CLARA BARTON FAMILY PAPERS Barton, Stephen E. Correspondence Feb. 1901-Dec 1903Glen Echo, Feb. 22, 1901 Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 58 William Street, New York City. My Dear Stevy - Miss Coombs has read me your letter addressed to her, in which you say you wish I would write you a personal letter. I am more than glad to do it; but have the fear that I shall say something I ought not; I think so much by myself, with no counsellor at hand, that I must perforce get astray in my ideas and no one can accord with, or understand them, as they seem to me. Most of the points in your letter which come within the present sphere of action have been already acted upon. Of course I do not intend to meet Mr. Warner's Committee of Ladies and so wrote him at once. I think a copy of my letter to him has been sent to you. I did not decline to meet the ladies; but their errand. When I found that Mrs. Mussey had been to New York on the Sinclair Will Case, I decided at once that Mr. Wardwell and Dr. Lesser must know that I did not approve; that in my belief the entire bequest was theirs and that they should claim it - and I so gave my opinion months ago. Any idea to the contrary was the result of, and originated2 in Theresa's spite. I did not like to commit this to paper, but wrote Mr. Wardwell that I had something to say to him, and invited him to come to me, if he came to Washington- Dr. Lesser also if he desired- that I would have gone to them if I could have done so safely. I feared they might imagine that by opposing Mrs. M. they would be opposing me and I desired to disabuse their minds on this point. If they do not get to see me, will you kindly explain this to them. I had decided that Mr. Ward had best come home, but by the decision taken in regard to Mrs. Mussey's acceptance of salary, I am pretty certain that the Board will raise a point on the use of relief funds for a report; which point they can carry, if they choose to, and make capital of it outside. I accordingly directed Mr. Ward to take a letter from me to Mr. Howard in Texas, asking him to provide the funds for my report; as often as he had offered his funds to me, which I did not take, I thought in view of the past he might be willing to meet this request. If Mr. Howard grants it, I have directed Mr. Ward to use all of his funds in the most open way, up to $500 reserved for incidentals. If Howard declines, then to reserve about $700 for a report. I have also directed Mr. Ward to ask what value Mrs. Mussey attaches to her services in Galveston and the relief work performed by her, get her bill and pay it to her- also to ask if it is the desire of the Board that he distribute the remaining $900. - if so, to do that. 3 I think Mr. Mc.Vitie should be informed of the true condition of matters here, and be put upon his guard as to the way in which to receive an agent from the Board, calling for the Galveston accounts. The Board will send Lewis on this errand, as soon as he is free from a little two months job which he has here. This is not "bluff" on their part; I happen to know the facts. That Committee is not trying to "annoy" me, they are playing a more serious game than that; they strike to kill, and fight to win. They watch for an impatient, unguarded or unwise word or act from me, with which they can go to the press and the public. They will hardly get this or anything but deliberation and courtesy, but I shall never yield an "inch" to them beyond their legal rights as a Board - I never have. If you read their By-Laws you will see how broad their powers are. I have none - I cannot "call a meeting of incorporators", except through the Board. There are five layers there together in daily council. They would be SURE to find a way to prevent any undesirable motion of mine. The suggesting of having the legality of the existence of the Board questioned is, in my opinion, the keynote of all- and so has been from the first. I felt the full force of Mr. Olney's decision as given through Secretary Herbert, at the time of the Incorporator's Meeting, and have never failed to so express myself. Your suggestion of having the movement led by Dr. Lesser and Mr. Wardwell, if he would, in connection with the suit that they may have to institute in the WILL matter, would be the most suitable move that could be made. Mr.4 Wardwell was present and heard all the arguments of Mr. Olney, so faithfully given by Secretary Herbert These arguments were invincible - I knew it at the time, and have never felt that there was the slightest security for the Board, if the question came up and were well tested. That it would be shown as having done illegal work for two-third's of a year, after due notification. The sooner the public knows that, the better; only have the proof clear and strong- then fight it. A half-hearted assault, with a strong defense and a draw game, would be worse than nothing. Better retire silently. The Resolution for the Red Cross of "Pennsylvania" (That is an indication of their Red Cross knowledge) is a piece of spiteful diplomacy on the part of the ACTING SECRETARY. Dr. O'Neill should know this and be warned that they are being invited into a leaky boat of which the bottom may fall out. There may be a few friends here about Inauguration time, say Mrs. Reed and possibly a few others. Ofcourse you and Lizzie. If you could come more early in the week, instead of so late as Sunday and could use the intervening time here, with such Business Friends as might be called, it might be possible to hold an important meeting and probably formulate and decide some plan of action. But as I know this cannot be, with all that you have rightfully in hand, I shall make no move, but go on with my every day work, till I can get the field clear of Mr. Ward and his accounts, get out some kind of a report, and find out a way to clear myself, which way I feel sure will open to me. 5 I hope Lizzie is able and inclined to come with you. The poor girl has had a hard time. Please give her my love and sympathy and remembering always my love for yourself, I am, Affectionately yours, P.S. It occurs to me at this moment that as Inauguration takes place in Washington and not in New York, that possibly Dr. Lesser and Bettina might enjoy coming. Will you please invite them from me, saying that in my plain way, I will try to make them comfortable and above all things should enjoy their presence.Glen Echo, Feb 26 Tuesday My dear Steve I have news that Dr and Mrs Gardner will be here Saturday night. Now please bring Lizzie with you & Mrs. Reed will be here, and we can all make a family visit. Mr. Ridgely came out on Sunday to say how glad he was that you were coming next Sunday he will be here. Mr Briggs was out on sunday also, and wants to be used if he can be. I send this by Agnes who goes into town this morning. Your aff [affectionate] Sister S.E.B. Ansd March 20, 1901 COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF LONDON. COR. PINE AND WILLIAM STREETS, NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON, SPECIAL AGENT, 40 KILBY STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Boston, March 12th, 1901. My dear Sissy: - Mr. Ridgely and I had a long interview with Mr. Olney to-day. He received and talked to us with a great deal of interest. He did not seem to wonder at the condition of things when I told him the names of some members of the Board. It was about as he would expect. He fears what Mr. Ridgely feared, that our failure to protest earlier and our acquiescence by co-operation has legalized the mistake to the extent of precluding our right to object now. He will do all in his power to remedy matters and made some suggestions, all of which Mr. Ridgely will explain to you verbally. Mr. Olney suggested seeing Mr. Herbert. You can best judge as to the advisability of that and if so, whether immediately or later on. Faithfully yours, SEB[*S.E.B. Ansd. March. 20. 1907*] COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF LONDON. COR. PINE AND WILLIAM STREETS, NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON, SPECIAL AGENT, 40 KILBY STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Boston Mch 12/07 My Dear Sissy I should have sent this check before for interest due from Jenks & myself January 16th but Jenks overlooked sending me ck. for his half Please mark it on our note. They are fighting us hard at Albany because the case is desperate -- We have a very valuable thing & the reformers who "love the dear people", want to get in with us & get their share! They will not succeed Much love Steve THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OCTOBER 1, 1881, APRIL 17, 1893, AND BY SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS, JUNE 6, 1900. FOR THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING BY WAR, PESTILENCE, FAMINE, FLOOD, FIRES, AND OTHER CALAMITIES OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO BE DEEMED NATIONAL IN EXTENT. THE ORGANIZATION ACTS UNDER THE GENEVA TREATY, THE PROVISIONS FOR WHICH WERE MADE IN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AT GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, AUGUST 22, 1864, AND SINCE SIGNED BY NEARLY ALL CIVILIZED NATIONS, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES, WHICH GAVE ITS ADHESION MARCH 1, 1882. RATIFIED BY THE CONGRESS OF BERNE, JUNE 9, 1882. PROCLAIMED BY PRESIDENT ARTHUR JULY 26, 1882. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- BOARD OF CONSULTATION: PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. AND MEMBERS OF THE CABINET. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: WASHINGTON, D. C. CLARA BARTON, PRESIDENT. BRAINARD H. WARNER, VICE-PRESIDENT. STEPHEN E. BARTON, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT. ELLEN S. MUSSEY, 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT AND COUNSEL. WALTER P. PHILLIPS, GENERAL SECRETARY. WILLIAM J. FLATHER, TREASURER. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Glen Echo, Maryland March16, 1901 Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 58 William Street, City of New York. Dear Mr. Barton:- I have just enjoyed a full interview with Miss Clara Barton, reporting to her the result of our conference in Boston and reviewing with her the present situation of Red Cross matters. Miss Barton is so intensely interested in the Red Cross and its mission that she holds herself absolutely secondary to it in every way, yet her own life and very being is so inter-woven with the Red Cross that it is impossible for her to disconnect herself from the Red Cross, without serious injury to its well being. This fact is what worries her most and yet she cannot continue under present worriments and retain her life. She is very much encouraged at the result of our interview with Judge Olney and the assurance I have expressed to her that her friends and the friends of the Red Cross will stand by her and assist her to bear the vexing trials of the present and that we will effectually remove these persecutions , at the earliest possible day. I have advised her to remain in her present relation to the Red Cross, at least for the present, which she seems willing to do, provided a few of us will give her and her Red Cross duties enough of our time and thoughts to keep ourselves posted on all of the actions of the Board of Control. I have assured her that we will do this. From what Miss Coombs tells me, I am satisfied that Mr. Jarvis will cooperate with you fully in all this matter and I here insist that one or both of you shall attend every meeting of the Board, until we get affairs into proper hands. You and Mr. Jarvis being members of the Board can do much to save the Red Cross, shield Miss Barton and the public also and I feel assured that your loyal interest and close association with the Red Cross is sufficient guarantee that you will make the sacrifice, which present conditions demand. In addition to my deep interest in the noble and necessary work of the Red Cross (now that my name appears as a member in the organic law) I feel keenly my responsibility to the public and will do everything in my power to shield the public from imposition and the Red Cross from destruction, hence I will venture the following specific2 suggestions: As a plan for our concerted action, I wish you and Mr. Jarvis to sustain Miss Barton in securing Judge Olney to fill the office of Counsellor which is now vacant, Mrs. Mussey having (?) resigned. Miss Barton is anxious that this be done and I feel confident that you and Mr. Jarvis, by adding your request to that of Miss Barton, can prevail on Olney to accept the place, for the present at least and with his consent secured, I believe the present Board would support a motion to elect Olney to this place. There will probably be but few matters requiring the attention of the Counsellor but it is important that this place be filled with a capable and loyal friend. In addition to this, I suggest as a further plan of action. - That as a temporary help for Miss Barton some one, who can be near her, be selected to assist in carrying the responsibilities and detail work of the daily correspondence and business decisions constantly required. This I feel must be done immediately and to continue pending a reorganization which I hope, and in fact insist must be accomplished at the first meeting of the incorporators. When that meeting comes, I suggest that we work to bring about the following action: 1st: - Secure a Board that can be replied on to nationalize the Red Cross and carry out substantially the following definite plan: 2nd: - Place Miss Barton at the head as President for life, giving to her the work of general direction of all relief forces in every field where the Red Cross may extend relief, either in person or by her appointed agents. 3rd: - Select a General Manager to take charge of the details of all organization and forces, pertaining to the resources and raising of funds, the conducting of all correspondence pertaining to this work, manage and control all disbursements, keeping all necessary financial accounts, submitting full reports to the Executive Board through the President. Comments- By selecting an Executive Board composed of a few men (about five) whose national reputation and well established character will at once command the public confidence and place them in charge of the general direction of the Red Cross. One meeting annually by such a Board would be sufficient and through them the public would act with perfect confidence in supporting the Red Cross in all necessary work. The general manager should in my judgment be a man of well established business qualifications who should be worth and receive no less than $5,000 per year and who would naturally become the President when a vacancy shall occur. The offices of President and 3 General Manager should be kept in one place, as there would be need of almost daily communication between the two offices. In my judgment the Red Cross work being National and International, the headquarters should be in New York City; but this matter will take care of itself later on. I want to keep in close touch with you and cooperate with you and your associates in placing the Red Cross in proper hands. I shall be glad to have frequent letters from you and I solicit your full and frank reply to this letter and its suggestions in detail. If you agree with me, I urge that you watch closely every meeting and all actions of the present Board and that you also see to it that Miss Barton shall have some good counsellor near at hand from now until the incorporators have come together and taken definite action. Miss Coombs is an excellent assistant and fully competent to attend to most of the detail work and correspondence; but she feels that some of the perplexing questions that of necessity will come up frequently between now nad the next Annual meeting will require the judgment of some older and more experienced business head. This we must supply and I rely upon you to look after this present emergency. Thanking you for your many courtesies, I remain, Very truly yours, E.R. Ridgely Address me, Pittsburg, Kansas.THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OCTOBER 1, 1881, APRIL 17, 1893, AND BY SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS, JUNE 6, 1900. FOR THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING BY WAR, PESTILENCE, FAMINE, FLOOD, FIRES, AND OTHER CALAMITIES OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO BE DEEMED NATIONAL IN EXTENT. THE ORGANIZATION ACTS UNDER THE. GENEVA TREATY, THE PROVISIONS FOR WHICH WERE MADE IN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AT GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, AUGUST 22, 1864, AND SINCE SIGNED BY NEARLY ALL CIVILIZED NATIONS, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES, WHICH GAVE ITS ADHESION MARCH 1, 1882. RATIFIED BY THE CONGRESS OF BERNE, JUNE 9, 1882. PROCLAIMED BY PRESIDENT ARTHUR JULY 26, 1882. BOARD OF CONSULTATION: PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. AND MEMBERS OF THE CABINET. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: WASHINGTON, D.C. CLARA BARTON, PRESIDENT. BRAINARD H. WARNER, VICE-PRESIDENT. STEPHEN E. BARTOW, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT. ELLEN S. MUSSEY, 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT AND COUNSEL. WALTER P. PHILLIPS, GENERAL SECRETARY. WILLIAM J. FLATHER, TREASURER. Glen Echo, Md. March 19, 1901 My Dear Stevy: - Mr. Ridgley came directly here on his return, spent the night and a part of the next day, wrote you and left for home. He told me of the interview with Mr. Olney and seemed gratified as well as surprised at the interest and good feeling manifested by Mr. Olney. He evidently had not expected so warm and friendly an interview. I was glad to feel, without saying it, that the spirit of old Oxford was not dead and that there were two old grandfathers that would have guided him if they could. Of course, Mr. Olney would not wonder at the course of some of the little members of the Board. I have always felt and I am sure I wrote you that my fear was that we had legalized an illegality. It is probably that if there were sufficient interest at stake that might yet be gotten over in a manner, one important factor being the illness of the President and her utter inability to personally act or protest, at the meeting. That might make no difference; but if any attempt were to be made, it would probably form a factor. Mr. Ridgley did explain verbally some points for the future-which none of us would submit to paper. In regard to Secretary Herbert- if Mr. Olney himself could see, explain to and charge him with secrecy, all that might do; but none of us would be safe in doing it, I think. You have doubtless copies of the correspondence passing between "The Secretary Pro Tem" and Mr. Ward and may perhaps wonder a little when the charge of the field was surrendered. I am not aware of having done so and I do not suppose you are. It will be proper for Mr. Ward, when he is through in Galveston, to report direct to you at New York in person. I have no use for him here, excepting to get his report which he will send me and I think your replies to that Board - on the occasion of their action- will be what is desired. The next meeting of the Board cannot be more than two and one half weeks away - I have not yet been furnished with the minutes of the last meeting. I understand that they are being "fixed up" to get ready to send to me. I think I could be able to attend that meeting with you and Mr. Jarvis, if you felt inclined to do so, or rather, if you felt it the thing to be done, otherwise, I shall remain as I am. 2 I shall of course never go to one of those meetings unsupported. Hoping there is a moment's time coming to you, for me, I am as always. Affectionately yours, SissieTHE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OCTOBER 1, 1881, APRIL 17, 1893, AND BY SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS, JUNE 6, 1900. FOR THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING BY WAR, PESTILENCE, FAMINE, FLOOD, FIRES, AND OTHER CALAMITIES OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO BE DEEMED NATIONAL IN EXTENT, THE ORGANIZATION ACTS UNDER THE GENEVA TREATY, THE PROVISIONS FOR WHICH WERE MADE IN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AT GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, AUGUST 22, 1864, AND SINCE SIGNED BY NEARLY ALL CIVILIZED NATIONS, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES, WHICH GAVE ITS ADHESION MARCH 1, 1882. RATIFIED BY THE CONGRESS OF BERNE, JUNE 9, 1882. PROCLAIMED BY PRESIDENT ARTHUR. JULY 26, 1882. BOARD OF CONSULTATION: PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. AND MEMBERS OF THE CABINET. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: WASHINGTON, D.C. CLARA BARTON, PRESIDENT. BRAINARD H. WARNER, VICE-PRESIDENT. STEPHEN E. BARTON, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT. ELLEN S. MUSSEY, 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT AND COUNSEL. WALTER P. PHILLIPS, GENERAL SECRETARY. WILLIAM J. FLATHER, TREASURER. Glen Echo, Md. March 19, 1901 My Dear Stevy:- I have two welcome little letters from you which I want to acknowledge- first, the interest on the note, - which would never enter my mind, if it did not yours and Mr. Jenks. Allow me to thank you both, and remember me most cordially to Mr. Jenks, and don't forget my love to the La Mont's please, who I hope are well and happy. I have no doubt that you are being vigorously "reformed" at Albany and "your business methods" are no doubt questioned. I am undergoing the same process here, and am inclined to the opinion that when they have all finished with us, in the various directions which they select, that we shall find ourselves fit for the blast of the trumpet of Gabriel when it shall sound, I commence to feel heavenly inclined already. We either must be awfully wicked, or we are undergoing a process to make us superatively pure; certainly, either better or worse than ordinary people, I can't quite decide which. Either "the wages of sin are death", or "whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth." I beg pardon, I seem to be unusually scripturally inclined this morning. Supposing you to be in New York, I send this there with love. Yours, affectionately Sissie Glen Echo, Md. March 19, 1901 My Dear Stevy: - Mr. Ridgley came directly here on his return, spent the night and a part of the next day, wrote you and left for home. He told me of the interview with Mr. Olney and seemed gratified as well as surprised at the interest and good feeling manifested by Mr. Olney. He evidently had not expected so warm and friendly an interview. I was glad to feel, without saying it, that the spirit of old Oxford was not dead and that there were two old grandfathers that would have guided him if they could. Of course, Mr. Olney would not wonder at the course of some of the little members of the Board. I have always felt and I am sure I wrote you that my fear was that we had legalized an illegality. It is probably that if there were sufficient interest at stake that might yet be gotten over in a manner, one important factor being the illness of the President and her utter inability to personally act or protest, at the meeting. That might make no difference; but if any attempt were to be made, it would probably form a factor. Mr. Ridgley did explain verbally some points for the future-which none of us would submit to paper. In regard to Secretary Herbert- if Mr. Olney himself could see, explain to and charge him with secrecy, all that might do; but none of us would be safe in doing it, I think. You have doubtless copies of the correspondence passing between "The Secretary Pro Tem" and Mr. Ward and may perhaps wonder a little when the charge of the field was surrendered. I am not aware of having done so, and I do not suppose you are. It will be proper for Mr. Ward, when he is through in Galveston, to report direct to you at New York in person. I have no use for him here, excepting to get his report which he will send me and I think your replies to that Board- on the occasion of their action- will be what is desired. The next meeting of the Board cannot be more than two and one half weeks away- I have not yet been furnished with the minutes of the last meeting. I understand that they are being "fixed up" to get ready to send to me. I think I could be able to attend that meeting with you and Mr. Jarvis, if you felt inclined to do so, or rather if you felt it the thing to be done, otherwise, I shall remain as I am.2 shall ofcourse never go to one of those meetings unsupported. Hoping there is a moment's time coming to you for me, I am as always, Affectionately yours, Glen Echo, Md. March 10, 1901 My Dear Stevy: - I have two welcome little letters from you which I want to acknowledge- first the interest on the note-which would never enter my mind, if it did not yours and Mr. Jenks. Allow me to thank you both and remember me most cordially to Mr. Jenks and don't forget my love to the La Mont's please, who I hope are well and happy. I have no doubt that you are being vigorously "reformed" at Albany and "your business methods are no doubt questioned". I am undergoing and same process here and am inclined to the opinion that when they have all finished with us, in the various directions which they select, that we shall find ourselves fit for the blast of the trumpet of Gabriel when it shall sound. I commence to feel heavenly inclined already. We either must be awfully wicked or we are undergoing a process to make us superatively pure; certainly either better or worse than ordinary people, I can't quite decide which. Either "the wages of sin are death" or whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth I beg pardon, I seem to be unusually scripturally inclined this morning. Supposing you to be in New York, I send this there with love. Yours,S.E.B. Ansd. by sending Ward home at one on his arrival here - all suugestions had been anticipated - CB Young's Hotel, Boston, Mch 26 1901 [* 25 L*] My Dear Sissy I have yours of 23 in re Ward. Just as soon as I got his letter saying the Board had sent him a letter asking certain explanations I wrote him, at Glen Echo, to make no explanation, but to reply, that by my direction he was told to say nothing & to say to Mrs,.Mussey that I would make all the explanations that were necessaryto the full board. That I shall do when I attend the next meeting. In the first place, I shall want to know, by way of information, where, in the bylaws, auditors are required to pass upon the expenditures of the President on the field & why the Secy & Treasurer are called upon to "approve" bills. I shall want a great deal of information, good naturedly, because Im awfully stupid & dont 2 Young's Hotel, Boston,__________190 understand much about "business" ways. Then I shall give them the minutest details & ask if there is not something more that I can explain. In fact, I intend to give them a belly full. Think of filling that cavernous space in the Actg Secy -- but I shall try to do it, & if at first I dont succeed, Ill try, tryagain. I shall ask for the records of previous meetings to ascertain who proposed this board of auditors! You just keep quiet -- I wished you had at first referred the whole subject to me, or have written them to turn the guns on RB instead of Word. Im Green proof, even if it is a big Gun. Oh, Sissy, we must have some fun. You may explain 3 Young's Hotel, Boston,__________190 about Hubbell, & so will I. Wont I enjoy telling them that over $1,000. -- probably nearer $2,000. that came to Galveston, came to "Clara Barton", to be used as she saw fit, & did not come to the Red Cross, to its treasurer, its Secy, or its 1st or 2d V. P, but simply to Clara Barton, whom thepeople know, while they dont know us, little ones. I have seen Mr Jarvis & he promises to attend the next meeting with me, & you can go too if you like. Please have Miss Coombs find out when & where the next meeting will be. Dont let any one know that we will be there. We will give 'em a surprise party & we will follow it up, occasionally, without notice, until 4 Young's Hotel, Boston,__________190 the annual meeting. I have Mr Ridgelys good letter & shall reply to it About Partillo -- "he is a find" -- dont worry about him, he is not much more of a romancer than some of the officials that now steer the ship would be if they could get out in Salinas Col. or some other far off place.When I get your report, Ill do the best I can with my part, though Im very busy. Many thanks for your note recd today containing the last letters of the two dear old Captains, I shall prize them much. Send Ward to Worcester right off. Ill see him there or in NY. He can simply write Ellen & that I will make reply to her -- Much love to you & regards to Miss Agnes. SEB The American National Red Cross. INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OCTOBER 1, 1881 REINCORPORATED, APRIL 17, 1893. For the Relief of Suffering by War, Pestilence, Famine, Flood, Fires, and other Calamities of Sufficient Magnitude to be deemed National in Extent. The Organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international Convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized nations. The United States gave its adhesion by Act of Congress, March 1, 1882. Ratified by the Congress of Berne, June 9, 1882. Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. -------------------- HEADQUARTERS: WASHINGTON, D. C. BOARD OF CONSULTATION: PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEMBERS OF THE CABINET: EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: CLARA BARTON, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER. GEORGE KENNAN, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT. STEPHEN E. BARTON, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT. WALTER P. PHILLIPS, GENERAL SECRETARY. DR. JULIAN B. HUBBELL, GENERAL FIELD AGENT. DIRECTORS: CLARA BARTON, GEORGE KENNAN WALTER P. PHILLIPS, STEPHEN E. BARTON, PETER V. DE GRAW, DR. JULIAN B. HUBBELL, DR. JOSEPH GARDNER. Glen Echo March 30. 1901. My dear Steve' I think Agnes has kept you informed on all the points which you have named. She will send you such minutes as she can get; and learns incidentally that the next meeting will be on the 13 - Apr. I have just written a line to Mr Janis saying that if it was the intention of you and he to attend I thought it would be safe for us to have an interview before- and thus avoid mistakes that would be pretty sure to occur in the lack of a knowledge of the past; or even the present; and in this case - as I could not ask two journeys to Washington of you busy men. I would run over to N.Y. for a few hours, and meet you both if it would be agreeable to you, or if you thought-well of it. I want to do just-what is righ _ if you will let me know I inclose a slip.- Yours [officially???] JimI have included a similar step in my letter to Mr. Jarvis. I think an article will soon appear in the "Outlook" on the Red Cross. Mrs. Mussey and Mr. Warner go to Atlantic City today, for a week. -- ostensibly, for Mrs. Musseys health, and to have Della with her for Easter week-. Mr. Howland has made two visits to Washington, to Mrs. Mussey during last month, sent his love to me, by her, each time, -- had not time to come out, to see me. I knew nothing beyond this. - have never heard a word dropped, it is only a surmise on my part. I give it for what it is worth - Didn't know if you would like to see Mr. Howland -- and would feel that I might have given you the intimation and for this reason I give it now -- If I am all wrong, I do no harm[*Private*] For I say nothing that could injure, and only to you and Mr. Jarvis - I think the Article should be submitted before publishing: Mrs. Mussey spent the day before yesterday in Mr. Howlands office in N.Y. They join hands over Howard. and thus become "friends by antagonism". The Board decides to give up Howard, and do a better thing with M Howland,- Parden this scrap - if it seems to you only a bit of suspicion. tear it up. and pay no attention to a reply - I think you will be in N.Y. and will send this there [Signature] Boston, April 15/01. Hen. E.R. Ridgely Pittsburg, Kansas. Dear Mr. Ridgely:- I know you will pardon me for the long delay in replying to your kind letter of the 16th ult. My excuses are many including a great amount of business pressing me and lack of opportunity to confer with Mr. Jarvis and Miss Barton. Having enjoyed that opportunity last week in a visit to New York and Washington, I am now please to say that I fully concur with all your ideas as expressed in your March letter; and for my part will endeavor to carry out not only your suggestion of giving close attention to the meetings between now and December, but securing the necessary attendance or proxies for an annual meeting in order to bring about the imperative changes. I have not seen Mr. Olney since our interview but intend so doing during the present or following week. I would suggest that you request Miss Barton to write Mr. Olney at once beseeching him to consent to his election as council. It would be better for me to see him after she has written such a letter and I should prefer you make the suggestion to her and ask her to act promptly. I agree with you that it is not at all probably that the BoardApril 15/01. Hon. E. R. R., -2- would decline to act favorably upon such a suggestion from Miss. Barton. Mr. Jarvis' ideas in regard to the future are quite similar to yours. He believes in wiping out the present Board of Control and rescinding the present by [such] laws; adopting new and suitable by-laws, providing for a Board of Directors or Trustees, whichever they may be called, numbering say twenty-one (21) or more, including some members of the present Board & a sufficient number of others (friends) to control and then to elect an Executive Committee of five or seven which shall have charge of affairs between the annual or semiannual meetings of the full Board, the Executive Committee to meet say quarterly or at the call of the President. As to all other detail of management Mr. Jarvis fully agreed with you. A regular meeting occurred Saturday, the 13th. Mr. Jarvis, on account of sickness was unable to attend but I went to Washington and Dr. Gardiner of Indiana, one of the Board, was also there. We attended together with Miss Barton, only Mrs. Mussey and Mrs. Foster being present in addition and that constituted a quorum. There was much affection lavished upon Miss Barton by the two ladies, and much business was accomplished just as Miss Barton desired it. She was given full authority to print and distribute her own report of the Galveston field and the expenditure of the necessary money was authorized for that purpose. Her proposed compromise of the Attwell matter, about which I presume you April 15/01 Hon. E. R. R., -3- understand, was approved by the Board and an adjournment was taken until June, thereby omitting the May meeting. In June, Mr. Jarvis and I intend to be present and adjourn until September thereby reducing the number of meetings by one-half between now and the annual. I presume you have seen the report of the "Special Auditing Committee", comprised of Mrs. Mussey, Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Tanner, and that you know the nature of it, and Miss Barton's declining to receive that Committee. After the necessary business was amiably transacted at the meeting on Saturday, I expressed my views to considerable extent with some emphasis in regard to the unwarrantableness of the action of that Committee and insisted that there was neither authority nor justification for its existence in the present By-laws. I dwelt [with] at considerable extent upon the details of it and my expressions were not entirely relished. A motion was made to adjourn and permit me to communicate in writing but it did not prevail. I went there for the purpose of talking. Whether any further action will be proposed in the matter as the June meeting or not I do not know. but Mr. Jarvis [at] will be present will probably ask to have the entire subject stricken from the records and a vote of full approval of all acts incident to the Galveston work passed. Mr. Warner was in the city one hour before the meeting but went out of town. Mr. Flather was in the city but declined to attend theApril 15/01 Hon. E.R.R., -4- meeting, therefore it is fair to presume that neither cared to take any part in the petty annoyances of the three members of the Committee. I shall be glad to hear from you frequently and if you are going to Washington I should like to know it, to the end that I might avail myself of an interview with you [for] if possible. With kindest regards, I am, Very truly yours, S.E. Barton S.E. Barton-May 26 Elmwood Hotel, H.E. Judkins, Proprietor Waterville, Me. May 26, 1901. 8am My Dear Sissy, I got your letter just as I was leaving Boston [&] this is my first opportunity to reply. I know I have been very bad in keeping so silent, but we been awfully busy & procrastinated. The same old way, the longer I waited the harder it was to begin, & thats the reason why Ive been so clamlike. When I left you, after the April meeting, I thought I should like to make a short report for your book, but the feeling of reluctanceset in it & it has grown on me so, I haven't a thought in my head. It isn't often that I'm stuck for something to say, but in this cause I have neither words nor desire, I expect it is due to a feeling of disgust with the miserable crowd that we have about us. I seem to want nothing to do with them because I have neither respect for them nor interest in them. I don't know what else possesses me to make me feel as I do. I'll pound my head & stick pins in myself & maybe I can bring back [*2*] Elmwood Hotel, H.E. Judkins, Proprietor. Waterville, Me.________1901 a normal, old time feeling. If I do, I'll put together a few pages & send to you soon. If I don't, just go ahead & leave me out. It would be only because you and me that I should want to record myself in one word. Even, if I hadn't a thousand & one things before we constantly, & agreeable things too, I should probably let my thoughts wander back to Galveston & review the incident, but my businessexcludes such thoughts mostly now. I've been over here in N.E. almost constantly for several months, & my work here grows on me as the weeks come & go I know you will have a good report. Really, your own covers the ground so well & so interestingly that I have never seen any need for more, except to give an opportunity for the underlings to air themselves. The public wants only to hear the story from you. The rest of the outfit are unknown to the people. My plans are to be here in Maine the coming week & to go to NY about a week hence to be there a week. I shall see you at [?] unless you come down to NY which I hope you'll do. Do you want me to attend the June meeting, the 8th? I'll do so if you want, if nothing unforeseen comes up to make it impossible. If I go I shall object to the records being approved as prepared now by E.L.M. If the proceedings of the April meeting are to be condensed I shall ask the privilege of condensing my share myself, or otherwise to have the entire matter omitted from the records, as it should be. It might be wise for you to ask that, if you so wish. I left your letter on my desk in Boston as I left my office at 11 o'clock last night & I can't remember if you mentioned anything which I haven't touched here. I'm glad to hear you are so well. I am ok. Much love to you my dear. Steve Meriden Ct. May 26, 1901 My dear Steve Although I wrote you a few days ago, I think, on account of us all I ought to write again. The report goes on well, it will be a good report. I send the first "batch" into the office tomorrow. Mr. Atwater is pleased with it - says it will be "complete when Stephen Bartons' pages get here". Don't mid too much what it is only something to show you these and speak of the work of the Committees who have done so beautifully by us. Mr. Ward has gone to Springfield for Sunday to meet his mother, who is there. Perhaps I ought not have written you this at all. It may only worry and annoy you, but really I don't know what to do without knowing what you would like to have me do. And the time is so short, and the people so far -There would be - 1 you - 2 I - 3 Jarvis - 4 Gardner ; 1 Murray - 2 Foster - 3 James - 4 Warner - 5 Medial 6 Feathers - 7 Koufman - They can have that seven surely on the ground We do not want to fight to lose - They are old politicians, know their power and are in council with each other - We are few and separated. Can you advise me how to act - as you advise I shall try to do. If you wish I will see Mr Jarvis - will write Dr Gardner - will see Phillips if you think best and ask him to resume the [secret???ty] for a time, at least - he can do so with the same propriety that all the others used - Warner, Hather - Me Farland all resigned all have resumed without comment Phillips could do the same. This would restore him to the Board - and give his vote Me Farland came to me the other day and said he wanted to "see' me, and have a "long talk-" he feels something. I dont think Warner is "happy". I so wish I could see you - it will be so near the time of the meeting when you return to N.Y. again (June 4) that I shall have no time to arrange anything. Please write me what you would recommend, or intend, or wish. I could run over to Boston a day and see both you and Mr. Olney perhaps ; if it were at all a thing to do - and there were no better way - Affectionately Sissie-About the June meeting, I would be so glad if you would advise just what you think best, and would like most to have done, and it shall be just as you desire, and decide, all I want is to know how to shape my course- to suit yours, is if we shall try for a quorum- go to the meeting, vote out their minutes and have something our own way, or keep entirely away and let them have it all their way, confirm the doings of last meeting, and let it all go- In that case I shall not go of course. I think they will proceed, or try, to create a secretary, in full of [Ellen S.]. Could we get enough to out vote them? [?] .June 2. 1901 My dear Steve' I drop this line to tell you that I leave, with [M] [Ward] tomorrow morning (Monday) at 7 for Washington The printing admits of a week of waiting, and the severe cold the result of continued rains, due not permit me to risk the climate one day longer. Of course you are still in the sail, and I Anod June-5-1909 P. O. BOX 67. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF LONDON. COR. PINE AND WILLIAM STREETS. NEW YORK, June 2 1900 My dear [?] I came from Maine in a hurry, called to Ny. by a telegram from the office. I stopped at my Boston office to get my maid + clear my Desk + came here by night train. I got your letter of 27th at Kilby St. I should have gone up to see you today but I was very tired + slept a little overtime to catch up-- Now, about the June meeting- I have no desires whatever & no advice that I feel like offering. I promised Mr. Ridgeby that I would attend the meetings & for that reason, & that only, I was willing to attend. I don't see what is to be gained by attending, though, Nothing is to come up that I know of. If there are disposed to made Mrs Mussey secretary what of it? She is that in fact now, & she cannot be made more so by any act ofthe board. It makes very little difference what they do for now until the annual meeting in Dec, Mr Olney's idea was, to adopt an Entirely new set of by-laws then, legislating out of office All of the present officers, and Electing a new board of directors under the new by-laws to be adopted. If that plan is carried out, it doesn't matter what they do from now until then. His idea also was that you should attend the meetings monthly and indicate what you would like to have done or not done, & not leave them to run riot alone. As to the records of the last meeting - if I were to attend the next one, I should object to approving the records. ALL LETTERS ON BUSINESS P.O. BOX 67. TO BE ADDRESSED 2 COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF LONDON. COR. PINE AND WILLIAM STREETS. NEW YORK,.....................................................................1900. As [sent me?] by Miss Coombs because they are so much condensed and the condensing has been done by Mrs. Mussey, to suit herself. I should insist that if my part of the meeting were to be condensed, I should have the privilege of doing the condensing - otherwise I should insist that the records, as to the Galveston Expenses Etc, be put in in full, from the stenographers record, or left out Entirely as to detail. The statements should not be garbled to Suit Mrs. Mussey's ideas and wishes. Such a request would have to be granted in Common Courtesy. If you don't attend,I shouldn't if I were in your place it would be well for you to write Mrs. Warner suggesting the propriety and good-sense of [?] from the records, all reference to the latter part of the meeting -ie- that which pertained to the Galveston matter. Such a suggestion from you would of course be heeded by everyone. I wouldn't think of attending a meeting for the purpose of any contribution to keep Mrs. Mussey from being made Secy. If that is their wish, why, let it go. You don't seem to be much inclined to attend the meeting, and I certainly have no desire to influence you, because I surely don't want to go. I have all and ALL LETTERS BUSINESS Yo BE ADDRESSED P.O Box 67, [page 3] COMMERICAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF LONDON, Cor. Pine and William Streets NEW YORK,...……………………………………………….1900. more than I can do. I must spend 3 days in Phila before I return to Boston and I must be back there by the 10th or sooner, and I have 3 days or more of work here. So you see I've not a day nor part of a day to spare, and certainly I shouldn't the time out of my business and pleasure trip. If Phillips would resume his place as a member of the board (but I don't understand that he resigned that and also as Genl Secy I should be glad. He would have only to write withdrawing his resignation. He would do it for you probably, but Mrs. Mussey would still remain acting Secy - and acting darn badly too -As to my point of the report — my desire to do nothing is still so strong that I simply cannot overcome it. My brain has rebelled, you have said it all — I could only repeat, I don't want to be in it just for the sake of being there. I am entirely content to let my little & humble part go unrecorded. The people of Texas know what that was & it is recorded with them — that's all I want. You can say the words of praise merited by the Galveston people better than I, a thousand times — My thoughts have gone back to the cold, unsympathetic furrows of business & I can't call [?] out, just for the purpose of recording them. Besides, I don't want to write anything that could be construed as a desire to parade my share of a good work that has been criticised by our own members. Fix it up some way without me, my dear. Please do. I should take more pleasure in being out of it & I shouldn't care if the members of our board All Letters on Business To Be Addressed P.O. 67, 4 COMMERICAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF LONDON, Cor, Pine and William Streets NEW YORK...………………………………………..1900. know why I kept out. I shouldn't think Mr. Warner would be real "happy" — I shall try to see you on my way back to Boston. Perhaps I'll go to Meriden next Sunday & stay until Monday morning. I hope you have been down to see the Sheldon's. I've not seen them for a year or more. Myrtis is in Boston [?] & the [?] are well & so am I. Work agrees with me - agreeable work - Annoyance breaks me up. Write me here for a week. Shall be at Hotel Lafayette Phila probably Thursday & Friday Much love. Faithfully, SteveI dont know what to say about them- If you want to endorse them - "pay every order" and sign simply your name - I'll collect that my bank and send you my check - They dont need anything but your name - all that stuff following your name is of no account - I overlooked these - laid on my desk Glen Echo, Md., June 5th/ 19 ol., Dear Stevé: - Barton Your letter of the 2nd instant reached me here. I had come directly through in the hope of avoiding a settled bronchitis, threatning to follow the hard cold I had taken. Glad to say that it is something better, also glad to know that you are so well. I hope to be able to return to Meriden sometime next week, when Mr. Atwater will have selected his paper and other materials for report. If well enough and the weather admits, I shall probably at- tend the meeting of the 8th, which meeting I see is legally called. A line from Miss Coombs this morning, tells me that you are looking tired and by the occupation marked out for yourself, in your letter, one can see good reason why you should be. Try to be care- ful and not to go far over the line of trespass, that nature will ask a long day of settlement. She's a relentless a creditor as perhaps few persons know better than myself. All is warm, pleasant, summer-like and flowery at Glen Echo now and once here one does not want to go away. Glad to hear good news of dear Lizzie and Nuz and with best love to them and you, Yours affectionatelySteve Reed June 25, 1901 252 Massasort House Springfield, Mass. Jun 25 [ ? ] Ida asked me to hand you the enclosed [?] This is the way I did it. Also forgot to hand it to Ward last night. The reports from W. Va. look less alarming and I wish Ward to consult Mr. McEriell and would [ ? ] and perhaps his journey might be unncessary. He should be guided by their advice You will hear from him today I shall be in Boston Wednesday and until Saturday Much love Steve Meriden. Tuesday PM. June 25, 1901 My dear Steve' - Mr Ward left at 9 am. I gave him a "to whom it may concern" - to take along with yours. Later in the day it occurred to me, that Philadelphia being so near, it might take official authority from Washington. form a party and go No matter if so - but I thought it wise not to ignore them and wrote ONeill that I had sent Mr Ward with instructions to investigate and report [2] at once. and in case he found the need great I was sure he would be most grateful for any assistance the Phil. Red cross could render -- That I would be occupied in Meriden some days but that I was with the President of the Meriden Journal and Publishing Co. surrounded by all apperances for ready com- - munication even better than [ ? ] [ ? ], and should be pleased to receive any communications he might desire to send overI send you the list of other letters I have written today in connection with our plans of yesterday Dr Gardener Samuel M. Jarvis M Ridgely [Agnes.] to find out Walter P. Phillips about Howard I [dare] not write Joseph as I didn't want to stir him up without immediate cause-- I shall try to visit Mr and Mrs. Phillips with Mrs. Atwater if I get well enough I have written Mr Jarvis about our [proposal] call. he will let me know where he [2] will be, and when.-- Please run this scrap over, and tell me what I haven't done that I might make any suggestions please and I will carry them out if I can I can so glad of our visit of yesterday- Yours with all love Sissie[Ansd] July 20 1901 C B Interlaken Cottage, Foxboro. Mass. Rev. Wm E. Barton Home Address: The Parsonage. First Congregational Church. Oak Park, Ill. July 23, 1901 My dear cousin, the Galveston book, I doubt not, will arrive in a few days, and I will write you then. I so wish you were with us for a few days here. I am writing a little book [on] patriotism entitled (with Dr. [Hale's] permission] "The [Man] With a Country". Have you at hand some concise [?] on the Red Cross In the Spanish War? I have your book at home. but now want just a brief report. But unless you have it right at hand and to share, do nottrouble. This is our wedding day-- 16 years ago today. Your affectionate cousin H.E. Barton Ans'd. Aug. 30, 1901 [*34SE3*] Young’s Hotel, 3 N. Wash [?] [Boston] Aug 13, 1901 8 am My dear Sissy We are off for New England in half an hour & being all packed I find a few minutes to spend writing for the book. I’ve been trying to find the few minutes or more for long weeks but didnt find em. Busy, busy & [?]. I came home from N.E. a week ago, sick. Had a bad attack of “intestinal indigestion” so the learned doctor of physic said. Any way it "did me up"I laid in bed only one day and have been to work twice, but even now I don’t feel frisky. Have gone to Water Hill to see a man on business and Mara goes along to start thru a week. Then she comes back to break up and pack up. I am away so much in R.E. that she is discontented here and I shall give up the house. I probably shall [ ] somewhere in Boston. Shall hardly set up a house again as I am so little in it nowadays. I can always be ready 2 Young's Hotel, Boston, ___ 190 at my 2 business places 58 William St.. NY or 40 Kilby St. Boston. When it gets cooler, in Oct. I shall see you and we will plan for the campaign in Dec. Ward is at the Farm with a big family and in full blast as a tavern keeper. I wish he could be with you all the time because I have faithIn him. Write me when you feel like it. I like to hear from you, even if I don't reply. I have so many [?] of business that I never find an idle moment Since I can never settle my thoughts to write what I would say to you. I hope you are wise with your new family & I know you are. [?] send love to you. Faithfully yours Steve Copy. Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 1901. Dear Mr. Barton- In the few brief moments that I dare take I must not enter into a discussion of all the reasons impelling me to ask you to undertake at the approaching Annual Red Cross meeting, the abolition of the Board of Control. At no period of time have I approved the colossal powers granted to, and used by that board. I profoundly believe the movement for amendment outlined in the more simple form of government I herewith submit to you, will be sustained by a large majority of the incorporators, whose interests in the Red Cross are now absolutely in the hands of four persons- practically of one and that one not Clara Barton, the natural leader and mistress of the field, but her imperious, determined, self-chosen successor. I have seen Clara Barton but three times within a year; in May last for several hours, but in a vast assembly of where personal conversation was well nigh impossible, and later, for a few moments, twice. It was clear to me that I had been kept from her by shocking misrepresentations as to her condition. "She could not be seen." "Wanted to see no one." "Greatly changed." "Failing rapidly." When I did see her I knew things were going wickedly wrong. She was reticent, but there were indications of a disposition to leave the field rather than enter upon a life and death struggle to retain it. No Wonder! She should not be permitted to make such a struggle, nor have any occasion to do it. If there must be a contest, it should be undertaken by her friends, clearheaded, loyal, valient friends. She should not be subject to "elections", logrolling and dictation in her own royal domain. I am sick at heart to think of it.2 Now, my dear Stephen, I am coming to you first. Enclosed paper was prepared by myself in my own private room, typewritten by my own Secretary, on my own typewriter, and represents my convictions. Perhaps you should know that I have been an executive officer of strong corporations for thirty years and this work is not new to me. Other Red Cross corporators have spoken to me upon the situation but I have not said what I would undertake, and no on knows what I am doing now. You may tell Miss Barton, if you like, what I am writing to you, but I will not. Suppose you do nothing about it. I shall not wish her then to know I asked you. I will try someone else and let him counsel with her. But there is no time to lose. They are calling the Annual meeting, as enclosed slip will tell you. Under their provisions we can revise their Constitution with existing proxies, to help the two-thirds vote. But under our amended Constitution the use of proxies will be restricted to one meeting. That is, we can easily secure this simple Constitution, but it will be practically impossible for them to undo it. May I hear from you, something, anything, soon, Faithfully your friend. Worcester, Mass., Oct. 30th, 1901. My Dear Mr. Barton; I am dropping you this line to let you know how things are moving along here. I was at work with Miss Barton all day yesterday on delayed correspondence and did not get to the "Important Business" till about 5 oclock, when the Dr. went out for a while so I took it up. We resumed it again this morning and I got started on a letter to Mrs. Reed (same as enclosed copy) and Miss B/ was struck with the remark in Mrs. Spencer's letter to the e fect that "Miss B/ should not be permitted to make this fight but that her friends should do it for her! In thinking it over she concluded that the requests for proxies sh[o]uld come from someone beside her, as if she did the lawyers of the B. of C. would make a great point of it. I tried to make her take a different view of it but to no avail so I told her that you said that if there were any on her list that [you] she would rather you would write to, you would do so. She accepted that and I have left all the letters without signatures to await the result of our consultation of Friday. I have (or will have) prepared enough of these letters to send to all that will need them and am having 50 copies of the Spencer letter made also. Miss B seems to think it is risky to send to any of the Washington people for proxies so long in advance of the meeting, for fear that they might give it away to the Bo. of C/ I wish you would bring up some of your envelopes to send these letters away in. I have some return envelopes being printed. I will mai[l] this as I go to dinner hoping that you will get it tonight. Hastily, Fred.Washington, D.C. Nov 1s , 1901. I desire to remind you of the near approach of the Annual Meeting of the American National Red Cross, which will be held in Washington, D.C. December 10, 1901. Thinking that possible your engagements might be such as to preclude you attendance at that meeting, I enclose herewith a proxy, in the name of Stephen E. Barton and if agreeable to you I would like you to sign the same (having it witnessed) and return in the enclosed envelope, in order that there may be as large a representation of the membership as possible at the meeting. Very truly yours, 1864 Spencerian Business College 1900 Education for Real Life for Sons and Daughters. Academy of Music Building, 9th & D Sts, N. W. Washington, D. C. Nov. 3. 1901 Dear Mr. Barlow, I enclose you the result of a conference between Mrs. Ward, Mr. Briggs, and myself on Tuesday evening last. This is the first moment I could write you since that time. Have and been alone until now. You suggested that Miss Barton and I could "count-noses," etc Miss B. having gone before me had the opportunity, we three went over the ground. To the best of our knowledge and belief the case stands as [?] in closed type written classification. Miss Barton and your self may have later and more positive information. As it looks to us, if the 18 "doubtful" all went "no," we should still have 2/3 "aye." But they wont, they'll divide. The enclosed circular letter I wrote rapidly in their presence, reading it as I wrote. They would not consent to any changing a word of it. Do with it what you choose. What we [sure] would like would be to have the proposed amendments submitted or announced at the next meeting of Board of Control Nov 9. 100 or more Overcopies of amended constitution and circular letter and form of [?] being already printed, let them be mailed wed-day to all corporate and associate numbers. That gives every body 30 days' notice prior to annual meeting. That is regular and usual, and nobody ever could complain that this legislation was "sprung upon us" "without previous notice." We don't want snap judgments, nor transient support. We would have the printed form of [?] limit its power to "the [?] Annual or adjourned Meeting," etc. because the discussion may necessitate an adjourned meeting to finish business and elect officers under the new Constitution. We believe you will have the required power in pledges and promises and some to spare, by Dec. 1. I had a brief interview with Mr. S.H. Goodward the merchant prince and banker, yesterday. He is with us fully, and though December 10 is a difficult day for him, he will either be present, or give us his proxy. I hoped to reach B.H. Warner, and Commissioner Mae Farlon yesterday also, but my strength failed. Will [?] We think the circular letter might be dated New York, or Boston and have half a dozen or more strong signatures. It obviously should not proceed from me, considering my relationship to the ruling spirit in the the Board of Control. However, all details are in your hands. I wish I knew where Miss Barton is. I saw her last Frid, Oct 25. She was gong to Massachusetts wesd morning. Love to you all Faithfully yours Sara A. Spencer Nov. 5th, 1901 P.D. De'Graw, Esq., Columbia Phonograph Co., Philadelphia, Penn. My dear De'Graw: - Miss Barton will probably write you asking you to be present at the annual meeting December 10th, as she expressed that wish very strongly yesterday when I saw her in Worcester. Copy of enclosed letter from Mrs. Spencer, which I send confidentially, will show you what needs to be done at the meeting. Lest something unforseen may prevent your attendance please send me proxies for Mrs. De'Graw and yourself, which I trust, however, you will be present to use personally. I shall be glad to correspond with you further if you desire more information. With sincere regards, I am, Very truly yours, Stephen E. Barton Philada Nov 26th 1901 My dear Steve: I have been waiting to hear from Miss Barton. Have made an engagement with Mr. John R. McLean, I shall probably be in Washington, serving the Cincinnati Enquirer, on Dec 10th in which event I hope toI'm unable to attend the Red Cross meeting. In order to make sure of compliance with Miss Barton's wishes, however, [I enclose?] the proxies. The other day I received the attached from Mrs. [Mussey?]. What is the [purpose] object of this move? My best regards to Miss Barton + please tell her I resigned Commercial business on Oct. 15th. to take effect Nov. 10th. in order to return to my profession, + that since the first part of November I have been working for Mr. McLean. Hastily + sincerely yours, [?] McGraw. No 9 Fifth St - SE Washington DC Proposed amendment to ART.VII of the By-laws. Strike out title of article and insert "Membership". Insert after present article -- "The Board of Control shall also report to the annual meeting the names of all members who shall be in arrears for dues for more than one year, and all members who have otherwise failed to perform the duties of members or officers of the organization, for such action as the corporation may consider to be for the good for the organization."Wednesday, Nov, 6 Worcester- Dear Steve', I take you at your word and tell you everything regardless of your time to hear, or know it- We leave Worcester at 1-5 today for Boston. Mrs Reed will meet u. we both, (Dr. + 2) will be her guests - I am sure she will want to see you, if you have a moments' time. We shall not stay long. We are all well, have had a delightful [?] for which I hope no one is the [?] Mz is brilliant, received a visit from Mrs. Masons fine [?] yesterday in royal high [?] style with appropriate [?] music - love to [?] aff sorrie New Haven November 6 1901 My Dear Stephen; Your with the papers endorsed with it has just came to me. I have signed the proxy and find it with this. and hope it may be ofservice in carrying out the plans you have in hand. I am not at all surprized to find that a single pushing person is attempting to dominate the [?] time for her own selfish purposes. If I an get away from home at the time of the caucus suggested I will go to Glen Echo to consult with friends there at the time you mention. It seems that Clara is in [?] and is going through here to Washington [?] time in the near future as I infer; Abby says she ought to stop over here and make us a visit. We should be most happy all [?] of us to have a visit with her and will do all we can to help and entertain her as long as she may choose to stay with us. Any thing else that I can do in her real interest and to carry out her wishes I shall only be too glad to undertake but of course my health is not such as to enable me to do the more important things that the special situation may demand. Give love to your wife [?] all our household, and believe one to be very sincerely Joseph Sheldon OFFICE HOURS: 9 TO 12 TELEPHONE: 1048 MAIN. 158 MONTAGUE STREET, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY. Nov. 4. 1901 My Dear M. Barton. In reply to your circular letter of the 5th I must recall to your mind the fact that I am not a member of the Am Nat Red Cross (having sent my resignation in about a year ago) and therefore cannot vote. I return the enclosed. Very Sincerely Yours Lucy Stall-Brown M. Stephen E. Barton General agent.1864. Spencerian Business College 1900. Education for Real Life for Sons and Daughters. Academy of Music Building. 