate at present, as well as by disinclination on her own part to have her affairs made the subject of newspaper comment. We desire to know just what the President wishes of us, and are ready to fulfill those wishes to the best of our ability. We believe that the Red Cross can relieve Cuba better than any other organization of which we have cognizance, and while personally not eager for the work, we wish to do our duty and what good we can. It is absolutely essential, however, that we be protected while in the performance of such work, if we undertake it. If the President says go, Miss Barton will at once make a statement to the people of the country, and begin work either in Cuba or the Philippines. The President asked the gentlemen to see the Secretary of War, which they did. The Secretary expressed a strong desire that the Red Cross continue work in Cuba, and said if the necessary authorization and protection were not given by the President, they would be by the War Department, and that he would personally see the President regarding the Glen Echo, Maryland, December 25th,1898. Sunday. Cool. Mrs. Mussey and her son, Mrs. Sara A. Spencer and two ladies visiting her came out this afternoon to Christmas dinner. It was a surprise to Miss Barton, and the dinner, including turkey, pies, cake, fruit, etc., was sent out beforehand already cooked. The day was otherwise very quiet, Dr. Egan and Mr.Cobb, Miss Graves and Mr. Cottrell were, of course, at their homes; Mrs.Jennings came out from the city and helped serve the dinner. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 26th, 1898. Monday. Clear and warmer. Miss Carrie Harrison of the Agricultural Department called with a friend and brought Miss Barton some beautiful carnations, Saturday, December 24th,1898, continued. matter. Dr. Egan went down town to meet Miss Balcom, her father and a cousin, Mr.Bullock, who are coming to spend the winter with Miss Barton. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 27th, 1898. Tuesday. Cloudy. It has been cloudy all day, and looks very much like snow. The various members of the household return from their Christmas holiday, Miss Graves, Mr. Cottrell and Mr. Cobb in the morning, and Dr. Egan in the afternoon. Mrs. Jennings took her departure for town, to remain there until she goes north. Mr. Cottrell and Mr. Cobb go to Washington on official business. Dr. Hubbell also went to town to attend to some household matters, but failed to meet Dr. Perry with the wagon, through a misunderstanding, and so could not send out lumber to finish up the shed which is now nearing completion. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 28th, 1898. Wednesday. Bright, sun-shiney and cold. Miss Barton dictates book matter nearly all day, and Miss Graves does not go home as usual. Glen Echo, Maryland. December 29th, 1898. Thursday. Mr. Cobb does not come down to breakfast, his cold having gotten the better of him. His illness is particularly unfortunate at this time, as his help is needed on the book, and he is also in the midst of arrangements with the President and Secretary of war to determine what our future course with regard to Cuba shall be. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 30th,1898. Friday. Cloudy. Dr. Egan went to Washington to meet Miss Coombs, Stephen Barton's stenographer, who is coming over for a visit. They came just before dinner. Miss Coombs is evidently an excellent business woman, far-seeing, quick of comprehension,and intensely interested in Red Cross work. Glen Echo, Maryland, December 31st,1898. Saturday. It began raining early this morning and has continued all day, only increasing as the day progressed. The rain is of that fine, driving kind that no umbrella or coat can keep out--the most disagreeable rain in the world--chilling one to the very bone. It had been planned that one of the gentlemen should take Miss Coombs down town sightseeing, this being her first visit to Washington, but the inclemency of the weather prevented that. Our visitor therefore occupied herself in the house, writing letters, etc. She is very willing, indeed, anxious, to help Miss Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.