9th & D Sts. N.W. Washington, D.C. Nov. 7, 1901 7 P.M. Dear Mr. Barton, Your registered letters and packages from 4 & 5 came together at 4:30 P.M. today. What a Corliss engine you are for work! In view of all the circumstances and the reasons you give, I withdraw my plea in behalf of 30 ds. notice of amendments, to Board of Control. I hoped there could be a sufficient number present at the meeting Sat. Nov. 9 to launch the matter safely. Since this cannot be done, therefore caution and silence must be the policy. My choice would have been the open method. Your amendments to our amendments all right and needful. Glad you also want Mr. Briggs for Secretary. None could be better. Will write for Mr. [Setchworth's?] proxy. He will send it with all his heart. Ten of the Washington Red Cross members are my old staunch friends and devoted to Miss Barton. The others will be taken care of by these, and by Mr Briggs and Miss Ward. It would seem that you wish me to finish that circular letter, [??????ing] now, of course, the reference to "by-laws and [*over*]form of proxy enclosed." I will therefore print two copies, and send proof to Mrs. Read and Mr. Jarvis for signatures. Will date it Boston, Mass. If I am in error as to your wishes, telegraph me to stop it. Will send for Mrs. Ward and Mr. Briggs to come to one Sunday Eve. [need?] Nov. 10. Will divide proxies and names with them. They will adopt- your method. Proxies preferred unless the person is strong sure and level-headed. [Then?] presence Dec. 10. I think all is well. It looks magnificent! Faithfully yours, Sara A. Spencer Nov. 7th, 1901 Sen. Geo. F. Goar, Worcester, Mass. Dear Mr. Hoar:- I thank you for your very kind letter of yesterday, although you did not need to [assue?] me of the kind expressions therein contained. You were one of the corporate members and we earnestly trust that you will continue your membership as long as we have to do with the organization. If you should happen to be in Washington on the 10th of December, I know that Miss Barton would esteem it a great favor if you could attend the annual meeting. The new By-Laws, now in preparation, will probably provide for a Board of Directors numbering some twenty-five or thirty which will not be called to meet oftener than at the annual meeting and again in June, but which will delegate to an Executive Committee of nine full power to [dictate] conduct the affairs of the corporation. I wish that we might have the liberty of placing you in the Board of Directors and I shall make the same request of Sen. [Pr??ter], who was also an incorporator. We shall endeavor not to burden you with cares or responsibilities but it would be an inexpressible satisfaction to Miss Barton and the rest of us to have your names on the Board. Miss Barton is in Boston to-day. I shall take great satisfaction in showing her your good letter. Very truly yours, S E. BartonHouse of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. Killingly, Conn., November 10th, 1901. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 40 Kilby Street, Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton: I have yours of the 5th instant and enclose herewith my proxy to you for the meeting of the members of the corporation of the American National Red Cross at Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10th. I doubtless shall be in Washington at that time, but you understand how the duties of a Congressman might prevent his giving attendance at this meeting at just the desirable time and so I think it well to make you my proxy. I have kept copy of the letter written by Mrs. Spencer, showing the unfortunate existing condition of things in the corporation as effecting Miss Clara Barton. I am surprised at the same and sincerely hope something may be done to correct this condition so that the American Red Cross may be made most effective in its work and full justice may be given to Miss Barton for her past and her present. I am very well and, as usual, very busy. I have just returned -2- from Washington, where I have been several days in general conference with a lot of folks on "the good of the order." With very kind regards, I am, Yours truly, Charles A. RussellOxford Nov. 11.. 1901 My dear Steve. I am writing to everybody tonight telling them that we go on Monday. And it occurs to me that I might include you in my list. and say that I think I shall be as nearly ready as one can be and stand in their own tracks as I must, till I go. I will tell you all about my preparations when you come. Mr. Wells & Miss Kensel have made a little suit in the two last days. and very satisfactory I will like to tell you about it Mr. White will come tomorrowto look over all the plumbing & be ready to come and properly turn off the water after we go - I have arranged about leaving my keys, and having the house inspected from time to time Mrs Wakefield takes all my cellar things that might freeze into her cellar, and my plants are all in her windows. [x] She is delighted to have, and care for them all. M Rausen is overlooking some work I am having done in the cemetery, which is needed. - I go with him to see it tomorrow he thinks it a fine job. If anything should occur to make it inconvenient for you to go on Monday, dont be disturbed about it but change the day if desired to 2 make it suit you better -- there is no one to turn me out of doors if I have to stay a day or two longer, and there is plenty to eat. - so dont be disturbed by any thing only let me know -- I have, of course, given no address in N.J. but simply said we would be there & would let them know where, later, -- I have written - M. Hill - Keller - in Arridsen. There is one little call that I wonder if we cannot make while there. I think it would give soMuch pleasure, [?] [?] Can we not do it? I send this tomorrow to let you know how far I have gotten and to give you time to make any changes if you wish to Yours [?] L[?] Mr. Stephen E. Barton, No. 40 Kirby St., Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton:- I have just returned from the St. Lawrence and find your letter of the 5th. I have great reluctance in participation in anything that concerns the Red Cross for the present, as I am and have been for some time entirely out of touch with it. I am indeed sorry to hear of dear Miss Barton’s unhappy state of mind and no one regrets more than I that her last days should be troubled and disturbed in regard to the very thing to which she has devoted a large potion of her life, and which should be the very thing to contribute to her happiness and comfort. I think you will remember that I predicted just such a state of affairs as you are facing now, and I doubt whether and changes can be affected at present. I return you the enclosed copy of Mrs. Spencer’s memorandum. I shall not speak about it to anyone, but privately I must say to you, that owing to the position in which I was placed some time ago, actuated and guided solely by a desire to act as a friendly mediator, it behooves---2--- me to remain entirely neutral. I shall be glad to see you any time that you are in New York. With my kindest regards, I am, Yours very truly, Gen. C. Boldt[?] NOBLE & SHIELDS, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW, 612-14-16 "RIALTO" S. E. COR. 4TH AND OLIVE STREETS. JOHN W. NOBLE. GEO. H. SHIELDS. St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 12th, 1901. Mr. Stephen E. Barton. 40 Kilby Street Boston, Mass. Dear Sir, Inclosed please find my proxy to you. It is deplorable that any one is so selfish as to wish to usurp the control of the Red Cross in place of Miss Barton. She is entitled to hold the place by her ability, her experience and most of all, by her services. Am sorry my engagements prevent my personal attendance. Sincerely Yours, John W. Noble My old classmate Joseph Sheldon Esq. of New Haven, Conn, ought to be a useful supporter of her cause at this juncture. And no doubt is cooperating with you. N. Nov. 12, 1901 Mr. Stephen Barton, My Dear Sir- I herewith enclose proxy as desired, much regretting that I cannot attend the meeting. I wish you would assure Miss Barton that my interest in the Red Cross during the past fifteen has been entirely due to my confidence in her. Where she ceases to lead I cannot follow. I am anxious to know her state of health. Not have heard from her for sometime I fear the she is not able to write. Very Truly Yours, B. F. Tillinghast Nov. 13, 1901 Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 40 Kilby St., Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: I take pleasure in enclosing the proxy as you request, and trust no harm will come to Miss Barton. Very truly yours, Rofield Proctor 87 Leathwaite road Clapham Common S.W. London, England Nov. 18. 1901 To Stephen E. Barton - Sir: This morning there came your letter (from 27th inst) & enclosures. I sign the proxy at once - and send this brief word to say that. As ever I am Clara Barton's faith ful friend & supporter. I hope the vote may be of service. As I want to catch the next ocean mail I can wrote no more now, but will make a further reply to-morrow. Pray let Miss Barton know of my [?] Yours truly Richard J. Hinton JOSEPH SHELDON, COUNSELLOR AT LAW, REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE BUILDING 121 CHURCH ST., ROOMS 215 & 216 New Haven, Conn. Nov 19 1901. My Dear Stephen; Has Clara gone on to Washington? or does she think, do you know, of stopping here on her way back to Washington? You suggested that you should urge that she should stop a while on her way back. She will receive the welcome which she has always had in our home if she should call. We are thinking of a journey to central and northern New York some time before New Years and would like to time our visit there with reference to the possibilities of seeing friends here. Will you be so good as to give me a hint as to the probabilities of Clara's movements. Give her my best regards and believe me Yours Very Truly Joseph SheldonNov. 19th, 1901. Hon. Alex. W. Terry, Austin, Texas. Dear Mr. Terrell - I am the same kinsman who had the pleasure and the honor of an introduction to you in Miss Barton's room at Galveston. I thank you for the proxy and your very kind expressions. It is rare devotion that makes one volunteer to make so long a journey and I can assure you of Miss Barton's high appreciation. I shall send your letter to her. We should all like to have you present but there will be a sufficient number of others in attendance who reside nearer and it would seem too bad to put you to the time and expense of making so long a journey. Proxies are already in hand in sufficient number to accomplish what is desired. Very truly yours, Nov. 19th, 1901. Miss H.H. Mitchell, c/o No. American Hotel, Woodstock, Ont. Dear Madam: - At the suggestion of Mr. E.R. Ridgeley, from whom I had a letter dated the 15th inst., I beg to notify you of the annual meeting of the American National Red Cross, to be held in Washington on December 10th. It is necessary to make important changesin the By-Laws and for that reason we desire a full representation either in person or by proxy. Mr. Ridgeley has sent me his proxy but assures me he will attend the meeting, if possible. He suggests that it may not be convenient for you to attend, therefore I enclose herewith a blank proxy which I shall be pleased to have you sign and get witnessed, returning it to me in the enclosed envelope. The proxy can be used in case you are unable to attend, but I know that Miss Barton and all others would be very glad to haveyou present. I shall beglad to give you any information you maydesire. Very truly yours, 1864. Spencerian Business College 1900. Education for Real Life for Sons and Daughters Academy of Music Building 9th & D Sts N.W. Washington, D.C. Nov. 21, 1901 Dear Ms. Barton, Your letters of Nov. 14 (dated Oct. 17) said "I enclosed with any letter one of my own addressed envelopes, stamped. I will send a package of items tomorrow. Then you can mail your circulars at Washington" et. Im mediately ordered the circulars letters printed -- 100 copies. Since Mon. eve Nov. 18, they have been lying on my desk. Your letter contained one of your envelopes, not stamped, and no package of envelopes has arrived. Time is passing rapidly, and I am mailing tonight to 12 persons, using inside envelopes addressed to you in writing, enclosing the circular letter as per copy within, and a proxy filled with your name, and other appropriate words. You sent me 20 blank proxies, 13 of these are in the hand of D.C. mem- bers who wished to secure proxies from persons they know. I will write to them tomorrow asking them to return to me by ? mail those they have and used. If I had them, I should mail 30 with circular letter tonight, instead of 12. If you have them will you not send me 18 or 20 more blank proxies filled by yourself. I am mailing the circ. letter and proxy only to those who have not given proxies to you and have given no assurance of ^having [present?] I do hope you are printing off the Constitution. Even Mrs. John A. [Sergan?] who was here Monday, eager to help and immediately waned a copy. I had one [hyper/hyphen?] written for her. I am mailing to you Mr. [Tweedales?] proxy, which came to me Monday. The circ. letter in printed as amended by Dr. Hubbell, after a conference with friends -- I think Mr. Hilz and Cora Curry, who are in lesson of Mrs. M. I do think the Corporation, and not the Directors only should elect the President and Vice-Presidents. The Directors might, as in other corporations, elected secretary, treasurer, and execu tive committee. The working body needs to have its own working officers where they can be made responsible an removed or replaced for cause. Yes, I feel sure it is wise that the officers of the Corporation should be ex-officio members of ^ Bd. of Dir. and of ex. Committee. It seems to me it would be a fatal mistake to reelect ^ as officers, directors [do?] well-known conspirators, whose chief desire it is to supplant Miss Barton. Inside, 5 of them can at any inopportune time for the President force her to call meetings, and compel members to discuss trying and dangerous questions. They will be the Apollyon and his hosts, ready to make war in heaven. Outside, they will be at a disadvantage and comparatively disarmed, certainly, for once, totally defeated. I don't believe you can elect them if you try. If you do, don't trust to their resigning. They'll die first. Mrs. [Sogan?] & I have known them in many fields for nearly a lifetime. Pray let one hear from you the earliest moment. Dr Hubbell was here hours Mon. P.M. Rightfully yours, Sara G. Spencer [ * It was [See.?] Herbert who moved that we elect Miss Barton for life. When the minutes are read I shall call attention to it. A motion not carried need [?] not be recorded, but it may be. By [?] it generally is. * ]C. M. SEARS. F. M. NICHOLS. L. A. SEARS. MEDAL AWARDED PARIS 1889 WE USE WILSON'S U. S. TELEGRAPH CODE. Sears & Nichols, PACKERS OF HIGH GRADE AND FANCY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. CORN, PEAS, PUMPKIN, TOMATOES, SUCCOTASH, LIMA BEANS, WAX BEANS, FRUITS, BAKED BEANS, RED KIDNEY BEANS. "SUPERIOR" AND "SUGARLOAF" BRANDS CANNED GOODS. COLUMBUS BANK NOTE CO. COL 9 Dictated by Chillicothe, O. 190 Pentwater, Mich. Nov. 27, 1901 Hon. Stephen E. Barton, 40 Kibly Street, Boston, Mass. My dear sir: - I enclose you my proxy, and have written Mrs. Emma Sears Nichols to send hers at once. - I am doing everything I can to close up matters here so as to be present at our annual meeting. If I succeed, I shall try and be at Glen Echo on the 7th & 8th of Dec. Will write Miss Barton very soon. Very sincerely yours, W.H. Sears. 11 A. M. TO 1 P. M. OTHER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT. Dr. A. Monae Lesser, 19 East Sixty-First Street, New York, Dec. 9 1901 My dear Mr. Barton, At the last moment I find that it would not be safe for Mr. Wardwell to leave town under his present condition, although at home not in any in a serious state. He needs my daily attention with appliances which I cannot easily have out of town. Mr. Wardwell regrets very much that I donot think it proper for him to go but I consider it for his benefit that he may be restored to perfect health again. Mr. Wardwell wishes me to say that Mr. Bolt in an interview with him stated that he had a letter from you marked confidential in which you said: "In case these new bylaws were adopted it would place the nomination & the absolute appointment of Miss Barton's successor in her hands. He cannot believe this to be possible as he finds nothing to indicate this in the article sent to us. Mr. Bolt declined to send you his proxy and I understand for the said reason. And Mr. Wardwell feeling this would not be in the broad spirit of the Red Cross is not willing to have his proxy used to further such a purpose11 A. M. TO 1 P. M. OTHER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT. DR. A. MONAE LESSER, 19 EAST SIXTY-FIRST STREET, NEW YORK,......190 2 And if such is your purpose we request that our [?] be returned without using. Therefore mine to be used as his. We shall be glad at hearing from you that Wm[?] Bolt was mistaking. with best regards, I am most sincerely yours AMLesser COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF LONDON COR. PINE AND WILLIAM STREETS, NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON, SPECIAL AGENT, 40 KILBY STREET, BOSTON, MASS. [*S.E.B*] [*23 Cuba [?]*] Boston, Dec. 13th, 1901. Miss Clara Barton, President, Glen Echo, Myd. Dear Sissy: - Perhaps you do not remember, but there are five or six ambulances and the double harnesses belonging thereto which have remained in Mr. I. P. Roosa's name, in the storehouse at Brooklyn, N.Y., ever since they were returned from Cuba. These are the ambulances which were sent to you at Santiago and which were sent with Warner on the "Mary B. Morse," finally returned by the Mallory steamers from Brunswick, Ga., to N.Y., and put in the Brooklyn warehouses. The property is of course deteriorating by mould and want of ventilation and I think it should be sold. I have recently had Mr. Roosa look at it and he advises me that he could have the ambulances and harnesses properly cleaned and put in order, and that he has a customer who would be willing to purchase the entire lot "at a fair market value" for use in his express business and that he would obliterate all of the Red Cross marks upon the ambulances. I wish you would refer the subject to the new Executive with my recommendation that they authorize Mr. Roosa to sell the property as he proposes and send to you the check for the net proceeds. Roosa is the government despatch agent who purchased all of our supplies on behalf of Cuban relief committee and the Red Cross upon recommendation of Mr. Adee, and no one could handle the matter with better results, norCOMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF LONDON COR. PINE AND WILLIAM STREETS, NEW YORK. STEPEHEN E. BARTON, SPECIAL AGENT, KILBY STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Dec. 13/01. C. B. -2- more faithfully. If Roosa was not elected a member last Wednesday I wish you would propose him at the next meeting. His name is Isaac P. Roosa, and his address - Post Office Building, New York City. Affectionately yours, S. E. Barton S.E.B Glen Echo. Md. Jan. 24- 1902 Dear S. E. Barton 40 Kilby St Boston. Mass Dear S.E.B. The Enclosed letters [come?] from N.Y. and as Miss Barton has gone to Indiana for a short [trip?] I forward this to you as it appears to be something to be taken care of in N.Y. which you will probably know how to take care of - Miss Barton had a severe Neuralgia the last of last week + first of this but [receessed?] so that she feels perfectly safe istake the trip---- Yours as always J. B. Hubbell Glen Echo, Maryland. January 27, 1902. Dear S. E. B. ; Miss Barton is away for a fortnight at the Park in Indiana. She left on Friday, after being in bed a number of days from severe cold, giving her neuralgia, something new to her. She will have a good visit with the Gardners, and I hope it will do her good. I enclose the notice of the stockholders meeting in the Arbuckle Building for February fourth, which I suppose you will know all about. All day yesterday gave us rain; it is still muddy and cloudy, but we are promised a cold wave tomorrow. Hoping you are better from your grippe, I am, as ever, Yours,The American National Red Cross HEADQUARTERS: WASHINGTON, D.C. For the Relief of Suffering by War, Pestilence, Famine, Flood, Fires, and other Calamities of Sufficient Magnitude to be deemed National in Extent. The Organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in International Convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized nations. The United States gave its adhesion by Act of Congress, March 1, 1882. Ratified by the Congress of Berne, June 9, 1882. Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, Oct. 1, 1881, and April 17, 1893, and by special Act of Congress, June 6, 1900. BOARD OF CONSULTATION: PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEMBERS OF THE CABINET. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: CLARA BARTON, President. Gen. JOHN M. WILSON, First Vice-President. MRS. Gen. JOHN A. LOGAN, Second Vice-Pres. SAMUEL W. BRIGGS, Secretary. WM. J. FLATHER, Treasurer. Hon. RICHARD OLNEY, Counselor. Glen Echo, Md., April 30, 1902. [*Clara Barton*] My dear Steve: Yours of the 27th with note and receipt just at hand. Please find receipt enclosed visibly and thanks invisibly. I pray you never apologize for any little time overdue, for you know I should always be glad to have you use it and say nothing so long as it were the least convenience to you to do so. Under the circumstances, I do not suppose that you would feel that you could take the time to go to Russia. I do not think I could if I were in your position, although we will both realize that health-wise it was a good move to make. I have accepted Miss Chanler's offer to go as my Secretary to the Conference and expect her to sail whenever we do, taking her maid with her. Miss Chanler uses several languages and it was thought best to accept her proposition to go in that capacity. She, of course, meets all her own expenses. It would have been delightful to have Myrtis with me, but this will probably fill the bill for the present. Miss Chanler is accustomed to roughing it by travel and would be no special responsibility upon me if she were ill, and having her maid with her could take care of herself. I am looking for a delightful visit from Myrtis when I shall get back, that is all arranged between us. I have written Lizzie the fact that I am to be in New York, or rather Brooklyn, Thursday evening to meet the Union League Club. I have notified Mr. Ward also and you through Lizzie. I do not expect to see you, but shall think it possible that I may before I sail, which will probably be inside of 12 days. I leave this morning for New York with Mr. Tillinghast and Dr. Hubbell. Shall go to the Bartholdi Hotel and hold that as headquarters while I remain in New York. Dr. Senn probably sails by the first date. Most affectionately yours, C.B. CHAS. A. SCHIEREN & CO. TANNERS BELT MANUFACTURERS 45-51 FERRY STREET NEW YORK May 20th, 1902. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: Your favor of yesterday at hand, and I grant your request with pleasure. It is true that work such as we have been engaged in is not always appreciated and is soon forgotten. However, there is a satisfaction which we have individually that we have done something towards alleviating the wants of humanity, and we must not look for applause or reward from the people in general. New men always come to the front, and especially in this country, and that is what keeps this country alert and healthy. I am glad to see such spontaneous efforts being made throughout the entire country for the suffering people of Martinique. It speaks well for the American people. Whenever you come to New York I wish you would kindly call on me. I should be pleased to see you and have a chat with you. With kind regards, I am, Yours very truly, Chas. A Schieren P.S. You may arrange details with Mr. ShlegelCOMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LIMITED OF LONDON. COR. PINE AND WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON, SPECIAL AGENT, 40 KILBY STREET, BOSTON, MASS. [*34] May 24/02 My Dear Doctor Enclosed is some correspondence for the files - What do you hear from Sissy? Let [Me?] know- [JKB?] Hotel Seribe - Rue Seribe Paris July 26. 1902 My sear Steve; This is Saturday and I sail tomorrow. I did not intend to write you in time for you to receive it, and perhaps feel that you must fly around to meet me in New York- I only wanted to tell you that __ and when I would sail, so you could calculate in what country I shoud most likely be. [voici.?] I go to Boulogne tomorrow Sunday morning July 27th to catch the S.S. Pennsylvania as she steams on for N. Y. I expect to find M. Tillingshart on board, as he has arranged to finish his months tour of Southern Europe, in time to take the Pennsylvania at Hamburg. Boulogne is her last point of land, and anyone knowing one, would conclude I3/ The Salm Salm was one of the Old high houses of Germany, and greatly venerated for patriotic and noble qualities. The husband of the princess you [will?] remember historically perhaps, -Prince Felix- left Germany to fight in our war; saved a regiment, became its colonel- till the close, then followed Maximillian to Mexico.- staid by him, with the Princess, till he was shot- then returned to Germany, to his estates, till the France German war, [He?] fell at Gravelotte [?]- not a bad record; I remained at Carlsruhe like the "close of the court season". was present by invitation at the closing of the parliament. heard the Grand Duke deliver his splendid Address,- spent the evening often socially, and alone, with the Grand Duke + Duchess, till 11 oclock.- at 2, they started for the mountains.- The Princess, two days later; and between them I slipped off to Strasbourg - then to Geneva, then via Strasbourg again, to Paris. to wait for my 4/ steamer. The Penn. is not a quiete, but a steady going sailer, and will, D.V. get us over in about 8 days - When I quietly slept down home, as if I had never been away. No mistakes have been made. no bad luck- not a days illness of any one that I know of. Well enough managed it seems to me, - and fortunately ended if it does end well, the rest of the way. I didn't intend to write so much what you haven't time to read you can put in your pocket - Love to all Lovingly Sissie 2/ would stick to the land as long as possible. We had a glorious Conference, and were gloriously received, no kindness, or courtesy - and sometimes it seemed as if no luxury was omitted. There were no errors, and perfect harmony prevailed. We went = on excursions - to Moscow - Three days - returned to Petersburg, finished all up - did nothing carelessly, nor in too great haste,- wrote my report of the conference - some twenty pages - sent it to President Roosevelt-, made out all my accts, with the Government [secty?} to present on my return; and when all was finished, left - with Mr. Tellingshart _ who took the place of Secretary, for Berlin; remained a week- when Mr. Tellingshart started on his journey of sight-seeing - the other delegates had long gone - and I made for Carlsruhe for a stay of two weeks - My time was divided between the Grand Duchess and Princess Salm Salm. who, at present resides there- [*34SE03] Young's Hotel Boston Boston Aug 18/02 My Dear Sissy You were naughty not to have told me of your arrival until after you arrove. I got the Paris [p/c?] + letter the day after I saw your arrival in the newspapers. I looked in vain for some word from you day after day from the time of your sailing, May 8, until your return. I didn't write because I had nothing to say but sendmy love + you took that with you. Well, I am glad of the satisfactory visit you had + most of all, that you are safely back + so well. I shall always regret that I could not have gone, but I will go next time + you will go again + yet again. Nothing new has happened to me. I have been steadily at work but not hard nor rushing. That I won't do. I go early - long hours, but moderate. I have just returned Young's Hotel Boston from a weeks trip in Maine, all for recreation. Went fishing + got mental rest with physical tire. [Am?] feeling finely. I took Ida's Edith with me + gave the dear girl a real pleasure trip, the first of her life I guess. She was happy enough. I sent her back to [work? home?] this morning [frown? brown] + smiling + thankful, I have enjoyed your letters to Ida. 3 Of course you know that Sam + [?Mustant?] are in California for good with Clarence. The old place sold + the home broken up. Sam is contented thus far + I hope he will continue to be with his 3 boys there. I shall get down to see you as soon as possible. Can't say just when, but I hope in Sept. If you are to be in NY let me know so I can meet you there. I haven't been there Young's Hotel Boston for 3 months any more than I could help. I like much better here. [Marm?] is well, [M??tis? Arthritis?] has not been very well, but is some better now. Goodnight, my dear + much love Faithfully yours, SteveMagnolia Inn, [*Ansd. Oct. 22, 1902] Mrs. M. T. GRACE, Manager. [*34SEB] Barnesville, GA., Oct 8 1902 My Dear Sissy You will be surprised to hear of me way down south of you. I came through Washn Sunday morning early, in a great hurry to get here on an important business matter. I intended calling + spending Sunday with you but my business was so urgent that I couldn't spare an hour even. I expected to call on my way back north, but it looks now as though I must return by steamer from Savannah where I go tomorrow, thus I am to be cheated out of myvisit to you in either direction. But I am not much worse than your own dear self because I heard lately of your having been almost at my door - in [Merideu?]- + you didn't come to see me Nor even let me know so that I could have gone down to see you, such an easy thing for me to have done. Why did you do it, my dear? You will have to give a pretty good excuse if you want me to forgive you. You came back from Europe + didn't let me know you were coming until after you 2/ Magnolia Inn 2 MRS. M. T. GRACE, MANAGER. Barnesville, Ga.,_______190 had reached NY + gone on to Washn. Every week since then I have been hoping to find the time to run over to Washn, but I did not go to NY between July 15 +Sept. 15 + then I only spent a few very busy days in NY. My business here was a special + hurried mission from the Company I work for + I was summoned by telegraph. Well I shall be back in Boston [New York] Oct 14th + I really hope to find a goodlong letter from you giving me a good reason for your very bad behaviour or confessing your grave neglect + imploring my forgiveness. I am about 100 miles north of Andersonville + if I find the time, on my way to Savannah, I mean to stop over there a few hours,as I have wanted very much to see the place where you worked so hard + so well, I wish you could be with me. Also I hope to see old Fort Pulaski + Hilton Head Island on my way out to see; Some day, you + I are going to North Carolina + to Hilton Head, as we 3 Magnolia Inn, MRS. M. T. GRACE, MANAGER. Barnesville, Ga.,________190 agreed many years ago, + we must get at it soon! I hope you are well, Sissy. For myself, I am, except a bad case of catarrh which is the chronic outcome of a continuous cold + cough all of last winter + the most of this cold + damp summer, in the New England climate. I expect I am in for such troubles continually as I grow older, if I remain in the East, therefore I seriously long for the dear old West again. I don't have[*Personal ??????? Charln] Colds there. But, I am tied up in the East. Maybe I can make a break some day. As an evidence that I have intended visiting you for at least a month past, I enclose my interest sheet, due July 16th, + dated Sept 5. I did not send it simply because I hoped to see you. You may send me a receipt so I can show it to [me?]. [Thanks?]. There is much that I can tell you about [Ram???], but not in a letter. We are urged + urged to renew the 4/ Magnolia Inn, MRS. M. T. GRACE, MANAGER. Barnesville, Ga.,________190 proposal for water contract, but we will not do it until the Mayor publicly expresses himself in favor of it. We shall not again expose ourselves to treachery + attack by those who want to be in or mean to slaughter us if they are not let in. We are also urged to sell, but we stand firm + keep quiet. Write me, my dear, + better still, come + see me with great love Faithfully yours SteveCOMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON PALATINS INSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON. COMMERCIAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. NEW YORK STEPHEN E. BARTON, GENERAL AGENT. 40 KILBY ST., BOSTON, MASS. (TELEPHONE 150 MAIN.) BOSTON, Oct. 31/02 190 Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Maryland. My dear Sissy: - I have received your letter enclosing all of the Egan papers and herewith enclose you a copy of a letter which I have to-day sent to him. If he wishes to pursue the subject any further with me I have indicated the way in which he can do it. Affectionately yours, S.E.B. Glen Echo, Md., November 4th, 1902. My dear Steve: I send just a line to acknowledge the receipt of yours, inclosing copy of your reply to Egan, and two proxies from yourself and Lizzie; for all of which I thank you very much. I have recovered from my bronchitis, and we are all well. With love to both, Affectionately yours, SusieAddress [?] A.M. Alwell Riverside Drive 220----NY 220 Riverside drive Nov. 17 1902 My dear Steve. I came to New York yesterday to attend to a few errands mostly connections with the Russian journey which I have not had time to attend to before, and some little matters of my bank which also needed to be looked after. and as I have left things at home as I can be gone the week I hoped I might be able to get a little glimpse of you-- if perhaps you might be in this part of the world, or would have times to [?] [ones?]-- I should have come before but I am [beat?] just well can my [breakfast?] cold. I have heard of you [?] [?] [?] those 5th [Ida?] and through Herman who made us delightful visit. He is a fine young man2 I hope you escaped your summer attack indigestion and pains-- I do hope so. I have just arranged for sending out my little report of the Conference. I think one must have gone to you. I did not make it long as putting it out entirely at my personal expense I felt that I must make a short one do. I never get over the regret I felt that you could not go, and were not there to see, hear, and do the things you would so much have enjoyed, and possibly I even more than you. It was all so rare, and something the ordinary tourist would [would] never get a glimpse of. I felt that it was so out of place and reason, that J. Ellen Foster should be there and you not. 3 But I will try to tell you all about sometime if we ever see each other long enough to tell anything. I had three or four old time and pressing invitations to this little visit, but can only touch at one or two. I saw that the Atwells would be the most convenient for my purposes. I partly owed it to them. They are so helpful and have every business convenience-- All is well at home. Mr. and Mrs. Hines are there. Baba is well and waiting to give you a ride, and Jenny with her splendid new baby has ocean of milk for you. Mrs. Rich is well and happy and seems to have come back more to her old time self, enters into all the fun and jokes as she used to-- Her poor soul ... had been nearly crushed out of her by4 the injustice and cruelty of all about her. She was a fine natured, sensitive, silent woman and could only sink under it. Her lameness is not much better-- one could not expect that. but he pained heart and suffering soul are better.-- She tells little anecdotes of you children and of your father and mother-- I am making this scribble all too long to send a busy man, but unless you get time to run over it will be my only chance-- Mr Bruggs and Mr Atwater have called for proxies for the next meeting and sent out notice. I thank you for sending your proxy to me-- not that it probably amounts to any thing more than a form. Hoping to see you with love to Lizzie Yours affectionately Sarah Glen Echo, Md. Jany 18./03 My dear Steve- In a whole year nothing so good has come to me as your letter. I had about given up that any one would give it any attention, and leave it to the Committee and the reporters. I should have telegraphed you at the Aster House this morning, if we had any telegraph communication. It was so kind of you to sit up in a hotel in the night to write me that long letter, but the sleep you lost, you gave to me, if that will be any satisfaction to know, and I think it will. I will see Mr. Briggs tomorrow would go today but Mr. Hubbell has so hard a cold I do not like to have him go out today. Mr. Briggs will be as glad as I, that you feel to take up theof the character of the charges. They have occupied themselves during their vacation of last year in picking up items concerning me. The women even boast of having hunted up poor old "Gramps" will, and found that he "left me only about 500 dollars". And all such preparations we know they are fortified with. But to what limit. If there is one. I do not know; they will no doubt charge lack of "reports". They may prove that to a certain extent, but they will never prove lack of work, nor lack of appreciation on the part of the people one went to aid. Be that as it may we will try to rally our forces and be ready to meet them. I shall not worry any more Steve, not one day more: It lifts my burden all off when I know that you will come and stand with me. We could always do any thing that we undertook together. We never failed in that. And we will not fail now. If we stand as one so all can stand. Now it is mail time. Snapping cold, but oh so clear--bright. sunny How I wish you were here, both of us nothing to do all day but sit down by this good cheery fire in the sunshine and read a beautiful poem, a book, like the olden days--before there "was no road left to lovingly leave" Lovingly Deariesubject ; at this last call, night before last, he spoke of it, and half expressed the intention of writing you himself. I hardly think he will find the courage to do it. Your plans are the same as his--He had seen Smith (J Alden of Michigan) but not M. Procter--It will be hard for P. to act, he doesn't like to antagonize the minority-- And he is very intimate with the President. You are right, in waiting until some definite information regarding the plans of the minority and their ground of complaints are furnished. The Judge will be good counsel and will I think enjoy it. He was celestially happy at the meeting, and it was only a wee bit of a chance that he had, as compared, with what he could roar out at that committee. I have no knowledge Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd. London Palatine Insurance Co. Ltd. London. Commercial Union Fire Ins. Co. New York. Stephen E. Barton, General Agent, 40 Kilby St., Boston, Mass. (Telephone 159 Main.) Answered Jany 22, 1903 in a long letter of four pages BOSTON, Jany 19/03 My dear Sissy I have just been able to see Mr. Olney + have held a good half hour with him - Miss Boardman had written to him. I explained in full + read your letter to him - He had evidently made his mind up that the action at the Dec meeting was very radical + I don't think he liked it that it was given out "by intimations" that he had approved the new by-laws. As a business man he could not well sanction such action taken by proxies secured in that way, + he regards the work as ill advised. He will think better of it after reflection, Im sure. I asked his consent to serve on the Executive Committee + on the Wardwell Committee of reorgan- ization. He demurred. Said he thought he ought not + did not feel there was any obligation on him - I think he will serve on Mr. Wardwell's committee, especially if Mr. Carlisle does + I think itwould be well for Mr Wardwell to write him. On the Executive Com. I should think it would perhaps be well to omit his name. He will remain as Counsellor, although he said as I was leaving that he thought it was a good corporation to retire from. I shall see him again & in the meantime he will think better of it. Of course he was steeped with Miss Boardman's views & I could not expect to bring him around to acceptance of the situation at one interview. He endorses my view of the law as to the headquarters -- that annual meetings must be held in Washington -- in fact all incorporators meetings, that the Secretary's office & records must be kept there, but that all routine business can be conducted from any other place & you, as Pres't. can have your office where you please. I shall be glad to hear your plan which you speak of in your letter of [*COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON PALATINE INSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON, COMMERCIAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON. GENERAL AGENT, 40 KINBY ST., BOSTON, MASS. (TELEPHONE 150 MAIN.) BOSTON, *] Saturday. Expect you are back from Washington OK. I enclose a letter from Mr. Cotten's successor. -- Mr. W.F. Holwill. It seems that you can get 1/2 rate tickets from the Penna the same as you now do from the B. & O. by asking the general ticket agents, but that he will give you a book for orders for tickets beyond Washington. I would suggest that you send Dr Hubbell down with Mr Holwills letter & one from you asking for a "book" of order blanks. Hope you are well. Isnt it darn cold? Much love Steve49. East 58 St. NY. Jan. 21, 1903 My dear Steve: Your letter of the 19. came timely, for I was naturally anxious: and permit me to say, that considering the burned over ground you had to work on I think you accomplished marvels.With all that Mr. Olney has had to hear on the one side, and nothing on the other, the march fare reasoning he has listened to, and not a fact nor new a truth to select it, he has shown himself an example of consideration and kindliness. Seeing things only in the light in which they have been presented to him, he must think us a most lawless and reprehensible body of people. I do not wonder that he should think it a "good corporation to retire from.", and should not blame him if he did, Surely, if I had even dreamed that he would have been plunged into this discordant mess of perplexity, misrepresentation, ambitious scheming and threatened scandal, he would never have been invited to the place; The Red Cross for nearly twenty years had been a model of harmony. Its motto was peace and concern, and how could I even suspect any such upheaval as this & much as I revere Mr Olney, honor, admire, trust, and need him- for all there, and for his sake I could wish he were not with us. It grieves and humiliates me to know that he came, and is there through me. He can never know the truth of this case, it can never be told as a busy man like him- 2/ and for that I wish he were not in it. He cannot realize that when the proxies were written and sent out, there was no thought on the part of Mr. Ateralter of any change neither was there on mine. I knew very well that I could not remain another year in the organization in any connection with there people, it was not their intention that I should, and I was ready to leave if that was the thing to do and so told Mr. Olney, (which he did not recommend) but he was very far from realizing why I could not remain. I knew that under their tyranny, false representations, accusations, obstructions, insults and wide spread insinuations of incapacity and lack of integrity, that either physically, mentally or both. I should give way that I could never carry another year like the two last, and to save myself should be compelled to leave the country. I was ready to do this, if they had been fit to carry it on. If I could rid myself of the responsibility on an institution which I had created, and conducted for twenty years, and give it into the hands of a self-appointed body of persons who knew nothing of it had never done any thing for. it. and cared only for to poss[???]icer. You know me well enough Steve to know that I never said that to any member of the committee, I made no threats_ revealed no purposes, but a few, like Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Ward, Mr. Ridgely, saw it for themselve, 3/ took their determination, and before I realized what was being done, struck out that Board of Directors and made the changes. These friends had followed their causes, watched their votes, and seen and heard their sneers.- They felt how I was situated, but the first intimation I had of it, was a resolute remarked passed from one to the other. "Let us do it. If we cant save a cause, we can try to save a life". I wanted to leave the city, and be absent from the meeting, but the friends would not permit it.- As it was, there was some satisfaction in seeing that the meeting was carried by personal vote: it would have been just as well if there had not been a proxy at all. In fact the work was all done in the Directors meeting, previous to the general meeting, where no proxies were, or could be used. They know very well that this cry of "proxies" is a mere sham. They were honestly defeated, and want to cover it. Their well laid scheme was to carry the meeting against us by ramming in some sixty new member in the Directors meeting, and for this purpose attempted to foist Mrs. Murrey, illegally upon the committee on membership: finding our records better kept than they had expected, they failed in this. In this exigency they followed a time honored example- by going into the highways and bidding in the guests. Ex. secretary John. W. Foster and Mr. Walsh were never in a Red cross meeting, had been made 4/ members by courtesy, had no interest in it and about as much knowledge of its methods and requirements as of Wireless Telegraphy or [?] Surgery. Mr. Fosters suggestions would have been very proper under ordinary conditions and favorable circumstances. They were adroitly put, and very taking to the unwary, but those who understood the exigency of the case, and the end to be attained could not help being reminded of the polite request of the young lady suddenly alarmed by the entrance of a burgler in her room- "Oh please sir wait till I can call my father." It was said the hardened villain laughed. They may succeed in making something very sensational and disgraceful by taking the matter to the President. The by-laws by themselves, with no personal reference, are, I take it, none of his affair, and without this would never have been taken to him. The combined trickery, and ignorance of the very escence of the subject with which they are trying to deal, and the absurdity into which they are leading him, if they succeed in recieving his more positive action, will become more apparent as they proceed. They are inducing him to reject and spurn all counsel, or oversight of a treaty, accepted and ratified by the action of his own Department of Government and for twenty years, sanctioned and counseled by his honored predecessors. I cannot but think some friend will show him his mistake, as it stands, it is poor capitol for him.Later I have written the accompanying pages as the thoughts came to me– If there is any thing in them that you can make any use of– it is there . . I hear no more from all friends on the other side, but presume they are not idle. Mr Jarvis is in cuba– Mr Wardwell seems to be very firm in his friendliness. Dr Lesser was in today and says that Mr Wardwell is anxious to do anything that will prevent them from getting the advantage – I urged him - to have Mr Wardwell see Mr Carlisle, and invite him to act on his committee – I should be glad if he would, and Mr Olney would act on it too - - We never thought of Mr Olney for the Executive committee you misunderstood I think– it was only on Mr Wardwells committee that we thought of asking him to serve. The object of my little trip to Washington was to see Mrs Logan concerning an effort to get the "World" and the "American" (Journal) to act on our committees – and aid in our field relief– I knew she could carry The American,– and I hoped I was not quite powerless with the World– I wonder if it would do to invite Mr. Merrill of the World to take a place on our Executive Com. and Mr. Hearst to act as Treasurer. Mrs. Logan thought well of it, if we would get some Republican paper say the Sun, if possible– to join in the relief work– and the Inter Ocean– The Globe Democrat etc. Mrs Logan will come to N.Y. next week Thursday and stay some days– and we will see what can be done– Will you be around about that time? Mr. Briggs has completed the Report to Congress and sent it in today I think congress will feel more easy now it must have been very much embarrassed by our dereliction – The absence of such a report must have given them great unrest. My scrawl is alltoo long. If you think of any thing I have not said please try to supply it– and let us hear when you have a minute. 1000 Thanks for the half rate RR operation--we will get the book as you suggest It will be a great comfort as well as convenience– Half past midnight– Good night with love Sissie [*Feb 7/03*] 49. East 58th St NY My dear Steve It is sunday afternoon. I look for you the first days of the week - as proposed, your 100 papers are here all right, and will be used– thanks.– There is a great deal to tell you, and to arrange– we can't talk it, till we meet– lets be discreet. I can see that some parties are afraid. I am now like the lashed slave– I have had my first strokes and it dont hurt so bad any more– Atwater has seen Mr. Olney. I have not seen A. since he will be here tomorrow. There is so much to tell that I can't begin– We look for you as early as possible. for I want our answer to the Protest to be made ready for Congress– And there is so much of it that pertains to you that it can not be done without you I am afraid every day that something may be called for and we not ready. I send this off at once Yours aff. with much love Sissie49 East 58 St., New York Sunday March 8. 1903- My dear Steve! Although we held the "door ajar" the other night, I didn't expect to see you. first- you would not have a minute to spare- ??? I knew how unsatisfactory any call on an interview with me, at present must be. I really feel sorry for any friend who calls, for I know I cannot make it pleasant for them, and it is better that they are not made to feel a trouble they cannot present or alleviate So, dear as it is to me, always to see you, I was still glad you did not come 2 I shall find a way out of this, and I shall try to find the one that will give the least trouble to others. I have never worked for fame or praise and shall not feel their loss as I otherwise would. I have never for a day lost sight of the humble life I was born to, its small environments, and the consequently little right I had to expect much of myself, and shall have the less to censure, or upbraid myself with, for the failures I must see myself make. I can the better excuse me to myself for these facts having been always with me. Of course I have no settled knowledge of what I will be able to do and as I have no8) possible advice or adviser I must the things that come to me to do. With so "strenuous" a hand over me. I can only obey, and shall do it with the least trouble to others that is possible for me to do-- I do not expect to see you again before your trip. I am so glad you have this pleasant prospect before you. It is a necessity for you I well see-- I have not seen Lizzie again nor Myrtis but they are both well-- I have received nothing from [?] [?], but may in due time-- I am very thankful to you for the insight you gave me, and your opinion for which in any case I will not hold you responsible--you only gave it because I asked it, and it was the best you had to give-- It is helpful to me in my decision. I am glad, that with your cataract difficulty piercing upon you just now, that you have a prospect of escaping the rigours of March which we may naturally conclude are held back + destined for the end, and the be- ginning of April. I have not heard from [?] but think all goes well I am very proud of our third generation--all around fine young people! Write when you have time. Come when you feel like it and accept all love-- [?]Monday morning I wrote this letter last night-- but before I got it off this morning yours came, telling me the good news that you will be here Wednesday and possibly stay with us at night I hope so. I am glad of the good time you are to have, We wait to see you. Aff. Sissie TELEGRAM 41-ny jn 1-40pm 10-pd New York, April, 6th,1903 Stephen Barton No-40 Kilby Street, BOSTON, Mass. Meeting Tuesday partially postponed Phillips goes Boston Thursday have written. Clara Barton.1 Monday, April 6 1909 Dear Steve - There has been an informal meeting this morning which is likely to take the place of the regular meeting tomorrow night. and I wire you to say that you are not bound to regard the old arrangement unless you choose. Phillips will go to Providence for Wednesday and will go on to Boston on Thursday and will be at the office of the Columbia Phonograph at noon on Fremont St. If you do not come on here it might be convenient to see him there if desirable They have taken a strong course2/ this morning, no one can forfeit the outcome of it, nor foresee the effect on the President, as it is the chances must be risked-- Mrs. Logan's article in the Sunday Sur, is fine, and like her, she is the equal of Miss Boardman, and several others - how it will be for all, including the White House one cannot [?], but the committee here are a unit-and mean to remain so - of course I did not vote on their proposition, was not even in the room - you may "strike" Walter P somewhere in his travels east, and he will tell you all, Yours aff. Sissie 3/ I neglected to say that Harry Hale and his wife came yesterday - he couldn't stand it any longer and came with old time documents prepared to go to Providence and Boston, for interviews, and will I think go tonight. He is very quiet; but ready to do anything that can be needed-[*File S.E.B. C.B*] June 28th, 1903, Dear Steve: Of course you heard the news before I did, of the welcome little stranger that has dropped into the annex of your household. This is not a set of formal congratulations but simply to say that I am glad with you that the delicate, highstrung girl has held herself so well in hand and come to what seems so successful an issue. Mr. Butler telephoned me yesterday that all was well, since which I have not heard but apprehend no trouble. No one can feel so rich as Myrtis for I am sure she feels that the greatest treasure on the face of the earth has fallen to her. May it so result - dear girl, and I send my warmest congratulations both to you and her mother. I fear I have not acknowledged the receipts of the orders for R.R. Tickets which you sent me, but I thank you all the same and am very grateful for the kindness. I have filled my engagement at Philadelphia, accepting their invitatiln, read my paper before nearly four-thousand people, assisted in the graduating exercises of a hundred and thirty nurses, attended a banquet the next day tendered by them in the ball room of the Roosevelt, with Judge Ashman, Mr. Moore, City Treasurer, some of the leading clergymen and many physicians of-2- Mr. Barton. THE CITY PRESENT, made an impromptu speech of three-quarters of an hour, received a beautiful boquet and the handsomest Red Cross silk flag, you ever saw and reached home the second day. Don't you think that was doing very well for an infirm lady? I am wondering if events here will call you to New York any earlier than the usual time. Whatever way we will be glad to see you. With love to my big sister, Yours affectionally, COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON PALATINE INSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON. COMMERCIAL UNION FIRM INC. CO. NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON, GENERAL AGENT 40 KILBY ST., BOSTON, MASS. (TELEPHONE 100 MAIN) [*And Get 22a-903 - also write Lee and Shepard to decline for lack of time*] 1903 BOSTON. Sunday Oct 18, My Dear Jim - I returned from NY last night. I hoped to have seen you but calling up your telephone at 49 E. 58th I was told that you had moved back to Washington - when I was in NY in September [???] told me that you had just gone to Glen Echo, about a week after you were here with Mrs. Reed some one told me of it. Perhaps you called for me at Youngs, but they should have told you where to find me, or you perhaps remembered my office address 40 Kilby St. At all events, everything seems to have conspired to keep me from seeing you. Write me please at once + tell me all about yourself. I shall not be able to see you as often now if you are really back in Glen Echo, I don't know that I am surprised. Mr. Barton. -2- THE CITY PRESENT, made an impromptu speech of three quarters of an hour, received a beautiful boquet and the handsomest Red Cross silk flag, you ever saw and reached home the second day. Don't you think that was doing very well for an infirm lady? I am wondering if events here will call you to New York any earlier than the usual time. Whatever way we will be glad to see you. With love to my big sister. Yours affectionately, because you told me it was probably only temporary in coming to try. The enclosed letter from Lee + Shepard is like many which you [doubted?] receive. It is an excellent house + when you are ready (which I so hope will be soon) I should advise an interview with them. Please write me what answer to make I have [laid?] that I could refer the [??] to you. I have not much in news to tell you + about myself I can say that I am "as usual" and that means at work + happiest when I am workiest. The enclosed offering will show you that after all the uproar the great Enquiring board, after spending $100,000 has ascertained just what [Faraway??] [Gout??] had ascertained + that theCOMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON PALATINE INSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON. COMMERCIAL UNION FIRM INC. CO. NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON, GENERAL AGENT 40 KILBY ST., BOSTON, MASS. (TELEPHONE 159 MAIN) BOSTON. only available suitable watershed is the one the Ramapo proposed. It certainly looks as though Tammany would go back into power & that the contract must come to us. Mr. Lamont is not as well as I wish he was. The strain on him has been too long & severe but like yourself he is inpervious to his doctors & works on with the greatest energy when they say he must stop. I want to hear from you. Accept much love Faithfully yours Steve Oct 22, 1903 "Glen Echo - Washington DC" (The Washington P. M. M [?] himself, has settled and directed that my proper address is as above - He says I have a right to a home address. My dear Steve: I have your two welcome letters, first the poetry, and today the proposal from Lee and Shepard: If you will take the trouble, please thank and express my appreciation of the honor of such a proposition from their house. Nothing could be better, and if ever I could come to the consideration of the subject, I should surely consult them. But I see no prospect of such an endeaver on my part - I can imagine no prospect of any time to be so applied. I should never consider the subject of writing my life in connection with the Red Cross merely. As I consider [*2/*] that only a fractional portion of the life I have lived, and far less satisfactory than other portions. It would naturally come in at the end of an autobiography. I could do no justice to what I ought to write (if I write anything) short of two years and you well realize I shall never find that time to give to a subject. It cannot be written hastily, or carelessly. fact must tally with already written history on every side. I cannot quite concur in the opinion, or rather the belief that it would be either successful or profitable. My manner of telling might not at all suit the public taste and I never did a profitable thing in my life - and there is so much, and so many interesting persons. Prominent before the public that the chances would be doubtful. Still there is no doubt but I see and feel a necessity for writing something myself, that others can not feel - I am sorry I cannot3/ We have indeed missed each other of late, and as you say are likely to continue to do so, for I have returned to Glen Echo. The going to N.Y. was temporary, and only inspired by the desire to save my Executive Committee the trouble of coming so far to confer with me. They were mainly new to the work and I wanted to render them all the ready [accessories?] I could. It is now near the close of the term, and I am needed at this end of the [route??], to confer with my secretaries for the changes that naturally take place. The six months leave come to an end, 4/ Sept 30, and I thought it best to pick up my little belongings and [??] back home, for the better [waking??] at this end of the line - I found it necessary to see M. Olney, and have made him two little flying [[??], which he has received in the true "Old Oxford" style and to no person could I be more grateful than I am to him. I knew you were not at Youngs and did not try to find there. Once I tried Kelly Street, and you were not there, the next, and last time I was so much [alone?], and had so little time that I only tried to get through, and get away as quickly as possible - I am 5/ doing the best I know with the web given me to weave, and He who made me the pattern alone know how it will turn out. I fling the shuttle as true as I can. The call for the next annual meeting will be made soon for the 8th of December. Ample notice will be given this time, and all conditions complied with according to the written law. The By-Laws are received by as competent a committee as could be desired, and are all that my friends or myself could desire, and perfectly fair and just to those who are not friends - The change made in them by M Olney and his committee is so small as to be scarcely perceptible to a strange glance. A board of 13 Trustees is required, which I have named, and we already partly 6/ accepted. I shall have no trouble in creating this Board of all friendly people and within easy call. I have selected from among them an Ex com, all of whom accept - Mrs. Logan is true, faithful and resolute. I prize her more and more every day. Through the First Aid Dept - we shall, or rather have been able to carry out most satisfactorily the plan adopted in the place of the forty Directors (or was it thirty?) - by the appointment of an Advisory Board in its place. I have some forty members on this Advisory Board all accepted with thanks, pledges of loyalty, and desiring to be told how to serve - We have our committee on finances, selected and most heartily accepted - as well as our Medical Committee, all of these are from all over the county. [I will answer the poem another time.*]7/ and for once the Red Cross will deserve its title of "National"--only its working force is centered near Washington-- and that only so far as needful for convenience of carrying on the work. I must go to New York in a day or two, and bring up the loose ends of the present year's work with the committee there. M. Jarvis has been in Europe, and but just returned. The great point now will be the attendance of the members at the Annual Meeting. As it now appears we shall be able to carry the meeting, but it will be highly essential I think that enough of our people are present in person to carry the vote. A hard push will be made against the use of proxies, and if by any circumstance they gain an advantage in this regard, the only safeguard will be in the actual vote on the floor. I shall ask all my friends to take that trouble. I will be responsible for their comfort, once here, there is room in old Glen Echo for the entertainment of persons enough to carry that meeting without a proxy at all. I know it is far. 8/ still I trust the friends of the Red Cross will try to save it through this one ordeal. Mr [?] has his Hd Qs at the Hotel Essex and would be most happy to see you at any moment you could spare. He has done a good work, and is making his first establishment in Mass. in honor of us "Bartons". He deserves all the help he can get, and he is getting it from high sources. It is only a matter of time, and life when the Red Cross will create its own living, and later on fund itself. The struggle has been long and hard, few have been born to it, and friends have failed - despair has risen and hope has died many a time, but its life has been thus far saved, but until it was broad enough, and rested on a foundation worthy of itself it could not settle nor thrive. Sometimes now, I almost dare to begin to hope that it has reached its summit, found its sphere of usefulness among the people, for which it came, and can rest. What a dreadfully long letter. Love to Lizzie. Come and see me some time + [?] [?] your loving Sissie M. Stephen E. B(arton) #40 Killy Street Boston Personal some enclosures re biography from Lee + Shepard filed 25 "biography"1903 Glen Echo. Washington DC October 22. 1909. M. Stephen C. Barton: 40. Kelly St. Boston - My dear Steve - I have before me the very courteous letter from the House of [Meeres??], Lee and Shepard, addressed to you, kindly offering their great influence in presenting a history of my work, and myself to the reading public - from no other [service??] could a proposition of that kind has equal weight; and I beg you. Who know me so well, to be the bearer of my tender appreciation of the message, and my sincere regret, that, at present, it is impossible for me to consider an undertaking of that kind. The work that has held me pinioned so many years, holds me still; and never in a more rigid and merciless grasp than now. If by any means, I could be net-free, I would most gladly turn to the more cheerful and desirable occupation presented by them. Thanking the publisher for their kindly thought - and you for the time in your busy life of acting between us, I remain Always Affectionately, Clara BartonCOMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON PALATINE INSURANCE CO. LTD. LONDON. COMMERCIAL UNION FIRM INC. CO. NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON, GENERAL AGENT 40 KILBY ST., BOSTON, MASS. (TELEPHONE 100 MAIN) [??] Nov 25 1903 BOSTON. MASS., Nov 23 6pm [*34 SEB*] My [Darling??] Have wondered why I didn't hear from you since our day in NY - I suppose the response to Macedonian Appeal was not encouraging. I enclose copy of letter to Mr. McCarty also several liquid orders for [??] RR NY to [washer??] [return??], which you can send to members + Lee supply all that call on me. Write me what you have to say about the meeting. We're going to [??] tonight but I will be back Wednesday. If you think I should be at the meeting I'll go. Did you hear that Fred Ward's wife died a week ago of typhoid fever + Fred was in the hospital with it + did not know last Tuesday, when his wife was buried, that she was dead. I've not heard how he was getting along [??] Wednesday & I enclose Lizzie's proxy + will get [??] & [??] with me, so, Much love, Steve THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY. PASSENGER DEPARTMENT. 434 BROADWAY. NEW YORK LYMAN McCARTY, ASST GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT E. G. TUCKERMAN, CITY PASSENGER AGENT. ROBT. SKINNER, TRAVELLING PASSENGER AGENT. A. E. SCHAEFFER, PASSENGER AGENT. Nov-25-1903 Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 58 William St. N. Y. City Dear Sir: -- Replying to your favor of the 23rd relative to delegates attending the annual meeting in Washington on the 8th of December, I beg to advise we are authorized to issue half rates on account of the National Red Cross Ass'n on request of Clara Barton, President, and we shall be glad to do so for any parties from this territory. I cannot answer for the Lines West of the Ohio River for the delegates mentioned by you. I imagine, however, that the Red Cross Society would be accorded half rates upon proper application to Mr. O. P. McCarty, G. P. A. B. & O. S. W Ry. Cincinnati, O. and for Dr. Gardner and wife from Chicago by applying to Mr. B. N. Austin, G. P. A. B. & O. R. R. Chicago, Ill. Yours truly, Lyman McCarty A.G.P.A. [*S.E Barton. and Lyman McCarty B&O RR received Nov 29 1903 From these were sent notices to all parties named*] COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD., LONDON. PALATINE INSURANCE CO. LTD., LONDON. COMMERCIAL UNION FIRE INS. CO., NEW YORK. STEPHEN E. BARTON. GENERAL AGENT, 40 KILBY STREET, - BOSTON, MASS. TELEPHONES 646 647 648 } MAIN BOSTON, MASS., November 27, 1903 Miss Clara Barton Washington, D.C. My dear Sissy: - I enclose herewith a reply from Mr. McCarty from which it seems that he is authorized to issue transportation at your request, although I understood the Doctor to say that the records stood in my name. However that may be this letter is quite clear and, therefore, I should advise that you send to him direct such orders as you may desire for transportation from New York to Washington and return, and immediately take up the subject with Mr. McCarty of Cincinnati and Mr. Austin of Chicago for St. Louis and Mitchell orders. In order to save time I would suggest that you ask these gentlemen to forward the orders direct to the parties who are to use them and advise you that they have done so. I would enclose stamped, addressed envelope for each member. I presume that the orders which I forwarded to you will be honored if you have sent them out as I have had no notice of any change, but presume that the record has been made to include your order as well, as it should have been long ago. [* I shall go to the meeting but I don't know what Mama will think. She isn't very well I shall try to be there by the 7th If dear Mrs Rich has passed away I should think it would be just as well to bury her in Washin - I am not very sentimental about those things as I*]think it made precious little difference except to those left behind & in her case there is no one left who cares for her, We're glad the proxies are coming in. All will go [?] sure. Affectionately, Steve Glen Echo. Dec. 23. 1903 Dear Steve & Lizzie, The Merriest Christmas and the Happiest New Year that can come to you, cares and griefs will come, but let the New Year open its doors to all the joys it can provide. Thanks for your letter Steve, I have been so busy I fear I have neglected all the friends, and still must do so for the present. Of the "meeting" the press tells all there was of it, and more, all well enough, and a thing of the past. I was glad we went to Butler or rather that we could go. They needed just what we were able to do for them. A hard field butwell cared for. I am glad you escape the gripp so far, it is a nother sickly season, and unusually hard sickness. I have just heard from the home folks - have not heard how poor [?] is getting on. I wrote him last week. I have only time to tell you we are all well. I happen to be without much assistance. Dr. is busy with outside things, Mr. Hove is in N.E. and Mrs. Hines has a two week holiday. I know how busy you are, and shall wait my turn to see you. With dearest love to both Affectionately Lizzie & Big Sister [*I found a cozy corner for the "Emergency cot." Thanks*]CLARA BARTON FAMILY PAPERS BARTON, STEPHEN E . CORRESPONDENCE Jan. 1904 - Apr. 1911 Glen Echo, MD. January 13, 1903. My dear Steve; I have tried for a long time to get around to a few words to you. But, the meetings, clearing up after its Holidays: [visitors?] twenty letters a day. Better every day till now it is getting over its epidemic - the "Congratulations" of everybody for what they consider "a great history" at the meeting, all to be acknowledged and all the incidentals have made anything less than absolutely imperative work impossible - and 2/ when we add to that writing of the report to Congress - The general report for the year, including all the work of the year - the copying of all the minutes for two years, into the permanent record book - you will not wonder that I have not sent you an essay on occupation for lesser moments. As for the meeting that was expected to be death to the friends, and food for their foes, it fell very flat; all was orderly, quiet, and proper [?? -'re??] countryman, M. Gillett acted as mouthpiece for the 'meeting' and "got in" his move for an "investigation" as you must have noticed. After considerable maneuvering it finally fell to M. Olney to appoint 3/ three "human beings" to "investigate." These have, I believe, all finally accepted, and according to a letter from M. Procter to M. Briggs, have the matter in thought. I will include a copy of the letter made today. No one appears to place any importance upon this move, they take it as a kind of dying gasp. Be that as it may, it is our great chance. Olney has dealt the cards well, a proper attention, and a little skill in playing them, will put us where we belong, and theirs too. If they "investigate" they must have testimony, either personal, or written, these men have no more idea of the facts, and the causes of all this fuss than they have of the affairs of the moon. Neither have they any idea of the real status of the Red Cross in its twenty 4/ years life and work. When that is shown up, as I - Judge Sheldon Gardner - and every person who has known it - would show it, the country would have [*a*] useful bit of history it doesn't dream of. The Judge made a splendid speech at the meeting - they are never done talking about it - he would interest that committee. I would give them a history of the first five years, and the getting of the treaty, by which the government itself carried on its great relief through the only ward it has had and let them see who bore that expense - and who was there to be defrauded or robbed during that [*5 year*] time. Let them see who is the debtor the Red Cross, or the government - there isn't a field where work cannot be protected against5 harm - Johnstown would defend itself by the amount of work done. That the whole town would swear to. Pullman could prove that, at Port Royal, we had but 31[?] + thousand [?] dollar to carry 30,000 people through ten months, (a dollar a head for all this time) In Armenia every dollar of the 116,000 was passed to the Missionary Boards, and all attested to by their Treasurer, Peet, and sworn to by the "Pullie Debt" (?). Galveston, I think we can manage-. Ida writes me that Poor Maid cannot recover(?). I am so, so sorry - who could have dreamed of such a misfortune? We(?) persons so well, and full of life - but his books are all here, every paper in the files, just as he left them, and even 6/ Ellen couldn't correct them. Briggs has been here all the time, and has something to say - Sears is here, and will be, if needed, and full of heart to do something - That committee would (?) that it wasn't good practice to attempt to plaster, and bind up an aching finger, with the splinter still in it. If they take that out it will stop aching, and get well itself - We course show them the splinter, and if their political eyes failed to recognized it at first, the country would compel them to. I should on Smith(?) as a friend - he always used to be. Mr. Olney would manage Carlisle7/ Procter, although personally friendly, is diplomatic, and would hesitate to antagonize the minority but would not, I think, directly oppose– but he would try to "harmonize"– I don't know who they expect is going to bear the expense– we have never asked for an 'Investigation'. It was Miss Boardmans threat, and she said, "They would have to do it"– let them do it, or drop it; But it is our opportunity, if we take it. There would be no more raids, and I believe they (the committe), would recommend a Resolution to Congress, for Amendments, and I believe Smith and Hill would support it, and carry it– 8/ I didnt mean to write so much, but - I couldn't stop, although it was past bed time when I commenced. Now, could you not run down and spend Sunday with us,– and talk it all over– with us all. Sears - Briggs and any one else you wanted– Mrs. Ward asked about you often. Miss Jennys is here and at work & Mrs. Hinten is here– all have good pens, and good friends in congress. I will send you a slip from Miss Halsted, who is one of the Strong writers of the West. She is determined not to rest nor stop till something is done– She writes M Olney: Now when will you have time to read all this– we are all well, and "good as warm"– come see for yourself. Love to Lizzie Affectionately Sissie [*I had a fine letter from Cottrell the other day, is indignant and would say so.*]Wednesday Glen Echo MD. Jun, 20. 1904 My dear Steve, I went to the city yesterday and spent most of the day with the executive committee, such as I ed- call, Mr. Briggs - see - Mr. Baker Treas. - Mr. De Graw and communicated with Mr. Hege of the B&0. I read your letter to them they were glad, and pleased concurred in every suggestion. Mr. Briggs had received a line from Mr. Procter that he was a little more free, and would like to see him; he had written once before intimating his acceptance of the position. (I think he has done this after concurring with the minority, as he declined a pass on the Trusteeship because Foster would not accept) - Mr. Briggs has no authority to speak, or to make an [y?] with Mr. Procter, but will call today and confer personally - telling him that if agreeable to him, he will confer with the Committee, and call on him next day with other members - and then on Friday Mr. Briggs - Baker & De Graw will call with authority to arrange for the investigation. I will write to the Judge today - they are so pleased with the suggestion of having the Judge for counsel, and to address them if permitted, I will get at Gen'l Sears today, and will get McDurst in line, he will feel timid on account of his government position, but willbe as "mad inside" as anybody I will still try to find Dillinger - I have never been able to - he was abroad, some time ago - when McDowell tried to find him - his old home was Uniontown PA - I will write Miss [?] and I trust you will - I do not presume that she could be spared to be our stenographer - but I think Mrs. Flood, Mr. Phillips stenographer (very fine) can be - she is with the Postal Telegraph and was here at the Meeting. Most deeply interested. At all events, we will confirm M. Procter that we have our own stenographer - Mrs. Ward is always right and as good as gold. I have suggested to Ridgely that if needed, could he come - minus travelling expenses - that I would try to meet there if he cd come, and it seemed necessary. I think there will be no lack of action on the part of our people. I will write you every day all I can get. Miss Leonora Halsted has proposed to take the initiative at our exhibit of the Red Cross at St. Louis and I shall write today sending our appointment to Gen'l John Noble to be Chairman. They do not expect us to furnish funds - but to send such things as we would exhibit. De Graw and Briggs will both [?]her today - the pinch will be for space, but fortunately I have a foot-hold offered me some time ago with the association for Cruelty to Animals-- they invite me to accept a part of their space. This will as De Graw says, "Give us a standing place and then we will push for more." De Graw is delighted with the prospect - I shall write Phillips and see if he will take interest in any of the moves. I am going to keep my promise - not to worry or be unhappy one day more - now that you have come to my help and we can work together. Mail goes now By By Sissie [*[??] 1904] [*Jan 22] Glen Echo - 22. Jan My dear Steve - I send this line by the Mail just going out to say that Genl Sears went to N.J yesterday - is with Adamson - (World) has seen M. Jarvis, and takes [?] letter from him to M. Carlisle today - M. Jarvis does to Cuba Sat. and comes by Washington and sees M. Briggs and me Sat. morning at hotel on arrival. The Resolution or motion of Sen Daniels is of course from the minority, but can only affect us favorably, as it will serve to bring out just the information we have tried to point out for years, but simply as an example as there is no law for the customs or regulations of National societies as you and I so well know. The International expressly declines all [direction] of them, and gives the largest liberty to form in their "own spirit and needs." I am rejoiced that Ida was mistaken in the condition of M. Ward. I had a letter from him yesterday - the first he had written in answer to those received he is still weak but gaining- I invited him to come here. I would write Mrs. Coombs but fear I have lost her address, but will hunt for it. I have asked asked Sear & Adamsonto try to find Dillenger. I shall write Joseph today. Saw M. De Graw yesterday. he is going to help Miss Halsted in this exhibit at St Lous. I appointed Judge Noble Chairman, yesterday. If we are left alone we can do something there -- M Briggs had a fine interview with M Proctor yesterday and feels sure that he is "all right" and determined to get the truth. I think M Briggs gave him a little help in that direction, by the report he gives of the interview. M Briggs was delighted by the reception and interview -- This is only a scratch of the pen to get off by the morning mail in three minutes -- Let me have a [sadet?] too Lovingly SissieGlen Echo Md. February 8, 1904 My dear Steve, It has been so long since I heard from you, or wrote, that I dont know where to begin, and it is only a line that I will write for it is almost midnight. The reports of New England weather have been very discouraging - I have thought of you many many times every day and night, dreading to have you so exposed in it, and the terrible things that are happening all the time make one timid and apprehensive and now all Baltimore is burning up- and no earthly person can check it. Will that call you here I wonder? If no, we shall surely see you here- Mr. Briggs has just left and wanted to be remembered to you and tell you he should expect to see and hear you, when the time came. Joseph is determined to bring the "investigation" matter to a focus - Mr. Olney also, and both have written Mr. Procter. I have seen none of them. Mr. Briggs thinks they will not attempt to go back of the Incorporation by Congress - This will confine it to Galvesten. I am going over the entire work of all the fields for the information of the committee if they will either read or hear it. I shall surely give them the opportunity. The suffrage convention will meet here next week and is coming out to call on me - Miss Anthony insists on it. There will be between 100 & 200 if theGlen-Echo Md March 11-1904 My dear Steve I have not replied to your letter that gave me the sad news of Mr LaMents death-but I sent a line to Mrs. LaMent. A good man. and a good friend gone. I am so sorry, and he leaves a life effort of work unfinished-- All are well here, only that I have a little touch of bronchitis that keeps me in bed for a time.-- Mr Howe is here, and has just returned from a call on Senator Procter who if the weather permits, they are expecting just a call, but I shall refresh them a little, for their long ride. I am so glad that Mr Ward is getting well. I have not heard if he has gone back to Springfield - it will be lonesome and hard for him - Let me hear a word how and where you are, and see you sometime. Affectionately with a lot of love to all SissieI do not know what all we are to be charged with, and it is not much matter what I suppose, so we are charged. I have written a kind of running account of the work of the Red Cross since it came to this country, of some twenty five or thirty pages, typewritten - for the use of any parties that might happen to want to refer to it for information about us - I have not quite finished it Cuba and Galveston yet remain, but the accts of both of them are fresh and plainly kept - I need say little of them. - I don't know if you will feel like coming near it. I would not blame any one who is free of it, for wanting to keep so. I am here and must stand it through. It seems an age since I saw you, and I know you have had a cold hard winter to get through. I have thought of you, day by day, when I saw how cold and frozen it was all through New England - It has been called a cold winter here, but we have known nothing of it in this house- nor much outside. May be you will come and see for yourself - Lovingly - Sissiewill call his first meeting of the investigating committee at his rooms tomorrow morning. I think he requests the complainents to make their charges in writing and submit them to the committee, which will submit them to the other party for consideration and reply. The "Judge" is not able to come, but has written Mr. Procter freely Mr Stebbins, a lawyer of Topeka Kansas, some time ago volunteered his service free to aid Judge Shelden as if the Judge were unable to take it alone. I think he will come and be here some time next week - He s a leading lawyer in Topeka a friend of Genl Sears Glen Echo Md. Sunday March 13 1904 My dear Steve At last, the war is upon us. I send you a copy of the decisions rendered at the first preliminary meeting held yesterday at Senator Procters rooms. There were present only the Senator and counsel for the minority. And Mr. Baker (our treasurer) and Mayor Hopkins, a lawyer of this city who volunteers his services for the love of the Red Cross- Mr. Lewis A. Stebbins of Topeka Kansas, is on his way here - will probably arrive on Tuesday. I have written Judge Shelden asking him to come, not for2 legal services, but to explain the Red Cross, its law, customs and its history, as he so well knows it, to their new lawyers who ask for him. - I am surprised when I see the interest that legal men take in it - They seem to feel called to step in. The charges will be in our hands on Wednesday, or Thursday. There is a week in which to reply in writing - Three days for rebuttal, then testimony, written or oral, - Evidence, Books, accounts, and Accountants, Stenographer, etc. - The minutes, since the incorporation of 1900 are in perfect order, all in one big book - signed and correct - The Treasurer accounts are in order - i.e. Flather, Easten - and Mr Baker up to date3 Mr. Briggs has been secretary since Mrs. Murray (acting) I think Mr. Briggs can hold his hand - If they want to go back of 1900, I am willing. I have written my statement and am ready to submit it to the entire people of the country as in comparison with the way the government has performed its part, and its duties. It is a great trifle with me, whether they go back of the Incorporation of 1900 or not. At that date will commence the B. of C. - Then Galveston, Howard and Poor Ward - me (always, of course) - and you. My opinion is, that unless there is some hidden power, greater, even 4 than the Post Office Investigation, that they can be made to wish they had not commenced the game - I believe that 2/3 of the committee is friendly to us, and to me, personally, and to you. Genl. Ainsworth I do not know, but Mr. Procter recommended him to Mr. Olney - as a fair man. - I have not heard from Mr. Ward lately but hope he is able to be back in Springfield again. Mr. Stebbins will try to get Genl. Sears here, he ought to be here now. Now Steve, I must this once more ask you to come to the rescue - It is the last time, but it is the great ordeal - We shall have right here, an array of legal ability and5 interest in the Red Cross, exceeding all we ever before had, combined, and with Congress at hand to take the little action needed to put the organization on the correct basis forever. They will see now what is needed, and I believe that "J Alden" will not hesitate to tell them so. - He is getting in a way of speaking these last few days. If he could have the correct points, and would present them in the House as the opinions of the "committee" he would carry all he asked - And then, Steve, there are other things, nearly connected about which I must speak with you, as I can with no one else 6 not bad things. I am sure you will concur, and approve, but I want your advice also. Please lay down your burden, just for a few days. I know it will seem to you that you "can't," but my dearly beloved, and only boy, you can - and come just here. It is getting warm and springlike - if it holds - come with your knowledge of the whole thing, history and all, and the facts you have to state. The talent and opportunities at hand. How can it fail to set us all right. We are right, meant right, and right will prevail. Let us bravely put it through, this once for all, Steve, and if I live, I will show you what I7 will do afterwards. I will give them a chance to make Presidents - and we will all have something better. Come Steve and help me think it out, like the old days - It won't be always that we can, but this once - you will never regret it. Stebbins has just wired me from the Palmer house. I have replied. he will be here I think tomorrow night. There are Lawyers that we are to have - not boys, nor shoddy, and Mabel will never frighten them. They realize that they have to measure swords with John W. Foster but do not shrink from the attempt. Now Steve what more can I say. 8 Only that after all, you must not allow my desires to outweigh your own, to such a degree as to make you uncomfortable. I have spoken with the full desire of my own heart. If when you consider it, it seems to you like an unwelcome messenger - and you shrink impatiently from it you must let your own feelings and judgment decide - Don't fear to disoblige me. It will be always all the same with me, either way. I have told you how much I want you, but not against your own will or judgment. I am sure you understand me heart to heart, my dear boy and now good night. I hope not Good Bye. Love to Lizzie Yours Sissie[*Tuesday, March 22*] P.S. I have been so full of "Investigation" that I have nearly forgotten to tell you of two very important occasions very near at hand - viz, on the night of the 22d, the whole city body of the Spanish War Veterans are to storm Glen Echo - i.e They came to an entertainment they have long asked me for.- Their commander is delighted by the opportunity - some of their Ladies will doubtless come - [*Saturday, March 26*] Then on the 26, the Old Civil war - G.A.R. of all the Posts in the city come out with the escort of the Ladies "Loyal Legion" - that will be a more elaborate occasion.Remember the dates S.W.V. March 22. Wed G.A.R. March 26. Saturday They will pretty nearly fill the house I presume and be royally served by the hundred or two ladies now I want you here I still give opportunity for speech and it should be a rich occasion. Both occuring will be fine I think Come and see. Steve You know we entertained 500 suffragists the other day. Glen Echo is getting to rival the Waldorf Mr Boldt better look to his laurels-Glen Echo Md March 17 1904 Thursday My dear Steve I write again to tell you that the "Bill of Complaints" is handed in - nineteen pages printed matter charging every thing from first to last. There is only Mr Stebbins of Kansas here; he knows nothing of the history of the Red cross or of our past. If you could spare yourself, this is the time I dont think any thing can save us. Their heaviest blows are aimed directly at me, of course, as the point to be demolished. I will send you a copy of the Bill of complaints if I can get one, only one has gotten to us yet- It looks pitiful to see Stebbins working alone, with every thing new, and unknown to him, and only for love of right and the cause - I wrote Mr. Ward at Worcester - dont know where he is. Dont know where this will find you. Lovingly Sissie overof course Mrs M is at the bottom of all the charges - no one else could have thought of them - or really have known them- Glen Echo Md March.17.1904. My dear Steve I hope this will be handed you by M Lewis or Stebbins of Topeka Kansas. of whom I have written you- M Stebbins comes to New York primarily to see M Roland. R Conklin, the partner of M. Jarvis' - If you can make it convenient I wish you could get a moment with M Conklin who sails for Cuba on Saturday Aft. Clara Barton[*Mch 18/04*] [*1904?*] Glen Echo. 7 1/2 am Friday 18M My dear Steve You are now just about coming into New York. In a few days, it may be hours, you will be here. To me, you are here now, and I want to say to you what I should try to do, if in reality you were beside me. More than twenty years ago, we came into a work together, a work which we both had some belief in, and took hold together to help build it up. It was due only to us that it came into existence. You were young, had your life before you and when you saw it tottering on to its feet, you went out into your own field, but came always faithfully back when you saw a need, I was no longer young. I carried even then a worn and broken life. It seemed a poor gift to make, but such as it was I gave it, dedicating all there was of it to the task we had undertaken. There were no precedents to follow in its methods of administration, for there was none for itself. We need not recall its course, from rock to rock, from bridge to bridge, from hillock to hillock it stumbled on, with only one saving clause. viz that it believed in itself, its integrity and its usefulness 2 beyond this, the way, was generally obscure, the pitfalls frequent, the knowledge small, and the trappers many. The days have been more dark than bright, but never a test came, when the hand grew tired and the heart weak but the soul turned longingly for the first help, it seemed to reach out for its other self. No needle was ever truer to the pole than this has been through all the years. God only knows how I have longed for rest, for a place to lay it all down. No one could see any reason why I did not, and least of all, could I see. I only knew I could not. It had grown to be, apparently, a strong child, that baby that we had nursed and nurtured, but whose was it. Where did the people think it was? To whom did it cling? It had been raised for a purpose, else our work had been all in vain. Was it to be tossed about like a foundling? Or given proper governors and raised to manhood and usefulness? Should we still hold our guiding hand on it, or give it out to the mob that pounded and clamored at our door? They have muttered, threatened and stoned a long time, but now they are on the step and their hands on the knob We must act now, decisively and forever. We either hold, and win, or yield and lose, and Steve it is you and I, just you and I that can turn the scale, and settle it all, forever. As the chance of its beginning was given to us alone, so is the choice of its continuance, and its future hold our guiding hand on it, or give it out to the mob that pounded and clamored at our door? They have muttered, threatened and stoned a long time, but now they are on the step and their hands are on the knob. We must act now, decisively and forever. We either hold , and win, or yield and lose, and Steve it is you and I, just you and I that can turn the scale, and settle it all forever. As the chance of its beginning was given to us alone, so is the choice of its continuance, and it future3 There are just two roads for us to take, we were never up to the forks before. Shall I point them out? One is the insurgents. This means the 22. led on by Boardman and two xx that bear her train and the shadow of the White House that falls quietly over them. They have gotten up this investigating affair in the hope that the committee would so far side with them that by the aid of Congress we could be pushed quietly out of the way. This force is strong and one of our two ways will be for me to hold quiet till the decision is made, for, or, against then resign to my Board of Trustees and leave the country forever. This would settle it after a manner i.e neither you nor I need call more. Let our work go for nothing, and take its chances and to cover up any censure that might sometimes creep out bury my name in so deep a slough of infamy that it would be a disgrace to mention it. This I am getting to care little for, only for the regrets of a few friends who would feel hurt. This is the one way, and to be taken at once. Let us look at the chances of the other. To commence with, we are in. The power of possessions is ours, we, or I have what I never had before a Board of Trustees as a strong governing Board and as I believe every one friendly to me. Look at the make up of this Board, or governing body of the Red Cross today - Olney-Miles, Haar, Carlisle McClellan. With a secretary and treasurer that any organization might be proud of. We are well organized for work over the country with the 4 Governor, State Treasurer and Surgeon General of more than 3/4 of all the states in the union on our Advisory Committee ready to act, to form societies, [???]or to do any thing we suggest telling me they are "proud to be placed among my helpers" The First-Aid for the injured, well organized, on the true British plan, and the most competent superintendent that could be found already at work- knows just what to do, requires nothing but the little help to go on. We are in perfect harmony, all ready to pull together. When ever was our organization in such condition before? Our meetings are regularly held and attended, minutes all up to date, voucher and accounts in perfect order- and a system of subscribing membership that needs only to be pushed to bring us a hundred thousand dollars a year. It could be made to that in three years. These are what it has. Now for what it needs. It needs that its "old" worn out President go out of it and that another take this place; that a live secretary who knows the work, how to do it, and worthy of a salary that would indicate his position be placed in charge of the whole. There is not as formerly a complicated machinery to be thought-out and inaugurated. It has all come quietly into action and either is, or ready to work at once. The states could be all set in motion to organize themselves in three months, and all be made supporters of the National-I am asked to state the present conditions of our organization as prepared for operations. First we have a Board of Trustees of thirteen forming the Governing Body of the society with full powers to act That there are people of known personality and worthy of public confidence and respect, a part of the names should suffice to show Hon Richard Olney. Hon Geo L Hour Hon John G Carlisle Mrs John A Logan. Gen'l Nelson A Miles Hon Euguene D. Fisk. Major Gen B McClellan From this body is selected an Executive Com of five to carry on the routine work reporting to the Board of Trustees. We are organized for work over the country with the Governor-State Treasurer and Surgeon General of more than two thirds of the states in the union as an advisory. Tinnsdale and Medical Committee ready to act in the formation of societies state or local as may be suggested to them to do. The Department of First Aid for the injured is organized on the English plan of the St John Ambulance with a competent superintendent already successfully at work in New England. 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Barton 40 Kilby St Boston You are needed now come at once if at all C. B. 123[?][*Investigation*] Glen Echo Md April 27, 1904 My Dear Steve; I wired you last night to "come at once". The end must be near, and if we are to act at all it must be now. Mr Stebbens will probably leave Chicago today. I have written Mr Carlisle that his advice is needed now. The committee has left matters to drift till now, at the closing moment of Congress. it wants to close too, scarcely giving time for witnesses, if needed. The committee seems to think that it belongs to it, or to them to rearrange and make up the status of the society. appointments etc. The Revolution called for no such thing. it was to investigate causes of difference, not to reorganize. They need a man like Carlisle or Olney to remind them of their bounds. The understanding hasbeen that no testimony would be taken, without due notice to all parties. Yesterday with no notice, except a few minutes to Major Hopkins (counsel in W.) and with only him and Mr Briggs present on our side, but a full board of the others. They took the testimony of John Morlan as against Gardner, and probably me, the most damaging that could be, as I have heard. I have seen nothing of it. The committee or rather Mr Procter seemed a little alarmed when he realized what he had done, and asked very earnestly to have some one tell them here to "finish the thing up and stop the investigation" He needs some one to tell him to get back into his own bounds, viz. the Incorporation by Congress which was clearly pointed out to them, make his investigation as clearly as he pleases, and they would find their labors light and short. They will try to "reconcile" - to joke us up and have us all pull together. They need to be told that that is the business of the voting members of the society. You see Steve where we stand now, if we are to act at all, it is now. I have wired Gardner to come, Cottrell has written a good kind letter. I think we couldKnock their foundations all out if we were here next week, or rather just as soon as could be after the adjournment, and could hold together till it was settled - I think it would not be difficult to get the right decision of the committee, if they saw us in force and determined - they are disgusted with Mabel [Beesdrum?] and in favor of us if only they could be rightly instructed in what we have to say - Can you put someone at your wheel for a week and come? I may not need you again - if you can not I must do the best I can Morlan I am told includes you I will wait & hope Sissie[*In re Morlan & Proctor Com Apl 27 1904*] [*25*] [*Chicago visit W E B 1904*] [*Ansd. July 11. 1904.*] The First Congregational Church, of Oak Park, Illinois. Rev. William E. Barton, D.D., Pastor. Residence, 228 North Oak Park Avenue. Telephone, Oak Park 1951. May 30, 1904 My dear cousin, --- Your letter is just received, and it pleases us much that you are to visit Chicago, for you must visit it on your way to Mason City. You are to be there from the 7th to the 9th. You can leave Mason City on the Northwestern, and come right through. The best train is a night train, leaving there at 8:40, and arriving in Chicago at 8:34. At just the same time I shall be arriving in Chicago from Cincinnati, returning from a college address. That will be Saturday morning. And Oak Park will be a pleasant place for you to spend Sunday. Now I am very selfish in this. That Sunday is my Children's Day. We shall have a processional, and some general exercises by the children, and there is a tiny little address instead of a sermon. You are to make that address, are you not? And the Chicago papers will say nice things about it, and the boys and girls and their fathers and mothers will be happy. We have a large congregation, and they will give you a royal welcome. There is one thing more I can possibly arrange to make your visit easier, and that is to stop the Mason City express here on that morning to let you off. They do not like to stop those trains especially at that hour, as there are so many trains getting in at about that time it is hard to keep the tracks open if the express trains stop at suburban stations and getin the way of the locals. But the division superintendent is a member of my congregation, and will do it if it is at all reasonable. I have tried to get him on the phone just now, but this is a holiday, and I could not find him. However, that is a minor detail. You can either run on into the city and I will meet you and come out with you, or you can stop at the last express stop and take a local immediately following, which perhaps will be better. And my dear wife will meet you at the Avenue Station, (Oak Park Avenue, only two blocks from the parsonage), and I shall be home within an hour after you arrive. And we will spend a pleasant Sunday. In the evening occurs the annual High School sermon, delivered in my church, and you will see a fine body of our young folks. This is a town service, always held in my church because the largest; the ministers preach in turn. This year the Presbyterian pastor preaches, Dr. Luccock, recently of Washington. Just say you will come, and I will write you all about it, and make it easy for you, I know the Northwestern officials, and they will take good care of you. Hastily, but sincerely, Your cousin William E. Barton [*Answered Nov 20 1904*] COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD., LONDON PALATINE INSURANCE CO. LTD., LONDON. COMMERCIAL UNION FIRE INS. CO., NEW YORK STEPHEN E. BARTON, GENERAL AGENT, 40 KILBY STREET, - BOSTON, MASS. TELEPHONES, 646} 647} 648} MAIN BOSTON, MASS., November 12, 1904 [*By Janice our new steno type*] [*34 S E B*] Miss Clara Barton Glen Echo, Md. Dear Sissy: - I was in Oxford recently and the Rev. Mr. Tyler asked if he could not have pictures of Grandpa and Uncle Stephen to place in the Oxford library, where they are collecting likenesses and remembrances of the old times. I know that you have good likenesses of both and I told Mr. Tyler that I believed you and I could have copies made suitable for the library and that we would be glad to present them. They need not necessarily be as large as the photographs or crayons which you have, nor very expensive, and if the idea meets with your pleasure I should be glad to divide the expense with you. Please write me. I have not yet heard from the Continental people in answer to my last letter concerning the Bedford insurance. I presume they are investigating. I shall probably see them next week, as I shall be in New York Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I enclose a check for interest due in July and also for that due in January next. I have delayed simply because my friend Jenks over-looked the matter, until I called his attention to it, as he has done in the past. He has just remitted me for the July payment and I will collect the Jan. payment from him at that time. Mean time I advance it all. There are important developments under consideration in New York regarding these matters, about which I will tell you when I see you, the particulars of which I cannot well write. Yours very truly, affectionately, SteveGlen Echo Md Nov. 10 1904 My dear Steve, Did I tell you that the check came? I am afraid that in all the pressure of the moment I did not , but it did and I was most grateful, for just now I needed it. Mr. Steblins has sent another bond which as been signed and returned, he thought that might bring the result.- Concerning the pictures I shall be very glad to provide any pictures for that library that I can. I have the original photo of "Grandpa" in the little pin from which the one I have was taken and in these later days a better one could be taken from it. As soon as I have time I shall be glad to attend to it, but not until after New Years. I can take on nothing new before that time. I shall be very happy to hear of any "new developments", if they mean something good for you. As you know, Sam is here, and I think will remain the winter. he seems to be very well, with the exception of some bladder trouble that annoys, and gives him a catchy back once in a while. Mrs. Hunt left yesterday for Sutton to go to her brother whose wife is ill, we tried to have her remain here, both for Sam's sake and her own if she desired, but she felt that she must go. I am glad you have so fine a stenographer, and congratulate both herself and you. This is not all I want to say to you, but all I can write at this time. All would send love if they were not all abed and asleep Lovingly yours SissyCONFIDENTIAL. Glen Echo, Md. Nov. 20, 1904. [*25*] My dear Steve: - I wrote you late last night, but there is a more personal or rather special matter that I want to be entirely between ourselves, and so I write again today. The Annual meeting of the R.C. will take place early in January. This is the last opportunity that the old Red Cross people will ever have for a word, if they desired it. There have been connected in its work, as good, competent, and responsible bookkeepers and assistants as are found in any society, corporation or bank. Their testimony, if allowed to give it, should be quite sufficient to counterbalance that of a conferred criminal, whom only the lapse of time saves from penitentiary. The testimony of these men could be entered at that meeting, in no objectionable manner, but as historical information, which would go out to the world, if nothing more. This would be not only easily obtained, but they would be glad to give it, and feel that it is their right, and due. Sears feels it to be his privilege to get the proxies to enable him to hold the meeting for any measure that is desired. I presume you will hear from him. Dr. Gardner is more than anxious, - he can see clearer now, how it was all done, he has had the needed time to collect his thoughts. Prof. Goodyear will, I think come east, very soon, and would like to see, and talk with Mr. Olney and his committee, explaining to them the way in which Morlan came by his bank checks, and that he needed no help in getting them. He was equal to the occasion, and the occasion, equal to him. He would like to see you. Not that it is anything in which Prof. Goodyear could have the smallest personal concern, but simply that he feels it a privilege to make the statements that no one else could make, and make matters clear to these men, who have had no other2. opportunity to get the facts. I know of only two persons who have ever been with us in the work who would not gladly rehearse their part for the benefit of my one, - the exceptions being Morlan and Cobb, and we do not need them. I have written my history of Morlan from our first acquaintance, true- but kind and generous. And showing how he could do, just what he did all the way through. I know that good counsel is needed in this, such as Mr. Olney would give, knowing the situation as he does. I had thought he might have been warped, and become unfriendly, although I knew he absolutely refused to be the counsel for the new R.C., but some singular "manifestations" of late have made me pause, and consider; as they come to me through Sam's agency, I am going to ask him to acquaint you with them, I confirming what he will say. -- Later, Sam has handed me this letter to you, and I confirm all that he writes. It was really remarkable. I have no idea where all this information which was never in our possession, and this advice contrary to anything we could have expected comes from. When I said, - "But no one would place any confidence in these communication if we repeat them, no one will believe in them. "Steve' will" they all said "He believes in it. Of this I know nothing, but would have supposed it would constitute a matter of great fun and merriment for you. I don't know now, I only write a glimpse of what seems to be overwhelming us, and all speaking of you, claiming your belief in them and charging me to write or to see you which they say is better - I feel that I cannot keep silent longer. It seems to me that I am commanded from a very high source to do it, and I obey. I should have run up to New York when you were there last week, and have brought some of the written interviews, which I have taken and preserved correctly, but it was just at the time when the R.C. 3. secretary was taking away their belongings, which I was very glad to have them do, several horse leads, and I could not possibly get away in time, and if I had asked you to slip down here at that time, even if you could or would, I could not have been at liberty to give the time desired. I could better go to see you, if you could not find the time (and I don't think you can) to run down here for a day. There is not much time now till the first of January and we must work fast, if at all. I apprehend no trouble with them, because I will not have it. I am to go by appointment tomorrow to meet Admiral Van Roypen, the new president and his secretary to overlook the half ton of documents called for by the investigating Com. and never returned to me. I shall surprise him by politely declining to overlook them, or showing any interest in them. They know how they got them, that it was broken faith all around, from Proctor and Smith down, and if they are satisfied, I ought to be. I shall not say an objectional word, but he will understand it all, and that he will be in no better shape to make any use of one of those documents, then he would have of any stolen property. I am done fearing them; I deal with them with dignity and composure, and an annoying good will and good spirit; if he dared say so, the new secretary is a warmer friend to me, than to them. He is the son of a Civil War soldier, and doesn't forget it. There will be no trouble in that annual meeting, but it could be made a most expressive thing and I wish so many times every day that I could see you, but I am not going to ask it, nor to put you to any inconvenience. I know how you are driven, and should not be urged to further labor. I am glad to tell you all about matters, and let you know how often I think of you, as connected with them, and if it seems to me to go through them alone, I shall do the best I can. The other side friends all tell me I must be at the meeting.4. I asked Uncle Stephen "Why?" he said "To prompt your counsel, a care that is not worth fighting for, is not worth having." George S. Barton of Worcester, said - "Stephen Barton could get the management and Richard Olney would act as counsel." I said they will not want to act. "They will" he replied. Who are my enemies, the men? "No the women, don't ever trust the women." There are pages of this that I should like to have you see. I don't understand anything about it. Do you, Steve? if so do pray tell me. Lovingly Sissie. Confidential Glen Echo. Md Nov 20. 1904. My dear Steve I wrote you late last night, but there is a more personal or rather special matter that I want to be entirely between ourselves, and so I write again, today. The annual meeting of the R.C. will take place early in January. This is the last opportunity that the old Red Cross people will ever have for a word, if they desired it. There have been connected in its work, as good, competent, and responsible book keepers and assistants as are found in any society, corporation or bank. The testimony if allowed to give it, should be quite sufficient to counter balance that of a confessed criminal, whom only the lapse of time saves from penitentiary. 2/ The testimony of these men could be entered at that meeting; in no objectionable manner but as historical information, which would go out to the world, if nothing more. This would be not only easily obtained but they would be glad to give it, and feel that it is their right, and due. Sears feels it to be his privilege to get the proxies to enable him, to hold the meeting for any measure that is desired. I presume you will hear from him. Dr. Gardner is more than anxious, he can see clearer now, how it was all done. he has had the needed time to collect his thoughts Prof. Goodyear will, I think come east very soon and would like to see, and talk with Mr Olney and his committee, explaining to them the way in which Morlan came by his bank checks, and that he needed no help in getting them. - He was equal to the occasion, and the occasion equal to him. He would like to see you - Not that3/ it is anything in which Prof. Goodyear could have the smallest personal concern, but simply that he feels it a privilege to make the statements that no one else could make, and make matter clear to those men, who have had no other opportunity to get the facts. I know of only two persons who have ever been with us in the work, who would not gladly rehearse this part for the benefit of any one, the exceptions being Mortan and Cobb, and we do not need them. I have written my history of Mortan from our first acquaintance, true, but kind and generous. am showing how could do just what he did all the way through. I know that good counsel is needed in this, such as M Olney could give, Knowing the situation as he does. I have thought he might have been warped, and become unfriendly although I know he absolutely refused to be the counsel for the new R.C., but some singular "manifestations" of late have made me pause, and consider; as they come to me through Sam's agency, I am going to ask him to acquaint you with them, I confirming what he will say. Later Sam has handed me his letter to you, and I confirm all that he writes. It has really remarkable. I have no idea where all this information which was never in our possession, and this advise contrary to any thing we could have expected comes from. When I said "But no one would place any confidence in these communications if we repeat them - no one will believe in them - "Steve will" they all said "He believes in it" - Of this I know nothing, but would have supposed it would constitute a matter of great fun and merriment for you. I don't know now. I only write a glimpse of what seems to be overwhelming us, and all speaking of you, claiming your belief in them5 and charging me to write or to see you which they say is better - I feel that I cannot keep silent longer. It seems to me that I am commanded from a very high source to do it, and I obey. I should have run up to N.Y. when you were there last week, and have brought some of the written interviews, which I have taken and preserved correctly - but it was just at the time when the R.C. secretary was taking away their belongings - which I was glad to have them do - several horse loads, and I could not possibly get away in time and if I had asked you to slip down here at that time, even if you could, or would, I could not have been at liberty to give the time desired. I could 6 better go to see you, if you could not find the time (and I don't think you can) to run down here for a day. There is not much time now till the first of January, and we must work fast, if at all. I apprehend no trouble with them, because I will not have it. I am to go by appointment tomorrow to meet Admiral Van Reypen the new President and his Secretary to over look the half ton of documents called for by the investigating Com. and never returned to me. I shall surprise him by politely declining to over look them, or showing any interest in them. They7 know how they got them, that it was broken faith all around. from Proctor & Smith down, and if they are satisfied, I ought to be - I shall not say an objectional word, but he will understand it all, and that he will be in no better shape to make any use of one of those documents, than he would have of any stolen property. I am done fearing them: I deal with them with dignity and composure. and an annoying good will and good spirit - if he dared say so - the new secretary is a warmer friend to me, than to them.- He is the son of a civil war soldier, and does'nt forget it. There will be no trouble in that annual meeting but it could be made a most expressive thing - 8 I wish so many times every day that I could see you, but I am not going to ask it, nor to put you to any inconvenience. I know how you are driven, and should not be urged to further labor. I am glad to tell you all about matters - and let you know how often I think of you, as connected with them, and if it comes to me to go through them alone. I shall do the best I can. The other side friends, all tell me I must be at the meeting. I asked Uncle Stephen "Why?" he said "to prompt your counsil, a case that is not worth fighting for, is not worth having." - George S. Barton of Worchester said "Stephen Barton could get the management and Richard Olney would act as counsel." I said they will not want to act. "They will" he replied. who are my enemies - the men? No the women - don't ever trust the women." There are pages of this that I should like to have you see. I don't understand any thing about it -do you, Steve? if so - do pray tell me- Lovingly Sissie[*25*] Glen Echo Md. Nov. 20 - 04 My dear Steve: Aunt Clara informs me that she is writing to you and asks if I would like to add a word. I wrote you soon after our reunion here and have not much to add to what I then said. I supposed Aunt Clara has told you that the Secy of the New Red Cross has been here with teams and removed the Red Cross property to their location quarters in Washington. There was much they did not want, saying it was not of any use to them. The Records, Pictures, Desks, Typewriters Chairs, Medicines, Tents was mainly what they carried off. The old truck in the cellar that had been turned in from various fields they did not want. The meeting between Aunt C and Sec'y Crawford was very pleasant and cordial and passed off harmonious. We all have been very busy since Icame here picking up and boxing the goods; for Miss B had been informed of their coming. For amusement we made a ouija board; something similar to the Planchette in its work. We have had calls from most of our departed friends and several we never knew who mainly wanted to converse with Aunt Clara. Among those who came was my father, Uncle David, Uncle Victor, Aunt Sally, Aunt Darcy, Bernard, Charles Angell and Dave Worsley, Emery Eddy. We had some very memorable manifestations, conversations, and advice. All said Aunt Clara was to get rid of her Red Cross troubles at the annual meeting of the Red Cross in January next, that the New Red Cross would stop all persecution then, and let her alone here after, they advised Aunt C. to turn over all the property belonging to the Red Cross and let them take what they wanted which Aunt C has done- They urged her to continue the next meeting by members present and by proxies, not to re-instate the old officers, but to set matters right by resolutions and to pass a resolution not to proceed further in any way against Aunt C. When asked who should manage the meeting and preparation for the meeting, they all named you as the chief factor and Richard Olney as counsel as you know more about the situation than any one else. The Spirits did not anticipate any trouble except from the women "who never forgive or forget." Even Teddy was anxious to get out of the mess, and would never have been in it but for the influences of his sister. Such is the gist of our communications, only there was a lot of it and all of the same tenor. What do you think of it? and if you believe in such things are you willing to make one more effort to place upon the Red Cross Record suitable resolutions and place Aunt Clara right, without further molestation?Mrs. Hunt left for Sutton yesterday. She had a very pleasant time while here and was pretty well rested. She did not see as much of Washington as she would have liked. Aunt Clara urged her to stay longer, and to return after a visit to her friends if she could make it her way to do so.... I am not looking for her, for if she finds her brother's wife in the precarious condition represented John would naturally want her to stay with him. I have much to say to you about many things and if you can make it your way to come out here we all would be exceeding glad to see you. Give my love to Lizzie and believe me as Ever yours, Sam (Barton) nephew Thursday morning - Jan 19 Now Steve, I whirled this long letter of last night, because I wanted to, and because I thought it right to tell you all I know of the case, its progress and prospects. If you feel like acting at all on my suggestion, or in the view of the case, the door is opened. If you do not, or it is a burden to you, then let it be just as it is. Don't be drawn into anything you don't want to be. What the thing will not do for itself, I have faith to believe, will one day be done for it. So may be not in yours, surely not in mine, but one day "Right is right, and God is just" We can never look back and say "if I had." One has to do the way that is marked out for them, go in the path assigned, it may not lead direct, but it leads to this appointed goal. Good morning. I hope not Good Bye [*monument*] Glen Echo Md Feb. 11, 1905 My dear Steve, You may have noticed in the papers a paragraph concerning a monument to be erected by me, and possibly to me in Oxford giving wonderful figures in size & weight. It is preposterous, and probably grew out of this fact- I have tried for the last quarter of a century to get some kind of family stone onto the family lots in North Oxford, and never could succeed through one failure or another. I believe I told you that a year or less ago I engaged Mr. Atwater to arrange for a stone, like one we had seen, and which he would have made near Meridan for his own burial lot. They were to be alike, and he would take charge of it, for me. I already held a small note against him from which the expenses would be met. He thought to have them gotten out this winter. I have heard no more- I recall now, that I did tell you all about it. and asked your taste about the lettering etc. I got a little warning now, that it should be looked after before going any further. My desire would be to go to N.E andconsult you about it and have you see it before it is either sent or paid for. I have written to Mr. Atwater to delay "any final" operations until either myself or some member of the family all of whom were rightfully interested in it- shall have seen and approved of it-" I do not recall the name of the quarry or town where it is being done, but could you not find the time, and be willing to look after it. to see the stone and Mr. Atwater. and help to get it right. I don't wish for any assistance in the cost-it is my pleasure to do that as I have done it before, or any thing else I could do for my family alive or not,-but I do want their advice, and help in getting something they would like when it is done. I would so like to see you about it, and if I felt that I ought to leave I would-but just now I could not, even if the weather were less severe. The enclosed slip will give my reason. Please let me hear from you. I realize how busy you must be, and am sorry to suggest the taking of a moment's time, and would not for myself alone. Lovingly Sissie.S.E.B.1. February 18, 1905. My dear Sissy- I have been away. Have received yours of the 11th inst., about the monument matter. I shall be glad to go to Meriden and confer with Atwater, if you will ascertain where the work is being done and what it is that you want me to look into. I don't quite understand what you mean by saying that you got "a little warning now that it should be looked after before going any further." I hardly know what to say to Atwater, unless I understand more in detail what the circumstances are. He talked with me himself something about it when I rode with him from Worcester to Boston last fall, after seeing you. Please write me again. I am much concerned about what you say regarding Sam's health and I wish you would tell me fully what his condition is. I have not heard from him in a long time. Will write you more fully after hearing from you again. Affectionately,[*Cemeteries*] Glen Echo MD. Feb 25, 1905 My dear Steve: I have a letter from Mr. Atwater which I will inclose in this, and when he gives me further information I will send it also to you. I think the trouble, if any, is probably that he is too full of business to attend carefully to it; and it is better that we look to it ourselves a little. When the weather is a bit more mild or steady I hope you will find time to look at it a little, as it is a matter of interest to the others of the family almost more than mine, as it is to be for their eyes, for longer than mine. I am in a hurry this morning, and cannot write a letter - but will send this on with the inclosure. I hope are well Affectionately, Sissie[*cemetery monument*] Glen Echo, Md May 2.d, 1905 My dear Steve: At length I hear from M. Atwater where the work is being done, and I inclose his letter, to you which please let Sadie return to me. Will you find the time to see what is in Quincy: I think it should not have gone on, after the last correspondence which gave almost no clue as to where to look first. But Francis is a very busy man, and might have forgotten to write or did not take in the situation. I hope you will find it all well but I think we should see it together and earn its cost, its relative value and everything about it before permitting it to proceed. It concerns every one of the family just as much as me. I want all to be consulted and satisfied: and I must ask you to look after it with a view to all the family, and not to me personally. If is not right, say so, if any thing is wrong look to it as you would your own, as in a sense it is.- I can not leave just yet. Dr. Hubbell is not yet home, and poor Sam is still held in hospital, his recovery is very slow, to say the least of it. For me I am well, but just a littleGlen Echo May 2 1905 MD [*Mrl*] [*Monument at Quarry - Quincy*] [*Quincy 227 Mu 327*] Mr. S.E. Barton 4 Liberty Square Boston Mass tired with all I have had to carry through the winter. I hear of you always busy, but that is all. Please dictate a few words to Sadie in relations to the Quincy matter if you cannot write a line yourself. With love to Lizzie & Saidee Yours affectionately, Sissie Glen Echo MD May 23, 1905 My dear Steve: I send this one little word to say that I expect to be in Mass. a little before the middle of June, to meet on occasion of the first acct - of which Mrs. Reed will know all about, I shall hope to see you then. I am writing in too great haste to say more than that we are all well send dearest love to all Affectionately, SissieBoston, MA May 3 3-PM 1905 Oxford, Sat. July 24/05 My dear Steve I was in Boston yesterday and tried to find you by phone but you were away, and when I got home I found your welcome letter I wanted to ask if you could'nt come up Sunday (if that would be any better day for you to get off) and see me at Oxford and see if the monument looked as well in its own place as it did in Quincy. I believe I have done about all I can, till a little later when some seeding can be done - come and see it. — Sam is at Sutton and, is, I think gaining rapidly for one who has gone through such an ordeal - Only for the inconvenience of the results of the operation he seems to be well - he has been up twice and I have been to see him once - he is at John Whites, with Mrs. Hunt as you know - About the "Summer home" - I have picked up a deserted old house, but don't know what use may come of it, but you could look at that too, if you were to come. - I have been mainly at M. Rausens since I came. I seem to have "squat" on them as being the folks that bear it as patiently as any "ones" - you will be likely to find me here if you come around rather soon. You could perhaps speak - Florence Rausen runs the talking machine of the town, but it's like a pouty child and wont talk unless it has a mind to: you could try it, however - but let me hear in some way and know when you can come - Love to Lizzie Your aff SissieOxford Aug. 7. 1905 My dear Steve: I recall that you suggested when at the cemetery the other day the good thought- that if it were preferred to have "The Captain" rest in the home lot you would have him removed there. I was very glad to hear you say it and have thought of it a great deal since. It would seem to be the most fitting thing to have him, and your mother placed right in the line beyond "Aunt Dolly," your father first - your mother next, and I that would bring them near the place reserved for Ida, next to Adolph It would make a beautiful family line, and I think most gratifying2/ to all and it would leave you the head of your own lot, which now scarcely appears so. - Now if this is your wish I should be glad to have it carried out, and that being so, this is the time to have it done with the least trouble or cost — The ground is all "up" now, the old turf all off, and this new soil not yet on, and nothing finished. Mr. Rauren was so impressed with the idea that he has been trying (of himself) to reach you by phone today, failing in this, he intends to telegraph you. he feels so interested in all the family, that he cannot seem to have anything undone. I believe Lizzie would think that the proper thing to do if you suggest it to her — Think 3/ of it please, and tell me what you think, and I will proceed accordingly. I know the idea gratifies Ida very much - I hope you and Lizzie are both well - Love to her - Aff - Sissie M acknowledges your check the other day, I am awfully afraid I sent it to Lebeck Street instead of SquareIn re moving Father & Mother to big lot OXFORD 1905 AUG 8 11 AM MASS. Mr. Stephen E. Barton #4 Liberty Square Boston Massachusetts Glen Echo, Feb 9. 1906 My dear Steve, Thanks for yours just recd. I am this evening home from Baltimore, where I have been attending the Suffrage Convention for two or three days, and it is now my intention to take the 5PM train on Sunday PM for Boston. There are to be some 'functions' there I would like to attend, and some business matters I would like to attend to. If I do this I shall be in Boston on Monday morning to stay a few days - then I can piece on what I cut off from this - Love to Lizzie please - & a big lot to yourself - & Saidee - Sissie I regret to have missed your visit, they are so rare - but I see you soon now -Oxford Feb. 22-06 Dear Steve I'm "taking breaks" and filling up my letters for the last circumlocre[?] months, I came across the inclosed, returned to me from N.J. which I inclu[?]e to you, in testimony of good faith. I am at Oxford for a few days - In my house, quite alone, have opened up only the kitchen department, leaving water and steam arrangement as closed for the winter. Two days ago we were snow covered and sleighing, [?] like April I shall, I presume, go home the first of next week - a visit from Mamie, she Is well, and a pretty letter woman, I should invite you to run up, but I have only lodgings to offer (good) but no well kept table, my cook isnt worth a cent, but lots of things to talk about. I don't forget my nice visit to Lizzie, she is a charming hostess, thinks of everything for the comfort of her guests, and has such a pretty little home - Love to Saidee, tell her to hammer away at that old typewriter, - I wish she was near me. - Yours lovingly Sissie [*Charlton St Hse Oxford Jan 12/1907*] [*Confidential*] I have yesterday received a letter from Mr Wm P. Brown, Worcester which I am inclined to think you may know something about As by their paper, they seem to be insurance men. He wishes to know if I would rent my Oxford house for a term of years - say 2-3 with the privilege of buying at a price agreed upon in the lease. The party wanting it, lives in Oxford, but he would not like me to mention the factTo my one in oftered unit the plan was communicated. I do not think it desirable for me to rent that property. I would sell it at a better sale now. Than 2 would agree to do after renting, My desire is to get clear of all real estate. That home is clean now. Were done, and in much better condition than it would be after being sent in to. I would like to disperse of it. would not be for money dirin. if I had good drawing interest. Uis gone peaceThink a moment and tell me what I ought to say to Mr, Brown. I ought not let it go for less than $14000. The good solid improvements I have made have cost over $1000 - If you can share a moments time speak to me about it, - for I have the idea that it is through you that Mr. Brown writes me Yours Sissy Glen Echo Jan.16 1907 Dear Steve I have your welcome letter and send this back by return mail. I see now, since it was not you, that it is Rausen who is turning the crank, and doesn't want any Oxford people to know. - I mistook - that this might be the case, and threw out my card to you as a feeling. He knows I dont approve of renting it, and dont like to propose it to me, himself, - Also - he didnt want me to sell it. For one thing, I think the whole familybut he wants me to keep that place and doesn't like to see me pay taxes and interest on it for no return, - Mrs. Rausen feels the same, and both of them urge me not to open it, if I come to Oxford to stay any length of time, but come and stay with them in welcome, and they mean it. I will write Mr. Brown tomorrow declining to rent, but offering to sell, and if you could get a quiet word with him he might see what he can do - Don't let this be an added care on you, for you have enough already - Thanks for your good old time letter. I have so much to say - when I see you. All is well- Love to all Good night Aff Sissielike to have me for a neighbor, and all would prefer that I remain so and again, he would doubtless like that property to fall into his hands eventually, and indeed, I think he is right about that. Owning as he does all about it (almost a Rausen Park) he should have that corner-He doesn't feel able to buy it outright, and wouldn't like to pay what he knows I would hold it at, and should have for it. That is the meat in the Cocoa nut-He isn't trying to take advantage of me. I don't think he wants to do that, Oxford June 20th, 1907 My dear Steve, You will remember that Mrs. Marion Bullock was at our meeting, - with Ida - Mrs. Bullock - became so interested. and so impressed with the magnitude. and importance of the work - that she felt called upon to aid in its spread as far as in her power. and to this end. has arranged for a meeting. at her home. The Upham farm - Dudley - comprising the heads. (or their accredited representatives) of the principle manufacturers, a business3/ action in this vicinity, whom you know, and can estimate better than I. There is no public way of reaching here, but James & Marien will send teams to Oxford to meet and take up those who desire it. Many of the men will come in their own automobiles of course. - But the Boston people (Mr Wells - Kenrel - Reed) will come to Oxford in the afternoon, be met at the train or electric, at the time given, be taken up in time for dinner at 5 PM - The Reception will be at 7 - and an informal evening follow with such First Aid information as our 4/ officers are able to give to those who desire to learn of something they now know nothing of - The warmth and readiness with which the invitations are received and accepted are a surprise, even to Mrs. Bullock herself, although she or James very largely know the parties Now to make it plain, - I am asked to say to you - to please come to Oxford in time to get here to dinner at 5 - they will meet you - or you can be brot up from Keiths, if you prefer, or any way you choose to come - Dr. Hubbell & I are here for the remainder of the week - It is a fine country home, and will give a fine reception - I inclose a list of persons who have accepted, - Mrs Bullocks address 55 FRD - Dudley " (phone 153 - ring c/o} (Webster Central Sissie2/ men in the vicinity - including Webster - Southbridge - Oxford & Dudley. As the included slips of names will show - All of these persons have accepted, without reserve or hesitation and all seem delighted to come - to meet the officers + friends of the "First Aid" and hear it explained by Mr. Wells & Miss Kenrel - who will be here - and Mrs. Reed I hope. The meeting will be on Saturday evening - 22d. If the weather permits there will be a large and most uncommon gathering of men of thought + Edwin Stevens - Quinnebaug Mr Hallet Principal of Nichols Academy - Dudley George W. Wells American Optical Works Southbridge A.P. Howarth Manufacturers - Oxford Allen Joslyn The Three Joslyn families - Oxford Chafee Brothers Box Manufacturers Oxford David Taft Wollen Mills North Oxford Kilty Manufacturer North Oxford Edwin Bartlett Manufacturer North OxfordCapt Bartlett - Slaters Woolen Company. Webster Capt Bates foreman - Iron + Wood Work of Slaters - Webster E.P. Mortin Supt. of Stevens Linen Works - Webster John B. Prescott + son. Iron Foundry - Webster James Mcguire foreman of B.A. Corbin's Shoe firm - Webster F. J. Sears foreman A. J. Bates company (shoe) Webster H. E. Smith Supt. Perry Yarn Mill - Webster Josiah Perry of Perryville - Woolen Mill - Webster M. Robinson Supt. of Schools - Webster and Dudley Henry E. Babcock of N. Y. - Entire Control of Cambric + Selicia in U. S. Glen Echo- Oct 20 1907 My Dear Steve, I was almost startled by the appearance of your letter this morning. I had been thinking of you so much and wishing I could see you, and speak with you: I know you are more than busy. And strange as it may seem to you, I feel that I am busy too. I stole out of the time to run up to Saratoga, intirely against my will, and my wishes, and yet it seemed under the circumstances that there was no other way to do. I withstood the rain and wind there, and took the cold home with me and have been until almost now, in disposing of it but it has in no way been allowed to prevent 2 doing my work - it only made it hard to do. There are some things that seem imperative for me to do, some decisions to be made, and carried out that I feel that I cannot properly do without consultation with you. Situated as we are, we may never get this. There is very little to tell; nominally there are only the Doctor and I here, not even a servant or help in the house or out. There is no help worth the having - the unions have ruined all in this vicinity. Neither have I any help at my desk and my correspondence increases rather than diminishes. I am intirely alone with this, and have before me the prospect of a book that I should write if I could get the time Love to SadeeI do not see or know as much of the little Boston family of Aiders" as I would be glad to or as they need if. if I am worth any thing to them. There are some plans concerning them also that I should like to submit. but they must all rest for the present at least. There are some occult, or psychic manifestations coming under our observation here that are of interest & that I should like you to know something of, and at least see what you thought of them. Knowing as I do that such ideas are not new to nor intirely disregarded by you. You noticed, perhaps that the Grand Duke of Baden has recently passed away. I have been told of this positively and often for over six months, but of course, I could not tell the 4/ Grand Duchess. I wanted to find time to write Lizzie and thank her for her kind messages and friendly work with the N.Y. Hospital friends. As I came home I called on the Dr. and Bittina. Saw only the Doctor (Bittina was out) who seemed overjoyed to see me, and I was equally glad to see him. I told him he must thank Lizzie for all the pleasure it gave him. Please give love and thanks to Lizzie. I hope she is well, and I also hope you are well, and that you will find a place to "let up" while you have some health and strength left. to eke out the rest of life in some degree of comfort- This is a dull sober letter but the best I can do at midnight. Aff Sissie [*I forgot to say that Mr. R S. Brown is making us a visit of a few days.*]Glen Echo. Sat. March 14/08 My dear Steve: Your welcome letter and its inclosures came duly. and I signed the papers at once (which I thought very consistently amended and have waited till now for a moment in which I could write to tell you. that I thanked you for your trouble, which I do now most heartely. I don't care who wears the "Old Shoes," so some one will make me some new ones that can wear - I feel that I have been compelled to wear old ones long enough. And besides, when I have commenced to have a reputation for shoes, I will be expected to "live up to my blue china," won't I? Also, permit me to thank2 you for the checks. I have signed the receipts and will return them with this and the Contracts. I am rejoiced to know that you are better. You must watch that indigestion business closely. You know what an attack of acute indigestion may mean, and can do, and that not much can be done for it. I wonder when you eat your last meal of the day? One reason for my not having time to write, even you, is found in an unpleasant circumstance taking place in our little neighborhood. You have not been with us enough of late years to know our neighbors - and probably do not remember that our grocer, and Post-master was Mr. Van Canady, who had the principle management of Glen Echo, during all of Mr. Baltzley's career here. he 5 Now just a word about this person although I dont know if there is any thing worth the saying, only for the change of temperature, or climate. I should have come north some weeks ago. And I presume I might still face a little change. I have not had a vestige of a cold in all the winter, and dont want to spoil my record now. I am inclined to think I shall, however, find my way there before very long. I should either do more or less with New England affairs, they are all outgoes with no good to anyone. - The Mothers' Congress is in session here now, and tomorrow morning I am to have a breakfast with Fanny, Elizabeth, and three of Fannie's children. How I wish you were going to be here too. The Session holds two weeks. They6 me in hotel. They say that Joseph is better than he has been in fifteen years. He and Elizabeth are going to Europe - I don't know if you know, or know of our Rev. Barton relative - Rev. Wm E. Barton D.D. pastor First Congregational Church at Oak Park Ill - He and I are "cousins" - so of course you must be and although we have never met, I find him a cousin worth knowing. We exchange what he calls 'love letters' once in a while, and now and then a sermon, one of which I am going to send to you. If you don't like it, you can send it back. For me, I wish all the Bartons could do just as well, and a good many do, only in other ways. I am very proud of these younger generations of Bartons- I like so much to get a line from you. Still I know how hard it is, but I am coming to see you I hope. Love to Lizzie I hope she is well Aff. Sissie [*27*] Oxford Jan 7. 1907 My dear Steve I have Saidee's line of suggestion from you that I send a little Greeting to Mr. Schieren for which I thank you very much. I send it at once and write to ask of you (if you will) to take a few odd minutes and name to Saidee the persons to whom you would like one to go, no matter if I know them or not. They know me, and all seem to be so glad to hear from me after this long silence. I am more than 2 surprised by the returns I get--. I had expected only a possible acknowledgement from some old friend, but my mail is crowded with long letters of thanks and gratification from persons whose time would seem more valuable- in other ways-many who have never seen me-and the more important the person, the longer and more impressive the letter. I am sending first to the near friends, -than to the Oxford people pretty generally, then the important families. The business men of surrounding towns as Charlton, Sutten, Worcester-etc- To many clergymen, especially Universalist,5 Now just a word about this person although I don't know if there is any thing worth the saying. Only for the change of temperature, or climate. I should have come north some weeks ago. And I presume I might still face a little change. I have not had a vestige of a cold in all winter, and don't want to spoil my record now. I am inclined to think I shall, however, find my way there before very long. I should either do more or less with New England affairs, they are all outgoes with no good to any one. - The Mother's Congress is in session here now, and tomorrow morning I am to have a breakfast with Fanny, Elizabeth, and three of Fannie's children. How I wish you were going to be here too. The Session holds two weeks. They I have just gotten my old lists from home. I will send to all the mem- bers of the old Red Cross - ("in good standing") and to Editors, many of whom are asking me for a copy - and the men with the knives, + belts + saws - it is astonishing how it appeals to their humanity - I tell you all this because I think you will be glad to know it, and to let you see how wide a range you have to glean from, if you feel disposed to send names - I have ordered the second thousand, and can have all we need. Hastily + lovingly, SissieA Parable After reading your letter, I thought it was late for a brood, and if any one was disposed to set, and hatch out a lot of "ugly ducks" it would be wise to break up the nest and bare the rooster to pick up the nest as well as to crow - + let the hen come and lay her eggs in any basket - It works well - Glen Echo 15 Jan 1909 My dear Steve I am glad to be able to write you, myself, and to say that I am better, am really getting to be more myself again. Not to do all the old things but to do some things. No more hard pain: go all over the house and see to it a little. Miss Rena Hubbell, Drs niece is here, came directly after you left from Drs home in Iowa - A fine young woman. gets a fine visit with the Dr. + sees Washington, for her pains. Then, I thought matters all over, and decided that it was wise to invite Marion to come, which I did, for an outing, and to meet Miss Hubbell. It has done well, both girls take hold of the work in superior style, (both pattern housekeepers) and Marion takes her place with me at the desk and the accumulations of Xmas are disappearing. I am glad you went to see Major "Lon" what a good substantial man in the world, he has made2/ How trusty my friends have been : Each has kept his secret, and it seems that only a half doz or so out of this house know that any thing has been the matter with me, I think I have never known so faithful and discreet a body of people before. Even poor "Dida" with her broken wrist thinks "Auntie is tired." and Mamie writes that I "must not work so hard any more" - and the Boston people are "afraid to write" me because I "am so busy". And the newspaper frind thinks nothing at all, for once. -- good for him!! Yes we will let Oxford rest, as you say the notice is given. and I think I can make it seem all right with Maven and keep up good feeling, which is a part of Heaven, to me - The Lord alone knows how I dislike, and dread, discord; nor the price I will pay for peace. - I shall commence to write again, as soon as I am through the letters. The holiday stuff. I am beginning to sleep some and will go and try Good night lovingly Sissie Glen Echo, April 4, 1909 My dear Steve - I am going to bother you again. But you must expect this, while I train on this side - But first I want to say what a Charming visit I have had with Myrtis and Joyce, you must have heard all about it, still I enjoyed it so much I cannot help refuring to it. Next I want to report myself as well again. I havn't run any great risks yet, to test myself, but eat, sleep, work, make myself generally useful - . That is better than the nuisance I was when you 2 saw me last. Now to business - It is all about Baba - Dr has come to a point where he wants Baba to come home. - feels sure that he can be of use, as an errand boy, and now that the Dr.s business is so much enlarged as to make it necessary to keep help all the time, he says Baba can be taken care of as well as not - The point now is how to get him here, Of course there are the two methods. One to have some one come, with, or go for him, to see him safely through, which is probably the cheaper way The other to ship, or Express him through direct, I suppose that can be done from Worcester. It is probably costly. I know that when he went on his fare from Washington to N.Y.I have not told you about Dr Arnold -- she has entirely recovered and is in her business as always-- she scarcely lost a week of time, with that terrible accident, which would have killed any ordinary person. And would have killed her, if they had gotten her into a hospital. They would have drugged, probed, examined and "operated" her out of existence. She took no drug -- had no treatment but hot water compresses, and her treatment of the spine, several times a day as she could bear it. It seems like a miracle, she still treats me twice a week. 3 was Thirty Dollars, I presume it would be double that from Worcester to Washington. Oxford affairs are all fixed I think, and no body hurt. They will probably get moved to their farm in two or three weeks. I wrote, that I should probably take Baba home, some little time ago, and Marion wrote at once, that "James would like to go with him," if I sent him in care of any one, I knew he would like it- and he would take good care of Baba, and if some one else could make the shipping arrangements in Worcester, it would be all well enough, if it is thought best to send a man with him, only the entire cost ought to be "stipulated,' before hand. Now 4 can you take the time to look after this and see what the cost would be either way, and decide which is the better way to send him.? I am willing that Bullock should come with him, if he still desires to + if that seems the better way; or, if sending by express is less trouble, and seems to you to be the better thing to do, even if it costs more--(as I suspect it would) then do it that way. If James should come, he might prefer to get moved first, and then come. -- That would be all right; Baba has hay + grain to carry him a good while yet, he could go with them when they move, and come when they get ready -- his bills are all paid. -- Baba doesn't owe a cent in the world.5. I am sorry to ask you to do all this but I dont see how else I can do It is too early and cold for me to go to see about things myself, even if I were in my old condition, which of course I cannot yet be sure of. Although I do meditate a little on going to N.J. some Saturday with Dr. Arnold. (but I have not mentioned it to her) I want to put her under the protecting hand of Mayor McClellan. You know he was one of my Red Cross staff, and I don't think he has gone over. Dr. Arnold will need him to keep the Regular Drs from crushing her out, and I think I can help her,= she has helped me &6 I think I have other friends there who would at least be a comfort to her- I am not going to ask when you are coming to Glen Echo, for I know you will come whenever you can consistently, and I do not want you to do otherwise. You will be all welcome when you can come. Lovingly Sissie Glen Echo. April 10,1909 My dear Steve I find on my table today, an unopened letter which I think must have come about the time that you did, and it was lost in the shuffle "till I get at it today. I am going to send it at once to you to see if you will take on further liabilities, and labor for me. It is really better then anyone could have expected, that we should have an offer to rent. You may not know that Mrs. Oscar Shumway is the only and charming daughter of my old girlhood playmate Martha Willington, the aunt of Charles & Vettes Willingrton, and the best beloved of all my little girl friends. Mrs. Shumway has all the tenderness of her mothers' love for me. She was Emma Kelsey, and married Oscar Shumway. You would know Just how and what to say. Of course I do not know if they would like the furniture all taken out, or would like me to store it in one room, or would like to use it, or some of it - or whatever they might like. You know I would do almost any way that was thought advisable. Could you write or seeMrs. Shumway, and learn the conditions , and what would be expected of me. I will reply to to Mrs Shumway telling her that I refer her to you- and that she will probably hear from you. Dr. has just written James about Baba, will post it tonight. Your troublesome Sissie Glen Echo Easter - 1909 My dear Steve Last night I wrote you inclosing a letter from Mrs. Oscar Shumway concerning a rent of the Oxford House, asking you to kindly look after it. After a nights sleep, I find that I do not want to make any such arrangements, and hasten to say to you to do nothing about it. It would only give me trouble and bring me into relations with other people and I have had enough of this. I will let it remainas it is. You and I will use it once in a while, and keep the key in our own pockets. It is insured, and I can pay the taxes, and neither the insurance men, nor tax men, will quarrel with me. I will write Mrs [Shum??y] that I do not wish to consider it. You can return me her letter some time, if you think of it, and all will stand as it was. "Let us have peace" - It is a charming day herebright and warm like June. The little maid gone home for Easter. Dr. and I have closed the doors and are "not at home". I am so happy over your visit. it settled so many things and was so restful. I am only sorry you could not see Mrs Warneke. it will be interesting when we can bring that about. They may speak to me about it next time. I would not be surprised if some of them should. Keep well and be happy Yours affectionately always Sissie Oxford - July 22 - 1909 My dear Steve I am glad of your "symptoms" pay good heed to them, and come into shelter in time. I was just about writing to tell you that you were to come. Every thing is all ready Belle is here and we have only to rest and be jolly. Your symptoms will vanish here - Now I am to have something to care to pretty soon. On the 4th of August Dr. Underhill and Miss Frazier are coming and the next on the next day (time not fixed yet) we are to have a town reception for them in the library and the Dr is to speak to the people and we are to have lemonade, and ushers + all the things pertaining to the occasion. Of course all of our folks are to be here. I am sending you a paper which tells the people beforehand about the Dr + his school. I have put 30 of them in Mrs Millers handsto send to the best people; and I send to my special friends, as far as I can. Now nothing must come in your way and you and Lizzie will be here, I shall have room for all - but you will come long before that. and we will look after thec"symptoms" and get them rested out - for that is all they need. The summer weather relaxes the vitality, and you havent quite enough to carry you through. And you are drawing a little to hard on your bank, and it notifies you of an overdraw, which is to be attended to at once. in all business, so come and attend to that, and we will look out for the Reception and the Dr. later, when we are again on a reputable business foundation, for overdraws as not considered reputable. you know come any minute, and tell Lizzie the string is not for her. Sissie [*28*] Oxford, August 11, 1909. Dear S. E. B. Yours of Monday recd, sorry you could not have come on Sunday, but did not expect you could get away. Dr. Underhill and Miss Frazier went to Boston Monday, finished up the odds and ends of Oxford Tuesday and left this (Wednesday) morning for home, via Norwich. All went off beautifully. A charming visit satisfactory all around, and Oxford people were pleased with them and felt complimented by the visit. I have not received the Chicago papers. Is it not doubtful if they have them so long after publication? The "Phone" works admirably. I took Dr. and Miss F. to call on Mamie and all of them, and show the new house, and "Stafford Square" I think we shall have to call it? I hope you have a good trip and will hope to hear from you when you get home. Affec. Sissie Tell Lizzie we missed her at our reception and visit, but hope she had even better.Oxford. Aug 11 1909 Dear S.E.B Yours of Monday reced - sorry you could not have come on Sunday, but did not expect you could get away. Dr. Underhill & Miss Frazier went to Boston Monday, finished up the odds & ends of Oxford Tuesday and left this Wednesday morning for home in Norwich. All went off beautifully A charming visit satisfactory all around, and Oxford people were very much pleased with them and felt complimented by the visit I have not received the Chicago papers - Is it not doubtful if they have them so long after publication? The "Phone" works admirably I took dr & Miss F to call on Maimie and all of them, and show the new house, and "Stafford Square" I think we shall have to call it? I hope you have a good trip and will hope to hear from you when you get home. Affectionately Sissie Tell Lizzie I've missed her at our reception and visit but hope she had even better[1909?] Oxford. Wednesday. 23- Dear Steve I inclose an in- closure of Dr Arnold recd- today. In her previous letter she says we should be at Buffalo on the night of the second (2d) so as to go down to Aurora on the morning of the third (3d) - I do so hope you can go if I go, or indeed, if I could - not for it will be a most cordial + intelligent gathering My greatest regret would be my lack of intellectual knowl -edge. I am going to Worcester in the morning for my dental work. Ida willmeet me - You should see how much improved we are. Aff - Sissie Dont you think you can go? Well be "preferred creditors!! Oxford, Wednesday 23, Aug. 1909. Dear Steve:- I inclose an enclosure of Dr. Arnold, recd today. In her previous letter she says we should be at Buffalo on the night of the second (2nd) so as to go down to Aurora on the morning of the third. I do so hope you can go if I go, or indeed, if I could not for it will be a most cordial and intelligent gathering, My greatest regret would be my lack of intellectual knowledge. I am going to Worcester in the morning for my dental work, Ida will meet me. You should see how much improved we are. Affec. Sissie. Don't you think you can go? We'll be "preferred creditors."Sept. 13 [1909?] Epler's book Dear Mr. Epler I have laid aside everything + waded carefully through the matter sent me Saturday - recd this morning - I have made only a few corrections - It appears about right - I have suggested a few things on the pages, by notes attached - As a whole it is fine. I might remodel some, but there is no need of it. What the public wants is the book + they will not be critical as to its precise make up. 2 I presume the Editor will revise the whole matter - + paragraph + punctuate, where it needs it, to be more correct in form + style - That I presume will be his duty - I have written Rev. Wm. E. Barton, that I would like him to prepare a preface - or introductory - a tribute of his own to a life he knew so well - + to speak of + prepare the way for the greater biography that I hope we can produce. When we3 have reviewed + called from the vast quantity of material at Glen Echo - your work will be large enough - if not too large - for the first - It will be of intense interest from beginning to end - It will arouse feelings of joy - of sorrow - of pride + of wonder that one little woman could have accomplished so much - even in 90 years - When this book is out you can rest secure on your laurels - 4 You will have earned them - I hope to go to my farm in Maine, with Saidee - the last of this week for a few days - Yrs SEBOxford Tuesday Oct 5, 1909 Dear Steve - You will remember I told you over the phone of some letters I had received from a lady in Chicago and that I would send copies to you if you cared to read them. with all else you have to do - On reflection I will send the real letters to you, - they speak their own character better than any Copy could do. The stroke of that pen shows that she means business, or she would not-write. I sent a copy of the first to Dr Hub- -ble, who sent an Express package of literature to her, a copy of which I will also send you - I wrote Mrs. B. all that I thought I ought to say - I have written her a few lines again today and will send you a copy of that also, as it will tell what I have decided to do - viz. to send copies of her letters to some of the old workers who do remember if there was a Red cross be- -fore 1905, and give them an opportunity to tell Mrs. Benjamin if they feel disposed to. If not, all well- as you will see, I do not ask it 2 Now I am going to ask if you think your office could stand the strain, and the Ins. Co. would not feel the pressure, if one of your nimble fingered girls, cd' be spared from the office work long enough to make a few duplicate copies of Mrs. Benj- -amins two letters, and of the Doctors letter (to show what had gone from the old Red Cross) I am making copies by hand which is a little slow + tedious. I would like to send them to several persons. Perhaps only a few, if any, would care to write to Mrs. Benjamin, but one, now + then might. - say Dr. Underhill - Dr Gardner + Enola B.J. Tillinghast, Mrs. Logan - Mr. Briggs, Mrs Octavia Dix Fanning - Agnes Coombs - Dr. A, [?] Lerrer - Leonora Halsted, = = = all of whom are capable of saying something from personal recollection, if they chose to do so, and I think it would interest them to know the literacy, status of the new organization, by its own confession. I feel that it is due to them, for their faithfullness3 to let them know this little episode, even if they say nothing; there may be others whom you may have in mind who you think would relish the state of progress in four or five years with the government, even in person at its back. May be we were not so inefficient, after all. Now if I have asked a fool thing, or something inconvenient for you to have done then don't have it even spoken of, - look over the letters and send them back to me and I will understand it, and be perfectly satisfied & happy. I need to tell you that every thing has started here. = It's like the old story of "and Kid wouldn't go". when finally they started and all went at once. Mr Barron sent his lumber came him self and the piazza is going up. The painter sent his ladders & paint, and the roof is nearly done. soon you won't know us. To Stephen E. Barton Bedford. Oct 20, 1909 My dear Steve. Again I trouble you by sending a letter for copies. Still I can not feel it to be all an obligation for the reading of the letter will on some measure repay you. It is one of Gardners best, and few can do better. What a power his pen would have been in the world if it had been turned upon the work that would call it out. I have sent all the others and I believe every one will draw fire. They seem to regard it as a welcome outlet for pent up indignation and feeling, aside from mere indignation. They will probably send their letters to me, as they write them. They will make a leaflet worth reading, for I will collect andS.E.B. preserve this entire correspondence. It is a part of the Red Cross itself.-- The loyalty and conscious self approval of these first, faithful and fearless workers.-- I would rather they wrote with the tenderness of Doctor Gardner, than indignation, or reproach, There are still others who will be hurt by not having an opportunity to reply. for I have not sent Mrs. Benjamins letters to Genl Sears. Miss Jenning-- Mr. Briggs Dr. Lesser, Walter P.- +++ all old and faith- ful workers, not only with good hearts, but with good heads, and ready writers. - I am not going to add more to your work by my own letter, And if it will take too much time to have the Doctors letters copied (like the others) just send it back and forget it. Come when you can- - Lovingly SissieGlen Echo. Nov. 27. 1909 Saturday morning My dear Steve'- While its all still and dark. before any one is stirring, I can have a little chat with you, and thank you for the good friendly letter you sent me. I remained at Dr. Arnolds until Friday P.M. when M Yanis phoned the use of his auto, to take us to the station, with courteous apologies for not being free to come him self. It was on the dot and we were off for 23 st; found the trunk, all safe, Took check & tickets, and seats in the parlor car (that "special" train 2 has no other). Then came the call for dinner, for which we were then ready; and a luxuriant and well served dinner it was. The ride was quick and easy to Washington where both Dr. H and Dr. Arnolds son in law pulled us out of the car, and at 9½ I was safely in Glen Echo. All still and dark; its long passages without a foot fall!; it never looked so much like some old castle to me before. I seem to have been gone years and the dust of ages had settled symmetrically along its aisles. But a nights sleep dispelled the romance. I found Miss Bissell and her little Nila in charge of the kitchen, and the traditional buckwheats & bacon profusely in evidence. Everything proved to be in status quo and no3 change visible but in me. I had gotten accustomed to different views in my six months of Old New England. But it all comes back. The trunks finally came, my rooms gotten a little in order, and dusted, and a place at my table large enough to lay a sheet of paper down and I was all at home again; The city of Glen Echo was holding a fare, ending with a Masquerade ball!! (I did not attend.) Drs houses seem to be pretty well filled and among his tenants, in the nearest house, is a clerk in its War Dept, & wife. no children, who are practical stenographers, and I am beginning to get a glimpse of light ahead for me; "Mrs. Sweitzer" sat down at the old Underwood yesterday, broke it deliberately in pieces,-- & put it together again, and set it running--saying 4 it- "wasn't half bad." and asked me for a dictation. I wondered, if in all these years of pen work, I hadn't forgotten how to dictate,- I will try it. if it all succeeds it is a bonanza for me; = For curiosity I referred to the last years diary; and find that one year ago today, you came to visit me, and found me with my broken back. What a plight I was in!! Then came little Dr. Arnold, and mended me all up. Since that time, all has been settled up about Glen Echo with Dr, - The Oxford house family are off my hands, no more salaries to pay, had their bad humor, came to their senses, and seem as good friends as ever.-- Baba has come home, + seems happy. The Oxford house is all in as good repair and respectable condition as I could make it. -- and it is pretty, even if a purchaser should cast an eye at it--5 but I am quite indifferent on that score. It is now, a good property to keep, and make a home of, so to sell if a good opportunity presents. Then the cemetery is getting as nearly complete as I am able to make it. I do not know if the cold weather allowed them to carry on quite all the gravel and soil they intended; but the bills come in one by one, all guaranteed by Rausen + I pay them by check on "Worcester Trust" as they come, and like receipts, and that will be all finished up in a few days. I have left the house in good hands, it will be opened + looked after, and I can send for anything in it at any time. Mrs Wakefeld has a key and all the neighbors have a watchful eye over it. I am sure. - and would interfere with any wrong doing. I left Mr White to turn off the heater + oil the pipes - he will 6 send me his bill, when done to his own satisfaction. I have no fear of the storms among my tall pillars, nor that the rain soak through my piazza floor. When Miss Bissell leaves here, we hope our trusty Virginia girl will take her place. Dr. has written for her. We have partly in, electric light, enough to be very convenient, but not complete yet, but it eliminates, mainly the oil lamp and will come right in time. The weather has been good, not cold, a little snow one day, but the sun is coming up now as Rosy and golden as June - and by noon it will drive the fire out of the room. Among all the blessings I count our two lovely journeys, by no means the least - + which I think were equally enjoyed.and then the reunion in New York with all these publishers, finding their friendly relations, and the meeting and entire reunion of Lerrer + Bilirice which I believe genuine + lasting, and for which I shall always feel indebted to Lizzie, and try to repay her by grateful feeling. All of these came home to me as the changes between last year, at this date and today, and I leave it to you to say if I have not cause to be grateful in my strength and health, and regard this as a real Thanksgiving season. I wanted to write you all this with my own hand for I may resort to typewritten epistles later on. I wait to see if this change "works". Dr is stirring now and wants to be remembered. he too seems a little glad. Let me hear sometimes. Love to Lizzie With best love Sissie What a reminiscent letter!Cable Addresses Starshep - Boston Starshep - Providence Starshep - New York Starshep - Chicago Starshep - London Starshep - Paris Starshep - Berlin Starshep - Amsterdam Starkweather & Shepley Fire, Marine Casualty Insurance. Providence Office, 17, Custom House Street. New York Office, 80-82, William Street. Chicago Officer, 159 La Salle Street. Paris, France Office, 20 rue Chauchat S.B.-S 4, Liberty Square, Boston, Mass. Jan. 6, 1910. My dear Sissie:- Not having had an opportunity to go to Oxford since I got your letter enclosing the new inscription for the monument, I sent it to Rawson today with a letter, a copy of which I enclose. I also enclose a typewritten copy of the inscription which Saidee has prepared for you. Affectionately yours, Steve Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md. Enc.S.B.-S Jan. 6, 1910. Mr. Charles I. Rawson, Oxford, Mass. My dear Rawson: - I am enclosing herewith the revised lettering, or inscription which Miss Barton sends me to be put upon the monument at the North Cemetery. This appears to be all right in every respect and clearly understandable. In order not to delay the man who made a proposal to do this work I am sending the matter to you as you arranged the details with him. If you think advisable, I wish you would get in writing a proposal from him to do the work for the sum agreed, which I believe was $160., and to become responsible for the removal of the monument from the cemetery to his shop and back into position again at the cemetery. I shall be glad to hear from you when you have the matter arranged. Very truly yours, Enc. [*(1910)*] DIRECTIONS FOR RELETTERING THE ENDS OF BARTON MONUMENT N. OXFORD, MASS. On south end, as follows: - CAPT. STEPHEN BARTON, JR. Born March 29, 1806 Died May 10, 1865 Founder of this cemetery. CAPT. DAVID BARTON, Born August 15, 1808. Died March 12, 1888DIRECTIONS FOR RELETTERING THE ENDS OF BARTON MONUMENT, N. OXFORD, MASS. On north end, as follows: Dorothy Barton, Born October 2, 1804. Died April 19, 1846. Sally Barton Vassall. Born March 20, 1811. Died May 24, 1874. Daughters of Capt. Stephen Barton. Glen Echo, Md., April 8, 1910. Mr. S.E. Barton, Starkweather & Shepley Co., Boston, Mass. My dear Steve, Your letter is here, and the Express card for your "Sweets" as well. Doctor will attend to them at once. It was a great short coming that you didn't pay the freight - I wonder at you! I am so, so glad that you are better and I am sure the spring will take kindly to you. I think the cold had much to do with your trouble. I have hardly had a leisure day since you were here. Mr. Wells came by my request the next week. He staid a few days. When he went Dr. Underhill came, and remained until day before yesterday. Then a big, red automobile came around and whirled me away to Belmont on Washington Heights, the home of Mrs. A.L. Barter. Last night they whirled me back to find your letter, also one from Edith, telling me she is going to Worcester to help her mother do her spring housecleaning, which I am very thankful for. I shall write you again in a day or two, when I have straightened matters out a little, meanwhile all is well, and yours Gratefully & Lovingly Sissie I have some sittings to tell you of when I write by myselfDear Steve-- just a line to say thanks for your good letter and kind offer for Lizzy to make that long ugly journey with me. It would be delightful to have her with me, she is so good a travelling companion but as I am to be entertained by the Club, it might be awkward in the arrangement, if I had another with me The club would not permit her to pay her hotel bills and she would not like to have them pay them, and entertain her simply because she was with me, and it might be awkward in the settlement. The ladies will meet me at the train -- I leave here Sunday, May 1st B.B.O 1.37 PM, arrive Chicago 9.45, Monday, a.m. Mr [?oge] gave me the time and holds my sleeper ticket for me. Miss Jennings will be at Chicago. I never thought of such an ovation as I fear they are about to attempt. They mean to make it "the affair of the season"--poor little me ["] I wouldn't have gone. I will send you a copy of a letter from Mrs. Octavia Dux Fanning of Cleveland. My first R.e. secrety down the Mississippi in 1884. You never knew her. They are among the best of Cleveland. Poor Octavia! She is so stuck [?] by the injustice that is being perpetrated by the present R.C. in its attempt to rob me of the foundership of the R.C. in America and to bury me alive in the very face of those who worked along with me, that she is scarcely able to endure it. She is a strong, elegant, high souled woman. born in New Orleans, and has the Southern fire and zeal: and cries aloud "Isn't there some one I can write to." I have a hundred things to do Good bye Sissie Dr Underhill just writes that he shall go to Chicago if he can get away. [*Apr. 8 1910 Red Cross attitude 1910*] Dear Steve: - Just a line to say thanks for your good letter and kind offer for Lizzie to make that long ugly journey with me. It would be delightful to have her with me, she is so good a travelling companion, but as I am able to be entertained by the Club, it might be awkward in the arrangement, if I had another with me. The Club would not permit her to pay her hotel bills and she would not like to have them pay them and entertain her simply because she was with me, and it might be awkward in that settlement. The ladies will meet me at the train. I leave here Sunday May 1st, B. & O. 1:37 P.M., arrive Chicago 9:45 Monday A.M. Mr. Hege gave me the time and holds my sleeper ticket for me. Miss Jennings will be at Chicago. I never thought of such an oration as I fear they are about to attempt. They mean to make it "the affair of the season" -- Poor little me!! I wouldn't have gone. I will send you a copy of a letter from Mrs. Octavia Dix Fanning of Cleveland, my first R. C. Secretary down the Mississippi in 1894. You never knew her. They are among the best of Cleveland. Poor Octavia! She is so struck by the injustice that is being perpetuated by the present R.C. in its attempt to rob me of the foundership of the R.C. in America and to bury me alive in the very face of those who worked along with me, that she is scarcely able to endure it. She is a strong, elegant, high-souled woman, born in New Orleans, and has the Southern fire and zeal; and cries aloud "Isn't there some one I can write to." I have a hundred things to do Goodbye Sissie. Dr. Underhill just writes that he shall go to Chicago if he can get away.Glen Echo, Maryland, April 21, 1910. My dear Steve' - I have written you many mental letters since you were here, but do not think that many of importance, if any at all, have visably gone to you. I might say in recapitulation that I have had a visit from Mr. Wells a month ago, who came by my request, and I have gone over all First Aid matters, as thoroughly and satisfactorily as I could. Directly following his visit, Dr. Underhill spent a few days with us, as a kind of rest from business and some lines of thought in other directions. Following this - came letters from Mrs. Benjamin of Chicago, a copy of which I shall enclose in this, and I need make no explanation, as the letter itself is more full of information in all directions than I could possibly make it by writing. As you see I am invited to the 3rd., of May Breakfast, and so earnest are they in this invitation that it is followed by another letter this morning, enclosing complimentary tickets for any half dozen friends, I might choose to invite. You may be a little surprised when I tell you that I have sent an acceptance, and intend to leave here on May 1st., for Chicago, I go alone, as Doctor is too busy to leave, and although they urge me to bring Mrs. Logan with me, I do not think her health will admit of her going. I shall plan to remain in Chicago, possibly a week, then, if all goes well, myself included - I shall ship for Massachusetts, Oxford and Boston. A short time in Massachusetts will be sufficient, when I will return to Glen Echo. This is a very brief outline or rather long program. I am not sure how far I can carry it out. I should indeed feel very certain, if I knew you were going to help me. If Chicago were Aroostook - I should feel quite sure that I could couple onto one of your main trains and we would go in company, but Chicago is Chicago, and in an opposite direction, and so far away, that I doubt if you would even consider it. But I pray you, bear in mind that I hold complimentary tickets for you and Lizzie, and should be only too glad to pass them over. I shall invite Dr. Underhill, but hardly dare expect him to leave his business long enough, although he could not find a better opening for the extension of his School for Nurses. That may weigh with him (2) a little. Concerning us at home - there is nothing to report but an early, pleasant and favorable spring with all its accompainments, viz: a new Milch cow, a big bossy calf, a door-yard full of little chicks and Baba sleek and nice in his new coat. We must have a million strawberry blossoms and expect ripe fruit in a few weeks. So you see I am not running away from anything disagreeable and would not go, if I did not think it best. My preference is to remain at home, but my judgment decides me to go. If I thought you were going it would be an uncounted pleasure, as it is, the journey looks a little long and lonely, but I have so decided and so it goes. Write me when you get this, won't you, and believe me, As Always, Sissie Clara Barton Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 4 Liberty Square, Boston. Mass.Oxford July 15 Friday 1910 Dear S.E.B.- It is time I should report progress. Although the quantity is very small. Were you perhaps in Maine at the time of the funeral of Cousin Lon Pour his daughter wrote me of his death on the day of its occurrence July 8. but it came by way of Glen Echo and I received it only yesterday. He has made a good useful citizen and left a fine family all educated and very helpful. I am so glad when any of our race do well -- and how well they are all along. How has this streak of hot weathers done you? It has been about all that could be endured and what numbers have not endured it. Only yesterday someone in town here, fell dead - a G.A.R. man I think.2/ I had a delightful "Fourth" with Ida. That is all the visiting I have done except an afternoon with the Wakefields to visit the old "Mill-ward" in Charlton, and my old school here where I taught you years ago. I have been alone every day and night since I came home, but am expecting Polly on sunday. Also on Sunday evening I am expecting a short call from Mr & Mrs Bullock, and some friends of theirs. I name this so that if you should be around, as I do hope you will on sunday, that you should not unexpectedly run into a little call of an hour, unless you wanted to, then all right. Marin is not very well and I have not seen her yet. Just here the bell rang and on going to the door I found Mr Wm Joslyn, who is making his summer visit and came to ask if I could tell him anything about "Steve" 3 I told him a whole lot. Mrs. Joslyn is not with him, but he is going today to Webster to visit and stay a little with his brother Levin. he will be there on sunday, and perhaps the first days of next week. I told him that you would surely be here, and I know he expects it. So you see you are in for a trip to us within the times named. Cant you come Saturday night ? or any other night or day that suits you. They have got me fastened for a part of two days next week. On Monday afternoon I am to have a visit or a long call from Rev. Mr Schopps, of Worcester (our former Universalist Minister here) and Wednesday afternoon I have promised to spend with Mr. and Mrs. Howarth. (Andrew Jr.) at their new home. Guess I have told you all the chances, every other time is free and clear and waiting to see you when you can come.4 I know that Mr Joslyn wants very much to see you; either at Webster or here, or both of you like --- Dont get risk this bad weather. it is not the best that could be for you. Affectionately, Lesirnor Was'nt it funny that M Joslyn came just as I was writing you! Oxford Sept 10, 1910 Dear Steve: Dr replies very promptly --- "There is only one answer to make to that question. Come as soon as you can and stay." I am so nearly ready that I can leave by Tuesday morning via Putnam. I will not stop in N. Y. and so shall have no changes after Putnam. and Dr will meet me in Washington; He insists on that. Says he should be more than glad to come and go all the way home with me. But the Park is about changing hands. Liable to come up any day, it would be important for him to be there. I would not like to have him away then; I think poor Shaw must be about getting through. he certainly must be getting near the end of his means, and Dr wants to get hold of the land in front of the house up to the Roll Road if he can. I know I shall not see you again but you will be coming to Glen Echo - or I may run out to N.Y. on book business a little later and you may come there. All the business mess - Grocers, etc congratulate me on the arrangement I have made in my house, and the man I leave in charge. Every one seems to know it, and him, and like him. Let me hear sometime With lots of love to both Good Bye SissieS.E. Barton. [*28 OX*] Oxford, Sept. 10. 1910 Dear Steve:- Dr. replies very promptly - "There is only one answer to make to that question. Come as soon as you can and stay." I am so nearly ready that I can leave by Tuesday morning via Putnam. I will not stop in N. Y. and so shall have no changes after Putnam, and Dr. will meet me in Washington; He insists on that. Says he should be more than glad to come and go all the way home with me. But the Park is about changing hands, liable to come up any day, it would be important for him to be there. I would not like to have him away then; I think poor Shaw must be about getting through, he certainly must be getting near the end of his means, and D. wants to get hold of the land in front of the home up to the Railroad if he can. I know I shall not see you again, but you will be coming to Glen Echo, or I may run up to N. Y. on book business a little later, and you may come there. All the business men, Grocers, etc. congratulate me on the arrangement. I have made in my house, and the man I leave in charge. Every one seems to know it, and him, and like him. Let me hear sometimes and good bye, with lots of love to both. Sissie. Glen Echo Nov 18. 1910 My Dear Steve here is just what you call for. -- "Just a line to say here you are". and that is all I can send today. "All is well" & all are well,= But I am deep in a belated house cleaning and putting the premises in better repair for winter, = had no help till these last days. and must use it, now, Yesterday I superintended the seller's up and dressing of stores, all over - and the mail brought me twelve letters > documents - that is a sample, so you see there is one place on the premisesThat will bear a little steamy wk later. What is the use of being so rushed to death, to keep on living. I cant see it - only that we are fools. and dont know any better I may get a better moment later. Yours Lovingly Sissie "Good readin" - That you sent Also, poor human native Form 106 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. 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VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER Received at 109 State Street, Boston ALWAYS OPEN [e196 No 65] 119 w dx 8 paid rush Washington DC Feby 4-11 [*Brookline 2740 940*] 932 S.E. Barton, 4 Liberty Sqr Boston or the Coolidge, Brookline Mass. Sissie not improving has best care and attendance James. B. Hubbell, 934 pm Phoned to S E. Barton Time 10.45 2-4-11 9.45 pm By CWAnsd Feb 16/11 Feb 12 - 1911 Glen Echo, Md. Mr. S. Barton; Dear sir; Our patient is gaining a little every day, it is slow but then it is some. She is delighted today to know that her pulse is within three beats of normal, her temp. is about normal too. She coughs a good bit yet; but her voice is slightly better. A general improvement all around. She slept quite welllast night, so much better then she has slept since I am here. Although she says she didn't sleep at all. She is quite cheerful and more like herself the last day or two than she has been. Dr. said he didn't get a chance to write today so asked me to. I am Yours very truly Anna Santee (nurse) Feb 13, 1911. Glen Echo, Maryland. Feb. 17, 1911. Dear Mr. Barton, - I know you will be anxious for word from Miss Barton, and I am glad to be able to tell you she is very much improved, in fact so much so, that she has been attending to one or two little business matters today and I have written three letters for her. One of the nurses, Miss Santee, did not consider it necessary for her to stay any longer, and has returned to Philadelphia. Miss Mitchell is still with us and is napping for a little since I came this afternoon to relieve her. Miss Barton is speaking in quite a natural voice again, no longer writing her communications, taking nourishment - ate an egg, a graham cracker and a piece of cheese for her lunch - also has white of egg beaten in orange juice at different times of the day. We have her dressing gown all laid out and she is looking forward to the time when she can sit up in a chair, which we hope will be in a few days. Yours of the 16th., has just reached here and Dr. Hubbell wishes me to say that he has already given a report to Mr. Gavitt of the Associated Press. Trusting that you are well and with kindest regards, I am, Very truly yours, D.St.J. - Sweitzer. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, Boston, Mass. P.S. - We havent heard anything from the insurance matter, but presumably they are investigating.SEB-B. Feb. 20, 1911. Mrs. D. St J. Sweitzer, Glen Echo, Maryland, via Washington, D.C., Dear Mrs. Sweitzer:- I thank you very much for your letter of the 17th giving me such full and favorable information. I wish you would say to my aunt that when she would like to talk with me just dictate the message to you, and when she wants to talk with me personally about anything, I will take the sleeper and go over. I arranged with the Rhode Island Insurance Company to have you appointed as Glen Echo agent and I expect they will send the supplies to you before a great while. They may send a special agent to see you or they may not. I left with them all the information that is necessary to send you the ap- pointment and the necessary supplies. If you want any in- formation from me or any advices at any time, write me. Let me know when you hear from the North British about the loss and if you do not hear in the near future, send me a copy of my letter to the manager and I will write him again. Yours very truly. Glen Echo Sunday Apr 23/11 Dear Steve, Your late welcome letter naming the "check", net me to reaching for the previous one. I have just found it among the parcel you were so kind as to handle when were here, with Mrs. Sweitzers help, since I send the various contents on their several ways viz overMr. Jencks receipt as well as yours to you and the check to Worcester Trust Company. Also the proxy (although all too late) to M La Mont that he may file it among his papers if that be desirable - It is midnight, but I want these to go out in the morning and will write my letter sometime in day light - but not much better writing do i do. Lovingly Sissie Glen Echo, Sunday Apr 23, 1911 Dear Steve:- Your late welcome letter naming the "check" set me to searching for the previous one. I have just found it among the parcel you were so kind as to handle when you were here, with Mrs. Sweitzer's help, and I send the various contents on their several ways, vis. Mr. Jencks receipt, as well as yours to you, and the check to Worcester Trust Company. Also the proxy (although all too late) to Mr. La Mont that he may file it among his papers if that be desirable. It is midnight, but I want these to go out in the morning and will write my letter sometime in day light, but not much better writing do I do. Lovingly Sissie.CLARA BARTON FAMILY PAPERS Barton, Stephen E. Correspondence May 1911 - July 191528 Glen Echo May 24.190[13 My dear Steve, Although I am writing no letter, I think I should send you just a line to keep you in touch with real facts - I know our dear light - hearted Sardlee would have been likely to give you a rosy account of me, and indeed it so seemed to her in the few hours she was with us - since that we have had a continued stretch of unparalled heat and naturally I am less stung. but I hope to pick the strength up again before I lose any more. I could not attempt to make a journey with safety now, or I should thing I might be well to get to the Oxford home. 2 Nothing could be more comfortable and convenient for a convalescent than this house, here, with its large airy rooms. but The three months of June, July and August, in Washington climate are something to face - one needs resolution to contemplate it indoors, - but then I will hope for the best. Excepting weakness my conditions are good. I am careful not to lose them if possible. My appetite is good; I take only liquid food; as eat meal gruel-food-buttermilk etc. but enough,- sleep, just-possible, but does me very well. I walk over all the second story rooms not out of doors, but shall try soon again.2 29 Illinois Mrs. Hinton is with us and very nice. I had a letter from M Rausen, who says he had seen and spoken with you about putting the water in a little fountain in the spare corner of the cemetery lots. I have just called Thanking him for his kindness and watchfulness for me, and left it to his judgment aided by yours to decide. I was of the same mind. I had seen and would like it. if a were or a desirable thing to do. And not an extracized or a folly. (You will please think of it and advise cant you? I am not to make this letter long as, really, I write no letters as such but I want you to know just how I am. There is no cause for your coming. I am comfortable, but 3 I did not want you to think I was strong and well, and could pick up and go any time, or anywhere. but it is of no consequence if other persons think so or not. Almost everyone here thinks so. If by any possibility you should like a run down, come alone, as company tires me, and I see no one from outside. I hope some day to see Dr. Arnold, and I have such a lot of "to me" important things to talk with you about. The Park opens tomorrow I must not write more, you may hold this as confidential if it is best to do so Lovingly yours SissieGlen Echo, May 24, 1911. My dear Steve: - Although I am writing no letters, I think I should send you just a line to keep you in touch with real facts. I know our dear light-hearted Saidee would have been likely to give you a rosy account of me, and indeed it so seemed to her in the few hours she was with us. Since that we have had a continual stretch of unparalled heat and naturally I am less strong, but I hope to pick the strength up again before I lose any more, I could not attempt to make a journey with safety, now, of I should think it might be well to get to the Oxford home. Nothing could be more comfortable or convenient for a convalescent than this house, here, with its lary airy rooms, but the three months of June, July and August, in Washington climate, are something to face. One needs resolution to comtemplate it, indoors, - but then I will hope for the best. Excepting weakness my conditions are good. I am careful not to lose them if possible. My appetite is good; I take only liquid food; as oat meal gruel, fruit, buttermilk, etc., but enough, - sleep, just possible, but does me very well. I walk over all the second story rooms, not out of doors, but shall try, - soon again. Mrs. Hinton is with us and very nice. I had a letter from Mr. Rawson, who says he had seen and spoken with you about putting the water in a little fountain in the spare corner of the cemetery lots. I have just written thanking him for his kindness and watchfulness for me, and left it to his judgment aided by yours to decide I was of the same mind I had been and would like it, if a wise or a desirable thing to do, and not an extravagance or a folly. You will please think of it and advise wont you? I am not to make this letter long, as really I write no letters, as such, but I want you to know just how I am. There is no cause for your #2 coming. I am comfortable, but I did not want you to think I was strong and well, and could pick up and go any time, or anywhere, but it is of no consequence if other persons think so, or not. Almost everyone here thinks so. If by any possibility you should take a run down, come alone, as company tires me, and I see no one, from outside. I hope some day to see Dr. Arnold, and I have, such a lot of--to me-- important things to talk with you about. The park opens tomorrow. I must not write more. You may hold this as confidential if it is best to do so, Lovingly yours, Sissie. Glen Echo, May 30, 1911. My dear Steve: - Your letter came yesterday and I was glad to get it. I am afraid of these hot days for you, for it is generally in the depletion of the heat, that you give out. I was so glad that you think of running down to see us and I am glad you went to Oxford, and suppose you are there today. Poor "Dida" so peaceful and still. It seems to me like the dreams of a "tragedy", for I can scarcely yet realize that she has really gone. Dear dear girl: I wonder if any one mourns her more truly than you and I? Harold writes me very thoughtfully. How many years were added to him in one day. It became another world from the one he had always known. Mamie writes, and seems to be getting on well. I am glad they have learned the value of cousin Doctor Byron. I have for several years regarded him as by far the best physician in Oxford. I had a line from Mr. Rawson, as I told you. I hope it will prove to be the proper thing to have the little fountain in the cemetery, and glad you found it looking "neat and nice" about the home. I expected this, for I believe it is in "nice, neat hands." About going to Oxford, we must wait and see what is best to do. Only for the heat, I am well here. The house is convenient, and every one so kind, and really there doesn't seem to be anything to speak of the matter with me; I was far from being so "well" as you gave me credit for, for I was foolish enough!!! when I used up the strength after my getting better, in doing work I should have left alone. I forgot that my muscles were soft and, must get stong gradually, and I over-used them, and now have to wait and pick up more slowly. I am doing this! the question is, how to face the summer of three months, when it is evident that the heat will be enervating and weakening and on 2. the other hand, a change is liable to mishaps. We will consider these things when you come. How kind it is for you to think to come for me. It is like you, and so I accept it. I received notice that my insurance on the Oxford House, expired on the 28th and my first thought was to turn it over to you to look after; then I thought it was not worth the while to add this little straw to your burden. I knew Rawson would not have fixed it badly, and it was only $12.50, and I sent my check with request for renewal to M. U.A. Harrington of Worcester, as directed on acct. of Mr. "Bacon's condition" What is the matter with Charley Bacon I wonder? The last time I saw him was in Oxford, one evening, and poor "Dida" was there, and he took her home to Worcester. They were both so gay and happy. Poor Dida!! I am so glad she selected her little last home, herself, and with her own hand pointed it out. But don't think because I have let you off easy on one of my burdens that you escape them altogether, for I am inclosing two more. I send the Bill for the telephone at Oxford; because I don't understand it well enough. I didn't know if it was still there, and if, so, I don't think Charley and Rosa would use it; but I suppose there is a charge while it remains in, even if not used, so you see, in my uncertainty, I turn it over to you, but not to say the bill; that is mine, when I know it is all right. Then I send you a copy of a letter from the Red Cross of Cuba, which they send in reply to yours, so kindly sent to them. You will see that it must be replied to by either, or both of us, as they are waiting to send my credentials as Honorary President, and I like them to know you too. Don't return the copy. Then Judge Terrell is never done writing. A letter I wrote him concerning an address of his on the life of Mr. Brackenridge, the5. wealthy and leading man of San Antonia, is going all over Texas. And Mr. Breckenridge urges me to come and be their guest this summer, and go in his family yacht all along the coast, with Judge Terrell and a few friends. And I am invited to take attendants and nurse, so there is a chance for you. They fish, and hunt, have an Italian cook, and live at their own convenience. Are you ready to go? If the Red Cross of Cuba only understood a little, the attitude of the New R. C. towards the members of the old and theirs toward it; how it would open its ranks and beg them all to come in there. Some of those Cubans are live people and the women are especially fine, and bright. I have sent to the printer today, a few words to be struck off, thanking the many persons who wrote me so friendly, and sympathetically in my illness, and which have not only never been acknowledged, but yet not even read; I must do something with, or about them, and it seemed to me I could do it best, by a printed slip: with my written signature to each, and I have ordered a few hundred. You will receive yours, and if it looks well and is appropriate when it comes, I will send you several that you can slip into a letter you are writing, to your friends. If it does'nt look right, I wont send any Don't think I am tiring myself by writing this long letter; for I am lying flat down every minute. It is you who will get the tired part of it. The park is open, the wheel in action; all doing Lovingly always, Sissie. Glen Echo. May 30. 1911 My dear Steve: Your letter came yesterday, and I was glad to get it. I am afraid of these hot days for you, for it is generally in the depletion of the heat, that you give out. I was so glad that you think of running down to see us - & I am glad you went to Oxford. and suppose you are there today. Poor "Dida" so peaceful and still. It seems to me like the dream of a "tragedy", for I can scarcely yet realize that she has really gone. - Dear dear girl! I wonder if any one mourns her more truly than you and I? Harold writes me, very thoughtfully. How many years were added to him in one day. It became another world from the one he had always known - Mamie writes, and seems to be getting on well. I am glad they have learned the value of cousin Doctor Byron. I have for several years regarded him as by far the best physician in Oxford. - I had a line from M. Rausen, as I told you. I hope it will prove to be the proper thing to have the little fountain in the cemetery. and glad you found it looking "neat and nice" about the home. I expected this, for I believe it is in "nice, neat" hands - About going to Oxford, - we must wait and see what is best to do = Only for the2 heat. I am well here. The house is convenient, and every one is so kind, and really there doesn't seem to be anything to speak of the matter with me; I was far from being so "wise" as you give me credit for, for I was foolish enough::; when I used up the strength after my getting better, in doing work I should have left alone. I forget that my muscles were soft and, must get strong gradually, and I over used them, and now have to wait and pick up more slowly. I am doing this & the question is how to face the summer of these months, when it is evident that the heat will be enervating and weakening, and on the other hand, a change is liable to mishaps. We will consider those things when you come. You know it is for you to think to come for me; she is like you! And so I accept it. I received notice that my insurance on the Oxford house, expired on the 28th and my first thought was to turn it over to you to look after. Then, I thought it was not worth the while to add this little straw to your burden. I know Rausen would not have fixed it badly, and it was only $1250 and I sent my check with request for renewal to M. U. A. Harrington of Worcester, a director on account of M "Bocens condition" - What is the matter with Charley Bocen I wonder? The last time I saw him was in Oxford, one evening, and poor 'Dida' was there, and he took her home to Worcester. They were both so gay and happy. Poor Dida !! I am so glad she selected her little lost home herself, and with her own home painted it out. 3 But don't think, because I have let you off easy on one of my burdens, that you escape them altogether, for I am enclosing two more: I send the Bill for the telephone at Oxford; because I don't understand it well enough. I didn't know if it was still there, and if so, I don't think Charley and Rose would use it, but, I suppose there is a charge while it remains in, even if not used, so you see, in my uncertainty, I turn it over to you, but not to pay the bill; that is mine when I know it is all right. Then I send you a copy a letter from the Red Cross of Cuba which they send in reply to yours, so kindly sent to them. You will see that it must be replied to by either, or both of us, as they are waiting to send my credentials as Honorary President and I like them to know you too - Dont return the copy Then Judge Terrell is now done writing a letter I wrote him concerning an address of his on the life of M. Breckenridge, the wealthy & leading man of San Antonio, is going all over Texas. And M. Breckenridge urges me to come and be their guest this summer, and go on his family yacht all along the coast, with Judge Terrell & a few friends. And I am invited to take attendants and nurse, so there is a chance for you. They fish and hunt, have an Italian cook, and live at their own commerce.4/ Are you ready to go? If the Red Cross of Cuba only understood a little, the attitude of new R.C. towards the Members of the old, and their toward it; how it would open its ranks and beg them at to come in there - Some of those Cubans are live people, and the Women are especially fine. and bright. I have sent to the printer today, a few words to be struck off. Thanking the many persons who wrote me so friendly, and sympathetically in my illness, and which have not only never been acknowledged, but yet not ever read; i must do something with, or about them, and it seemed to me I could do it best by a printed slip: with my written signature to each. and I have ordered a few hundred. - You will receive yours, and if it looks well & is appropriate when it comes, I will send you several that you can slip into a letter you are writing. to your friends, If it doesn't look right, I wont send any. Dont think I am tiring myself by writing this long letter; for I am lying flat down every minute - It is you who will get the tired part of it, The Park is open, the Wheel in Astren; all doing well, and very pretty. come and see it. Lovingly always Sissie Glen Echo. June 28. 1911 My dear Steve. I am going to send you just a line to thank you for your good letter and tell you that I am getting stronger every day. and I feel that the strength comes to stay, now: The weather has not been unbearable yet. Although pretty hot. some P.M.s the necessity for my writing today will show itself in the accompanying letter from Mrs. Z.S. Carson. of Chicago. You will remember the Argument entered into some years ago with2/ a Boston Firm (Seigel & Cooper) which I have never heard from since the Agreement was made. And what I presume they did not care to continue: and have probably forgotten Still would it not be necessary for me to be released from my part of the obligation. before I could answer Mrs Casen (excepting in a decided negative which I do not wish to do) As I never had any correspondence with Seigel & Cooper, I am wondering if I should be asking too much of you to ask for this release for me. We shall hope to see you sometime. when you find the leisure, but - I trust it will not be necessary3/ to come for me, as I hope, when I shall go to Oxford again to be able to go as other persons go. And not as an invalid; you will be glad of this, as well as I. - Be very careful of yourself this hot weather. Dont take cooling drinks. Never forgetting that the internal heat must be kept greater than the external and the trouble with all these civilized people of the temperate zones, is, that, as soon as they feel an uncomfortable degree of external heat, they proceed to pour down quantities of cooling drinks, ice cream etc - when a half civilized and ignorant East Indian, would take a bottle of Chiley sauce, or any other heating 4/ food, or ingredient he could get. He would never have a sun stroke, nor a cholera from the heat. - So, in the place of Lemonade take a cup of Composition (cold if you like it better.) but the same Composition and "pepper teat", that Julia used to give you, when you had a cold. And, in the place of an ice cream, take a plate of simple food with a good sprinkling of cayenne peper, or any of the hot sauces from the table [caster?]:- In short, do any thing to keep the internal heat in the ascendancy. Your constantly recurring summer illnesses, may have much to do with this very principle of unbalanced temperature -- They always come after the heat of summer - = Try it aff Sissie[*Return to S.E.B.*] Glen Echo, July 8, 1911 My Dear Steve: Just a line to thank you for yours--and to say how glad I am that both of us are so well as we seem to be in the very middle of a rather unusually hot and dry summer. The heat does not overcome me at all. I have no doubt I would feel stronger in temperatures of 50 degrees to 70 degrees but in this at 85 degrees to 95 degrees, I work, at some thing? (little enough it is) every day, and all the time that I do not lie down between times. I have seen no 2 need of going North, for temperature, for the records show even Washington City to have been cooler than Boston, and we here, in G.E. are always 5 degrees to 10 degrees cooler than the city. Even if I were to think it best to make the little journey. It would require no extra skill, no preparation, even now: I should not travel as an invalid, but, with a little care on my own part, should go as other persons go, or as always have. And I surely would not go, if I could not do so, for invalids are best at home,3/ I am glad you took my suggestions on diet seriously and did not scout my notions of hot seasoned food, for hot weather: or by my recommending pepper sauce in place of ice cream, or a cup of composition in place of an ice cream soda, but, if your old time clock was ticking away regularly with exactly even weights, and you, incidentally, or accidentally hung an extra half pound on to one, and not the other, it might change the ticks. Let us try to keep the balance through the "stress of weather." And nature will do it by herself a little later. Doctor is very busy, especially with his small fruits: putting it up. He is about through with cherries. The black hearts 4/ come late, he finishing with these, and has the red raspberries in hand now: puts up each day picking fresh from the vines. He must have fifty pints or more already, most delicious: and his bees are very industrious. He has in his employ a practical bee man, who does not let them "swam", but provides new hives and procures new queens (statues) and the little fellows seem to be very happy, at not having been turned out of "house and home", and left to hunt another--and go on with their housekeeping for next winter. I have heard from none of the family, but conclude all are as usual: Mrs Logan is "writing a book On "The part that women have taken in American history". She wanted something from me, and Doctor has gone to take her something from me today--she will get a magnificent book. Come and see us when convenient Sissie[*.28*] Sunday, July 30, 1911 My dear Steve - Yours is just here: I have a world of things to say, but I am going to keep them all till the last of the week and talk them to you. I hope you can fix things up so as to be able to get off, and longer then a "couple of days" if possible. Glad you have rain. We have neither rain, nor water. Glen Echo is dry as a powder-horn; the city sending water up in barrels; and to add to the situation, the Mayer of the town, and the Amusement Park people get into difficulty, and into court. But one day the rain will fall on the just and the unjust and that will settle the question. I get a line from Mamie once in a while. The poor little girl seems lonesome. Glen Echo, Maryland Dear Friend: For the hundreds of communications, full of anxious solicitude and friendly sympathy, received by me during my illness of last winter and spring, I beg through this unsatisfactory, although only way open to me, to return this reminder of the heartfelt thanks which words can never express. May the blessings of health and strength be yours, and the measure of loving sympathy that has been given me be meted back to you. It were easy to search for the gems of the sea, The jewels and gold hid in mountain and lea ; The thin veins of silver that line, the green sod, But health is of wisdom, and strength is of God. Ever Gratefully, Clara Barton No reply expected. June 1, 1911I inclose the two receipts with many thanks, and send the check at once to Worcester Trust. My arrangement with that Bank is a wonderful convenience to me. I do everything through it; I am always so grateful to you for fixing it up for me. Brown Brothers isof course splendid, but like a grand plane- too large for daily or common use. You will do well not to wait till your stomach gives you out in despair. Just think how patient and forbearing it has been all this hot hot summer. Don't quite discourage it, and work it to death with no rest. We shall look for you till you come. Yours ever, Sissie Glen Echo, MD. Sunday, July 30, 1911 My dear Steve:- Yours is just here: I have a world of things to say, but I am going to keep them all till the last of the week and talk them to you. I hope you can fix thingsup so as to be able to get off, and longer then a "couple of days" if possible. Glad you have rain. We have neither rain, nor water. Gle Echo is dry as a powder-horn; the city sending water up in barrels; and to add to the situation, the Mayer of the town, and the Amusement Park people get into difficulty, and into court. But one day the rain will fall on the just and the unjust and that will settle the question. I get a line from Mamie once in a while. The poor little girl seems lonesome. I inclose the two receipts with many thanks, and send the check at once to Worcester Trust. My arrangement with that Bank is a wonderful convenience to me. I do everything through it; I am always so grateful to you for fixing it up for me. Brown Brothers isof course splendid, but like a grand plane- too large for daily or common use. You will do well not to wait till your stomach gives you out in despair. Just think how patient and forbearing it has been all this hot hot summer. Don't quite discourage it, and work it to death with no rest. We shall look for you till you come. Yours ever, Sissie No. Oxford Mass. Sept, 5, 11 Mr. S. E Barton Boston Mafs Dear Cousin, Aunt Clara has had a very poor spell she is some better to day we have two trained nurses here at present one from Worcester and one that was sent from Philadelphia. I think you had better come and see how things are yourself for as far as general business affairs are concerned there is no head or tail to any thing To yours = Sept 10/11 Oxford. Sat night. fifteen minutes after you have left Dear Steve - I cannot recall you, to give the caution which I forgot to give, On no account whatever must you let the paper I have given you tonight be known or even hinted at in your own household - they will at once become public. Am told to all the family, here. you must not 2 attempt to keep them in your house. I know whereof I speak. All of the arrangements between Dr Hubbell & II which were never named to any one but you, are told over and over here. Ida told me of it, before she left, and was indignant that they were told that I had no longer any right to invite any one to visit me at Glen Echo. as I had no rights there myself: and Mamie is told repeatedly that I have no right to invite her to[*3*] visit me there, only a week or two ago. She was reminded of it, and replied that she has no letter from Dr. Hubble himself inviting her to come. I am sorry to write all of this, but common prudence demands that I protect myself by warning you of the positive and certain results of any confidence on your part in this matter.. If you have already made the mistake to let any intimation go out, you must demand secrecy and a still [*4*] tongue, for it will come back here, and to me at once. Keep these paper at your office or in your bank, and make no confidences of them. I had it on mind all this time to warn you, but the haste of your leaving made me forget it. I am sorry to be compelled to do this, but common safety and family rights demand it. Your I am sorry I cannot get this to you till it may be too late. [*Sissie*]5 Dear Steve, you cannot fail to see the importance of this to me. I have related there my most private financial affairs, and this will all be made public before I have gotten through with them myself. It was wrong of me not to warn you, and I am distressed at the danger that I have reason to fear Madison Ave. & 42nd St. New York. Oxford, Massachussetts Mr. Stephen E. Barton. 4 Liberty St. Boston. My dear Sir; My father, Mr. Charles I. Rawson is still confined to his bed, Not having left it since you saw him last Thursday, and requested that I write this letter for him. He desires to know if you are the author of a piece which was sent by the associated press attributed to a signed communication by you and published in the Worcester Telegram of this date. If it is your communication and correctly published he desires to know why you did not publish the whole truth and all the facts.concerning the serious and critical illness of your aunt and of her condition as found by him last Monday morning September the fourth and give credit to whom credit is due. Very Truly Yours, Florence Rawson Barnes September 11th 1911 SEB-EEB Sept. 12, 1911 Mr. Charles I. Rawson, Oxford, Mass., My dear Charlie:- I have a letter from Mrs. Barnes this morning and can only say that I will endeavor to see you when I go to Oxford next and I suggest that we leave the discussion of all newspaper articles at rest until both Miss Barton and yourself are well enough to confer on the matter with me, and then if any injustice has been done by any of the many newspaper articles that have been printed, we will endeavor to have things satisfactorily adjusted. I have not seen the articles to which Mrs. Barnes refers, but I did at Miss Barton's request make a statement to the As- sociated Press in order to stop the reappearances day after day of the published statements all over the country to the effect that she was dying. These sensational reports were bringing people, letters and telegrams to her, all of which were doing her much harm. What she needed and desired was to have the public reassured to the end that she might be undisturbed. You know her well enough to know without my telling youSEB-EEB Sept. 12, 1911. 2 -Mr. Charles I. Dawson, that she will give all due credit to you, or any one else for anything that may have been done medically or otherwise. It would not be becoming, prudent nor kind in us to discuss the question of who deserves credit, and who not, under present conditions. I believe that you have the same interest in my Aunt's recovery that I have and to that end we should work together to do only those things which she desires, and to ab- stain from doing or saying anything which would be distasteful or disagreeable to her, because that would be the worst possible thing that we could do. Therefore, please forget any feeling that you may have in the matter and if my Aunt and I have done anything wrong, we will surely make amends, and if on the other hand any one else has, we will ask them to do likewise. I trust you will be out of bed and recover when I go to Oxford next time. Miss Barton was in her usual condition yesterday and if we can keep her free of excitement and agitation of any sort, I have faith to believe she will soon be back where she was. I know that will delight you as many as any one. Very sincerely yours. Sept 25/11 My dear Sissy - Read the Sunday Globe article - 2 copies sent you today under separate cover. If you want more, I will send them. Also sent copy to Mrs. Logan & one to Doctor Hubbell. Who else should I send to? Just got your letter. Am sorry, but I didn't visit Dawson yesterday that you had enquiredRawson for him & would like to see him & Mrs. Rawson- I wrote Hubbell & sent check 25.00 yesterday - Recd your check today OK- Hope you continue well Much love Stevecould you bring a shawl strap = and there isn't a lunch basket in Oxford [*S.E.B*] Oxford Oct 13, 1911 Dear Steve, Please find enclosed a check for one hundred ($100) dollars towards getting your cargo off. We are planning for Monday night. There are a great many better things to do and more to think of and tho strength doesn't come very fast You know whatit means to go without sleep - but you had more strength of both body and nerve than I have to help you through - I will do my best. You will get this tomorrow morning. I was not able to write yesterday Gratefully & affectionately Sissie 28 Glen Echo Nov 19, 1911 Dear Steve - I am beginning to write a few things - don't know how long it may continue - I have written Mr. Gage what I thought he needed and I thank you very much for all the trouble you have taken. I will enclose in this a letter received yesterday from Mr. Lewes with a copy of my reply sent to him today When you have read them you may, if you wish take the trouble enclose them back to me. Will write you more if I can some other day. Lovingly SissieGlen Echo. Nov, 19. 1911. 28 Dear Steve:- I am beginning to write a few things, don't know how long it may continue. I have written Mr. Gage what I thought he needed and thank you very much for all the trouble you have taken. I will inclose in this a letter received yesterday from Mr. Lewis, with a copy of my reply sent to him today. When you have read them you may, if you will take the trouble enclose them back to me. Will write you more if I can some other day. Lovingly Sissie. Monday Morning Glen Echo Md. Dec. 11 - 1911 Dear S.E.B. During the past week the improvement has not been so marked - She has been in bed most of the time Tried to do too much when she was up. But - these little back sets we must expect occasionally and do the best we can with them. Your "Tuberculosis" literature came this morning. Great advertising This is the advertising ageHester continues to do well better than any one we could get. The weather is fine. Its been warm for several days, no freezing last night and the birds singing this morning The windows open. Hastily yours T.B. Hubbell Mrs. Walter P Phillip has a beautiful article Probably the best short article ever written in N.Y. Sun of Dec. 5- 1911- I have no extra copy- or I would send it. I have sent one to "Alice Hubbard"Friday - Eve ---- Glen Echo and Dec 18-1911 Dear SE.B.: I don't know when I've written - a week ago or more Miss Bartere had a few bad days. Since then she has been doing very well--You understand- it is the weakness of the heart and Dr. Pratt feel he has that under control i.e. the irregularity of action - which caused the general weakness --so the [Page 2] [opreatice] attitude is greatly improved-- Your "Norfolk Mutual" Calendars came Thank You--The R. [? Staircefe] [expert] came in time where it seemed [first] no to [sherv] it Did you see more Mrs Phillips article in the N.Y. Sun Dec 5--another squally good article appears in the "The World Today"--I do not know yet by [whose] not as being as [some] Phillips and differently [writtie]. Some [are] sent the clipping -- I will get the magazine tomorrow. Joyce - Retie - and Ida send --always so much loveTo Stevie, Joyce says Reta is with aunt Clara much of time and Ida says if she were on that she would be here Regarding CB they all say it depends on her will power and the support we give her here. I have written Mrs Gage acknowledging the receipt of the plow and Levee had his reply. CB. is now writing as she sits-in bed. I read after to her and sleep in her room on a small iron Cot, so that I'm always near. Sincerely J.B. Hubbell The help remains the sameBoston Dec. 25, 1911 My Dear Sissie I want to say just a word to you today - yesterday was mine & today is yours. There is not much difference between us. I only wish with all my hear & soul that you were as robust & well as I feel, but then, I shall never reach the few more years that have come to you, Doctor wrote me that you had experienced another slight bad spell.of course I know what it means. I trust you are recuperating from it, as Doc assures me. I shall steal away & run over to see you before long. I am very busy & have been away for 10 days in Canada, just back. My old trouble left me in Oct. & I've been as well as ever since then. Nothing troubling me. 2 If you were as well as I, I'd be real happy. I don't know any news. I should like to hear from you often but don't expect nor want you to tax yourself - I know the calls you have on you that you cannot respond to Only believe alwaysthat my heart is with you always, & if I could lighten an ounce of care for one minute I would go to you at any & all times. Faithfully & always Yours Steve Illness [1912] Glen Echo. MD. Jan 21-1912 Dear S.E.B. For quite a while I have not known just what to write you. While Dr. Pratt insists that there is no physical or structure disease she still remains weak and is less strong than some weeks ago. He attributes this to the frequent giving up - despondent moods, which trifles throw her into and on which she dwells until the result is bad.some days ago when I was about to write you, she said no - don't. You cannot say any thing encouraging now and you don't want to write what is not so - so don't write now. and I did not that day - but I believe I did a day or two later. The Boston Paper with sample of articles on T.B. - Similar ones have come from Chicago - St. Louis, San Fransisco, &c. Dr. Pratt comes when ever wanted, and under his direction she is taking more nourishment than she has done. I think this will help in bringing her up Also she is beginning to do better in her sleep. In the sittings with Mrs. W. "Joyce" & Reta[?] - always speak of Stephen and how they are helping him. Sincerely J. B. Hubbell "Winnie" Lewis went home about 2 weeks ago - got home sick. Emma Jones one of our former Colored help is here in her place and is doing still better than "Winnie" Lewis. Hester is still here.Boston Jany 22, 1912 Dr. J.B. Hubbell Glen Echo, Maryland Mail from Washington D.C. I hope to see you Thursday this week - tell Sissy S. E. Barton Received at 2 Post Office Square, Boston STUB CK 19 Washn DC an 23-12 S E Barton 4 Liberty sq. Boston. She is getting better sleep now and says will be better and more satisfactory to come later will write J C Hubbell 509pm 29 CB Last Illness Glen Echo. Md Jan 25-1912 Dear S.E.B. I had just mailed a letter when your telegram and card came - at night - when CB was inclined to sleep -(which she had not been doing well for some time) I did not show it to her until next day. - Dr Pratt was here and both thought so as CB did that it would be better to wait until she showed her more rested from the sleep which seems to be coming back now and the SEE OTHER SIDE FOR THE TELEGRAM Domestic and Foreign Money Orders by Telegraph and Cable THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED THE LARGEST TELEGRAPHIC SYSTEM IN THE WORLD, OVER ONE MILLION MILES OF WIRE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. It has over 25,000 Telegraph Offices, including Branch Offices. It has also Direct Connection by Telegraph or Telephone with many more remote and smaller stations, making a total list of 60,000 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and this summer is rapidly increasing. SEVEN ATLANTIC CABLES Connecting North America with all points in Europe and beyond, including Two Cables of the American Telegraph and Cable Company, Four Cables of the Anglo American Telegraph Company, and One Cable of the Direct United States Cable Co. Direct Wires to Galveston, Texas, connecting at that place with the Cables of the Mexican, the Central and South American Telegraph Companies for all points in Mexico and Central and South America. Direct Wires and Cables to Havana, Cuba, connecting at that place with the Cuba Submarine and West India and Panama Telegraph Companies for all points in the West Indies. Connects at San Francisco with Pacific Cables to the Sandwich Islands, Honolulu, Guam, the Philippines, China, Japan, etc., and at Victoria, B. C., with Pacific Cable to Australia and New Zealand. Connects at Seattle, Wash., with U. S. Government Lines and Cables to and in Alaska. Exclusive connection with the Great North-Western Telegraph Co. of Canada. THE TWO TELEGRAPH POLES REPRESENT THE RELATIVE SIZE IN NUMBER OF OFFICES OF THE WESTERN UNION AS COMPARED WITH ALL OTHER COMPETING COMPANIES COMBINED SEE OTHER SIDE FOR THE TELEGRAM Domestic and Foreign Money Orders by Telegraph and Cable ALL MESSAGES TAKEN BY THIS COMPANY ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS WHICH ARE HEREBY AGREED TO To guard against mistakes or delays, the sender of a message should order it REPEATED, that is, telegraphed back to the originating office for comparison. For this, one-half the unrepeated message rate is charged in addition. Unless otherwise indicated on its face, THIS IS AN UNREPEATED MESSAGE AND PAID FOR AS SUCH, in consideration whereof it is agreed between the sender of the message and this Company as follows: 1. The Company shall not be liable for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery, or for non-delivery, of any UNREPEATED message, beyond the amount received for sending the same; nor for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery, or for non-delivery of any REPEATED message, beyond fifty times the sum received for sending the same, unless specially valued; nor in any case for delays arising from unavoidable interruption in the working of its lines; nor for errors in cipher or obscure messages. 2. In any event the Company shall not be liable for damages for any mistakes or delay in the transmission or delivery, or for the non-delivery of this message, whether caused by the negligence of its servants or otherwise, beyond the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS, at which amount this message is hereby valued, unless a greater value is stated in writing hereon at the time the message is offered to the Company for transmission, and an additional sum paid or agreed to be paid based on such value equal to one-tenth of one percent, thereof. 3. The Company is hereby made the agent of the sender, without liability, to forward this message over the lines of any other Company when necessary to reach its destination. 4. Messages will be delivered free within one-half mile of the Company's office in towns of 5,000 population or less, and within one mile of such office in other cities or towns. Beyond these limits the Company does not undertake to make delivery, but will, without liability, at the sender's request, as his agent and at this expense, endeavor to contract for him for such delivery at a reasonable price. 5. No responsibility attaches to this Company concerning messages until the same area accepted at one of its transmitting offices; and if a message is sent to such office by one of the Company's messengers, he acts for that purpose as the agent of the sender. 6. The Company will not be liable for damages or statutory penalties in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. 7. No employee of the Company is authorized to vary the foregoing. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH AND CABLE TO ALL THE WORLD THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COIS THE LARGEST TELEGRAPH SYSTEM IN EXISTENCE. OVER ONE AND A QUARTER MILLION MILES OF WIRE AND CABLES. IT ACCEPTS MESSAGES FOR ALL TELEGRAPH STATIONS IN THE WORLD, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS HEREON. THE TWO TELEGRAPH POLES REPRESENT THE RELATIVE SIZE IN NUMBER OF OFFICES OF THE WESTERN UNION AS COMPARED WITH THE OFFICES OF ALL OTHER COMPETING COMPANIES COMBINED. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY ALL COMPETING COMPANIESwant of it is what has been holding her back. For three nights now she has been doing well and seems to be getting established in the habit of sleeping. The excitement of the visit she felt (without saying so directly) would keep her awake. Dr. Pratt feels that she will entirely recover if- she has her sleep and nourishment. As her digestion is good the sleep is the most difficult problem at present and the most important. The fires I look after both night and day and keep my eye on all the rest at the same time. The past few days have been fine winter weather. Monday the windows were open all day.[*984*] [*650*] Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL. PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 12588. VO. 9. DN, BOSTON MASS APL 11 Phoned to Mrs. Canado Time 6-29 By G To be mail /25/. Toll 5413 DR J B HUBBELL, GLEN ECHO, MD., FONE FROM WASHN, D.C. NOT GOING TO CANADA WILL SEE YOU TOMORROW NOON. S.E. BARTON. 623 P.M [*756*] Form 168 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL. PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 109 State Street, Boston ALWAYS OPEN [*1398*] 107wwm 10 Washington D. C., April 10--12 S. E. Barton 4 Liberty Square., Boston, Mass. All right go Montreal Conditions same will wire if necessary. J. B. Hubbell. 7:43pm.The Western Union Telegraph Company The largest telegraphic system in the world. Over one million miles of wire in the United States and Canada It has over 25,000 Telegraph Offices, including Branch Offices. It has also Direct Connection by Tele- graph or Telephone with many more remote and smaller stations, making a total list at 60,000 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and the number is rapidly increasing. Seven Atlantic Cables Connecting North America with all points in Europe and beyond, including Two Cables of the American Telegraph and Cable Company, Four Cables of the Anglo- American Telegraph Company, and One Cable of the Direct United States Cable Co. Direct Wires to Galveston, Texas, con- necting at that place with the Cables of the Mexican, the Central and South American Telegraph Companies for all points in Mexico and Central and South America. Direct Wires and Cables to Havana, Cubs, connecting at that place with the Cuba Submarine and West India and Pan- ama Telegraph Companies for all points in the West Indies. Connects at San Francisco with Pacific Cables to the Sandwich Islands, Honolulu, Guam, the Philippines, China, Japan, etc., and at Victoria, B.C., with Pacific Cable to Australia and New Zealand. Connects at Seattle, Wash., with U.S. Government Lines and Cables to and in Alaska. Exclusive connection with the Great North-Western Telegraph Co. of Canada.[*29 Illness*] Glen Echo, Maryland April 11th 1912 To her Royal Highness, Louise, Grand Duchess of Baden. Kasrlsruhe Baden, Germany Dearest & most honored friend of my Aunt; I am the nephew of Miss Clara Barton, her only near male relative. Since the death of my father, many years ago, my Aunt and myself have been like sister and brother in our attachment for each other. During all of these years I have known the great pride and honor which your beloved friendship has afforded my Aunt, consequently I feel that I may introduce myself to you as her representative, to inform you of her unhappy condition as she, herself, is unable to communicate with you. Your most treasured letter of January 19th last, came to her during the first days of an illness whichis still upon her. Nothing could have given her greater joy and consolation than your loving words of praise and friendship. During the latter part of January, all of February & the most of March, we despaired of her recovery, feeling that the end of her long life of self sacrifice and devotion to humanity, was rapidly approaching. But she still lingers with us, somewhat improved apparently, though still with grave doubt as to her recovery. Her ailment is primarily a muscular weakness of the heart. A heart which has for so many years, during her long life, beat & throbbed for the suffering of others, now fails to perform its functions for her dear self. Still she lives on in hope and contentment. Occasionally, during the past years, through some official, 2/ alarming reports of her condition have reached the public press. Desiring to spare her friends from needless anxiety and sorrow, we have kept from them as far as possible the true condition of her health, in the hope that she would recover. As a sample of the many testimonials of love, honor and respect which constantly came to her in her hours of trial, I take the liberty of enclosing herewith one which has just been received from the Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (war veterans of 1861-5) at her native city in Massachusetts. Dr. Hubbell, who has had the honor of meeting you personally, I believe, is the faithful guardian and servant of Miss Barton, almost constantly, day and night, and to him must be accorded very largely the credit of her continuedlife with us. My Aunt has often told me that someday she hoped for the pleasure of presenting me to your Royal Highness in person, but that can probably never be. She desires me to cherish the memory of your most honored devotion to her as my most treasured remembrance, which, permit me to say, I shall do. I am a busy business man residing in Boston, Massachusetts, but if time is ever afforded me I pray you will grant me the privilege of looking into your face and clasping your hand in mine, in memory of her whom we both honor and adore. Your dear letter of last January to my Aunt should have had a more prompt acknowledgement. Someday I shall explain to you the reason for the delay. 3/ It will be my pleasure to send you, occasionally, a brief report of Miss Barton's condition, which is still very critical. My home is nearly 600 miles distant from Washington, but I have made the journey six times since January for a few days comfort to my Dear Aunt, by my presence. She desires me to convey to you the expression of her everlasting love and the appreciation of your lifelong devotion and friendship. Permit me to subscribe myself, most gratefully and sincerely yours. P.S. My address is No. 4 Liberty Square, Boston, MassachusettsPOSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H MACKAY PRESIDENT TELEGRAM RECEIVED AT 38 BROAD ST. BOSTON TELEPHONE DELIVERY No. [08] 191 The Postal Telegraph Cable Company Incorporated transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank 16/237 DESIGN PATENT No. 40529 79kxef. 15 fs Washington, DC, Apr. 11, 12 Stephen E. Barton, N0 4 Liberty Sq., BOSTON Failing Rapidly for three days better come at once don't answer will explain Dr. W.T. Pratt 103Pm. Washington, May 24/12 My dear Cousin: Yours of the 22 (?) is before me. It is a case of "me too" about chances of "Keeping up with the procession." What with "Commissions on Economy" and ditto on "Business Methods" in and out of Government departments. I do not have any chance to rust or mildew. Last night I dined - and poorly at that - at 8-30 p.m. having been sent for by the Volta Bureau that had unearthed another wagon load of papers belonging to the estate ifMon. Hitz and called upon me as being his "literary executor" to pass upon their value. If you ever had anything of the sort to do you will understand why I dined late and left the little end of nothing. No, I have not the deed of 947 T St. in my possession. I have tax receipts, insurance papers and vouchers for repairs I have made and a cash balance due the estate. I cannot tell you just now what it amounts to, but will work it out within a short time. I have taxes to pay - amount unknown - by the 1 of June. Your Aunt acquired thisproperty sometime in the year 1880 - or about - that time. I have seen the name Clarissa Harlowe on some paper or papers. I cannot remember what. I have not seen Dr. Hubbell since his return from Oxford. Mrs. Hinton has dropped in two or three times - she reported Dr. H. as looking sick and I telephoned to Mrs Canada to know. She said he had had a bad cold. I asked her if she was looking after him and she replied that "all the widows and old maids were doing that." I am not clear in my mind as to my legal status so far as 947 is concerned.I take it that her will disposed of this property, your aunt's will I mean, but that her sentiment of good will toward me charged it upon her executor - you or some successor if one be needed in that office - to leave me undisturbed so long, or longer maybe as I am willing or able to pay the rent - am I right? I confess to a feeling of gratitude that I have not yet defaulted on my willingness and have not yet been unable. Any reward for doing one's duty is I take it in the doing of it. If one has a sneaking hankering after something more one simply gets more than one is entitled to. I believe in a wireless or telepathic communication with those who have gone to the other world. This or something else makes me feel happier about Cousin Clara being there than I was while she was still of Glen Echo and a victim more or less to the society of some of the funny persons who obtrudted themselves upon her. I'll drop a query to the Doctor as to whether he knows the whereabouts if the deed to 947. I appreciate how you feel about having to apply to our Probate Court. Sincerely yours Mary BartonGlen Echo. Md. Sept 4-1912 Dear S.E.B. I have been trying since your letter came to catch Garrett. but have not seen him yet. But I am sure that what ever we want and he can do will be done. I have been to Mrs Warwick today and asked about it there- Miss B- says you are right; have all that business done here in Rockville=there can be less criticism than if done any where else-- "this was her home"so I feel that you are right to have it here - and I hope you may come on soon and get every thing settled-C.B. says she wants to talk with you.- Concerning the Epler "memorial pamphlet"=I was some what shocked to see a full page portrait of myself there - I appreciate Dr. Epler's good will and motive in it.- But if there at all, it should have been but a very small one- and since it is so large I am not sorry that the other 2000 were not struck off - we can have another book made at Roy Croft without great expense - of a more comprehensive nature - which will be more useful for the purpose and Mrs Hubbard will look after it so well. There will be a few corrections to be made before a reprint is made. Did you see Genl Sears article in the [Fra?] for August? I am keeping perfectly well and things are looking well here. I want to get this off by tonight's mailam glad the "probating" is to be done soon. I am keeping home alone. I feel this was the best way. I will write again soon. Yours J.B. Hubbell Thursday morning Glen Echo, md. Sept. 5-1912 Dear S.E.B.: I saw Garrett last night: He says that he can take care of the "publicity" of the probate as he know the one representative of the press in Rockwell, and his stenographer, represents the other papers, and there will be no trouble about it. So that will be easy - I told him you would come on to look after it yourself.Now if the Pamphlets - Memorial - have not been sent on here, I am not sure but I would rather they could be sent out from there by my sending you my list. But I should like a number here to had out to people who would use them to good purpose. you see there are many that come to the home of Clara Barton to worship her name and deeds by refreshing their memory where she lived. It is appropriate - they should have - many of them - such a memorial. They will use such to good purpose. Sincerely J.B.H.Glen Echo, Md. Sept. 19 - 1912 Dear S.E.B.: Yesterday (or day before) the marked Copy of the "Globe" came with the Copy & article descriptive of the memorial from the Grand Duchess of Baden. Beautiful wasn't it. - Yesterday I had a sitting with Mrs. Warneke. C.B. said they had kept the knowledge of it away from her. Ingersol said it was for a purpose and they couldn't trust a woman with a secret. This caused much merriment. Dr. Parker said they had purposely kept the wreath from being delivered in time to put on the tomb - "for it is a2 a beautiful design of value - there it would have been lost destroyed - in the sun and weather. He wants it preserved and put in time in a case in the Memorial building when it shall be made. Empress Augusta said practically the same thing and also that she wanted the American People to know that her people had gratitude and do not forget a kindness when it is passed. She wants the design preserved together with the letter which she says her daughter wrote herself and it came from her heart. She was glad that it was not received earlier and in our many interviews has had be a great restraint on her desire not to mention it. C.B. is especially desirous that it be preserved with the memorial things. This morning I received a "Los Angeles Examiner" of 12th giving accounts of Colonel Youngs proposition to the G.A.R to have each Post give $5.00 toward a memorial fund for C.B. - this would be from the 5000 Posts - also the woman organizations to be included in the movement. Your letter came this morning, telling of your call to Vt and Canada. Thus you could not probably get here before Oct. 5th. This is probably better - Evenif you should not get here before the last of Oct or Nov sometime- largely for this season. I have been told that last Sunday's Post contained an article stating that C.B. will had been filed in Rockville. Now if we wait a while and let the inquisitive find out that there is no truth in it - we can then go ahead without having it published for it has already been done. I don't know how the article came to the press but will try to find out. I have sent for a copy and will mail it to you. Now I will begin on the list for the memorial pamphlet and send a partial list from time to time as I can make them up. One of my nieces Lena is here for a short time to attend her Cristian Science Annual Class Meeting. They took a course here several years ago - in Washington. I saw Dr. Pratt a few days ago. He has received his money from the Garrett or Currell Estate. So he is that much satisfied now.Last Sundays "Star-Evening" has quite an article on the Present Red Cross. Which, contrary to custom in Washington, - gives credit to Clara Barton for having brought the Organization into this country and of doing an amount of work before it came under Governmental Control with President Taft - as it's President. Sincerely J.B. Hubbell Sept. 25, 1912 Dear Cousin Stephen:- You must excuse me for "butting in" but is seemed to me that you did not understand the feeling here about the disposition of your Aunts' estate. There is no way of "keeping things quiet." Please excuse me but I really have a conscience against letting you get into trouble with n'er a word of protest. I went out to Glen Echo Sunday to learn if you [you] were there and left a clipping with Dr. H. from the Post of the 15th, inst. on the subject of "MissBarton's will." I trust he sent it to you. The law in the District authorizes a penalty if a will that exists and can be found is not filed within 90 days. Curiosity will not be satisfied. Thank you very much for the copy of the Memorial you sent me. I am much pleased with it. With affectionate regards Mary Barton Ansd Sept 27/12 burial BARTON WILL NOT FILED [*Washington Post 9/25/12*] Ninety Days Gone, Creditors May Ask Administrator Now. Because of the delay in offering for probate a will said to have been left by Miss Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, when she died several months ago, persons who say they have claims against her estate, it is understood, will shortly petition that an administrator of her estate be appointed. No mention of any will left by Miss Barton has been made by any members of her family, but several Rockville, Md., attorneys who had dealings with her estate during her lifetime, say that there is such a will, and that under it Stephen Barton, a nephew now living in Massachusetts, was named as executor. Under the Maryland law wills are supposed to be offered for probate within 90 days after death. More than three months have elapsed since Miss Barton's death, but it was understood among attorneys representing people with claims against her estate that the will was to have been offered for probate at Rockville last Tuesday. Attorney Higgins, of Rockville, represents one of the persons with the largest claims. Mr. Higgins was not at home last night but another attorney said he understood that Mr. Higgins and other attorneys will file a petition asking for the appointment of an administrator within the next few days.Glen Echo md. Jan 19–1913 Dear S.E.B: Some days ago a letter was sent to G.E. Post office with request from the Washington P.O. to supply address & forward— “W.H. Duras” The letter was a Raleigh Hotel Envelops (Washington D.C.) but had indistinct Post Mark of “Wall St.” (sta?) - and was addressed “Mrs Gurley Lane “Administrator of the Estate of “Clara Barton Washington D.C.” “c/o surrogate court” “Please forward.” Mrs Canada did not like to take the responsibility of forwarding it to you - and had me write on the notice slip- to return in the envelop to Washington P.O. This - This is misleading & incorrect - The administrator of the Estate of Clara Barton is S.E. Barton 85 Water St. Boston_Masss - Signed J.B. Hubbell Bondsman for G.E. Post mistressnothing mur has been heard from it at the G.E. Post office. Concerning the Decorations- They asked for them and had them for their own purpose. I don’t know why she CB should pay storage for them when she had storage room where she had always kept them until they wanted them- and insisted on keeping them— If they insist on the Estate payin for them why not let it, the amount, be Credited on the $400.00 note as a payout— When they asked Miss Barton to allow her name to be used as the head of their Organzation they said “that that was all they wanted— “all they asked for— they did “not ask for money - “ - &c. Friday - 24 I have such lovely visits from all the folks on the other side- C.B. Has been doing some wonderful work with Tolstoi in counseling and helping the Czarina of Russia — She says she is doing for more in her own work than she could do if she were here. Lovely things came from Ida & Joyce about you —I have received by Parcels Post a fine heavy winter over coat. I'll put it on the first cold day. I thank you much it "mighty" nice of you to think of me in this way - for the past three weeks or more the Bees have been out most of the days. It's a mild winter for us - here. I believe there has been no one here to stay since you left. George Westinghouse Moore with his wife - called some time ago - on their way home from the Uncle in Pittsburg. George & his brother were our pupils in Dansville. I enclose a clipping from last Sundays Wash. Herald - good. Enclosing Recd Sunday Glen Echo Md. Feb. 16 - 1913 Dear S.E.B. The middle of the week in the morning your letter came -- in the evening the one Enclosed arrived. Addressed to "Gurly Cance" from the same party that sent the other only that was in a Raleigh Hoke (Washington D.C.) envelope but as areas as could be made out posted at Wall, st. Ste., N.Y. This gives his address- W H Dumas 309 Broadway N.Y. Post mark Hudson Insurance Held for postage Deficiency in address supplied by Washington D.C. PO - "Md"I suppose you will find out where Mr. Duras works if G."C." Now I am sending one of the International Bulletins for the Addresses of the National Red Cross Societies. These are on the inside of the front & back cover leaves. Don't omit the International Comite at Geneva. The have a complete Library of every thing Red Cross.. All Bound. Then the Congressional Library here in Wash. should have 2 or 3 copies and the Carnegie Library will also. We should keep quite a number of these in stock here for future use. There will be occasions where one of these will be of great value. You know we will want some in the Memorial Several that can be put under glass, in a case, opened at different pages where visitors can read without handling and carrying away. Will you have a few bound that can be sentthrough the legations here to the Court addresses as suggested in previous letter? Kindly have the International Bulétin preserved and returned to keep the file here complete. Please don't try to get rid of the Memorials Save what you can - there will be valuable places for them in raising the Memorial fund - for writers - sketchers etc. There is a world of inspiration in that collection of Editorial Comments and opinions -- on the worth of that wonderful character. [*that stands out alone so distinguished from all in her Generations - in a grand use of Character. Rockford College Rockford, Illinois "New works of flesh and blood-living things-will be dedicated in her name" Memorial Foundation THE CLARA BARTON CHAIR OF BOTANY AND BACTERIOLOGY COMMITTEE MRS. MABEL WALKER MERRICK MRS. ADELE SMITH STRONG MISS IMOGEN S. PIERCE, CHAIRMAN 3912 VINCENNES AVE., CHICAGO [*no reply*] Chicago, Mar. 22, 1913 Mr. Stephen E. Barton 85 Water Street, Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton. You will not remember me perhaps but Dr. Hubbell would and possibly Mrs. Barton. I met you both at Glen Echo, at the Chautauqua one summer. The College, my Alma Mater, wrote me as all other of its graduates asking my assistance in raising money for an endowment, which the U.S. Bureau of Education says we must have. Andrew Carnegie has promised thirty-five thousand conditionally upon our securing definite other thousands for the endowment of chairs. I have always wanted to have one there named for Miss Clara Barton and when the President wrote to say that she felt that a chair of Botany and Bacteriology would be suitably named in her honor, I felt that I could work my fingers to the bone in its behalf. The College sends me this paper, and Mr. Herrick and Mrs. Strong named on this committee are both members of theRockford College Board of Trustees as well as graduates of the institution. They live in Chicago, and Mr. Herrick is an important somebody at or in one of the packing Houses- financier or counsel, I forget which. Mr. Strong belongs to the Union League Club and they live near here on Drexel Boulevard. Miss Jennings will remember me as having organized the reception to Miss Barton at Lincoln Centre when last she visited Chicago and she C. B. was my guest at this house for a day or two, when everyone of the household loved her so much that we could hardly let her go. Those to whom I have already spoken all desire to contribute toward the endowment of the Clara Barton Chair. I have written to the Meriden, Conn. Committee to say that after a while we shall all try to help them but we have to work for this now, as the sum must be raised by the first of June next in order to secure the sums conditionally pledged and which must aggregate one hundred thousand dollars. four of the graduates at Oak Park have secured eight hundred dollars already but they are working not for this chair, but some other one. My first appeals go out to-day. With this I am enclosing the College's Easter Greeting. With pleasant remembrances of our acquaintance at Glen Echo, and warm regards to Mrs. Barton, believe me Sincerely yours Imogene S. Pierce ROCKFORD COLLEGE Rockford, Illinois JULIA H GULLLIVER, PH. D., L.L.D. PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT'S OFFICE April Fourth 1913 My dear Mr. Barton: Miss Imogene S. Pierce of Chicago is a graduate of Rockford College and a very devoted friend of Clara Barton. She has proposed to me that she should make and effort to raise $60,000.00 or $70,000.00 as a memorial to Clara Barton to put up a science building at Rockford College and to establish a chair of Botany and Bacteriology, the whole to bear Clara Barton's name, She seems very confident that she can do it, and also appears to have rather an unusual faculty for getting up entertainments successfully and making money, as well as obtaining money by subscription. We should be more than glad to have the College thus honored, but before undertaking the matter, I am writing to you to ask whether it would be pleasing to you and whether you think it would be pleasing to the other members of Clara Barton's family, so far as you know. We have received a note from Dr. Barton of Oak Park cordially endorsing the idea. Will you be good enough to express yourself on the subject by return mail, so that we may come to a conclusion about it as soon as possible? Very sincerely yours, Julia H. Gulliver. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 85 Water Street, Boston, Mass. ROCKFORD COLLEGE Rockford, Illinois Julia H. Guliver, Ph.D., L.L.D. PRESIDENT April Nineteenth 1 9 1 3 PRESIDENT'S OFFICE [* I approve every effort to perpetuate and honor the memory of my Aunt_ Have written Stephen E. Barton *] My dear Mr, Barton: We have not heard from you in regard to the proposed memorial to Clara Barton at Rockford College. I wrote you on April 4 in regard to it and am beginning to fear that the letter miscarried. I enclose a copy of it in case this has happened. I judge that you are Connecticut people. In that you may possibly have know my father, John P. Gulliver, who for twenty years was pastor of the Broadway Church in Norwich, Conn., and was very active in all pubic matters during the civil war. He was prevented from participating in it in any other way because of his fragile health. I am sending a catalogue and Brief Book under separate cover, so that you can see what our college is. We have been classified for many years in Class A by the Commissioner of Education amongst the leading women's colleges of the country. Miss Pierce feels that a great deal of valuable time is being wasted and that if we do not take up this matter at once that we shall lose the opportunity. Would you be good enough to telegraph me at our expense, immediately on receiving this whether you have any objection to out proceeding with the matter? Miss Pierce has no intention of interfering with any other project in the way of a memorial to Miss Barton that has already been started. Very sincerely yours, Julia H. Gulliver Mr. Stephan E. Barton, Boston, Mass. April 21, /3. President Julia H. Gulliver, C/O Rockford College, Rockford, Ill. Dear Madam:- I received your letter of the 4th inst., relating Miss Imogen S. Peirce's fine proposal to raise funds for a Clara Barton memorial building at the Rockford College, and also your special delivery letter of the 19th to which I have replied by wire to-day, approving Miss Pierce's plan. You must pardon me for neglecting to answer your letter of the 4th. Miss Pierce wrote me some time ago in regard to the plan and I have not yet replied to her. My excuse is that I have been unusually pressed with business matters and compelled to neglect a lot of my personal correspondence. I do not feel that I personally can take any helping part in Miss Pierce's project, because my entire efforts must be given to the plans of Mrs. General Logan, who is endeavoring to raise funds for the erection of a suitable Memorial Building, either in Washington or at my aunt's home in Glen Echo, near Washington. Our family are not natives of Connecticut, but ofPresident Julia H. Gulliver, #2 Massachusetts and Maine. I knew, however, of your father while he was pastor of the Norwich Broadway Church. Please say to Miss Pierce that I approve her plans and commend her kind efforts, and shall be glad to aid her in every possible way other than financially. Yours very truly, Rockford College Rockford, Illinois Julia H. Gulliver, PH.D.,LLD. President President's Office April Twenty-third 1913 My dear Mr. Barton: I thank you for your very kind telegram and also your letter of April 21. It is a great pleasure and relief to know that your approve of this scheme. We did not feel that we could proceed without your approbation. Of course, we should not expect you to lend us your personal assistance, for we were well aware that you were engaged in this other project, but there seems no reason why there should be any clashing between the two, and a woman of such national and international reputation as Miss Barton certainly deserves as wide a tribute as possible. I do not know of anybody whose name I should so gladly have associated with Rockford College as Miss Barton's. Her absolute sincerity and simplicity and her democratic attitude of helpfulness to all who need help are consonant with what we are always trying to teach here. It remains to be seen whether we will be successful, but Miss Pierce has taken hold of the project with the greatest enthusiasm, and we shall hope for the best. Very sincerely and cordially yours, Julia H. Gulliver Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 85 Water Street, Boston, Mass.Rockford College Rockford, Illinois Julia H. Gulliver, Ph.D, ILD. President President's Office April Twenty-sixth 1 9 1 3 Mr. dear Mr. Barton: I have given Miss Pierce the first paragraph of your letter to use as authorization from the family in writing to different people to ask their assistance in this project. If you have any objection, please let me know at once. The paragraph reads as follows: "I received your letter of the 4th inst., relating Miss Imogen S. Pierce's fine proposal to raise funds for a Clara Barton Memorial Building at Rockford College, and also your special delivery letter of the 19th to which I have replied by wire today, approving Miss Pierce's plan." I want to express again my appreciation of your broad- mindedness in favoring this project when you are working so hard for the eastern memorial. I shall certainly do my best to keep the two from interfering with each other in any way. Cordially yours, Julia H. Gulliver Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 85 Water Street Boston, Mass. Rockford College Rockford, Illinois "New works of flesh and blood - living things -- will be dedicated in her name" Memorial Foundation The Clara Barton Chair of Biology and Bacteriology Committee Mrs. Mabel Walker Herrick Mrs. Adele Smith Strong Miss Imogen S. Pierce, Chairman 3912 Vincennes Avenue, Chicago April 29, 1913 Mr. Stephen A. Barton 85 Water Street Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton: Miss Gulliver, President of Rockford College, informed me last week of your good will in regard to the proposed Clara Barton Memorial at Rockford College. The Trustees have voted that the Memorial shall not be restricted to a Chair of Botany and Bacteriology, but that it shall include a building to house all the natural sciences taught at the College with a chair of Biology and Bacteriology. These to be known as the Clara Barton Science Building and the Clara Barton Chair, etc. Could you spare for our convenience in the work of raising funds for these purposes a few copies of the Memorial pamphlet and some leaflets entitled "Chronology of the Leading events in the life of Clara Barton"? An early reply would help us in the preparations we are making and would be highly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Imogen S. PierceCopy 20 WINNETKA ILLINOIS May 1st- 1913 To Stephen Barton Esq., 85 Water Street Boston, Mass. Dear Sir: I have recently seen in The Nation a request to those having letters of our dear Miss Barton, to send them to you. I am enclos- ing herewith 19 letters, 2 postal cards and a printed brochure by her and an invita- tion to a reception - I need not tell you, that I prize these letters & wish to have them returned soon. I met Miss Barton in 1889 when the flood had destroyed my home in Johnston & I worked for her & with her all that summer and was with her afterwards in Wash- ington for a while when she was preparing re- lief for Russia. My husband & I are now moving to Californiaso I wish that I could have my letters returned before May 10th, our day of leaving Chicago. If you can send them to me be- fore that date, please do so to this Winnetka address, but if you cannot do so, please send them to me, Riverside, California, [Gen. Delivery] care Robert Lee Bettner, Esq. We have no address there as yet. I will insure this package and register it & I hope you will also do so, when you return the letters. Yours sincerely, Elizabeth Tittle Arnold. Mrs. Charles C. Arnold, Winnetka, Illinois If it will [not] reach me before May 10th If later { Mrs. Charles C. Arnold Care Robert Lee Bettner, Esq. Riverside, California May 6, 1913 Mrs. Charles C. Arnold Winnetka, Ill. Dear Mrs. Arnold: I was absent from Boston when your letter and package of the 1st inst. arrived. I thank you very much for sending them, but I shall not have time to examine them and return them to you before the 10th inst., only two days from now, I will take good care of them, and as soon as I can have them, and as soon as I can have them conventiently coped will send them to you be registered mail in care of Robert Lee Bettner, Riverside, Cal. I have not had time to examine the papers, but no doubt they contain matter that will be of much interest and value to us, I am very glad indeed to hear from you. Yours very truly,[*35 C. Memorial*] [*May 10/13 Sent 6 pamphlets*] May 9, 1913 Miss Imagen S. Pierce, 3912 Vincennes Ave., Chicago, Ill. Dear Miss Pierce: I am glad to get your letter of the 29th ulto., concerning the memorial building to Rockford College. I am pleased to send you half-dozen memorial pamphlets by mail. "Chronology of the leading events of the life of Clara Barton" I do not have. I suggest you write to Dr. J. B. Hubbell, Glen Echo, Maryland, he probably has copies he would be glad to send you. I wish you every success. Very sincerely yours, [2] May 9, 3 Miss Julia H. Gulliver, President Rockford College Rockford, Ill. Dear Miss Gulliver: Certainly I have no objection to your having given Miss Pierce the extract from my letter as stated in yours of the 26th ulto. I should be pleased to give her any other endorse- ment of her project, that may be helpful to her. I am sending her today some of the memorial pamphlets at her request. I wish you every success, and I don't think that your plans will interfere with Mrs. Logan's plans, they ought not to. Yours very truly?NIGHT LETTER Form 2289 B. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter, Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender therof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 109 State Street, Boston ALWAYS OPEN CT5CH DT 50 NL CHICAGO ILLS MAY 19-13 [*1446*] STEPHEN E. BARTON, 85 Water Street, Boston Mass. Please authorize today through the United Press Publication of you endorsement of The Clara Barton Memorial Science Building and Chair of Botany and Bacteriology at Rockford College Rockford Ills for benefit of conventions of patriotic societies meeting this week, can you get name of Grand Duchess Baden for our committee? Imogen S. Pierce 9-37P You better make public through Chicago offices press associations. You have my consent. Rockford College Rockford, Illinois "New works of flesh and blood -- living things -- will be dedicated in her name" Memorial Foundation The Clara Barton Chair of Botany and Bacteriology Committee Mrs. Mabel Walker Herrick Mrs. Adele Smith Strong Miss Imogen S. Pierce, Chariman 3912 Vincennes Ave., Chicago, No reply May 20, 1913 My dear Mr. Barton, Your kind letter and the pamphlets came last week. They have been very useful already. I seem never to be able to satisfy the call for printed material. I sent you a telegram yesterday suggesting that actions of patriotic societies might be stimulated by your public announcement of endorsement of this Memorial at Rockford College. Some of use are prepared to push it to completion but we shall need the cooperation of all our friends and the friends of the dear lady whom we seek to keep in daily touch with our lines although she has passed beyond our sight. Are you willing to have your name on our letter head as member of our honorary committee? Certain of the trustees would like to have it here as would all of the alumnae. Sorry you are not near enough to attend our Clara Barton Memorial Breakfast at the Congress Hotel on June 7, 1913. Any letters to be read there from Boston would be highly appreciated. With every expression of esteem believe me Sincerely yours, Imogen S. Pierce.S.E.B. jr> Panama May 23rd 1913 Stephen E. Barton Esq. Boston [ack this] Dear Sir, With pleasure I comply with your advertisement about letters from my dear friend Miss Clara Barton to be used in connection with her Biography and I send you 6 of them. It is not only a book that should be written about her - a monument worthy of her fame and great intelligence & heart so noble, that should be built to perpetuate her memory. Very respectfully yours E. Clare Panama - Rep. of Panama Glen Echo Md. June 23, 1913 Dear S.E.B.- I enclose check of $107.00 to cover not $100 given you last Apr.(?) with thanks for the accommodation. Also check of $5.00 with which I wish you would have sent me its amount in the C.B. (Oxford Bi Centennial) Anniversary watch fobs - I want to make presents of these to several people who would appreciate them. - The more I think of itproposed enlargement of the ground here for the memorial, the more am I impressed with the importance of securing all of that land in the park lying west of the "Minnehaha" streams & including the "Hall of Philosophy" -- we want to have room to make a memorial that will be a mecca for the women and children as well as the men not only of the U.S. but of the world to visit. Now is the time to get it. The Empress says Germany wants to help contribute to that memorial. Tolstoi - says the same for Russia. Dr. Appia says give Switzerland a chance to contribute to her memory and all Europe will want a part in it--"-- I shall hope you and Mr Atwater may come soon. Yours JB. Hubbell.The Geo. E. Duffy Manufacturing Co. [*Oxford 1867*] Woolen Manufacturers P.O. Box 205 Worcester, Mass. September 18, 1913. Stephen E. Barton, Esq., 85 Water Street, Boston, Massachusetts. My dear Uncle Steve: I was glad to get your letter of the 17th. The Court House records show that Aunt Clara sold the Donahue farm, described in the enclosed deed, on May 15, 1875, to Hermann Wisliceny of Oxford for $1300.00, taking back a mortgage running to herself for $800.00. Later on Wisliceny sold the farm to Clarissa H. Watson, subject, he mentions in the deed, to a mortgage to Aunt Clara for $300.00. After this the registry shows a maize of foreclosures and forfeitures, and finally the entire tract was seized for taxes and a deed given by the sheriff. I cannot find any record of Aunt Clara's assignment or release of her mortgage deed. It would, however, have been made void by the tax deed, which issued a number of years ago. If there is any more searching I can do in the matter please feel free to call upon me. Edith is still here, but is preparing to go back to Cleveland and begin to keep house, about the first of the month. Saidee and I are both well, and hopeyou are also. Yours very truly, Hermann P. Riccius [*R*] [*1*] Glen Echo Md. Dec 10 1913 Dear S.E.B. I have your letter in answer to mine of 26th with its arguments and recommendations to leave the building of the memorial and even the securing of the cite for it (which is now open) - for posterity to take up and asking me "if I don't think you are half right" and I must say frankly and emphatically by all that is sacred to her memory No! I do not. I wish that you would read over again slowly and thoughtfully - my letter and get which I had in mind and tried to make more clear, if possible in this. Miss Barton never tried to enlarge her list of friends among people of means or influence. All doors were open with earnest welcome even to Royal households. She far preferred spending her time energies and even her literary talent with some poor working man or woman or girl of boy and spent the larger part of her life, while I knew her, in this way - and left the former to wait. Those who knew her best are fast going to the other side. those few remaining who would help and will, if given the opportunity. and are anxiously waiting for it - should be given the opportunity.2/ There is a goodly number of efficient earnest ones that will not long be available. My God: Steve: I am surprised that you the only member of her family to do any- thing for the honor of her memory - having the opportunity. and the able assistance offered to you. Should be so willing to let it pass - for future generations to take up. What good will that do? This is our duty for them - to them: not theirs to us. Will this apathy of those she loved, lived with, worked for, and gave her life's thoughts and life itself -- will this apathy of those related and those who knew her best help to "increase the interest in her memory." When they: these: satisfy themselves by "sticking a "fly leaf" into a biography written by someone who never new her because "he has the ample time" "and appreciates the honor that would attach to the work." "The fly leaf" "that might open up new" "ways and means for raising funds" "Think it or see if I am not half right." Steve: I ask you to read your own letter over (you doubtless have a copy) and then "think it over and see if you" "are half right." I have asked myself several times if that letter is not a forgery over your initials. They are badly scrawled and blotted. I hope it may prove so. (for the rest, aside from initial is all typewritten.) 3 When I give it more thought - Steve - I am not sure by "you are more than half right' if you are considering the distant future. Probably I did not take this under sufficient consideration. I think now that I can see - it may be better to let "Mable go on unhindered with her Crucifiction of her memory as she did in the mortal. It may be in the centuries to come. Her Glory as a martyr in the course of humanity will be the greater if we those nearest to her: we who knew her best. Her own relatives, knew her work, her sacrifices for others. Her pinching economy in food, in dress, in every personal want and need - that she might carry on her work without asking help and to have to give to others = to those of her own brother's families. Yes - it may be you are "more than half right" for her ultimate honor is history when those nearest to her in the living stand back and smile on her persecutors. I suppose Judas neglected to recognize his friend and do what we suppose was his duty was a strong factor (although it did not appear so at the time) of immortalizing Christ's name and influence in the whole world -- still I don't think his attitude and conduct though often practiced, since -- is really commended by the best people nor even admired by any.My God: -Steve:- I am so disapointed in the attitude your letter presents toward the memory of that Noble Character worshiped by nations and Emperors- (and you her favorite nephew) that I don’t know what to say - and your life has not been less briliant for the part she had in directing it - from a boy up- Steve— Im dumb founded at your indifference: But I recall, what has been said before “A prophet is not without honor save among his own” - and again- “Such things must need be, in order that prophecy be thwarted. But woe to him by whose they come- Naturally you cannot expect to be here a great many years- (you have physical limitations—) and while here I would think you would court the honor of having done something worthy to honor the name of Clara Barton your own name - and show your gratitude. I think that, you believe - that she knows all that we do and all that is going on here. Prepare to meet her (as you must expect to) with large joy instead of large regret for your indifference and inactivity and display of ingratitude for what she had done for you even if not for others. Yes, I have a right to speak and a right to put on record. Before I had ever seen Clara Barton your aunt - I knew her by reputation better than any other individual that I had never seen. 5 34 years ago I found your aunt, Clara Barton on a bed of illness prostration from our work. Too feeble to stand alone. Not one of her own family near to help or to Care for her- I was as much amazed & astonished then; as at your letter now. She whom the whole world knew even then for her great unselfish work, without a member of her family to stand by. I saw the need - the necessity for some one to be near for the preservation of her life. I gave up my own affairs to remain with her until some one of her family might come to her aid. No one ever came - save for a visit (abroad. she paid their the journey —) I continued on a year:— another year and on & on till the end. For the last 20 years I have spent in the home and in connection with her work from my own pocket from $300 to $1200 a year without reimbursement. I did not ask it. Annually she sent equal or greater amounts to members of her family. Your sisters. And you know it. When Mr. Atwater as president of the Memorial Association wrote to ask what I would give toward the memorial?6 I answered that I would not subscribe on his paper all that I intended to put into the Memorial for the reason that I wanted to apply it in my own way — But he could put me down for $1,000.00 and up to the present time, I understand that not a single relative has subscribed a dollar You say that “you have- “out of the estate.” $500.00 Mr. Atwaters name stands for $1,000.00 Mrs Logan started the fund on her own volition with the entire royalty on her Book (“Womans Place in American History”-) which her publisher expects to reach not less than $10,000. Others are asking anxiously impatiently to help in securing the fund and push the work. Just for one, see Col. C.S. Young’s letter to you of Oct. 10-1912.- When the ground is secured here for the memorial, I can then turn over the Old House, she loved so well. This with its belongings will amount to several thousand - The Opportunity for securing this ground (I chance to know) will not be long open. When the ground is secured we can “wait” if anyone wants to., But what for? Read over again my other letter and get at the meaning of it. I hold land which the R.R. Co- needs and is of value to it. Which I have also offered to turn in to secure the cite we want. 7 I don’t like the way in which you misconstrue my letter and misinterpret it. You say- “These matters cannot very well “be hurried, I don’t believe that any thing “we might do, even were we to succeed “in getting the land from the Railroad Company “that it would prevent Miss Boardman from “carrying out her plan.” Now read over again my letter and see if you don’t get the reason there. Its useless in my mind to try to make it plainer. I got from letter that you have not told Mr Atwater that you would give any thing yourself. Only “from the Estate.”- and that but $500 when he gives $1,000.00 his time expense as Chairman of the Memorial Association. And you have even no time - either to give to it. not times to read my letter on the subject to know what is in it. You say —“Francis ought not to expect “any thing from the California boys” If “Francis ought to expect nothing from the California boys” I think your Duty to them would be to remind them how Miss Barton took their father, in a Cancerous Condition into her house. after he had left theirs. Provided the best surgical skill in the United States at John Hopkins Hospital at a cost to her purse approaching $2,000.00 Took him again into her8 home where I nursed his surgical and other wounds until they were healed. How she there bought for him one of the most elegant houses in Oxford his old home town where her friend Rawson, offered to secure a salaried office for him. How one of them Coins her name into his his lucrative business the Clara Barton Hospital of Los Angeles. It would seem to be your duty to her and to them to present this to them as their duty:- and if you do not feel is so, tell me, and I will attempt it or get some one to do it who can. They must have some gratitude. I judge from your letter that you have not asked them if they would be willing to have a fund set aside from the Estate for a donation toward a memorial which the people of the United States and of foreign countries are proposing to build to her memory For you say- “I told Francis that I should “donate $500.00 from the Estate funds, but “on further thought I suppose I would “have no right” etc etc + + + It does not seem to me that it would require any more real courage for you to set aside a generous portion of her own monies from the Estate than is required to create, (under the conditions), that you made yourself sole executor and administrator of her Estate. 9 If this is impossible;— - It is possible and right, and just if not gratious - for you to set aside and give to me a sum, not as pay but as remembering a continuous service, to her and her work during The Thirty Years of her later life or if you prefer as a simple partial reimbursment for monies + service - and I will promise that every dollar of it will go into the memorial Have you forgotten your promise to Miss Barton, to turn over to me a certain amount which i will not name here? But you say — “Let us not get over” “anxious or discouraged about the Memorial” “business - you know such matters “frequently wait long years before “they materialize” Steve:— Has Mable seen you.? Has Mable been talking with you? Has some of her sneaking emisaries got in her sly work on you? It looks like it. This is the way she works. Your letter is an insult to me— It is an insult to Mr Atwater— Its an insult to all the friends who are wishing and trying to do something to keep before the Youth Girls and boys -women the name and memory of a life long devotion to humanity The name of the noblest in woman hood that the world has probably known. I do not stand alone in this Expression. In this I stand with the best- The Noblest both men and women. This too you know. Read Atwaters “True Martyrs” last 3 pages - “Americas Uncrowned Queen”10 One of the greatest mind of the age writea "One of the "Greatest women of modern times - or, in fact, of any time - "was Clara Barton - xx great skill and rare breadth of "vision. She had the World vision + + She did not "even belong to the United States. She was a Citizen of "the World. Also, - she was a Citizen of the Celestial City "of Fine Minds" But why? Why?? Why??? do I be obliged to do this arguing with you. You say "Don't be over anxious" Shall we stand supinely by while she, who for Ambition crucified her? and is attempting now to bury her name in the confusion of a fake "memorial"? To a thousand names? "both north and South" for what? — To to raise money for a building. — Well then make it a Hundred names — of whom? — of those who gave 4 years of their lives to nursing in a war - I don't disparage their noble sacrifice and devotion to suffering humanity - they displayed a noble sympathetic bravery and courage and unselfishness, patriotism - that is a heritage of American Women - of All Women. I see by the tone and expressions in your letter that you have forgotten since the death - no - not death _ — since the passing from your mortal vision — you have forgotten that your Aunt—Clara Barton did something more than 4 years of nursing on the battlefield, at the front, in swamps - in rains and sleet and snow and cold. Alone. Alone. In this she was the pioneer. She was a pioneer in public free schools: in Education. She was a pioneer in Government Service, for women - She was One, alone, with jeers of the man clerks as she passed the corridors to her office work. Now there are thousands of women in these government offices, "from both north and south," — respected — and this was before the war. 11 After the War - "4 years" more in the search, for missing men She served with the International Comité in the Franco German war — Again her service in Strasburg follows the Siege - The Relief fields - Russia - Turkey - Cuba - 16 Relief fields in her own Country the U.S. Honored by 20 nations and rulers with Diplomas decoration and honors - &c &c. The friends of noble royalties - The representative of the United States at 4 International Conferences - received with distinguished honors because of her humanities, not of monies - but of personal service when others dared not go - But why am I forced to remind - refresh - your memory so soon after she has passed? and you would turn her memory over to her crucifier for "30" insurance policies - and let them Damn her name with faint honors. Read over again my letter of 26 and see if you can't get my meaning. Now while it can be done secure the cite for the Memorial - that is what I ask - the one spot appropriate - where her friends desire it, beside the home she loved - by the Nation's Capitol - where the people of the world would wish, to and may pay tribute to her memory - and tell their children to be like Clara Barton in her simple life and love and deeds for fellow man — Now Steve - for God's sake - for the memory of that noble woman - for the sake of Humanity - for the sake of your own Conscience - Pull the Noble that is in your nature out from under that12 man of business rubbish and pile of Insurance Policies and do something for her memory as well as for your own. What right have I to talk in this way? I have a right, and a right to talk still more. After what I have done for her - When you and your people whose duty it was and is to do, have done nothing — I have a right to talk even if I have never exercised that right before: The opportunity is not gone. You knew that, if I had chosen to do so, I could have filed and Sustained a Claim for 30 years of service. Had I done so how much would have been left for you to divide? I was advised by able authority to do so, but for the name of Clara Barton, I did not. You know that I know how that will ! was made and you know that it was your will, your dictation, and not Clara Barton's. You know that I know, that you directed Dr Pratt to make her as comfortable as possible with no suggestion of getting well. Through this advice All My Efforts in that direction were antagonized and thwarted. He did not think she could get will - you didn't - I did - Every physician who examined her pronounced every organ in her body sound and normal. You thought she was old enough to die. 13 where her brain was half paralyzed and stupefied with morphine you discussing with her; funeral details — you wrote her will ignoring my 30 years of service to her and her work. In her feeble exhausted state too tired to think, too tired to talk, she nodded assent. And now without having contributed a dollar yourself (as your letter implies) you advise those who are ready and would, and want the Opportunity;— to "wait and not get over anxious." And now when you learn that the other heirs have done nothing, when asked —you are afraid to take a paltry 500. That you have promised “out of the "Estate funds" to secure a cite for a memorial when those not related are offering 1,000.- 2,000.- and more. You had courage to write the will, appoint yourself sole executor and administrator - Does the placing of some of this her money which she earned herself - or even the whole of it, require more courage than that? You her nephew that she trusted - are blocking the whole memorial14 business, discouraging every one who would work or contribute or work for it. You say, "Let us not” “get over anxious about the memorial business" and this is approaching the end of the 2nd year since she passed - A $40000 memorial is already arranged and under way for "Archie Butts" - died (in reality) since Clara Barton - And what did he do? Called on the Pope and got drowned. Tell me what else he did do - for a $40,000 monument? Did he spend 70 years out of 90 generously for the cause of humanity - with care, skill, judgment, wisdom, ability? “Now you say that you have made "arrangements for the Biography - and” “the Biography will awaken interest and” “memories, and will make the other work” “more easy to accomplish I believe." 14 1/2 When could you expect to "awaken an interest" equal to that now awake in Francis Atwater - Mrs John A Logan Col C.S. Young - Octavia Dix Fanning - The Hubbards in East Aurora - Doctor Underhill, General Sears - The Grand Duchess of Baden - Countess Cordory - Countess Trotzig - George Westinghouse Moore and a hundred yes Hundreds of others all over the land - Peoples of means and influence now ready to work, work, for the memorial, anxious without any "fly leaf" or biography attached— "That "fly leaf" excuse won't pass in public: shirking duty under a "flyleaf." You yourself named for her a Committee on Biography - Have you consulted that committee? Have you consulted Dr. Barton? Have you consulted me? I was of that Committee by right and by appointment, when you refered to the matter in one of your letters; I asked the privelege of talking the subject over with you before any final arrangments should be made. I think with my continuous personal acquaintance of thirty four years15 in her home life and her work, that that request might have received the consideration of an answer at least. Judging from you letter you have gone ahead in this matter regardless Put yourself in my place and see what you think of it. Now in justice to the memory of Clara Barton I demand recognition on this committee and in this work and a suspension of contracts until I am consulted. You have selected as her Biographer and seem to be turning over to him letters paper &c. and you give as his qualifications to this work that he has "the ample time." Craves the honor that would accrue as her Biographer. You say also when he has written it, it would have to be "combed” out." "Edited" - and remoddled" by an editor and then published by a large house like Houghton Mifflin & Co "with a fly leaf” and all that this Biographer would want for the work would be what you were willing to give him. You suggest another writer one of the Committee Dr. Barton who would "do it "much better" but "he would "probably" want to be paid for it "a fixed price. Have you ever mentioned it to him? 16 Yes you consulted him as you did me. You wrote him that "Mr." Epler wanted to write it and He couldn't say with that before him - that he wanted to also - so he said "let him." Have her biography written by some one who never saw he a half dozen times — then "comb it out" have it edited and remoddled by another person whom has never seen her or known her- and all this when there are able writers with a personal aquaintance and personal knowledge of her work, living - and ready and anxious to do the work - - Who? Consult your Biography Committee. In one of your letters you say that the last time you were at Mrs. W- “I was told that the Biography might wait, that the more important work was a memorial." You are reversing this advice. She was so gentle - patient with your jokes and stories, that you seem only to think of her as "Sissy" while Emperors paid her homage for the majesty they discovered in her simplicity coupled with her wonderful ability wisdom and deeds - for humanity. - I have always observed that it was great minds that appreciated her most and gave her greatest credit - greatest honor. Although you ought to know her well - your letter indicates that you will have to "look" more than "twice" to see the tallest of the Great Sequoia of the human family. Like the one that bears her name and began its growth a 100 years before Christ was a babe in Bethlehem. but she was more provident than he - for she worked and kept a place to lay her head: she worked for humanity 40 years and more out of 90 while he talked 3 years or less, out of 33.[Page 17] Now Steve: You will wonder whom I have advised with in regard to your letter. I will say no one I have been too ashamed of it; of you, to show it. Not even the folks on the other side have I spoken with. (Mrs Warneke has been ill for several weeks) She is They would probably say - Steve is a noble boy at heart -but he has so little to brighten life where he ought to find it - that he tries to get what pleasure he can out of business; and he has so given himself up to business that he is hardly capable of grasping subjects not connected with business. He will see his mistake when comes to this side, and of course will regret and wish he could return long enough to set things right. The door will be closed. You may feel that I ought to have waited - and thought such a letter over carefully before writing I have waited - paralyzed with shame and have thought and the longer I wait - and the more I think, of all that it implies the more I feel the monstrous ingratitude there manifested - to her what has done so [Page 18] much for you - her favorite - in whom she confided with such confidence. She could turn aside from her world work for you. In '91 when you were too ill to remain in your business; fearing a break down from strained nerves: She went to the mountains of the Pacific slope with you (and your family) leaving her own affairs to take care of themselves, where she should have been writing her biography herself - and you return greatly benefitted. I was your cook in the mountain camps and travels - and you were good enough to say that I was a good one. The journey was not an easy one for her. Again, I hope that your letters may prove a forgery - If not, do like Teddy-[so]-the-terrible - repudiate it. Unless I hear something from you favorable to securing the memorial cite and the memorial itself - soon - I shall restrain my shame - soon - I shall retrain my shame - and show your letter as an answer to mine. With a copy of it to friends of Clara Barton whom I feel to be true - for their counsel and advice. I shall not wait long[Page 19] As I said before, you cannot expect to reach the age of Clara Barton - far from it= I know you believe with me, that she is cognizant of all we are doing here. She gave a most noble example of right living - successful work, long life, more full of noble work than can be named of any woman. Let the attention of the youth of coming generations as well as the present, be kept familiar with the love and devotion that the American people hold for their "uncrowned queen" known for her life long wonderful work for humanity, her womanliness - modesty sweet-simplicity of character coupled with a quiet courage ability and bravery unsurpassed. Then let the host of noble minds associated with her now, for the betterment of the world, give their benediction to this effort to memorialize her name - call attention to what she has done and in this way help them also to make the world better, a better place for those yet to carve to live in. Better than we found it. It can be done - it is our duty to help do it. Now Steve- I don't want to [Page 20] give up your friendship - nor have the high regard and esteem that I have always had for you, to be blotted out. But you must let the noble nature that is in your blood join in the earnest cooperation with those who are ready NOW, without any "fly leaf" stimulant. Then before you go to the other side, come to Glen Echo and look upon a memorial to Clara Barton that shall be a magnet that shall draw from all nations and magnetize with good and better impulses with a lasting magnetism. The Clara Barton Memorial Building simple - spacious - quiet - with its golden windows - with her writings - letters to and from great and good people, The decorations in glass cases - the diplomas of honor - of - gratitude from home and foreign countries. The wreath from the Grand Duchess of Baden. The Cradle that held the tiny Clara - the little green dress in which she taught her first school of 15 years of age. Some of her Army Chests - her camp desk and stool her camp trunk bed. The family portraits beside her own - father mother brothers, yours and your name beside hers in that beautifully engrossed21 Tribute from Gavelston Her drawings sketches and paintings when a girl showing her artistic taste and talent. Her poems in cases showing her poetic taste and ability The flags of nations presented to her, draped on the wall. The maps of fields and countries she has served. Maps of Buttle fields and fields of peace. The picture of her ship entering the harbor of the Captured City of Santiago before the battlefield. The painting of Margot with the little girl kissing her dress in her work rooms in Strassburg. The framed Extract from President McKinley's Message to Congress, in recognition and praise of her work. Her lectures in glass cases - other writings and letter showing her always clear and beautiful had writing as an index of the care and perfection of every thing she did. Her lists of missing men of the Army that were posted in evening P.O. in the U.S. at Lincoln's suggestion and the record books of the missing man - Andersonville Relics. All these and so much, so much more in this wonderful memorial unique 22 unlike stone monuments and other memorials - all this beside her own home on the banks of the Potomac - in a beautiful park belonging to it. Beside the Nations Capitol yet quiet and undisturbed from the rust of business to this place will come more visitors that to Mt Vernon There will be so much in this memorial that visitors will spend the day in studying it all. Then come again and bring their friends to see this museum of Clara Barton's life and work in a memorial such as has never been built to another individual, man or woman. Then beside it her home unique in its simplicity - space -comfort sunshine light - unlike any other home - where she lived - the desk where she wrote so many letters with her own hand - the rooms she lived in - and where she entered the other side - of the invisible. Then a little farther away in the stone building with a dome and tower in a spacious café in the quiet of its halls and verandah, among the trees and rocks looking on the Potomac, the visitors will rest, ponder take a lunch before biding farewell to the home with its beautiful peaceful grounds made sacred by the life of this wonderful woman Clara Barton23 Then they will come again to this beautiful place and so will you. When this is done there will be more added to it in continuation of her work for humanity. But this will not be Commenced until the memorial building is finished. When the site is secured the rest will be easy and if we all stand by Atwater with our sympathy and support, which means means, that will be easy for us, although it may be hard for Atwater, but he has already manifested his ready willingness Come now— let us of her own household — of her own family — work with those who want so earnestly to do this thing now - In three years we can have it done- Then — Then yes — wont you be proud to look on it?— To come and stay with me and enjoy it? Steve I know you will. Yours in dead earnest J.B. Hubbell 1-a Glen Echo. Md. Dec. 17-1913 Dear S.E.B. I did not get your letter into the mail last night as I intended and tried to— To day I had a sitting with Mrs Warnecke when I had instructions from Dr Parker. C.B. - Ida - your father. Genl Barton. &c—&c—&c Dr Parker said we are much pleased that you had such good help in writing as Miss Barton’s two brothers. It was they who gave you the inspiration. Impressed you - and even Ida. They want to give him the right understanding of her wishes— I want you in it to give him to understand that he is not carrying on Miss Barton’s wish and plans. And people are saying “As far as that-Will “is concerned it is not Miss Barton’s will-“ and they “doubt if Miss Barton saw that will” In a moment of unconsciousness he took possession of her. Your letter is not a bit too strong. I said “Shall I write this to him—“ Dr Parker— Yes tell him that his own father said - send this letter most surely.- Miss Barton told him what she wanted done for you- and he promised: “I’ll make it all right with the Doctor-“ There is not one single thing he has done23/ than my years they will come again. 2-6. My friend, he is pushing that Book for money for himself. Now I dread to speak on this subject - it is a delicate thing to do. Should he not see the ungratefulness in his own home? He knows the return of soul. X X X X He should realize that Atwater, Underhill, Hubbard + the others can do nothing when he does nothing. The more I look on this act of his the more I am disappointed. Miss Burton told her brothers to do what they thought best. His life road can be cut off very quickly. He may plan for today and be gone tomorrow. He is the nearest to her - I do not count on the other boys. He as Administrator with out bond could do as he pleases. Any outsider would say there is something wrong here - not ever under Bonds. If he should pass tomorrow there would be a great commotion. C.B. I guess I have to change in this spirit world. I feel so sorry that I did not listen to what they told me while I was there. Steve always said "Doctor is a part of us we will not forget him. Do they not see the burden I was in the last ten years.3-d I'm afraid the memorial will fall like the Red Cross. He was afraid to know best you would talk about finances - (Now Steve - for her sake I never would) (have mentioned finances to you, but) (for this letter which (as I can interpret it)) (made me believe that you have entirely) (forgotten your earlier and later promise) (to her. But more especially you) (stopping the memorial walk by your) (selfish ingratitude and refusal to) (do any thing to help us encourage it) I want him to know that I did not make the will. I begged him for his sake myself and yourself to do justice to you. I knew nothing - my mind was wandering. It would have been better without the will. It is a pity the little I earned should be sacrificed. Yes, I said to David: at the doctor send the letter. I'm ashamed for Mr. Atwater - he knows my life and what I tried to do. Let us hope that awful blindness of selfishness over his eyes may come away. I'm not surprised at the other boys - they say let the government build the [monument] memorial. She worked for the government. This is a sad subject but it has to be done, and your duty to do it. 4-d Genl Butter - I'm sorry I'm not in the body. I would fix him very quickly - I would do the work without the Bartons and it would be so easy to do X X X X X Ingersol - She sacrifices to do her work - she wanted to reach her own and forgot. She was a Christian saviour. McKinley - If I look on the life of Clara Barton the sacrifices she made - the sufferings for years . But the heaviest blow is that for her own relatives should forget her + the ones in where she placed such confidence. But I'm glad she is here to help this boy now to see his selfishness so he may come here prepared. to come into her circle - and not wait to develop outside before he can enter so long. She (C.B.) would say give up the memorial but we cannot say so - Let Boardman go on - it has nothing to do with our plans. Many in the West will say it is for Clara Barton (Boardman scheme) David - I want you to send the letter - and don't put any water in it. I never expected this from Steve. She was always so good and confident he would do as he would. I dictated it for his good. It will teach him that the people are ready - now. He forgets that people go to sleep. He must have been dreaming when he sent that letter.5 = E James (my uncle) Don't wait - send the letter at once. Go ahead - we are pushing the memorial. If encouraged Mr. Atwater will go ahead and do more than he has promised. Augusta - only to bring my blessing which Morlats need so much. x x x x x Susan Anthony - I'm busy - But you know I'm a little angry too. Don't let any body hold you back. Atwater is with his whole soul in it. He will do more than his promise if he sees the Bartons coming to his help. Parker - Send the letter - CB wants it - the Empress wants you to know she is your friend. I have left out much for each of them J.B. H. Steve: I would rather have the love and silence of her facts and confidence [* that I feel I have not diminished but increased*] than all she left - even though you should multiply it by 10,000 times 10,000 all in cash. Although I was not named in the will? She left me more - I favor and appreciate them - all the rest of you together - as I say 10000 x 10,000. I can take my legacy with me. Can you say that? Sept. 21, 1914 Mr. Stephan E. Barton, 85 Water St., Boston, Mass. My dear Cousins- Your letter just received crosses mine, I am the more sorry not to have seen you in view of these recent developments. After reading the letter of Mr. Epler to you and also your letter to Miss Halstead, I still am inclined to think that it will not seriously harm the prospects of the larger work if there should be one or more preliminary biographies. Mr. Epler would write with sincerity and thorough appreciation of his task. He would produce a book that would have some points or real merit, and I think it would be well to let him do it. If there were a sufficiently wide margin between his book and the one especially intended for young ladies, I see no serious objection to there respective fields as not to interfere with each other, and each book should frankly state in the preface that this is published by your permission with the distinct understanding that it is preliminary to a larger and authorized work. I thank you very heartily for what you say in this letter and for what you have said before, that you would be glad to have me undertake the larger work. It is a task I would greatly enjoy undertaking. There is only one reason why I would decline it and that is the sincere conviction that with the work I have on hand I could not do justice to the undertaking. The writing of the book itself would not be an impossible task for me if the material were sifted. It has occurred to me that if I could look over the material with some intelligent person if literary insight, some capable and conscientious woman of some literary ability who could carefully examine the material under my general direction, I could then possible undertake the actual work of compilation and of writing, and yet it would be much better I there were some thoroughly skilful and appreciative biographer who could do that work himself in its entirety. I presume it would involve several months of constant work for she lived so long and accumulated such quantities of material, none of which ought to be slighted, that the work of selection and condensation will be the biographer's foremost difficulty.-2- I supposed you have seen the recently published life of Florence Nightingale. It is not unlike the kind of thing I would like to see, a work appreciative, discriminating, genuinely human, not a mere eulogy, nor oratorial tribute, but a work of real literature that will last for generations. I should like very much to talk the whole matter over with you. You will not understand this frank letter to mean that I have any ambition to undertake this work; indeed, it would be a sincere gratification to me to see it in the hands of someone of national reputation and with sufficient time and ability to do that work as it ought to be done. I do not know that I ought even to have indicated that I could under any circumstances do the work. I am merely confessing that it would be a task I should be glad to perform if I had time to do it well and that it has occurred to me that there might be a responsibility that someone could sift and classify the material under my direction so that it would not be a quite impossible task. Cordially yours, [*I have no copy S.F.B.*] [*11-R*] Boston April 12/15 Hon. Henry Beckenbridge Asst Secy of war Washington D.C My dear Sir: Though the thoughtfulness of a kind friend who holds the memory of my sainted + beloved aunt, Miss. Clara Barton, sacred in her heart like your own good self, I have been furnished a full copy of your address at the laying of the corner store of the Red Cross building2/ on the 27th attend a public and official reference to the persistent writing, and devoted work of my aunt, against all conceivable obstacles, in securing the adhesion of the United States to the Geneva Treaty, in so unusual in these latter years, that I am impelled to offer my grateful thanks to you for your great sense of justice in doing honor to 3/ a name so deserving of all honor through a long life of selfsacificing labor in the cause of humanity. There seems to have been a studied design to suppress all mention of the name and work of Clara Barton during the pact ten years, and yet we have only to look back to the words of all administrations during the previous forty years to find4/ her name spoken of with all honor + appreciation. I myself went with her through the discouraging years of effort intervening between her return from [the] Franco-Prussian labors + the incoming of the Garfield administration when she met her first encouragement, so cheerfully + helpfully followed by the Arthur, [Mr] Cleveland + the McKinley administrations. 5/ It seems peculiarly fitting that such beautiful words of recognition + praise as yours should come from a Breckenridge, with whom there was never[send] a more staunch [and] friend. If Clara Barton than [the] [Honorable] Hon. John. C. Breckenridge. As chairman of the Central Cuban Relief6/ Committee, appointed by President McKinley, + the Executive Committee of the Red Cross in New York, during the Spanish-American war, I was personally acquainted with the officials of the Executive, State, War + Navy Departments Permit me again to express my appreciation + thanks. Very sincerely yours Phone Main 40 STEPHEN E. BARTON Insurance of all Kinds No. 85 WATER STREET Boston August 3, 1915. Answered. Mr. Edson suggested that the check be sent to him on Tuesday next from the L.L.W. in the letter as planned. Boston, Mass. July 31, 1915. [*Check made to Cara C. Curry $200 August 9, 1915 endorsed pay to Mrs. Albelute S. Odell, Cara C. Curry 1020 Munroe St. N W Washington, DC*] My Dear Miss Cara - Your letter 29th just read also the batch of circulars. I am sorry you got uneasy - I have not been ill, but busy busy. No time to be sick + away a good deal - out in Buffalo, if in Maine + all goes the lot. In your letters you said a copy of the letter to be sent out would be sent me soon. I naturally expected it any day + rather wanted to see it before it went out, so I didn't realize there was any [I'm afraid, regret rush for my donation. I knew you would rely on my promise which, as you say, was purely voluntary + out of my great appreciation of the loyalty of your good friends.Phone Main 40 STEPHEN E. BARTON Insurance of all Kinds No. 85 WATER STREET Boston Boston, Mass. 191 2/ I thank you all, for the deep + energetic interest you are taking in my aunt's memory. It is safe in your hands + the venomous administration, unwomanly, antagonous, now manifested evil some day subside ingloriously, as all things born + cherished in jealous hatred do. The memory of Clara Barton will shine in greater glory and be more lasting because of the present wicked opposition. Please enter my donation as personal, to the cause, + give it no prominence, because I cannot see that any good would be accomplished in that way. Phone Main 40 STEPHEN E. BARTON Insurance of all Kinds No. 85 WATER STREET Boston Boston, Mass. 191 3/ Please express my appreciation to the members of the Legion of Loyal Women + tell them I hope for all the success they deserve + anticipate. I want you to work in perfect accord with Mrs. Logan + Mrs. Hirons, along the lines of my letter to you. We must avoid any clashing + confusion, because we all have the same end in view - the glory of a beautiful character, unique + unequalled in its life's labors + in history. With Kindest Personal Regards, Sincerely Yours Stephen E. Barton [* I enclose my check to your order $200.00*]Phone Main 40 Stephen E. Barton Insurance of all Kinds No. 85 Water Street Answered July 28, 1915 Boston Boston, Mass., July 25, 1915 Miss Cora C. Curry 1020 Monroe St., N. W., Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Cora:- I have just returned from a Western trip and find your letter of July 21st, to which I hasten to acknowledge with my full approval. I have taken the liberty of sending a copy to Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Hirons because I think they both know your views, which I fully endorsed in writing to both of them. I will endeavor to send you a check tomorrow as suggested and will write you more fully when I can get the time. Yours very truly, S. E. Barton Wester Union Telegram Newcoms Carlton, president George W.E. Atkins, vice-president Belvidere Brooks, vice-president Received at 1420 Columbia Road Telephone Col. 3734 32W VI 10 [ON] Boston mass 121 8PM July 31ST - 1915 Miss Cora C Curry 1012 Monroe St NW Washingtin DC Letter received circular approved am mailing check to you today Stephen E Barton 1231PM Phoned o to Mrs. Weiss, July 31, 1915, 2 - 1/2 P.M. by C.C.C.CLARA BARTON FAMILY PAPERS Barton, Stephen E Correspondence Aug. 1915 - Oct. 1921Stephen E. Barton Insurance of all Kinds Answered Aug. 7, 1915 No. 85 Water Street Boston Boston, Mass., Aug 6 1915 My dear Miss Cora Your nice long letter rec'd but I am too busy just now to reply - both of my typewritists are busy every moment - I simply want to say now - enter my check merely as a donation to the cause - with the others - Don't enter it "to Pay Expenses" - that is the one thing I want to avoid - I don't want it said or thought that I am financing the appeal - that would reduce its force - I want you good people to do that. See? Yours truly S.E. Barton Answered Sept. 11, 1915. Boston, Mass., September 7, 1915 Miss Cora C. Curry, 1020 Monroe St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Curry - Glad to get your card of the 2nd and fortunately I secured about fifty copies of the Christian Science Monitor and have them at my office. I will send them to you tomorrow and if you can use to any advantage any more let me know and I will send them also. There will be a lot of material in the biography that is being prepared, which the Suffragists will be very much pleased with and even way back in her letter during the Civil War and while she was abroad she made many references to her old chums Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frances E. Willard and others all of which will make valuable material for the cause. I am glad to say that about half of the preliminary biography is now in form of galley [sheets] proof and we are all very busy looking over and correcting the same for the final copy. I hope that the book will get on to the market by Christmas, although there is always much delay in the last stages of such a work as the proofs have to be looked over several times. I am now going over the matter for the second time,Phone, Main 43 Stephen E. Barton Insurance of all Kinds No. 85 Water Street Boston Boston, Mass., ........ 1912 Sheet 2 having reviewed it in original manuscript or typewritten copy and now in the printed proof and only about half of it is in type as yet. It will be a very interesting book and some day in the years to come, not too far away, I hope, we intend to publish a much more elaborate work. There is certainly material enough available covering her long and busy life to fill several large volumes and the difficulty is in condensing to make it comprehensive and yet not exceed a reasonable limitation of size. I hope to get time to go to Washington and Glen Echo sometime in October, but hardly expect to find time before that. Yours very truly, S. E. Barton Phone, Main 40 Ans Oct 23. 1915 Stephen E. Barton Insurance of all Kinds No. 85 Water Street SEB/MAL Boston Boston, Mass., Oct. 19 1915 Miss Cora C. Curry, 1020 Munroe St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Curry: I have sent you by express today twenty five of Mr. Epler's memorials. When you send me the list of others to whom you would like the books mailed I will be glad to attend to it. I cannot find that I have a copy of Daniels History of Oxford with me. I think my copy it at Myrtis's house and I will write her to send it to you. We can get another one if we need it. Yours very truly, S.E. BartonPhone Main 40 STEPHEN E. BARTON Insurance of all Kinds No. 85 Water Street SEB/MAL Boston Copy sent to Mrs. Foster and letter Answered Nov. 30, 1915 Mailed Dec. 1915 Boston, Mass. Nov. 27, 1915 Miss Cora C. Curry 1020 Monroe St., Washington, D.C. My dear Miss Cora: I have your long letter of the 25th concerning Miss Boardman's book which is entitles "Under the Red Cross Flag." The book was on sale in Boston on the same day that Mr. Epler's book "The Life of Clara Barton" was shown in the windows of the book stores in Boston and other cities in this section. Owing to the coincidence of their appearance at the same time, it would seem quite evident that Miss Boardman so designed it. I had one of the author's copies of Mr. Epler's book a few days previous to its appearing in the book stores and I immediately secured a copy of Miss Boardman's book. Her references to Clara Barton are merely general statements and insinuations so evidently intended for personal spite and to belittle the work and life of Miss Barton that it would seem to be apparent to everyone. I am glad that Mr. Epler's book which is entirely devoid of any animosity or unkind references appeared at the same time. Originally we had included in Mr. Epler's book the "Reply to the Remonstrants" prepared by the three lawyers and submitted to Senator Proctor's committee at the time of the investigation, but after second thought Mr. Epler and I concluded it would be best, and more as she would have had it, to eliminate all references of that sort. I am very glad now that we did so. I know that Miss Boardman's vicious, unwomanly, unchristian insinuations will re-act against her because the viciousness of their character is so evident. Whether her references are libellous or not would be a question for careful legal consideration, and if they were, it would still be a question in my mind whether it would not be more to our advantage to take no notice whatever. I certainly should not think of taking any legal action without careful consideration by my associates on the literary committee named by my aunt, particularly Rev. Wm. E. Barton and the Rev. Percy J. Epler. In my judgement it would not be wise to either think or act hastily. I should rather -2- wait and see what the public feeling is. If any action would be wise it can be instituted later on as well as now. I am to see Mr. Atwater tomorrow by appointment in connection with other matters and we shall doubtless consider this subject. This morning I have a very nice letter from Mrs. Corra Bacon Foster on the same subject. I wish you would kindly see Mrs. Foster and show her this letter. I sincerely appreciate the indignation which both of you feel, but I wish that when you have both read the two books you would write me again the conclusions which you reach. As I am in a great hurry I will not write Mrs. Foster, but rely upon you to show her this letter in acknowledgment of hers. The two books are doubtless on sale in Washington by this time. Mr. Epler's book was printed in Norwood, Mass. and probably the book sellers in this section were supplied sooner than those more remote. On the other hand, doubtless Miss Boardman's book was put on sale in Washington as soon as possible. In any event, I should not consult Hon. Richard Olney, because he has been unfriendly for several years. He was evidently poisoned by Miss Boardman, as her influence in the social set of Boston is very strong. Very sincerely yours, S.E.Barton1020 Monroe Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. November 30, 1915, Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 85 Water Street, Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton: I have read your letter with much thought. Many of your suggestions I agree with perfectly, such as the necessity of careful consideration and full consultation with the others nearest you in interest and responsibility prior to taking or even seriously thinking of taking any legal actions; and, the unwisdom of too hasty action or expression of thoughts upon the subject publicly, but there are other points upon which my whole soul rises in vigorous revolt against your suggestions, and I fee that I should try to tell you how those things appear to me at this time. As you suggest I do agree to that the conclusions to which both Mrs. Foster and myself and doubtless many others come to will be more valuable to the cause we all so desire to promote, after we have read carefully, compared as to statements and language, and digested both books, thoroughly, but there are some things that we know [knew] and that are not liable to change, for instance: Speaking of Hon. Richard Olney, you say that "he has not been friendly for several years." and gave it as your opinion that "he was evidently poisoned by Miss Boardman, as her influence in the social set of Boston is very strong". Earlier you had mentioned your desire to "wait and see what the public feeling is". Before that you had given it as your opinion that the attacks in Miss Boardman's book "would re-act upon her because" of their own "viciousness of character." Will you please note the discrepancies of these lines of reasoning? Another thing in speaking of eliminating certain matters from Mr. Epler's book, you say that was "more as she would have had it". 2 Now the events of the years have proven most conclusively that "as she would have had it" was the most unwise course of all. It is maddening to think of the years of suffering and humiliation that she would have been spared and the years of usefulness that in all human probabilities would have been added to her mortal life, has she been surrounded with advisers with good red blood, who would have gone at once to the fountain head of each attack and demanded "proof" or "apology". And also that whichever it was to be, it should have been made publicly. I never have been able to understand the course of reasoning that is followed when a good staunch friend is allowed to be lost for lack of a little plain and straightforward talk. Unless you know the reason for the change in Mr. Olney why do you not find out? If there is no way to win him back, that is one thing, but if he can be the friend that he certainly was it is due to the living as well as to the dead that that be developed. Why on earth no statement was ever gotten from Senator Procter, I will never be able to understand. The thing that I resent most of all is the way that nothing printed nor of record, appears to be in evidence to show the real facts as to the financial conditions. That she should have been allowed to bear all of the burden of insinuation and suspicion, just because she was personally "too proud to fight" for herself passes all understanding. There is no doubt but that many of her best friends think that at the very least some of those who were trusted by her did in some fashion make away with some of the funds. If this is true it is due to her memory that the facts be made public. If it is not true it is even more important that the truth be made known. Personally I blame Pullman for the great deal of her trouble, his behaviour nothing can condone. I am sure in my own mind that there was nothing that should have been concealed, nothing of which she had need to be ashamed, nothing but her own beautiful unsuspicious heart which was continually imposed upon by all sorts and conditions of those who claimed and demanded her sympathy and assistance. The way things look to me now, I do not think any more of3 Dr. H. as an adviser than I ever did, and you were too thoroughly under her influence frm a family standpoint to see with clear vision just what should have been done. Unfortunately there seems to have been no one who had the wordly wisdom to take the matter into their own hands, if indeed it could have been done against her own will. So I blame nobody. But now the case is vastly different. It is up-to-the-family to clear away this cloud upon her memory. Others may follow but none else can lead? Have any of you ever seen Theodore Roussevelt to talk these things over with him? If not, why not? His bittersweet enemies credit him with listening on any and all subjects. If he will not hear it at least will do no harm. He now knows how much he was lead astray in other matters by his then Sec. of War, whose present connection with the Red Cross makes him still responsible for the attacks made upon Miss Barton while he was in that office. It is reasonable to believe that the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth can be presented to him by some of his trusted friends and that he will be more powerful than any one else can be in this matter. Among all of the family and friends surely a competent committee can readily be selected to take up this phase of the matter, without unnecessary delay. As it looks to me the more the family and friends avoid this monetary question the more it will be believed that there is something that they very much desire to hide. I have heard it said over and over "no matter what may have happened in her last days when she had begun to fail, she was the founder of the Red Cross in America, and she should receive proper honors for the grand and noble work that she did do," no matter what there might have been done later that should not have been". Do you feel like standing for that sort of thing? I for one do not and never will. Many of us have prayed that her detractors might come out in the open with their charges, so that they might be met fully and thoroughly refuted. Now that it has happened, something must be done or these things will pass into history as facts. It is absolutely necessary that there be something in print and of record in refutation for future generations to get by. What it should be is the question? Very truly yours, Cora C. Curry [my kindly ?] (Form 75) Southeastern Line Telegram Time filed.... Time received....... Chicago, December 2, 1915. Western Union Deadhead Stephen E. Barton, 85 Water Street, Boston, Mass. Dr. Barton can meet you in Washington arriving via Baltimore & Ohio eight twenty five Tuesday morning if satisfactory. If not wire him at Oak Park. M.J. CarpenterJan. 4, 1916 Dear Stephen:- Your letter is just received and I am glad that the papers have arrived in good condition. It will be a satisfaction next summer to look them over and I hope Miss Sadie will be able to get at them rather promptly. I am very glad if my being in Washington with the committee helped matters. I think you told me that you have carbons of the second section that Cousin Clara Barton wrote of her own life following the publishing of the booklet on her childhood. I should be very glad of a copy of this at your convenience, and anything else that you can send me. Have you at hand a couple of extra copies of the account of her funeral? I have quite a number of them, but gave them away. With sincere good wishes, believe me, Faithfully yours, [Jan. 15, 1916] A Brief Memorandum for S. E. Barton The same being a supplement to my letter of December 26 - 1913 From 1876 to 1880 I had the department of Natural Sciences (this being one of 6 departments, namely - Music, Art Literature Commercial Scientific) in the Dansvill (N.Y) Hygienic Seminary under the Firm name of Hubbell and Goodyear - In 1876 Clara Barton a bed ridden invalid of years, from her exhausting labors on our Civil and the Franco-German Wars and her work following these wars, in relief of its suffers - which rendered her a supposed helpless - and confirmed invalid as was her cotemporary Florence Nitingale came to Dansville in the hope of deriving benefit from the treatment and teachings of its Hygienic Sanitarium known as the "Cure". It was here that she moved her house hold effects for a permanent residence. finally locating near the Seminary. Soon after settling in her Dansville home, she opened her house as a reffuge and shelter for the sister and brothers of Dorence Atwater to whom she had previously given a home on his release from Andersonville Prison2 Paid him a salary - introduced him to the public on her lecture tours over the U.S. then secured for him a consulate in the mild climate of the Pacific where he married a princess and a fortune. While Miss Barton was in Europe in the Franco-German War, she had promised the C̈omité ' International de la Croix Rouge " to use her best endeavor to secure the adhesion of the U.S. to the Treaty of the Red Cross. The existing discouraging obstacle and conditions would seem enough to decide any one to abandon any effort in that direction. For after she returned from Europe with this promise. Rev Dr Henry W. Bellows. President of the old Christian Sanitary Commission of the Civil War advised for the uselessness of such an effort for "he himself had used his most earnest endeavors" To interest the Government in the Treaty -- going so far as to organize a Red Cross Society in New York, to carry out the object in 1868 Miss Barton had worked with the International Committee in the European War and had learned the value and the importance to the Government of its adhesion to the treaty. As fast as her strength would permit she she prepared her papers and arguments together with her plan to utilize the national society for civil catastrophes as well as war, later adopted by foreign nations and by them called The American Amendment to the Red Cross, to 3 urge upon the Government the importance of its joining the humanitarian treaty. Fanny Atwater (who with her brothers had made her home with Miss Barton - in Dansville) - and while under her roof planed with Hannah Mc L. Shepard another beneficiary of her hospitable home, to steal her plans while she was too ill to travel - together they went to the Capitol, made their house there, in Miss Barton's Washington house on T st and from the enlisted influential persons in organizing a National Red Cross Society and also presented these prepared plans and papers to the Government as their own at the same time attacking Miss Barton through the press with prepared articles of scurrillous scandalous and defamatory nature at the same time had insulting, cruel letters addressed to her together with copies of those pointed publications calculated and intended to crush the life of a sensitive nature which, from intimate appreciation in her home they knew Clara Barton possessed, and in her feeble critical state of health their attack would seem quite sure of success. It was at this time and in part through my mothers intimate friendship with Miss Barton that I learned these things -- I found Clara Barton absolutely alone in her house. An invalid deserted by Atwater and Shepard who with her papers and plans had gone to her Washington home to defame4 ruin her and steal her work of years for their own Glory. I could not at once give up my seminary responsibilities, but for temporary protection I connected her house with the Seminary by a Telephone of my own Construction. (This was before the Telephone was perfected for general use) About this time - without solicitation - I was offered the Chair of Chemistry in the Buffalo College of Physicians & Surgeons. It was work that I liked. During and after the Civil War, I had kept well acquainted with Clara Barton's wonderful unselfish, selfsacrifizing Magnificent work, and I held an admiration and honor for her as I supposed every one did, to the degree that I supposed anyone would be glad of the opportunity and consider it an honor to be of any assistance to her in any way - if not to aid in new work then in recognition of the great deeds she had already done in our own Country as well as in others. with the knowledge of Clara Barton, now an invalid, needing hlep, absolutely alone in her house, and this after all she had done for her Country, I was astonished. I could not understand it. I learned that she had relatives but not one of these were with her nor even expected, although I learned later that she 5 had done much for them and in reality made you what you are by giving you unusual opportunities which she controled when you were a boy and from that on I said no relative near - nor expected. I recall now: this is a mistake? [(I - lie - F took him then)] for after I went to help your Aunt Clara Barton, you did send your invalid father for her to take care of. You sent him because you could not leave your business long enough to come with him yourself and I went to Rochester to meet him and bring him on to Dansville - where I helped to take care of him as I did later your Cousin Sam when he was suffering with his cancer wound from the operation - and was in glen Echo for her to take care of him and pay for his surgical operations. from time to time, as I could I assisted her and I must say I was surprised at the appreciation manifested for my efforts. I was then that I began to realize more fully her need of help in the Great Work she was trying to accomplish for the Credit of our Country as well as for the benefits accruing from the treaty - help for the work she had in hand and help for the restoration of her health without which she could accomplish nothing. And as there was no one and no one expected to aid in any way - I declined the chair in the Medical College and gave my time and service to her health and work - gave what protection I could from the villainous schemes and attacks of Fanny Atwater andThe National was organized before you were known Hannah Shepard - I aided in the organization of the Red Cross - Local, State, and the National body, Took charge of the relief work on the first fields of relief by the Red Cross in the U.S. - was with her through the Sherbourn Prison Experience when Gen'l Butler insisted on her superintending that institution during his governorship and without exception I was on every field of Relief undertaken by the Red Cross - some twenty in number during her presidency of 23 year - at home and abroad in the Russian Famine - The Armenian Massacres in Turkey - with the Cuban Reconcentrados - The Spanish-American War, and later in establishing the 30 orphanages in Cuba in which I used a large part of an inheritance that came to me at that time from my fathers brother - in N.Y. for I had charge of this work, and the Red Cross funds were exhausted. The orphans needed it and I gave it. As Government delegate I accompanied her to the International conferences at Carlsruhe and Vienna - and was sole U.S. Representative of the government at the Conference at Rome in 1892. again I was with her through the repetition of the Fanny Atwater and Hannah Shepard experience to steal and ruin, in the personel of this time, of Ellen Mussey and Mabel Boardman when the latter empowered with wealth - social prestige and political influence succeeded in their deep laid schemes. But the personal care and protection through this trying experience 7 through its varied villainous vicious determined attacks was not of small concern as affecting her physical and mental health. She was Carried through this crucifying period and it was not until several years later that she had an illness in 1911 called pneumonia when Dr Underhill and yourself and of herself believed and said she could last but a few hours. "not till morning" Again, I took sole & personal charge and she recovered so that in a few months you came and presented such an alluring picture of living in the Old house in Oxford promising ample help for all her wants. Two women to keep the house and a stenographer When she might feel like dictating #etc Against my advice you took her away to Oxford - The help you promised were not there - you turned her into the appartments, unocupied since she left it the year before, you left her without any of the help you had promised her at Glen Echo you left here there. Alone. a weak sick woman the great Clara Barton - The Treasure of the Nation loved. revered. honored - worshiped by many at home and abroad because she had given her long life unselfishly for her Country. its people. other peoples. Honored by Kings and Queens and by the Common people. you turned this Clara Barton into the Old house and hurried off, to Boston to write Insurance policies 8 help her to clean up & dust up the unused apartment - get her food and cook it, receive the many friends who would call to pay their respects - and those who would love to visit, attend her door, attend to her large correspondence every thing and no one to help - think of it Steve: It was not Clara Barton to complain nor ask for help. If compelled to speak she would say no more than this - "Poor Stevey doesn't think." Alone and uncomplaining she kept up her imposed duties - forced upon her by your neglect - [?] neglect, until she fell exhausted unconscious - was found by her neighbors they hasted skilled attendance - she revived and with needed nourishment and a nurse she began to improve - when you learned of this you came to Oxford, ordered away those who had saved her, and were sustaining her. Why? Then you sent far away and got a woman to take care of her who seemed to be as [?] and neglectful as your self. So cruel that Miss Barton herself, although too weak to leave her bed, discharged her before I arrived rather than be subject to her heartless treatment and neglect. and she was so unprincipled, that she connived with the other woman that you provided and secretly remained in the house, under the other woman's protection - and living at the table so living without Miss Barton's knowledge when I arrived to outside appearance still nursing Miss Barton - Of course Steve you knew 9 all about this for in your recent Authorized Life of Clara Barton by Epler, you have republished your statement made to the public about this time, that "you could leave your business long enough to spend two hours at her bedside to talk business &c and by this, assure the anxious public through the press that she had the best of professional care and nursing" and "no report of her condition should be accepted as authentic unless it should come from yourself in Boston or from Dr. Pratt or myself in Maryland" (800 miles away.) It would seem as if Miss Barton was right when she said "Poor Stevey doesn't think" - when I was finally sent for at her request and reached Oxford, the other woman you at last provided to help met me at the door and asked for a private conference before I should see Miss Barton. The substance of the conference was to impress me with the fact that Miss Barton was an impossible person to do anything for - or to care for - that no one could do anything with her. These are the people you praised to the public as the ones you had personally put in charge as "efficient, careful, capable help" to look after your Aunt in place of the friends who had volunteered. This woman also, Miss Barton discharged when I arrived and alone I began my care of her as I had often done in the past.10 Then you came again for a couple of hours. Miss Barton with tearful voice asked to be taken back to Glen Echo. You said she was too weak to be moved - your doctor said she could not survive the journey - I said she wants to go and in two weeks I will take her back. In two weeks you could leave your business long enough to come 2 hours before train time and accompany us to Washington, then ten miles by taxicab to Glen Echo where she walked up the stairs unaided in her delight to be home again. Where she would have continued to improve as when I began sole charge of her in Oxford, had I not be superceded by having a doctor placed in directing control who did not know her sensitive nature and extreme sensitivity to drugs-for it was drugs that killed her-finally. All my appeals and protests were ignored not understanding my long acquaintance with her physical conditions and requirements and her extreme sensitiveness to drugs. My experience in the successful managment of the many illnesses through the past 32 years previous was absolutely ignored. You will remember that every physician who made a careful examination, pronounced every organ in her body normal and sound then why should she be expected to die? One the 28th of Jan. 1912 Dr. Lesser said after a careful examination - for which he came especially from N.Y. "The physical condition of Miss Barton should allow her 25 - Twenty five years of life yet" or you will remember Dr. [Jesse Coups?] at your request and this was less than 2 1/2 months before her death. She only needed nourishment she had not had and rest from an over worked body. The doctor was instructed "to make her as comfortable as possible - with the thought that she was old enough to die" - with this treatment of this extremely delicate and sensitive nature, the bodily functions were paralized with the drugs gived against my protest. With the bodily functions paralized she could not digest nor assimilate food - then how could she live? Yet not withstanding these paralyzed conditions her native vitality was so perfect that she lasted even after the trying and almost fatal experience in Oxford six months after she arrived in Glen Echo, and even then the Doctor gave the final sleeping dose and suggested sending for you by wire - But you came two hours too late to see the end. Could I have been allowed the directing caring of her alone I feel sure she would be living with us today and have added ten years to the time of her passing on. Your criminal neglect was the cause of the conditions that caused her death - and many of the circumstances suggest inntentional. when she was very weak and you were sent for you could leave your business long enough to come to Glen Echo - stay a few hours - talk with her about the details of funeral arrangements - write12 write her will while she was in a stupefied condition - make her the promise that you "would look after "the Doctor" for he is "one of us" &c &c. promise to have no one "look over the papers and letters but Doctor or yourself" - &c &c - Steve: - you have not kept a single promise - that I can recall - except when you were forced to it. From the time that I went to Oxford in Sept. 1911 to the time of her death in April 1912 I was at her bedside night and day sleeping in my clothes at night on a cot at call. Not withstanding there were two nurses in attendance. I kept extra help outside the house as well as inside at my own expense until my funds were exhausted and I had to borrow money to pay expenses. After the funeral in Oxford I asked for the loan of $100.00 which you granted and took my note for the amount, which I later paid. At the Second Memorial funeral service at the Philadelphia School of Nurses - a month later I asked for another loan of $100 but was refused. Later I helped you to adjust the exorbitant bill of Dr. Pratt from $2800.00 $1000 - for this you gave me $1000 with the remark that I had done as much for her as Dr. Pratt - through this service of mine you still had $800 saved out of this bill. I waited two years before I put in any claim for moneys I had spent for Clara Barton and her work and would 13 not have done so then if you had manifested any real interest in the Clara Barton Memorial which many friends were ready to enter into at the time provided the relatives would come forward and help and in which I was so interested that I wrote you of my intention to devote the rest of my life to it together with what property I had. Your reply to this was that I should turn over my property at once. Several times I inherited funds from my own relatives, which I put into her work or into the general expense of the house - office and living. Now Steve, knowing all this you could spend enough time from your business to come to Glen Echo - arrange with her for her funeral (which cheerful encouragment this was for a sick woman. This, and the talk about her will-) Then to write and arrange her will while she was stupefied with morphine. Then call me in to witness it assuring her that you would look after the Doctor - yet in the will you never mention my name except as a member of the committee on papers, &c. and this you have ignored by your recent act. Now Steve - as you think back - do you recall that when ever you came to the old Glen Echo home after her death the same as before, you were always received in the most friendly and cordial spirit? and every thing done to aid you in your plans? You always had the freedom of the house, every par of it to sort and over look papers, material, pick up and carry away what you wanted to take with you and14 have me send what you could not take with you, which I did after you had gone. You know that I never failed to carry out your wishes as expressed in every instance. You have always found the things as Miss Barton left them even to the matter of loose moneys in tin boxes which you found at different times on your visits there— At one time hardly a year ago—while Mrs. Hirons and I were both there in the room with you, you discovered a good sum of money which had never been disturbed. This was taken away by you and it was large enough (even if the former sums you had taken did not seem so) to give an accounting of as administrator of the estate. As before stated in my previous letter, it was your apathy, your arguments to abandon the memorial effort, that decided me to make demand for some of the money that I had expended for Clara Barton and her work during the 30 odd years I was with her. in her labors. After repeated failures to get together on opportunity made I went to mass & I agreed to a compromise of $11,500.00. Then after a long delay with nothing done and objection raised, you came again this time to Glen Echo for a second compromise asking for $3000 more concession on my part—I agreed to this in a most friendly spirit as it seemed to help you with your unpleasant business (as you represented to me) with the heirs—in satisfying 15 them. and now you deny and refuse to carry out your pledges given on my accepting your word of honor (?). Now after all this kindly and faithful effort to carry out your wishes you come by surprise bringing with you one an imposing guard in clerical uniform and an avowed enemy who has threatened vigorously to make trouble for me. The brother of Fanny Atwater and ignoring the provisions of the will, you arbitrarily make him a member of the "committee on literature" and secretary of it for the purpose of taking all the letters papers. Mgs. out of the house and out of my possession out of my reach from the vaults before they could be overlooked. Ignoring your sacred pledge to Clara Barton repeated on her death bed and again in writing to me that no one however friendly should have anything to do with those papers until we had overlooked them. You promised to allow me $1500 for overlooking these papers, saying that the court had granted this—Then the key being in Washington you order the vault broken open, the books, treasured manuscripts, loose letters, are dumped hastily into a van in charge of negroes, and hustled off to Washington to be tumbled again into a common warehouse. Next day we find some of them scattered along the road as evidence of your sense of the sacred trust reposed in your care. This act reveals the quality of your reverence for the Greatest16 woman this country has known. It is in keeping with your turning her weak and sick into an an unoccupied apartment and leaving her alone to care for herself as best she might. Yes — your consideration of the revered Clara Barton — Then order away those who had found her unconscious were trying to resuscitate and supply the needed nourishment and Tender Care. Why? — This desecration of her home and personal effects is a sacrilege and a gross insult to me. True, one of your committee that you brought with you graciously assured me that "I would have the privilege of overlooking" "these papers in Worcester." Of course, such as were not lost [*another page under this)*] the next morning after your cruel defiant premeditated desecration of the old home. I went early to the City where I found you and your literature committee — self appointed — in part in the Raleigh Hotel Lobby holding a meeting and I understood had held one the nights previous — I had not been notified of either although in reach by telephone. Do you argue that I was not a member? And had no rights? Why then? Atwater was there — how did he become a member? And why? I asked for a conference with yourself and Rev. Wm E. Barton a member of the committee and friendly to you. — You named this time 11 o'clock. I waited — we both waited you did not appear to my sight and I have failed to see your face since — although I have tried I learned then you were in the city the entire day.now Steve mark this well. The money you get from your aunt's estate is not going to be of any benefit to you - Truth and honesty win - They are living vital forces - Things that are wrong may flourish for a day but They are cutdown in a night. and when you Talk about being "a booths to me," you wrong me and you know it. Mrs Hirons has never come between you and me. Consider your treatment of me ofts a long life full of loyal service to your aunt and of helpful service to yourself - Was it necessary for you to have with you your committee on literature to get Those Things from me? Have I not before sent you all That you asked for? But in the dead of 17 might Steve what does your conscience do by for moral support? If you wanted Those papers sent to Worcester you should never have asked me to take $1,000.00 due me from the estate to be paid me for looking over these papers. I put in cash with miss Barton's work nearly all the money I ever inherited from my own people and the amount of my bill against The estate did not begin to cover that amount of money - and you know it Now let me repeat - After over 32 years of close and constant confidential relations life as friendly counselor and protector physician, friend, nurse, begun when I found her sick weak and alone, without a relative near to help, suffering mentally from the virulent and vicious attacks of Fanny Atwater and Hannah Mc.L. Shepard in this attempt to block her name and reputation while they were stealing her plans and work for their own glory and This while They were living in her own house (in washington) I say, after over 32 years of faithful service in helping to establish a new movement the Red Cross in the U.S. against the Operations of Atwater + Shepard - Helping to test out the "American Amendment" alone on its first-fields of Relief in this country and on Through 23 years of Red Cross Relief in this and other countries - as general Field Agent - on the Relief fields of the Russian famine - The Armenian Massacres in Turkey - The Reconcentrados in Cuba. Government delegate to the International Red Cross Conferences in Germany, Austria, Italy Then years later Through a second18 Experience of Atwater and Shepard under the personal of Mussey and Mabel Boardman only with the difference of the latter having larger social Political and money power and an ambition unlimited. Again I say: If I could care for an invalid given up by physicians of all schools that she had consulted and employed. If my care and protection enabled her to accomplish 30 years of the best work of her useful life-- does it not show a service of real value? Florence Nitingale with less than one fourth of Clara Barton's war experience and all than undercover- 300 miles from the (battle) front broke in a singular way and never recovered her health altho she lived as many years after her war experience. And again I say: Had you not taken her away from my care I am sure she would be with us today and in possession of her unusual mental facilities and a fair degree of physical strength-- I cannot doubt this. I say-- my experience with and knowledge of events in the life of Clara Barton-- her work, the difficulties and obstacles she met and over came (except the last) in all of which I shared-- puts me in a position not to be completely ignored. It strikes me that it will be my duty to put on record some of the at present generally unknown difficulties that that wonderful woman quietly and silently over came with her limited strength and slender means. and would have continued had you not taken her away with alluring promises to the beginning of her fatal end. Now Steve - I hope that I shall not be compelled to write a second supplement to my letter of a year ago 19 If compelled to do so, the facts and statistics incidentally refered to in such supplement would probably be as much of a surprise to you as your appearance early one morning the past month was to me -- when without notice you and Fanny Atwater's Brother, came to over above me with your imposing guard in clerical uniform, to insult me-- to trample in contempt your aunt's will although written by yourself. You ignore my friendly compromise with you, with large concessions to save publicity, to save you trouble and embarassment, and ignore your sacred promise to your aunt to hold these things sacred. Now Steve: You have me to thank, that there were papers to carry away. That there were papers, is due to me. Then why should I have nothing to say about them? Even if there had been no promise from yourself? Do you remember the Empty Shelves and pigeon hole cases on the right hand side of the upper Vault? "Yes"-- Well, at one time these were filled with valuable papers-- correspondence. letters- [etc.] You also knew that frequently and particularly after the Mussey and Boardman Experience-- Miss Barton said she intended to destroy all her papers and correspondence-- press Books and all, adding "they" "are not worth the keeping and I don't want my" "friends to have the trouble of them." . "my work" "is not worth it." +c +c" Dr. Lucy Hall-Brown who was often in sympathy, helped her one entire day to burn these papers in the big library Stove. When I discovered what was being done--- Heart sick- in Grief-- and tears I made protest and a plea for the preservation of what was left. (new page "19 1/2)19 1/2 my plea was granted only when I promised that I would allow no on to handle these papers. Correspondence or press books - Red Cross is personal, until I carefully gave over them all and destroyed such as were not intended for the public - or suitable for the public. She saying: "You have lived and been a part of it, most of it. And no one can know as well as yourself what should be preserved and what destroyed. If you will attend to it I will let the rest remain - but I would rather it would all be destroyed - it is not worth the trouble you would give it. Now Steve next to me - you know her wishes in these matters - and I ask have you tried to carry the out? No! You have ignored them in every particular - you insulted her memory and you insult and abuse me in my effort to keep to my promise to her - in my effort to preserve the most sacred relics of her wonderful life work - as she would have their 20 and as she stipulated when allowing this too remain. Steve, I am ashamed of you so ashamed - and still you hold the name of "Barton" You have blasted your sense of honor - and all your finer feelings - which at one time I thought you possessed. And you knew before hand Atwaters threat to make trouble for me - because on his demand but a short time previous - on his demand to the Old Home place was not at once deeded to the Memorial Association of which he is president and your treasurer saying he would do nothing toward the movement unless this was done. Knowing all this - for you were party to it, you arbitrarily make him a member and an officer of the literary committee ignoring the provisions of the will absolutely Great proceedings: This is for the Administrators of the Clara Barton Estate. " It listens like it." In his - Atwaters - letter to me of a couple of weeks previous to this event, of which letter I believe you were in full knowledge, he declares he will make trouble which I take to mean he will stop the Glen Echo memorial work on which together with other things, we had their [had] an expert at work three months perfecting a most admirable plan Enthusiastically approved20 1/2 by yourself for the raising of funds together with the tentative plans for a magnificent building for philanthropic progressive work as a memorial to Clara Barton. To make trouble he would stop this work, and has stopped it. Now in this letter he estimated that his services to Clara Barton could not be less estimated than of a value of $10,000.00 saying by partial explanation that "she came to his house when ever she pleased and brought her friends, and that if I could show it as he ever received our card from her he would put up $5000 for the memorial. That sounds big and "it listens well." I have already refered to the fact that Clara Barton's house was an asylum in which the orphaned family of Atwaters found shelter, Dorence, Frankie, Fanny and this same Francis. When "he was a broken down night printer" Clara Barton mothered them all - and now he tries to give the impression that he never received "one cent" from Clara Barton. Clara Barton did not belong to the Penny Fraternity. Notwithstanding she needed money for her work and for her personal comfort After Francis had enjoyed the hospitality of her home and recovered his health and established himself in the printing business she gave 21 him much of the larger jobs of Red Cross printing. Although his shop was in Connecticut and her headquarters in Washington D.C. On some of these occasions to my knowledge he insisted on her coming to his home to be at hand for correcting proof. At other times his entire family were guests at Miss Barton's home and himself frequently. When he went to Havana during the "American Occupation" following the Spanish American War - to establish an American job printing establishment and install new machinery and pressed and pressed for an American paper "The Havana Post" he came direct to Clara Barton's Red Cross Headquarters and during his stay in Cuba remained there as a guest with the quarters and board with Miss Barton's staff who were taking care of Cuban orphans of the War. In the 30 orphanages established in the towns and cities of the island. And I cannot now recall that he was rendered the slightest service in return. When Miss Barton resigned the presidency of the Red Cross in 1904 - Atwater immediately sued the Red Cross for $4,000.00 for "past services and employing Miss Barton's friend and legal22 advisor Mr. Creed Fulton. A compromise was effected without its being brought into court, of $2,750.00 Mr. Fulton says that Atwater haggled and talked and objected to paying the commission for collecting the money - to such an extent that he agreed to discount ¼ of his commission. This did not satisfy for the objection still continued. Finally to get rid of him he made a further reduction of $85.00 to avoid the annoyance. The record of this transaction is easily verified by Mr. Fulton's Books now in his safe in the Colorado Building, Wash. DC. The firm name at the time of this episode was Fulton Leckie and Cox - 41/2 & Louisiana Ave. Mr. Fulton told me of this experience with Atwater at the time; when he asked me "what kind of a man this Atwater was?" - He has repeated it to me later as above. Later he secured from Miss Barton not long before her death - Power of Attorney to secure possession of the plates and unbound volumes of the History of the Red Cross - written by Miss Barton soon after the Spanish-American-War - which books sold for 3.00 and 3.50 I believe. These I understand he holds now as his property and some 23 time ago was discussing the advisability of accepting $15000 for the same. But all of this you should be well acquainted with for he said he would give this to the memorial but has he done it? -and do you expect it? And you connive with this man to make trouble for me to ruin me as his sister Fanny tried to ruin Miss Barton - and you take this method of attempting to ignore and annul your contract. This in the compromise to protect you you agreed to allow and pay. When in New York as she often had to be -(When not stopping with friends - Mr. Boldt with brotherly thought and consideration always gave her the freedom of the Waldorf Astoria. I never liked to presume on this expensive hospitality - knowing well her limited purse and rather than ask for necessary funds I have often, unostentatiously put up at one of the Mills Hotels. Do you know them? No;- Well when you happen to be in New York and have but 15.00 in your pocket, you can go to a Mills Hotel and pick your teeth on the front steps in the morning. i.e. 15.00 for a lodging. While Miss Barton - adhering to her old time New England Economy - never spent beyond her means - her economy was24 such that she could save comfortable sums to send to your two sisters and also to loan to you when you wanted to borrow for any of your needs? Like the "Ramapo" and other ventures. When my own money was spent I frequently lived in humiliating privation and absolute need, frequently without meals when needed - to help her along in her great work of humanity and philanthropy for which the world honors her name and you have little appreciation of it - and you don't know it. It's most humiliating not to refer to this past state of things - and I would not if you would treat me with common decency and the respect that is due me - which I have not even claimed from you before, but do now, after what I have done for her - and for you and your family relatives and am still trying earnestly to do so for her memory. Now, with these varied experiences - the guest of a Mills Hotel one night and the guest of a Royal palace at another - one day in a Kourdish hut another in a Turkish harem - at one time attending 60 to 70 Typhus patients a day - at another attending the Banquet of a King and Queen twice the guest in the home of Tolstoy who told me he felt he was related to Clara Barton - But more than all - The Friend Trusted- protector- physician- nurse associate- companion of the greatest woman that this country has known or perhaps any country has known. 25 Then couple this with the experience and incidents and facts developed and brought to the surface by her favorite nephew the Executor of her will and wishes and his broken pledges. Don't you think that even these records would make interesting reading for some people - True they are not in Elegant diction - but this is not necessary for record. But when it comes to preparation for the press - other side light items could be added, and when the material was ready "it could" "be combed out and edited and" "given to some big house to" "publish, with a fly leaf attached" "Setting forth it's purpose and this" "("The Fly leaf") might awaken interest" "in the memorial. Think it over" "and see if I am not half right" Sincerely JB. Hubbell P.S. - I don't suppose that I ought to be surprised at the suitYou brought against mrs Hirons 26 Especially after I was approached and it was expected of me that I would say that I had never been paid for my property- Steve and I couldn't accommodate you or Atwater in this way- I might say I have always stood for rights and honor and I have been looking forward to Enjoying an Existence in a great life beyond of which. This life is but a kindergarten- Now Steve- I have made some statements as briefly as I could- I hope these facts may help you to do your own Thinking- you are capable of it - and you dont need to depend on another's brain for your directing- and I dont think your Conscience in entirely dormant - you know what your Aunt wanted and if you depend on your self you are likely to come out nearly right. Yours for justice - J.B Hubbell Glen Echo - Md Jun 15 1916 (Jan. 15, 1916) 1 A Brief Memorandum for S. E. Barton The same being a supplement to my letter of December 26, 1913. From 1876 to 1880 I had the department of Natural Sciences (this being one of the six departments, namly, music, art, literature, commercial scientific) in the Dansville (N.Y) Hygienic Seminary under the firm name if Hubbell and Goodyear. In 1876 Clara Barton a bed ridden invalid of years, from her exhausting labors in Our civil and the Franco German Wars and her work following these wars, in belief of its suffers; which rendered her a supposed helpless and confirmed invalid, as was her contemporary Florence Nightingale came to Dansville in the hope of deriving benefit from the treatment and teaching of its Hygienic Sanitarium known as the Cure. The Jackson Sanitarium. It was here that she moved her house-hold effects for a permanent residence finally locating near the Seminary. Seen after settling in her Dansville home she opened her house as a refuge and Shelter for the Sisters and Brothers of Dorence Atwater to whom she had previously given a home on his release from Andersonville Prison paid him a salary, introduced him to the public on her lecture tours over the United States; Then secured for him a consulate in the mild climate of the Pacific where he marries a princess and a fortune. While Miss. Barton was in Europe in the France German war she had promised the "Comite International de in Creix Rouge" to use her best endeavor to secure the Adhesion of the United States to the Treaty of the Red Cross. The existing discouraging obstacles and conditions would seem enough to decide any one to abandon any effort in that direction For after she returned from Europe with this promise, Rev. Dr. Henry W. Bellows President of the Old Christian Sanitary Commission of the Civil War advised her of the uselessness of such an effort. For he himself had used his most earnest endeavor to interest the government in the treaty, going so far as to organize a Red Cross Society in New York, to carry out the object, in 1868.2 Miss Barton had worked with the International Committee in the European war and had learned the value and the importance to the government of its Adhesion to the treaty. As fast as her Strength would permit she prepared her papers and arguments (together with her plan to utilize the National Society for relief-in civil catastrophes as well as was later adopted by foreign nations and by then called the American Amendment to the Red Cross.) to urge upon the Government the importance of its joining the Humanitarian Treaty. Fanny Atwater (who with her brothers had made her home with Miss. Barton in Dansville) and while under her roof planned with Hannah McL. Shepard another beneficiary of her hospitable home, to steal her plans while she was too ill to travel. Together they went to the Capital, made their home there, in Miss. Barton's Washington house on T. St. and from there enlisted influential persons in organizing a National Red Cross Society and also p presented these prepared plans and papers to the government as their own, at the same time attacking Miss. Barton through the press with prepared articles of scurrlous, scandalous and defamatory nature at the same time had insulting cruel letters addressed to her together with Copies of those printed publications calculated and intended of those [point o publications calculated and intended] to crush the life of a sensitive nature which from intimate association in her house they knew Clara Barton possessed, and in her critical state of health their attack would seem quite sure of success. It was at this time and in part through my mothers intimate friendship with Miss. Barton that I learned these things. I found Clara Barton absolutely alone in her house an invalid, deserted by Atwater and Shepard who with her papers and plans had gone to her Washington home to defame, ruin her and steal her work of years for their own glory. I could not at once give up my seminary responsibilities but for temporary protection I connected her house with the Seminary by a Telephone of my own construction( this was before the Telephone was perfected for general use.) About this time, without solicitation, I was offered the Chair of 3 Chemistry in the Buffalo College of Physicians and Surgeons. It was work that I liked. During and after the Civil war I had kept well acquainted with Clara Barton's wonderful unselfish self-sacrificing magnificent work and I held an admiration and honor for her as I supposed every one did, to the degree that I supposed that anyone would be glad of the opportunity and consider it an honor to be of any assistance to her in any way if not aid in new work then in recognition of the great deeds she had already done in our own country as well as in others. A rare opportunity to do good. With this knowledge of Clara Barton now an invalid needing help, absolutely alone in her house and this after all she had done for her country I was astonished; I would not understand it. I learned that she had relatives, but not one of these were with her not even expected, although I learned later that she had [done] much for them and in reality made you what you are by giving you unusual opportunities which she controled when you were a boy and from then on. I said "no relatives near" nor expected: As I recall now this is a mistake? For after I went to help your Aunt Clara Barton you did send your invalid father for her to take care of. You sent him because you could not leave your business long enough to come with him yourself and I went to Rochester to meet him and bring him to Dansville where I helped to take care of his cancer wounds from the operation and was in Glen Echo for her to take care of him and pay for his surgical operation. From time to time as I could, I assisted her and I must say I was surprised at the appreciation manifested for my efforts. It was then that I began to realize more fully her need of help in the Great work she was trying to accomplish for the Credit of our Country as well as for the benefits accruing from the treaty help for the work she had in hand and help for the restoration of her health, without which she could accomplish nothing. And as there was no one and no one expected to aid in any way I declined the chair in the Medical College and gave my time4 and service to her health and work, gave what protection I could from the villainous schemes and attacks of Fanny Atwater and Hannah Shepard. I aided in the organization of the Red Cross Local, State and the National body. Took charge of the relief work on the first fields of relief by the Red Cross in the U.S. was with her through the Sherbourn Prison Experience when Gen'l Butler insisted on her Superintending that institution during his Governorship, and with one exception I was on every field of Relief underta by the Red Cross, some twenty in number, during her presidency of 23 years at home and abroad in the Russian Famine The Armenian Massacres in Turkey with the Cuban Reconcentrators the Spanish American War and later establishing the 30 orphanages in Cuba in which I used a large part of an inheritance that came to me at that time from my fathers brother in N.Y. for I had charge of this work, and the Red Cross funds were exhausted. The orphans needed it and I gave it. As Government delegate I accompanied her to the International Red Cross conferences at Carlsruhe and Vienna and was sole Government representatives at the conference at Rome in 1892. Again I was with her through the repetition of the Fanny Atwater and Hannah Shepard experience to steal and ruin in the personal, at this time of Ellen Mussey and Mabel Boardman when the latter empowered with wealth, social prestige, and political influence, succeeded in their deep laid schemes. But the personal care and protection through this trying experience through its varied villianous, vicious, dertermined attacks was not of small concern as affecting her physical and mental health. She was carried through this crucifying period and it was not until several years later that she had an illness in 1911 called pneumonia when Dr. Underhill and yourself and she, herself believed and said she could not live but a few hours. Not till morning Again I took sole and personal charge and she recovered so that in a few months you came and presented such an alluring picture of living in the Old home in Oxford promising ample help for all her wants, Two women to keep the house and a stenographer when 5 might feel like dictating. Against my advice you took her away to Oxford. The help you promised were not there. You turned her into the appartments unoccupied since she left it the year before. You left her without any of the help you had promised her at Glen Echo. You left her alone a weak sick woman the great Clara Barton, the idol of the country The Treasure of the Nation loved, revered, honored, worshiped by many at home and abroad because she had given her long life unselfishly for her country, it's people, other people. Honored by Kings and Queens and by the Common people. You turned this Great Clara Barton into the Old house and hurried off to Boston wo write Insurance policies. Left her to clean up and dust up the unused apartment. Get her food and cook it receive the many friends who would call to pay their respect and those who would come to visit, attend her door, attend to her large correspondence, everything and not one to help. Think of it Steve. It was not Clara Barton to complain not her to ask for help. If compelled to speak she would say no more than this, -- "Poor Steve doesn't think." Alone and uncomplaining she kept up her imposed duties, forced upon her by your neglect, criminal neglect, until she fell exhausted unconcious, was found by the neighbors. They hastened skilled attendance. She survived and with the needed nourishment and nurse she began to improve. When you learned of this you came to Oxford, ordered away those who had saved her life and was sustaining her. Why? Then you sent far way and got away a woman to take care of her who seemed to be cruel and neglectful as yourself so cruel that Niss. Barton herself although too weak to leave her bed had discharged her before I arrived rather then be subject to her heartless treatment and neglect and she was so imprincipled, that she connived with the other woman that you finally provided, and secretly remained in the house under the other woman's protection and living at the table and so living without Miss Barton's Knowledge when I arrived to outside appearance still nursing Miss. Barton. Of course Steve you knew all about this for in your recent Authorized Life of Clara Barton by Eplar you have republised 6 your statement made to the public about this time, that you could "leave your business long enough to spend two hours at her bed side to talk business and by this assure the anxious public through the press that she had the best of professional care and nursing and no report of her condition should be accepted as authentic unless it should come from yourself in Boston or from Dr. Pratt or myself in Maryland (800 miles away.)" It would seem as if Miss. Barton was right when she said "Poor Stevey doesn't think." When I was finally sent for at her request and searched Oxford the other woman you at last provided to help, met me at the door and asked for a private conference before I should see Miss. Barton. The substance of this conference was to impress me with the fact that Miss. Barton was an impossible person to do anything for or to care for. That no one could do anything with her. These are the people you praised to the public as the ones you had personally put in charge as efficient careful capable help to look after your aunt in place of the friends who had volunteered. This woman also Miss. Barton discharged when I arrived and alone I began my care of her as I had often done in the past. The you came again for a couple of hours. Miss. Barton asked with tearful voice to be taken back to Glen Echo. You said she was too weak to be moved. Your doctor said she could not survive the journey. I said that she wants to go and in two weeks. I will take her back. In two weeks you could leave your business long enough to come two hours before train time, and accompany us to Washington then ten miles by Taxicab to Glen Echo, where she walked up the Stairway unaided in her delight to be home again, where she would have continued to improve as when I began sole charge of her in Oxford, had I not been superceded by having a doctor placed in directing control who did not know her sensitive nature and extreme sensibility to drugs for it was drugs that killed her finally. All my appeals and protests were ignored not withstanding my long acquaintance with her physical conditions and requirements and her extreme sensitive to drugs. 7 My experience in the successful managment [of] through the many illnesses during the past 32 years previous was absolutely ignored. You will remember that every physician who made a careful examination pronounced every organ in her body normal and sound: [*on this 28th January Dr A Monae Lesser said, after a careful examination for which he came especially from N.Y. city "The physical condition of Miss Barton should allow her twenty five years of life yet," as you will remember - and Dr Lesser came at your request and this was less than 2 1/3 months before her death.*] The why should she be expected to die? She only needed nourishment she had not had and rest from an over worked body The doctor was instructed to make her as comfortable as possible with the thought that she was old enough to die. With this treatment of this extremely delicate and sensitive nature the bodily functions and organs were paralized with the drugs given against my protest. With the bodily functions paralized she could not digest nor assimilate food. Then how could she live? yet notwithstanding these paralized conditions her native vitality was so perfect that she lasted even after the trying and almost fatal experience in Oxford, six months after she arrived in Glen Echo. And even then the doctors gave a final sleeping dose and suggested sending for you by wire but you came two hours too late to see the end. Could I have been allowed the directing care of her alone I feel sure she would be living with us today and have added ten years to the time of her passing out. Your criminal neglect was the cause of the conditions that caused her death and many of the circumstances suggest intentional. When she was very weak and you were sent for you could have your business long enough to come to Glen Echo. Stay a few hours. Talk with her about the details of funeral arrangments write her will while she was in a stupified consition. Make her the promise that you would look after the doctors, "for he is one of us," promise to have no one look over the papers and letters but doctor or yourself." "Steve:- You have not kept a single promise that I can recall except when you were forced to it. From the time that I went to Oxford in Sept. 1911 to the time of8 her death in April 1912 I was at her bed side night and day sleeping in my cloths at night on a cot at call notwithstanding there were two nurses in attendance. I kept extra help outside the house as well as inside at my own expense until my funds were exhausted. and I had to borrow money to pay Expenses. After the funeral in Oxford I asked for the loan of $100. which you granted and took my note for the same amount which I later paid. At the second memorial funeral service at the Philadelphia School of Nurses a month later I asked for another loan of $100. but was refused. Later I helped you to readjust the exorbitant bill of Dr. Pratt from $2800.00 to $1000. for this you gave me $1000. with the remark that I had done as much for her as Dr. Pratt through this service of mine. You still had $800. saved out of this bill. I waited two years before I put in any claim for money I had spent for Clara Barton and her work and would not have done so then if you had manifested any real interest in the Clara Barton Memorial, which many friends were ready to enter into at the time provided the relatives would come forward and help and in which I was so interested that I wrote you of my intentions to devote the rest of my life to it together with what property I had. Your reply to this was that "I should turn over my property at once." Several times I inherited funds from my own relatives which I put into her work and into the general expense of the house office and living. Now Steve knowing all this you could spend enough time from your business to come to Glen Echo arrange with her for her funeral (what cheerful encouragement this was for a sick woman. This and the talk about her will.) Then to write and arrange her will while she was stupefied with morphine. Then call me on to witness it assuring her that you "would look after the doctor." Yet in the will you never mentioned my name except as a member of the committee on papers and this you have ignored by your recent act. Now Steve as you think back do you recall that when 9 ever you came to the old Glen Echo Home after her death the same as before you were always received in the most friendly and cordial spirit and everything done to aid you in your plans. You always had the freedom of the house, every part of it to sent and over look papers, material, pick up and carry away what you wanted to take with you and have me send what you could not take with you, which I did after you had gone. You know that I never failed to carry out your wishes as expressed in every instance. You have always found the things as Miss. Barton left them even to the matter of loose moneys in the tin boxes which you found at different times on your visit there. At one time hardly a year ago while Mrs. Hirons and I were there in the room with you, you discovered a good sum of money which had never been disturbed. This was taken away by you and it was large enough ( even if the former sum you had taken did not seem so) to give an accounting of as administrator of the estate. As before stated in my previous letter, it was your apathy, your arguments to abandon the memorial effort that decided me to make demand for some of the money that I had expended for Clara Barton and her work during the 30 odd years I was with her in her labors. [*after reported failure to get together on appointments made - I went to Mass. and*] I agreed to a compromise of $11,500.00. Then after a long delay with nothing done and objections raised you came again this time to Glen Echo for a second compromise asking for $3000. more concession on my part. I agreed to this in a most friendly spirit as it seemed to help you with your unpleasant business as you represented to me with the heirs in satisfying them and now you deny and refuse to carry out your pledges given on my accepting your word of honor. Now after all this kindly and faithful effort to carry our your wishes you came by surprise bringing with you an imposing guard on clerical uniform and an avowed enemy who has threatened vigorously to make trouble for me. The brother of Fanny Atwater and ignoring the provision of the will you arbitrarily make him a member of the Committee10 on literature and Secretary of it for the purpose of taking all the letters papers out of the house and out of my possession from the vaults before they could be overlooked and out of my reach ignoring your sacred pledge to Clara Barton repeated at her death bed and again in writing to me that no one however friendly should have anything to do with those papers until we had overlooked them. You promised to allow me $1500. for overlooking these papers saying that the Court had granted this on your petition. Then the key being in Washington you ordered the vaults broken open. The books treasures, manuscripts, loose letters are dumped hastily into baskets brought for the occasion tumbled into a Van in charge of Negros, and hustled off to Washington to be tumbled again into a common warehouse. Next day we find some of them scattered along the road as evidence of your sense of the sacred trust reposed in your care. This act reveals the quality of your reverence for The Greatest woman this Country has known. It is in keeping with your turning her week and sick into an unocupied apartment and leaving her alone to care for herself as best she might. Yes, this your consideration of the revered Clara Barton. Then ordered away those who found her unconscious were trying to resussitate and supply the needed nourshment and tender care. This dessercration of her home and personal effects is a sacrelege and a gross insult to me. True, one of your committee that you brought with you graciously assured me that I would have the privelege of overlooking those papers in Worcester (such as were not lost enroute)* The next morning after your cruel defiant- premeditated dessecration of the old home I went early to the city where I found you and your and your literature committee self appointed in past in the Raleigh Hotel Lobby holding a meeting and I understood that you had held over the night previous- I had not been notified of either - although in reach by telephone-So you argue that I was not a member? and had no right? Why then? Atwater was there. How did he become a member? and Why? I asked you for a conference with yourself-and Rev Wm E. Barton a member of the committee and friendly to you - you named the time 11 o'clock- I waited - we both waited you did not appear to my sight and I have failed to see your face since. Although I have tried and heard and learned that you were in the city the solstice day (See under *) 11 to me, you wrong me and you know it. Mrs. Hirons has never come between you and me. Consider your treatment of me after a long life full of loyal service to your aunt and helpful service to yourself. Was it necessary for you to have with you your committee on literature to get those things from us? Have I not before sent you all that you asked for? But in the dead of the night Steve what does your conscience do for moral support? If you wanted those papers sent to Worcester you should have never asked me to take $1500, due me from the estate to be paid me for looking over these papers. I put in cash with Miss. Barton's work nearly all the money I ever inherited from my own people and the amount of my bill against the estate did not begin to cover that amount of money and you know it. Now let me repeat After over 32 years of close and constant and confidential relationship as family counselor and protector, physician, friend, nurse, began when I found her weak and alone without a relative near to help; suffering mentally from the violent and vicious attacks of Fanny Atwater and Hannah McL. Shepard in their attempt to blast her name and reputation while they were stealing her plans and work for their own glory and this while they were living in her own house. in Washington - I may after over 32 years of faithful service in helping to establish a new movement, the Red Cross in the U. S. against the operations of Atwater and Shepard, helping to test out the American Amendment alone on its first fields of relief in this Country and on through 23 years of Red Cross Relief in this and other Countries as general Field Agent on the Relief fields of the Russian Famine The Armenian massacres in Turkey the Reconcenters in Cuba Government delegate to the International Red Cross conferences in Germany Austria , Italy then years later through a second experience of Atwater and Shepard under the personnel of Kussey and andprivilege of everlasting not lost enroute)* Now Steve Mark this well. The money you get from your Aunts estate is not going to be of any benefit to you, Truth and honesty win- They are living vital forces- Things that are wrong may flourish for a day But they are cut down in a night- And when you talk about being "a brother" Mabel Boardman only with the difference of the letter having large social political and money power and an ambition unlimited. Again I say if I could care for an invalid given up by physician of all schools that she had consulted and employed; if my care and protection enabled her to accomplish 30 years of the best work of her useful life does it not show a service of real value? Florence Nightingale with less than one fourth of Clara And that under cover- in hospital- 300 miles from the battlefield Bartons was experience broke in a similar way and never recovered health although she lived as many years after her war experience. as Clara Barton did. And again I say had you not taken her away from my care I am sure she would be with us today in possession of her unusual mental faculties and a fair degree of physical strength I cannot doubt this. I say my experience with and knowledge of events i the life of Clara Barton, her work, the difficulties and obstacles she met and over causes (except the last) in all of which I shared, puts me in a position not to be completely ignored. It strikes me that it will be my duty to put on record some of the at present, general unknown, difficulties that that wonderful woman quietly and silently over came with her limited strength and slender means and would have continued had not you taken her away with alluring promise, to the beginning of her fatal end. Now Steve I hope that I shall not be compelled to write a second supplement to my letter of a year ago. If compelled to do so, the facts and statistics incidentally referred to in such supplement would probably be as much of a surprise to you as your appearance early one morning the the past month was to me, when without notice you and Fanny Atwater's brother came to over awe me with your imposing guard in uniform to insult me, temple in contempt your aunt will although written by yourself. You ignore my friendly compromise with you with large concessions to save publicity, is save your trouble and embarrassment and ignore your your sacred promise to your aunt to hold these things sacred13 Now Steve:- you have me to thank, that there were papers to carry away - that there were papers is due to me - then why should I have nothing to say about them? Even if there had been no promise from yourself? Do you remember the empty shelves and pigeon hole cases at the right hand side of the upper vault? Yes- ? well- at one time these were filled with valuable papers- correspondence- letters to some of an important period. You also know that frequently and particularly after the Mussey and Boardman experience, that Miss Barton said she intended to destroy all her papers and correspondence, press- Books and all - adding "they are not worth the keeping and I don't want my friends to have the trouble of them-" "my work is not worth it" etc etc- Dr. Lucy Hall Brown who was often in sympathy helped her one entire day to burn these papers in the big Library stove - where I discovered what was being done - heart sick - in grief -- and tears - I made protest - and a plea for the preservation of what remained. My plea was granted only when I promised that I would allow no one to handle these papers, correspondence or press books Red Cross or personal until I had carefully gone over them all and destroyed such as were not intended for the public - or suitable for the public, she saying "You have lived and been a part of it and" "no one can know as well as yourself what should be" "preserved and what destroyed - If you will attend" "to it, I will let the rest remain, but I would rather" "it would all be destroyed - it isn't worth the" "trouble you would give it" Now Steve: Next to me you knew her feelings her wishes in this matter- Have you Even tried to respect them in any way? No! You have ignored them in every particular - you insult her memory and you insult and abuse me in my effort to preserve the most sacred relics of her wonderful life work as she would have them and as she stipulated when allowing them to remain for us. Steve; I am so ashamed of you - so ashamed; you have blasted your sense of honor - and all your finer feelings - which at one time I thought you possessed in good degree. 13a and you knew beforehand Atwater's threat to make trouble for me because but a short time previous on his demand the old home place was not at once deeded to the Memorial Association of which he is the president and you Treasurer saying that he would do nothing toward the memorial unless this was done" - Knowing all this for you were party party to it, you arbitrarily make him a member and an officer of the Literature Committee ignoring the provisions of the will absolutely - Great proceeding this for the Administrator of Clara Barton's Estate "It listens like it." In his letter to me of a couple of weeks previous to this event of which letter I believe you were in full knowledge he, Atwater, declares he will make Trouble which I take to mean he will stop the Glen Echo Memorial work on which among other things we had an expert at work three months perfecting a most admirable plan, enthusiastically approved by yourself for the raising of funds together with the tentative plans for a magnificent building for philanthropic progressive work as a memorial to Clara Barton To make trouble he would stop this work and has stopped it. Now in this letter he estimates that his services to Clara Barton could not be less estimated than $10000.00 saying by explanation "that she came to his home when ever she liked" "and brought her friends and that if I could show" "that he ever received one cent from her he" "would put up 5000 for the memorial" That sounds big - "it listens well" I have already referred to the fact that Clara Barton's home was an asylum in which the orphaned family of Atwater's found shelter, Dorence, "Frankie", Fanny and this same Francis13g when "he was a broken down night printer" Clara Barton mothered them all - and now he tries to give the impression that he never received "one cent" from Clara Barton for all that he had done for her- Clara Barton did not belong to the Penny Fraternity - not with standing she needed money for her work and for her personal comfort. After Francis Atwater had enjoyed the hospitality of her home and recovered his health and established himself in the printing business she gave him much of the large jobs of Red Cross printing although his shop was in Connecticut and her headquarters in Washington.- On some of these occasions to my knowledge he insisted on her coming to his home to be near for correcting proof. At other times his entire family were guests at Miss Barton's house and himself frequently. 14 When he went to Havana during the American occupation following the Spanish American War to establish and American Job printing, establish and install new machinery and presses for an American paper "The Havana Post." he came direct to Clara Barton's Red Cross Headquarters and during his stay in Cuba, remained there as a guest, he had free quarters and board with Miss. Barton's Staff who were then taking care of the Cuban Orphans of the was in the 30 orphanages of the Towns and Cities of the Island and I cannot now recall that at this time that he rendered the slightest service in return. When Miss. Barton resigned the Presidency of the Red Cross in 1904 Atwater immediately sued the Red Cross for $4,000.00 for past services. Employing Miss Barton's friend and Attorney Mr. Creed Fulton (Felton). A compromise was effected of $2,750,00 without its being brought into Court. Fulton says Atwater objected and haggled and talked so much about paying the commission that was to be allowed (because it was settled out of Court) that to avoid controversy Fulton deducted ¼ of the Commission. Atwater still haggled and objected until Fulton says he made another rebate of $85. from the 15% commission other than have further annoyance from him. The record of the transaction is easily verified by Mr. Fulton's books now in his safe, in the Colorado Bldg. Washington D.C. the firm name at the time of this episode was Fulton Leckie & Cox 4/12 St. & Louisiana Ave. It was then that Mr. Fulton wanted to know of me "what kind of a man that Atwater was?" and related his experience as above which he has since repeated. Later he secured from Miss. Barton not long before her death, Power of Attorney to secure possession of the plates and unbound volumes of the History of the Red Cross written by Miss. Barton soon after the Spanish American war which sold for 3 or 350 a volume. These I understand he holds now as his own property and some time ago was discussing the advisability of accepting $15,000, for the same. but all of this you should be well acquainted with for I understand he proposed to make this a donation to the Memorial. Has he done it? Do you expect it? And you connived with this man to make trouble for me and to ruin me, as his sister Fanny tried to ruin Miss. Barton. And take this method of attempting to ignore and annul your contracts that in the compromise to protect you, you agreed to allow and pay.15 When in New York as she often had to be when not stopping with friends Mr. Boldt with brotherly thought and consideration always gave Miss. Barton the freedom of the Waldorf Astoria. I never liked to presume on this expensive hospitality knowing [be] all her limited means and rather than ask for necessary money and often not having means myself, I have unostentatiously put up at the "Mills Hotel." Do you know the place? No! Well when you happen to be in N.Y. and have but 15c in your pocket its a respectable place at which to stop over night and pick your teeth on the front steps in the morning. 15c for a lodging. While Miss. Barton adhering to her old time New England Economy, never spent beyond her means, her economy was such that she could send comfortable sums to your two sisters and also loan to, you when you wanted to borrow for some of your "Ramapo" and other schemes. When my own money was spent I frequently lived in humiliating privation and absolute need and after went without meals when needed to help her along in her great work of humanity and philanthropy for which the whole world honors her and her name, and you have no appreciation of it or of her. And you don't know it. Oh yes occasionally as an ephemeral. Now with these varied experiences the guest of a mills hotel one night and again the guest in a Royal palace. One day in a Koundish hut another in a turkish Harem at one time attending 50 to 80 typhus patients a day. Another at the banquet of a king and queen. Twice a guest in the home of Tolstoy who told me that he felt that he was related to Clara Barton - When on parting he said give my love to her. But more than all the Friend protector physician nurse associate trusted companion of the greatest woman this country has known or perhaps any country has known. Then couple this with the experience and incidents and facts developed and brought to the surface by her favorite nephew the executor of her will and wishes and his promises and broken pledges. Don't you think that even these records would make interesting reading for some people. True they are not expressed in elegant diction but this is not required for simple record. But when it comes to preparation for the press other side light "items of interest could be added, and when" "the material was ready it could be combed out and edited and printed by some large house" "like? = "And a fly leaf might be attached setting forth its purpose" "which might awaken interest in the memorial." Think it over and "see if I am not half right." Yours for Justice J.B. Hubbell Glen Echo Md Jan 15 - 1916 16 P.S. I don't suppose that I ought to be surprised at the suit you brought against Mr. Hirons especially after I was approached and it was expected of me that I would say that I never had been paid for my property = Steve I couldn't accommodate you or Atwater in this way. I might say I have always stood for right and honor and I have been looking forward to enjoying an existence in a great life beyond of which I feel that this is but a Kindergarten - Now Steve I have made some statements as briefly as I could - I hope these facts may help you to do your own thinking - you are capable of it- and you don't need to depend on another's brain for your directions- and don't think your conscience is entirely dormant - You know what your Aunt wanted and if you depend on yourself you are likely to come out nearly right- As always- J.B. HubbellIt's most humiliating now to refer to this past state of things -- and I would not if you were would treat me with common decency and with the respect due me after what I have done for her -- and you and your relatives and am still trying to do for her memory. Feb. 4, 1916 Dear Cousin- I had a long letter from Dr. Hubbell this morning, the first word I have had since leaving Washington. I have written him as kindly a letter as I know how and enclose a copy of it. I am going to publish in THE ADVANCE of week after next one chapter of Mr. Epler's book and hope to print some other articles in time. You were going to send me a copy of the will; and also as many pictures as you have in duplicate and can spare. I would be very glad of a good picture of the Glen Echo home and as many different portraits of Cousin Clara as you have to spare. I am keeping everything by itself. Shall be glad when I begin to receive material from Saidee. If at any time she would like to write me I shall be glad to hear from her. Cordially yours, Mr. Stephen E. Barton 86 Water Street Boston, Massachusetts.Feb. 19, 1916 Dear Stephen: - I thank you for your letter concerning Dr. Hubbell's communication. You may do just as you like about forwarding me his letter to you. I will read it if you wish me to, but I am not interested in it. I do not doubt his devotion to your aunt and his loyalty to her memory, but he is in no state of mind to pass impartial judgment on matters in which he feels so deep a personal interest. I hope very much I can induce him to furnish me some reminiscences, but have some fear that he will not do it. He assured me when in Washington that he trusted me. If he does, I am glad and hope he will continue to trust me, as indeed he may. I will not betray his trust, but I am not interested in his unpleasant statements. I shall look forward to next summer with interest and hope to spend some time with Saidee inspecting the results of her classification. With my very best wishes, I am, Your cousin, W. E. B - Barton, -2- P.S. - You will remember that Dr. Hubbell let me take a manuscript book in which your aunt had copied a good many poems. Mrs. Hirons remarked at the time that Miss Barton had given it to the doctor, but I have the impression you told me it was not his but belonged with the other papers. In his recent letter to me he charged me to return it to him when I have finished with it. I have not finished and shall not be through with it for a good while and I made no reference to the book in my answer to him, but if I am right in my impression that you told me this is not the personal property of the doctor, will you, without making any reference to this letter, write me not to deliver the book to anyone without your order?March 2, 1916 To Stephen E. Barton Dear Cousin: - I thank you for the photographs and the pamphlets, I am glad of them all. It is just as well you did not send me the doctor's long letter. I am not in the least interested in it. I do not doubt his loyal affection for the memory of your Aunt Clara, but he has reached an age and a condition in which it is not possible for him to think justly on subjects in which he has so deep an interest. I have had no letter from him except the one of which you know. He has not responded to my answer. I do not know whether he still trusts me as he assured me in Washington that he did. It will not be easy to keep his confidence and I fear his habit of procrastination will prevent his writing any of the material which I greatly wish he could write. I am going to do my best to keep his friendship. I have no quarrel with him and no wish for anything but a happy relation with him, but I cannot take up his complaints. Life is too short and there are other things to be done. I have read and am returning the enclosed letter and am looking forward with interest to next summer. Cordially yours, William E. Barton May 22nd, 16. S.E.B./S.F.R. Mr. U.S.J. Dunbar, Sculptor, 60 V Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Dunbar: - I think it was you whom I permitted to take the death mask of my Aunt, Miss Clara Barton, immediately after she passed away in April 1912. I have not had the pleasure of seeing you since then as I am seldom in Washington, but among my papers I have recently found your card and I am writing now to know if you made any use of the cast which you took at that time. I should be very glad to hear from you in regard to the matter. Very truly yours,Phone Col 5856 Studio 212 Willow Avenue Takoma Park, MD. Death-Mask U. S. J. Dunbar Sculptor Washington D. C. May 29th. 1916 Mr. Stephen E. Barton 85 Water Street, Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton:- Yours of the 22nd. Inst. received, and you are right it was I who made the death mask of your Aunt, Miss Clara Barton, and it is an excellent one. As there was no immediate demand for any bust or statue, the mask has never been used, as I have always been so busy with work that had to be done right away, and as I very seldom do any work without an order, you can readily see that I have only taken good care of it against the time there is use for it. There have been two or three different parties spoken about making a bust, but nothing came of any of them as yet, but I am ready to do any work that has sufficient promise of results, should any one make a proposition that looks promising. My work in portraiture holds its own with the best in the Country and I am prepared to do full justice to this excellent sub ject when the proper time comes; meanwhile the mask is in good condition and ready for use. Hoping to hear from you on the subject I am Yours truly Ulric J. Dunbar S.F.R.-S.E.B. June 8. 6. Mr. Ulric S. J. Dunbar, 212 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, M. My dear Mr. Dunbar:- I am glad to get your letter of May 29th and to know that the plaster cast is in good condition. Not having heard from you since you made the cast I was anxious to know if it was still in existence in case it might be needed. Nothing has arisen thus far that would require any use for it although I trust that with the efforts that are being made in the direction of a Clara Barton memorial that the time may arrive when we shall be glad to have the cast. I trust that you will preserve it in good condition and I will communicate wit you if anything transpires. Sincerely yours,October 13. [*1916*] 6 Gen. William H. Sears, 1213 Irving St..H.W.. Washington, D.C. My dear Sears: - I received your letter of September 21st with enclosures and have just received your second letter of October 6th with enclosures and I have today received copies of other letters of the 10th inst., which you forwarded to me. In the first place let me say that I have the fullest appreciation possible of what you are doing in your efforts to vindicate my aunt's name. Whether I fully agree with you or not as to the advisability of doing it in the manner that you are pursuing is a question that I am not fully prepared to answer affirmatively. All that Miss Boardman states in her Fitzgerald letter was substantially embodied in her book, which was given to the public last fall "Under the Red Cross Flag". There is really nothing in the assertions which she makes in the Fitzgerald letter and practically all that she does state clearly emanates from what must have been told her from from John H. Morlen, excepting her allusions to Johnstown and that came from the bitter opponents that she had in Philadelphia at the time of the Johnstown disaster. Sheet 2. I don't want you to believe that I have been unmindful of what was necessary to be done or that I have given no thought to the matter. I have been pursuing the subject in my own way for a long time. In fact, when Miss Boardman's book came out last fall I corresponded a great deal with Mrs. Logan. I wrote at that time a long letter to Mrs. Logan, which I expected she would make public in some way, but I have never seen any reference to it. Some friends have seen the letter and have spoken of it as covering the ground pretty well. I shall enclose a copy of that letter herewith so that you may see what I wrote before Miss Boardman's Fitzgerald letter was thought of. Moreover I corresponded a good deal with Mr. Stebbins and as soon as his paper or affidavit came to me I had it set into type for the purpose of delivering to each member of Congress a copy when Congress convenes in December. I recently sent to Mr. Stebbins a proof copy for his examination and requested that he should add to it anything that he might feel was important in the way of further answer to Miss Boardman's letter and send the same to me so that I could have it all printed in pamphlet form. I will carefully look over the Fitzgerald letter and if there is anything that I am able to answer as to the items which you refer to me for answer, I shall prepare the matter and send you a copy. In reality I presume that both Hubbell and you know more of the details of some of my Aunts transactions that I do because you were both with her in her fields of action and you were with her at other times a great deal more than I was, consequently you both knew more of the detail of her transactions than did I, because she never imparted to me very much information about her financial transactions.Sheet 3. You speak of my being able to examine the records which the committee to ok from the Glen Echo house, but you should bear in mind that those records are very voluminous and both the Reverends W. E. Barton and Mr. Spier believe that it will take something like five years to properly examine them. You will see that it would thus be utterly impossible to make any hasty examination that would be at all adequate for present purposes. I have a letter today from Rev. W. N. Barton in which he questions the advisability of going too much into detail by publication. Personally I feel that Mr. Stobbins paper is nearly a sufficient answer in that it shows the character of the so called investigation and its abrupt termination by Senator Proctor, because of the manifest unfairness and untruthfulness of the one principal witness, Morlan, who they produced, but failed to recall for cross-examination. Perhaps I should have sooner answered your letter of September 21st if it had not been for the people with whom you are associated. You will recall that when you spoke with me by the phone from Worcester not long ago and stated that you were on your way to Portland. I requested you to call and see me personally in Boston. You said you would do so. At the time I didn't believe you would because I didn't believe you would be permitted to. You refer to the petty jealousy and differences in regard to memorials and the settlement of my Aunt's estate. I don't know to what petty jealousy or differences in regard to memorials you refer to. There are certainly no jealousies on my part and no differences in regard to memorials. Like you, I have but one wish and object in view, and that is to have a suitable memorial established at some place and at some time and I know that will be done even if Mr. Sheet 4. Atwater and I have to do it personally. I favoured with all my heart as it did Atwater, the proposed project at the Glen Echo until we were astounded by the confessions made by Hubbell to Atwater that the whole project and representation was a fabric of monstrous falsehoods and deception, that finally resolves itself into downright reality , in which I sincerely regret to say Dr. HUbbell became a part. If he did this freely of his own accord, then I can never have any further regard for him. If he did it under the influence of Mrs. Hirons, than I regret to know that he has so little manhood and independence left in him. It is sufficient for me to know that Mrs. Hirons father himself personally told me that the last time she visited his home both he and his wife told her that if she could not stop telling such monstrous lies that she need never come to their house again. Mr. Rawson would tell you this if you asked him his opinion. He does not understand your relationship and after you called on him in Oxford on your recent visit to Worcester he wrote to me enquiring who you were and what you were up to. He is heartily ashamed of the fraudulent actions of his daughter. How as long as you are associating in that way you must not expect me to confide in you a great deal until I know where you stand. I do know that you took some part in the bogus and fraudulent claim of Dr. Hubbell against my Aunt's estate. This I know because the Doctor told me. I know moreover now that it all emanated with Mrs. Hirons and that the Doctor never had any thought of making a claim until he was spurred on to it. I would indeed regret to know that you had any part in it.Sheet 5 If any one gets the best of me by fair dealing I have no complaint to make, but when one betrays my trust, works upon my sympathy and tenderness of heart and attempts to get the best of me by fraud and falsehood, I have no further use for them. A very good and intimate friends of the Doctor's told Mrs. Logan that the Doctor was in a pitiable condition, and that he had been defrauded of all that he possessed and felt that he was liable to be thrown out upon the street at any time. Mrs. Logan wrote me this and she probably would not hesitate to tell you the same. In the light of all this Sears can you wonder that I hesitate to correspond with you very much. Again let me repeat that I appreciate with all my heart your faithfulness to my Aunt's memory and your desire and effort to vindicate her character, but I feel there are two sides and two ways to look at the question. In the absence of absolute records of financial records I believe it would be impossible to gainsay all of the insinuations made by Miss Boardman and if that could be done I question the wisdom. I feel that time will vindicate her character and bring to light the wickedness in Miss Boardman's character. Time justifies all things that are right and condems all which are wrong. I feel that a little added tot the affidavit of Mr. Stebbins would be all that would be necessary to put into print. It would be well to see numerous Congressmen personally and prepare then, as I understand you propose to prepare Congressman Dale of Island Pond, Vt. It is my intention to see him also if he is to make a speech. I have had considerable correspondence with Congressman Winslow of Worcester during the last six months. He is fully prepared. There are other good and able friends here in Worcester who have been making Sheet 6 active preparation for several months past. Don't believe for a moment that Mr? Atwater and I are disinterested. Atwater left New Haven September 28th for the Coast. Just before leaving he wrote me as follows in answer to a letter I had written him regarding Miss Boardman,- "I am just starting for Seattle and in reply to your letter will say that I shall be back the middle of October after which time we can take up the Boardman matter. I think we have material enough to at least give her a black eye." With all this in mind I trust that you will not longer think that there is no one coming to your aid and that Atwater and I are indifferent simply because we have not corresponded freely with thos with whom you are associating. When you get all of your material prepared and it has been sifted our I wish you would submit it to Rev. William E. Barton, Oak Park. Ills. as I feel we would all do well to be guided by his dispassionate and Christian advice. We certainly have no higher regard for the name and fame of Clara Barton than he has and I thing that we would do well to heel his views as to our procedure. I have sent him a copy of Mr. Stebbins affidavit and he is much pleased with it. Let us submit everything to him His mind will be not only judicious, but judicial. Now let me say that when everything is ready and has been passed upon as beyond criticism and is believed to be the best that could be said, if you will send the material to me, I will have it printed in sufficient numbers for placing in the hands of every Congressman in both houses. Let me say in conclusion in regard to the Sears and Nichols matter which you submitted to [?] that I don't think there would beSheet 7 any market for such investments at the present time. It is a proposition which should be fleated in the vicinity of its location. Yours very truly End. Jan. 6, 1917 Dear Stephen:- You telegram finds me up to my eyes in the work that comes with the new year. I answered you briefly yesterday by wire askig whether it would be possible to postpone the hearing until the morning of December 30th? The annual meetinh of our church occurs on the 17th. We have important denominations g gatherings here the week between the 2&st and 27th, but if I could leave here Monday morning, the 28th, I could plan to spend a few days in Washington so that if the hearing were postponed, or any delay occured I should not neet to rush back. My church burned in september. Important plans of my Building Committee are now under daily consideration. The Sunday School wing is under construction. Notwithstanding all this, if you cannot postpone the hearing I will come to Washington if I possibly can, but there are certain engagements here that are imperative. If the hearing must come soon, wire me as full particulars as possible and I will do my best to meet it, but I greatly hope the postponement will be possible. Your cousin, W. E. B. Clara Barton Jan. 19, 1917 Mr. Stephen Barton 85 Water St., Boston, Mass. Dear Cousin:- A lady called on me yesterday, whom after a moment I recognized as Mrs. Hirons of Glen Echo. She brought me a letter from Dr. Hubbell, requesting me to deliver to her the manuscript book of poems in the hand-writing of Clara Barton. I replied to her that I have not finished my use of the book and could not finish for some time as I was [de????] unable at this state of my investigation to conclude what parts of it I might need to use. Furthermore, that I held it under instructions from you as executor of her estate. She stated that the book belonged to Dr. Hubbell and that he so stated to me when I received it and that he insisted upon its return at once or he would take legal proceedings to secure possession of it. I replied to her that my present right of possession as chairman of the Literary Committee and Biographer seemed to me clear and that I earnestly hoped that by the time I had finished my proper use of it any misunderstanding between you and Dr. Hubbell would have been adjusted on the basis of friendship. She replied that this would never be and she accused me of violating my promise with regard to the return of the book . I did not remember the promise in the terms in which she thought herself able to recall it, but said that if she could give me any proper evidence that this book was the personal property of Dr. Hubbell and did not belong to the literary affects of Clara Barton which, in accordance with her will and the official action of her executer and the Literary Committee, are now in my disposal, I would place the book in possession of the personal legally entitled to it when I should have finished my own necessary use of it. She stated her belief that in the diary of Clara Barton about four years before her death would be found a memorandum in her own handwriting, indicating that she had presented that book to Dr. Hubbell, and I assured her that if such an entry could be found I would regard it as sacred evidence of his ownership. This did not satisfy her and she declared that if such evidence existed, as she believed it did, it would be Barton -2- obliterated before I had the opportunity to discover it and she demanded the immediate return of the book. To this demand I did not accede, and I do not know what further steps she will take. If Baides can find in the memoranda of about 1908 anything that confirms Dr. Hubbell's claim, I know you would agree with me that the wish of your aunt should be carried out both in letter and in spirit. Meantime, my own course seems to me to be a clear one. If any legal proceedings are brought I will consult a competent attorney. Cordially yours P.S.- I am now expecting to leave for Washington January 29th Is this in accordance with your plane, and if so, where would you like me to meet you?Jan. 24, 1917 Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 85 Water St., Boston, Mass. Dear Cousin:- Saidee has just sent me copies of Mr. Dale's letter of the 15th and your reply of the 17th, and it seems to me your attitude in this matter is a very wise one. If he can arrange such a conference as is suggested with some of the men responsible for the Red Cross, it would be a very valuable thing and might result not simply in getting the tablet, which I regard as a very minor matter, but in a possible abatement of the whole annoyance. I do not know whether Mr. Bicknell is still in position to influence that matter. He was a Chicago man before he went to Washington to the Red Cross and I knew him and he is a man with whom I should be glad to have a conference face to face. I am making all my plans to leave here next Monday and have arranged for the supply of my pulpit so that if I should be delayed in Washington I could stay for a few days. I plan to take Mrs. Barton with me and have a little rest. The year's work has been strenuous since the burning of my church I am trying to catch my breath before starting toward the Easter work. If there could be such a conference as he suggests in advance of the committee hearing, it might be an exceedingly valuable thing. I should be glad to participate in such a conference if in your judgement my presence would help, but not otherwise. I have had no further word from Mrs. Hirons since her visit last week. She left me threatening legal action. I do not fear it, but just as a precaution I have taken counsel of an attorney, who tells me that I am entirely right in assuming that I hold all papers in this case by right of my chairmanship of the Literary Committee and subject to your control as executor, and that if my person claims ownership of any particular document, the burden of proof is upon him. Faithfully yours, March 7, 1917 Dear Cousin Stephen:- I am very glad you liked the article in THE ADVANCE on the Red Cross. I have requested the office to send you some extra copies and to put your name on the regular list for a few months. Thank you for the check. I have already paid the lawyer and taken care of all the various small items of expense, and as you request will render a bill once in three to six months. When I get some present work out of the way I will try to get down to some actual writing on the biography. I am bringing out three books simultaneously, "The Parables of Safed the Sage", which THE ADVANCE is publishing at $1.25; "The Romance of Rhoda", a Bible story, and a book on "Congregational Creeds and Covenants". "The Parables of Safed the Sage" is just out; "The Romance of Rhoda" is in press, and the book on Creeds is going to the printer in installments, the first went Saturday and another goes today. Cordially yours,Edward J. McMahon Consellor at Law 100 Walker Building Worchester, Massachusetts July 12, 1917 Mr. Stephen E Barton - Good Boston - Mass Dear Ms Barton It gives me much pleasure to inform you that the Court has decided Both Hines Cases in your farm: in the first case you are awarded $1727.95 -- and in the loan case you are awarded $664.26 -- And my earnest congratulations I am yours very truly EJ McMahon Edward J. McMahon Counsellor At Law 100 walker Building Worchester, Massachusetts August 9 - 1917 Mr. Stephen E. Barton 85 Water Street Boston - Mass - Dear Mr. Barton, It is VERY IMPORTANT that i have a conference with you here before August 9th in the Hirons matter. Could you come to my office on Monday or Tuesday August 6th or 7th? It is possible that we may be able to effect a settlement of the entire matter. I am not absolutely sure on this point, but Geo. S Taft, who has recently been retained by Mrs Hirons called me of today and before giving him any answer. I must talk with you. Kindly advise on when I may effect you. Yours very truly EJ Mc MahonSEB/EJH August 4, [????] Mr. E. J. McMahon, Walker Building, Worcester, Mass. Dear Mr. McMahon: I am crowded to the limit. Harold has left. Would it do if I saw you Monday or Tuesday evening between six and eight? Yours very truly, [?] Form 1201 WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM NEWCOMB CALRTON, PRESIDENT GEORGE W. E. ATKINS, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT CLASS OF SERVICE SYMBOL Day Message Day Letter Blue Night Message Nite Night Letter N L If none of these three symbols appears after the check (number of words) this is a day message. Otherwise its character is indicated by the symbol appearing after the check. CLASS OF SERVICE SYMBOL Day Message Day Letter Blue Night Message Nite Night Letter N L If none of these three symbols appears after the check (number of words) this is a day message. Otherwise its character is indicated by the symbol appearing after the check. RECEIVED AT 169 CONGRESS STREET, BOSTON ALWAYS OPEN DELIVERED FROM 2 P.O. SQUARE, BOSTON 1917 AUG 6 AM 11 02 103WDE 6 WORCESTER MASS 1035AM AUG 6 1917 S E BRATON 116 85 WATER ST BOSTON MASS MEET TUESDAY EVENING MCMAHONS OFFICE SEVEN CHARLES I RAWSON 1059 AM EDWARD J. MCMAHON COUNSELLOR AT LAW 109 WALKER BUILDING WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Aug 9 - 1917 Mr. Stephen E. Barton - Boston Mass - Dear Mr. Barton - Messrs Taft and Mawbey, representing Mrs Hiron and I have been engaged most of the day - from 10.a.m.- to 5- p.m.- in trying to effect a settlement of the Hiron cases -- Using the discretionary power you gave me, in our talk over the phone - I insisted that she pay $1050. in cash and give us a deed of the property - She displayed bank books that satisfied her attorneys but did not satisfy me --. Finally it was agreed by us that she should execute the deed to you - (and she did so) and that she should leave the executed deed in Geo. Taft's hands in escrow - and that she should return to night to New York and go to Washington to-morrow - and that she should have certified checks made in Washington and mailed to-morrow P.M. to Geo.Taft. The attorneys, whom she employed, are insisting that their fees be paid by her at the same time she makes settlement of your cases -- Even if she had all the cash, viz $1050. in hand this afternoon 2 EDWARD J. MCMAHON COUNSELLOR AT LAW 109 WALKER BUILDING WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS I would not accept it, until after I had time to go to the Court House and see as to whether she has conveyed or encumbered the property since it has been in her name -- Taft assures me that her title has not been changed since she took it - But dealing with her I want to know by personal inspection of the record at the Registry of Deeds - I am also demanding that her attorney give me a statement in writing covering all the history of the case and showing why she is making the deed to you and paying the money - In dealing with her it is much better to go a bit slow and be sure we are right and protected at every point - So - her attorneys assure me that by Monday August 12 - they will be able to hand us a certified check for $1050 and give us the deed and statement I have required - I will also have time before then to examine the title at the Registry of deeds. - A single other word - I consider it wiser to make this settlement rather than to advise you to prolong a litigation that might prove tiresome and expensive - Yours very truly EJ McMahonAug 9/17 Day Letter EJ. McMahon Walker Bldg Worcester Mass If Hirons matters not settled today by deed and one thousand dollars cash I shall telegraph my Attorney at Rockville Maryland to bring suit immediately and attach Everything of record at Glen Echo. I will not compromise with fraud any longer S.E. Barton EDWARD J. MCMAHON COUNSELLOR AT LAW 109 WALKER BUILDING WORCESTER , MASSACHUSETTS Aug. 15, 1917. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 85 Water Street, Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: You will not be surprised, I am sure to learn that Mrs. Hirons has failed in toto to keep her well understood agreement with her counsel, Mr. Taft and Mr. Mawbey, to settle the two cases in which we have judgment against her, on Monday last. In fact, although the promised her counsel faithfully that she would send them checks to pay you, in accordance with the agreement, and to pay her counsel their fees, she has not been heard from by them since she left Worcester last Thursday. However, there is a good big grain of comfort in this for us, for the reason that I do not think her counsel will care to have anything more to do with the cases, and it may be that I will be able to secure executions against her very soon. Just as soon as I am able to obtain executions against her I will proceed to levy and sell her interest in the Oxford property in order to satisfy them. The balance remaining unpaid upon the executions in due time you will be able to enforce against her property in Maryland or elsewhere if she has any. Yours very truly, E.J. McMahonHirons case EDWARD J. MCMAHON COUNSELLOR AT LAW 109 WALKER BUILDING WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS September 1- 1917 Mr. Stephen E. Barton Boston- Mass- Dear Mr. Barton I am glad to announce to you that our Hirons cases are settled - Geo. S. Taft - atty for Mrs. Hirons delivered to me yesterday afternoon the deed of the Oxford Place in which you are named grantee as executor - and he gave me a certified check on Washington Loan and Trust Co. for $1050- I recorded the deed - and in a short time it will be returned from the Registry of Deeds - The situation is now, as far as the real estate is concerned just what it was before you gave her the deed - You have had the real estate restored- and you now can dispose of it as you deem best-- In addition to the restoration of the real estate she was obliged to pay the sum of $1050. I deposited that check this morning and sometime in the near future when you and I can sit down together I will make up my account for services and expenses - and will then be glad to turn over to you the remaining balance - I am satisfied that our disposition of these cases is the best under all the circumstances and I am sure that it saves you the expense of extended [lige] litigation - Could you come up September 10th or 11th? Your's very Truly EJ McMahonGlen Echo [*no possessions personal property there*] SEB/MAL Sept. 15. /7 Mr. F. A. Fenning, Evans Bldg., Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Fenning: Probate Court I enclose a notice from the Probate Court in relation to making my report. This I had overlooked if I knew it were necessary. The only transaction was $4.650 which I drew from the Washington Loan & Trust Co. and turned into the accounts of the estate in Massachusetts. I have never made any report to the Probate Court in Massachusetts other than my first papers nor have I been required to. All of the debts were paid and all of the heirs signed off within one year after my appointment Nov. 9/1. I have been unable to close the estate owing to outstanding matters and probably shall not close for some years as the literary committee named under the will has in hand the matter of reviewing all of the literary effects and writing the finale biography. There are also other imets of property which I have been unable to liquidate thusfar. Will you prepare this report for me if you can do so with the above information and if you require additional, please advise. It is my intention to file ancillary papers in Maryland with out friend at Rockville in order to take possession of the personal property at Gen Echo whenever the time seems opportune but owing to litigation with Mrs. Hirons I have not thought it wise -2- to attempts reple[v]y up to the present time. My suits against her which were brought in Suffolk county, Mass. were both decided in my favor and I have made a settlement with her recently. I shall, therefore, be in a position to under-take a replying process as soon as I can find the time to give it personal attention. I am so busy that I cannot find the necessary two or three days but I hope to get at it before the first of the year. What is the status of the bogus claim in Washington? Yours very truly,September 24 - 1917 Mr. Stephen E. Barton to Edward J. McMahon sr. For all professional services in the two cases of Barton vs Hirons & Barton Exeution vs Hirons including the trail of said cases and the adjustment of a settlement of the same $500 For various items - recording fees, telephone tolls and traveling expenses - 19.17 For the various sums of money paid for us by C.J. Rawson in these cases, including fees paid for copies, and traveling expenses and paid by one to C.J. Rawson - 25.00 $544.17 Received payment in full Edward J. McMahon September 24 - 1917 Mr. Stephen E. Barton 85 Water Street Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton - Enclosed please find the from Mrs. Hirons to you - It has been recorded- Also my check for $505.83 in settlement of the $1050 received by me in the settlement of the Hirons cases in accordance with your direction - In the settlement of these cases she gave us back the real estate by the deed - enclosed here with and paid us $1050. - My Bill, for services - for the various small sums I paid for the telephone tolls, recording fees and traveling expenses-, amounts to $519.17 and Rawson's bill for the various sums he paid out in $25.- I have paid Mr. Rawson in full and taken his receipt - I hand you herewith a receipted statement- and thanking you for your confidence and employment in these cases I am - Yours Truly Edward McMahon Law Offices of Frederick A. Fenning Evans Building, 1420 New York Avenue Washington, D.C. January 4, 1918 Stephen E. Barton, Esq., 85 Water Street, Boston, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Barton, With reference to the claim of the estate of Miss Clara Barton against the estate of Miss Mary L. Barton, I find that you wrote me under date of February 8, 1917, to the effect that as soon as you found the correspondence "with Miss Mary in which the exact amount of unpaid rent is given in her own handwriting", you would send the same to me. Have you found this correspondence? The liabilities as enumerated in the pap- ers filed in the estate of Miss Mary L. Barton include a rent item of $520.36. Our claim ought to be filed during the pres- ent month, and accordingly I send herewith a form for your exe- cution as Executor. Make such changes as are necessary in the form, and attach to the form a statement showing the dates and amount of your claim. Yours very truly, FA Fenning April to May 31/12 448.55 June July Aug Sept Oct 125 Minimum? expenses ? 520.36 SEB/EJH January 18, 8. Mr. F. A. Fenning Evans Building Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Fenning: Claim Estate Mary L. Barton Since I receive yours of the 4th inst. I have been searching my files for the correspondence with Miss Mary, and I find, which I enclose herewith, a letter from her June 6,1912, in which she states the balance due the Estate of Clara Barton, May 31, 1912 was $448.55. There is some correspondence which I cannot locate, giving the exact date of her vacation the T Street premises. Perhaps your records may show. I enclose a letter from her as late as October 2nd, in which she was still at T Street. That would leave to be added to the rent, June, July, August, September and October at $25. per month, $125., minus any taxes or other expenses which she may have paid. I think I have a letter from her which I cannot locate giving the exact amount, which was over $500. I filled in the claim which you sent me in pencil $520.36, the amount mentioned in Miss Mary's will as you state. Probably that is the exact amount. I have signed and sworn to the statement, and if you think that is all right, you may erase the pencil and insert the amount in ink. There may be something in your records to fix the amount more definately. Did I leave with you any correspondence with Miss Mary? If not, I trust that what I enclose will answer. What is the status of the Gurley-Kane case, and will the filing of this claim stir up anything with that claim? I trust not, and that we can dispose of the matter shortly. Please accept my kindest regards. Yours very truly,Dear Stephen:- You will be interested in the enclosed articles and correspondence. Oak Park has an exceedingly active Red Cross Unit and its Publicity man is an active advertising man in Chicago. He is utilizing, of course, information, given to him, and I thought well ti check him up on the de- liberate suppression in that information of the name of Clara Barton. Cordially yours, William E. Barton Dear Stephen:- I am glad you are interested in the correspondence in Oak Leaves. It is of interest to me as showing that the material which is evidently being furnished by Miss Boardman and her asso- ciates for the publicity work of the Red Cross is based upon a determination to make it appear that the American Red Cross was founded through the direct influence of Dunant, and that the present Red Cross, dating only from 1904, exists entirely independent of the work of Clara Barton. I intend to watch for this sort of thing and whenever I see any example of it to publish the facts, but I don't think it is worth while to go out on a general campaign. The Red Cross is growing every days by leaps and bounds. It is here per- manently and Mabel Boardman will not last very long. The ulti- mate history of the Red Cross movement is bound to put Clara Barton's name where it belongs and all this pitiful and foolish conspiracy to ignore her memory will end in utter failure. With regard to a check for my incidental expenses, they have been very small. It would not take a very large check to cover them. Faithfully yours, William E. Barton I am mailing you my National Council addressMarch 12, 8. Capt. Frederick A. Fenning, Evans Building, Washington, D.C. My dear Captain: - I wrote you on the 18th of January concerning the claim against the Estate of Mary L. Barton, since which I have not heard from you. I am wondering if you have filed the claim and with what success. A long time ago you will recall that I took up the question with Attorney William of Rockville, of recovering from the Glen Echo premises the personal property, such as furniture, pictures, decorations, etc. belonging to my Aunt. Mr. Williams outlined the whole proceedings for me, beginning with the filing of ancillary papers at Rockville and we had the whole thing planned from filing the papers and taking out the replevin writ to take possession of the property all in the same day. I deferred the matter because of the litigation I was engaged in with Mrs. Hirons in Massachusetts, and did not care to involve myself in the two actions at the same time, therefore nothing has been done in regard to securing the Glen Echo property, which has no particular intrinsic value. I do not know whether Mr. Williams is still in Rockville or not, hence I am writing you to enquire if the lapse of time without action would operate to debar me from taking action this spring should I decide to do so. 2. If Mr. Williams is still in practice at Rockville and you have occasion to see him would you mind turning this letter over to him for reply? Yours very truly,RX Manuscript not returned yet Dec 29 1921 CHARLES M. THAYER WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS May 11, 1918. Stephen E. Barton, Esq., 60 Congress Street Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton,- I am very much over come by your very courteous letter of May ninth enclosing the very valuable and precious letter from Clara Barton. I feel somewhat reluctant to accept such a present, but on the other hand, I do not feel like declining it as I have long wished to own an autographed letter from her. I therefore do accept it with most sincere thanks. In the last Red Cross Campaign where I spoke several times, I borrowed from CHARLES M. THAYER WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS 2 Mr. Riccius a letter which he had and also an address which Miss Barton gave. These papers created very great interest wherever I took them and were a very great inspiration and help to me in my speech making. I shall make the same use of the letter that you have sent to me and shall then keep it in a safe place in my library. Again thanking you very sincerely and assuring you that I shall give myself the pleasure of calling on you when I am in Boston to thank you in person, I am, Faithfully yours, Charles M. Thayer[*Refer to Wm E.*] May 15, 1918 Mr. S. E. Barton, 85 Water St., Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton:- I am just in receipt of a copy of the memorial addresses and tributes paid to your aunt, Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross in this country. I am very glad to have this and thank you for sending it to me. I was personally intimately acquainted with Miss Barton when she lived at Dansville New York when I was then in the mercantile business and had the pleasure of waiting on her in my store on many occasions. I believe the first local society organized was at Dansville in 1881. She was Chairman of the Governing Board and I was one of its' members and I always look back to that fact with great pride. She was a most remarkable woman and it is a source of regret to me now to think that she is not given the full credit, to which, she was entitled. With personal regards, I am, Very truly yours Thos. E Gallagher June 15, 1918 Dear Stephen:- E Barton You will be interested in the enclosed clip sheet which the Red Cross Magazine sends out to editors generally. It shows a deliberate plan to satisfy all inquiries as to the origin of the Red Cross by harking back to Henri Dunant. Of course they will be very careful in all things not to say anything that is not strictly accurate so far as it goes for they will not wish to invite replies. We can afford to wait. The question will yet have to be answered, How was the connection established between Dunant's work and that in America, and Who founded the American Red Cross, and to that there is just one answer. Kindly return this clip sheet when you are through with it as I would like to keep it among my Red Cross papers. Your cousin, Wm. E. Barton EDITORS WILLIAM E. BARTON OSORA E. DAVIS WILLIAM T. MCELVEEN FRANK G. WARD The Advance ESTABLISHED 1867 223 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD PHONE WABASH 7174 CONTRIBUTION EDITORS A. Z. CONRAD ERNEST BOURNER ALLEN J. R. NICHOLS. CHARLES W. BARTON BUSINESS MANAGER CHICAGO, ILL. Dear Friend : - The check you intended to send us for the amount owing on your subscription to THE ADVANCE from has not yet arrived, no doubt forgotten. Not a serious oversight, of course, but for the sake of uniformity in handling thousands of these small accounts, promptness in remitting is GREATLY appreciated. We realize that it is a small matter (but the more easily forgotten on that account). We have some heavy obligations failing due and are making a special endeavor to collect some of our outstanding accounts. Don't bother to write a letter--we understand perfectly how such oversights occur--just pin your check or money order to this letter and mail it back to us. An addressed envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Thank you! Very truly yours, THE ADVANCE CWB-EH P.S. If you will send us one new subscriber at the regular rate of $2.50 we will deduct $1.00 from your bill. Send us two new subscribers at $2.50 each and we will deduct $2.50. A NATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL WEEKLY Published in the Heart of the Nation - In the Permanent Center of Congregationalism PAUL BLOCK 250 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK June 17th, 1918. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 60 Congress St., Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton- I want to acknowledge receipt of your very kind letter of the 14th, and to thank you for the expressions contained therein. I agree with you that Clara Barton deserved and deserves more consideration in the various campaigns for the Red Cross, because I think it is generally admitted that no one did more for this great cause than Miss Barton. Very cordially yours, Paul Block 3 LAW OFFICES OF Maj. FREDERICK A. FENNING EVANS BUILDING, 1420 NEW YORK AVENUE WASHINGTON, D.C. September 3, 1918. Stephen E. Barton, Esq., 80 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Barton: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 31st ultimo, relating to your claim as Executor of the estate of Miss Clara Barton, against the estate of Miss Mary L. Barton. I have taken up this matter again with Mr. Lichliter in an effort to secure payment. Mr. Lichliter, however, is not inclined to accept the mere statement that releases were executed by the heirs, but asks for something more assuring. It seems to me that you may perhaps have had to file an account in the Massachusetts Court as Executor of this estate. If in so doing you included in the name a reference to these releases, the same being approved by the Court, I believe that a certified copy of such order or account would be sufficient to satisfy all Mr. Lichliter's doubts in the matter, and probably insure immediate payment. I shall be glad to hear from you with reference to this, Yours very truly, F. A. Fenning I have been a major fore several months! SEB / MAL Capt. F. A. Fenning, Evans Bldg., Washington, D.C. My dear Captain: Mary L. Barton Estate. I have at last found all of the vouchers in my settlement in full with all of the heirs of the estate of Clara Barton. These were in my desk where they should have been but I was too hasty in my examination and overlooked them. I enclose herewith for the inspection of Mr. Lichliter. After he has examined them and is satisfied, I wish you would please return them for my files, They are as follows: Stephen E. Barton.......$3,200. Ada I. Clark.....................2,000. Mary A. Stafford.............2,000. Four children of Ida A. Riccius.....2,000. Three children of Samuel R. Barton.......2,000. Total $10,000. The balance of the estate being left to carry out the provisions of the will in regard to the literary matters under the discretion of the literary committee. If these vouchers furnish sufficient evidence to Mr. Lichliter that the heirs have further claim upon any of the assets of the estate, I shall be glad to have settlement made so that I may close the matter as I am endeavoring to get things in shape so that I can close the estate and get my discharge from the Probate Court. Yours very truly,Jan. 21, 1919 Dear Stephen:- Since Christmas I have been so busy I have not been able to do any writing on the biography, but I thought it would be interesting to open negotiations with Gen. Sears and see if he would send me what material he had gathered in that brief of his. I am enclosing a copy of his reply, which is interesting only in showing that he will not do anything to help us and also that he is moving rather actively toward some kind of publication of his own. We do not need his brief and need not be at all disturbed by any publication that he issues. I do not think his letter requires any reply. Faithfully yours, COPY 3. 1813 Newton Street Washington, D.C. February 21, 1919. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 45 Water Street, Boston, Massachusetts. My dear Mr. Barton: I am just back from a long Field Trip on Red Cross work, and I had hoped to find some statement from you relative to settling up our affairs in the estate of your late cousin, Miss Mary L. Barton. Inasmuch as I hear nothing from either your lawyer or yourself directly, I am taking occasion to send this through ,y lawyer, Mr. Lichliter, in the hope that you may have a better understanding of the situation. I quote from your late cousin's letter of July 16, 1914, "Of course I hold myself [responsibl] liable for the rent to the end of the month and shall give the balance due, a- mounting to a little over five hundred dollars ($500) to the per- son who can give me a receipt that will releive me from respon- sibility; you or any authorized agent." As your late cousin's executrix, I am simply trying to carry out her wishes, I am contending for nothing. As soon as you can conform with Miss Barton's request, I shall be very glad to hear from you. I find the matter of settling the estate has been very much long drawn out, therefore I shall great- ly obliged if you will give this your prompt and careful conside- ration. I often wish your good Aunt, Clara Barton, were here to know of the superb work built on the foundations she so carefully and loving laid for Red Cross. With best wishes, believe me, Very truly yours, Signed Ellen Marshall Rugg. Mailed to Mr. Jacob H. Lichtiter, February 21, 1919 asking that the letter be forwarded, if in his judgement it was best to do so. ( I judge Mr. Lichliter was ill at this time. ( E.M.R.) )EDITORS WILLIAM E. BARTON OZORA S. DAVIS WILLIAM T. MCELVEEN FRANK G. WARD The Advance ESTABLISHED 1867 223 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD PHONE WABASH 7174 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS A. Z. CONRAD ERNEST BOURNER ALLEN J. R. NICHOLS. CHARLES W. BARTON BUSINESS MANAGER CHICAGO, ILL. A NATIONAL CONGRESSIONAL WEEKLY Published in the Heart of the Nation - In the Permanent Center of Congregationalism 1813 Newton Street, Washington, D.C. July 12, 1919 Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 40 Water Street, Boston, Massachusetts. My dear Mr. Barton, For some time the matter of getting your late cousin's affairs settled has been much on my mind. For some time too it has been on my mind to appeal to your sense of justice and goodwill in the matter of the loan to Dr. J.B.H of Glen Echo and his failure to settle up the loan. My Red Cross work has kept me in the field practically all the time since last January, hence I have seen no time in which to address you. I am now at home for a few weeks and I am hoping to get affairs adjusted. I assume you are familiar with the circumstances surrounding the borrowing of the four hundred (400) dollars from your late cousin. I assume also you are well aware of the reasons given by the Doctor for not paying back the loan. Your cousin was given to understand that the money would not be paid back and need not be paid back because the estae of the late Clara Barton owed the borrower that amount and more, and therefor it might be considered that the amount had been paid to the Clara Barton estate. Be this as it may, I am anxious to know whether you consider you have any ethical or moral obligations in the matter. Please feel free to express yourself in the most straightforward manner just as man to man. In justice to your late cousin's estate do your feel that it would be fair to consider that the amount borrowed by Dr. J.B.H. had been paid to your aunt's estate and that the Mary L. Barton estate therefore should pay only the difference between the laon and the amount due the Clara Barton estate, or one hundred and twenty dollars (or thereabouts)? Please rest assured this is no question I am asking with the idea of venturing on legal proceedings. I simply shall not feel quite satisfied concerning the debt until I know just how you feel in the matter. My lawyer is wholly unaware I am writing, I am doing this entirely on my own responsibility, trusting in your sense of honor and justice to all concerned that you will answer frankly and promptly. Mr. Lichliter is ill at this moment therfor I consider I am guilty of no breach of professional etiquette. With thanks for your prompt attention, and with best wishes for yourself and your interests, I am, Very truly yours, (Miss) Ellen Marshall RuggSEB/MAL July 16, 1919 Miss Ellen Marshall Rugg, #1815 Newton St., Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Rugg: I have just received your letter in reference to the rent in arrears from the Estate of Mary L. Barton and your reference to the loan made to Dr. Hubbell by Miss Mary. I am quite familiar with this loan as Miss Mary told me or wrote me about it before her death, but I am in no way connected with it and in no way responsible for it. If Miss Mary had asked my advice before she made the loan, she would not have made it. I doubt if you can recover anything from Dr. Hubbell because I understand he has nothing. Several years ago he assigned his entire property to the women who now owns the place. The Estate of Clara Barton does not owe Dr. Hubbell anything nor did it ever owe him anything. At the investigation, as I believe, of the woman to whom Dr. Hubbell conveyed his property, he put up a fraudulent claim against the estate. I was deceived myself by the woman. Believing her honest, I sold her a piece of property belonging to the estate in Oxford, Mass. She never paid for it. I was obliged to bring suit against her to recover possession. This I did two or three years ago, since when I have seen nothing of her nor Dr. Hubbell, nor do I care to see either one of them again. The woman in question is the most notorious fraud that I have ever known and I regret to say the she seems to have complete control over Dr. Hubbell which puts him in the same class with herself. While Miss Mary was alive I did not feel like calling upon her for this rent in arrears but now that she has passed away and it is of no further interest to her, I shall expect it to be paid. It has been in the hands of my attorney, Mr. F. A. Fenning, for a long time. I have furnished him at Mr. Lichliter's request all fo the information and facts that he called for and I can see no reason why the claim should not be paid without further delay. I had no idea it was being held up on account of the claim against Dr. Hubbell. Miss Ellen Marshall Rugg -2- Even if Dr. Hubbell had a claim against the estate, he would have no right to attempt to off set such a claim against a claim which he owes to the estate of Miss Mary but as I said before, he has no claim nor has he ever had. I am very glad to have heard from you and I shall expect that you will have the claim paid so that I may close up the estate, nearly all other matters having been settled. Yours very truly, 1813 Newton Street, Washington, D.C. July 19, 1919. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 60 Congress Street, Boston Massachusetts. My Dear Mr. Barton: Your letter dated July 16, 1919 reach- ed me yesterday and I hasten to acknowledge it and to thank you for your promptness in replying, for you interest, and for your frank statement and explanation of affairs. I am glad to have further details in connection with conditions at Glen Echo, for at best things out there have been something of an enigma. I regret that I did not make it per- fectly plain that I was addressing you wholly upon my own re- sponsibility when I wrote you on July 12 and that the matter was purely a personal one between us. You write "I had no idea it was being held on account of the claim against Dr. Hubbell." The Hubbell matter could not enter any delay simply because your lawyer is wholly ignorant, as far as I know of any connec- tion with Dr. Hubbell. Neither your lawyer nor mine knew I was writing, this I intended to convey to you when I stated that I was writing upon my own responsibility. As executrix, I felt I should leave no stone unturned in trying to reach every point involved in settling up affairs. Again let me thank you for your clear statements of your personal attitude. With best wishes, believe me, Very truly yours, Ellen Marshall Rugg 1813 Newton Street, Washington, D.C. July 19, 1919. Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 60 Congress Street, Boston Massachusetts. My dear Mr. Barton: In your letter under date of July 16, 1919, in reply to mine of recent date relative to certain matters in connection with Dr. Julian B. Hubbell of Glen Echo, Maryland, you make reference to your claim against the estate of your late cousin, Miss Mary L. Barton, thus: "It has been in the hands of my attorney, Mr. F. A. Fenning, for a long time. I have furnished him at Mr. Lichliter's request all of the information and facts that he called for and I can see no reason why the claim should not be paid without further delay." The inclosed letter dated February, I pre- sume, never reached you. I have every reason to believe Mr. Lichliter was ill at the time. As I wrote you in my recent personal letter, I have just returned to Washington after an absence of practically all winter, and I find Mr. Lichliter still unable to attend to business he was taken ill in the winter and is I believe slowly recovering. Should you refer to your late cousin's letter, you will find that the accrued rents due the Clara Barton estate, not the arrears, have been laid aside for a long time and they were simply waiting for you or any authorized re- sponsibility in the matter. The Mary L. Barton estate asked for just what your cousin desired, a properly authorized re- ceipt, and I believe it is still waiting for it, unless as you state, "You have furnished all the information and facts call- ed for." I believe you are fully aware of your cousin's desire to be freed of all responsibility, and I know you appreciate my wish to carry out her desires. I know she was anxious that the amount be properly collected and receipted. I am sending a copy of this to Major Fen- ning in the same mail with yours. With best wishes, believe me, Very truly yours, Ellen Marshall Rugg (Exec. Estate of Mary L. Barton)Gaylord mass. Sept. 22,1919 Mr Steflaw e eantro Dear Mr. Bastow I saw in the Sunday Telegram yesterday that it was your intention of selling Miss Barton home. unclear on Octorber 5th at Auction Not knowing any of the circumstances unclear with any dealings which you may have had with my brother when he lived in the home of course I am not familiar with anything that he may of possibly ever agreed to do with you: as I seldom ever saw him as i am out of town everyday and they never come to see u Kindly accept my best regards and trust that you are enjoying the best of health. My father seems to be quite active as usual but a year ago he had a very severe illness which confined him to his bed for about six weeks. Very truly yours, Carroll H. Rawson. However that is immaterial I am interested in this the following proposition with another party. What is the lowest cash price you will take for this property as it now stands? If the price you quote is higher than we think we can pay and the auction takes place will there be an upset price on the property or will it be sold to the highest bidder? Kindly let me ear from you at once and we are prepared to do business immediately if the price is satisfactory and pay you all cash. Phone Main 4258 [*(Charlton St Hse Rawsen)*] STEPHEN E. BARTON Insurance of All Kinds No. 60 Congress Street Boston Boston, Mass., Sept 22 1919 Carroll H. Rawson Oxford My Dear Carroll Yours of 22d recd Some 2 weeks ago before I went to Canada on one of my trips. (just returned) I saw Patrick Foster and authorized him to sell the Charleton St property at private sale, & failing to do that satisfactorily to sell at auction. Early in Oct. - I suggest, therefore, that you see him. He knows my views as to value- I am pleased to say I am well as usual, no time to be otherwise. Regarding your brother. I had no dealing with him other than to rent the place to him as an accommodation 2/ at a nominal rental. I could not continue indefinitely to rent at the low figure I gave to him at your fathers solicitation & I requested him to vacate. He did so but left the house in very untidy condition stripped of everything movable - He has not paid all of the rent, I believe. Yours truly, S.E. BartonIN REPLY REFER TO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE File No. BUREAU OF NAVIGATION WASHINGTON Dr. J. B. Hubbell, M.D., Glen Echo, Maryland. Dear Dr. Hubbell: In looking through my files I came across a letter copy of which is enclosed. I answered it July 21, 1915 as endorsed on the margin. Unfortunately I kept no copy of either the one of July 6th referred to nor of the one of July 21, 1915. At this late date I cannot presume to recall the contents of either of my letters but this in itself will I believe be useful to you. I am holding the original which will not be out of my own custody in my fashion, so that I can attach a sworn statement regarding it, if wanted, on the copy. This certainly seems to me to cover the entire proceedings. See also the enclosed circulars, which speak for themselves, being the one referred to by Mr. Stephen E. Barton also an envelope such as were used for [?] the Dept. W. W.? Washington Cora C. Curry Phone main 40 Answered July 21, 1915 STEPHEN E. BARTON Insurance of all Kinds No. 85 WATER STREET Boston Boston, Mass., July 11, 1915 Miss Cora Curry, Washington, D.C. My dear Miss Cora:- Your letter of the 8th came to me yesterday and I am very glad to take this opportunity to give you the information which you and all the other friends certainly ought to have concerning the Clara Barton Memorial Association and Mrs. Mabelle-Rawson Hirons. As I have not been in constant touch with Glen Echo during the past year I have not had an opportunity of knowing how much or how little information had been given to the friends of Clara Barton. Had I known that you had not been informed of the plans of the Clara Barton Memorial Association and of Mrs. Hirons I should have tried before now to have laid the information before you. But your letter calling for it gives me just the opportunity at this time when it will be so useful to all of us. In the first place the Clara Barton Memorial Association was conceived and organised by Miss Barton's dear and loyal friend, Mrs. John A. Logan. She wrote me concerning it at the very beginning and we agreed to invite honourable Francis Atwater to become its president because of his deep loyalty and business ability. The original purpose of the organisation was to raiseSheet 2 sufficient funds to erect a suitable memorial of some sort, and at some place to the memory of Clara Barton. The details as to location and character of the memorial were to be worked out later. So much for the organisation of the Memorial Association. Mrs. Hirons is the grand daughter of Dr. Charles Rawson of Oxford, who was for many years the Barton family physician. Mrs. Hirons, as a little girl, Miss Mabelle Rawson, became very much attached to Miss Barton and the friendship and intimacy was always continued. Some years ago Miss Rawson married Mr. Hirons who was very prominent in social and financial circles in Philadelphia and a gentleman of considerable wealth. He died a few years ago. It was Mrs. Hirons wish to devote her fortune or some portion of it to the memory of Clara Barton, but it was understood between them that Mrs. Hirons should take no action in that direction until after the lapse of two years from Miss Barton's death. Mrs. Hirons had of course been many times at Glen Echo and was aquainted with Dr. Hubbell. Several years ago Miss Barton transferred by deed her Glen Echo property to Dr. Hubbell out of consideration of hus long years of faithful service with her. The Doctor received the property but has intended from the beginning to devote it in some way to the perpetuation of the memory of Clara Barton and to the continuance and propogation of the ideals which she so fondly cherished and to which she gave her long life in service. Through an incidental visit of Mrs. Hirons at Glen Echo last year she saw the necessity of a great deal of work being done on the property at Glen Echo, which Dr. Hubbell was unable financially to carry out in order to make the property productive and self-supporting. That visit and interview with Dr. Hubbell resulted in Sheet 3 the purchase from Dr. Hubbell my Mrs. Hirons of all of the Glen Echo property. Dr. Hubbell immediately pledged the entire proceeds for the benefit of a Clara Barton Memorial. Mrs. Hirons immediately undertook and carried out the necessary repairs and improvements to the existing property and had architects plans made for a most beautiful memorial building to be erected between the present Clara Barton home and the Conduit Road at a cost of something like one hundred thousand dollar. The building is to be in design or shape of a Greek cross suitably cut into rooms for the preservation of all of the memorial relics of Miss Barton's life, for Committee rooms, for lecture rooms and for other kindred purposes for the continuance of the humanitarian work to which Miss Barton had devoted her life. Mrs. Hirons also desired, and had architects plans prepared for two additional buildings, one for a school to educate and train nurses and another one for a home for nurses. All of this work was planned by Mrs. Hirons before she had the pleasure of an acquaintance with Mrs. Logan. When they did meet Mrs. Hirpons immediately desired that her plans be consolidated with and made a part of Mrs. Logan's Clara Barton Memorial Association. As you doubteless know, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Tucker and myself are working hands and hearts together to carry out this most beautiful and deserving work. At the time when I recently visited Washington and had my delightful interview with Mrs. Weiss, Mrs. Borra Bacon-Foster and yourself I was so appreciative of and so grateful for the work which you were undertaking that I did not give consideration to the fact that your two organizations, working seperately, might lead to great confusion in the public mind, particularly with the Clara BartonSheet 4. Memorial Association appealing at the same time to the people for the support of its memorial plans. After mature consideration, I am lead to the conclusion that all three of the organizations should work in the closest harmony, and it seems to me that they should all work under the direction, or at least in the name of Mrs. Logan's Clara Barton Memorial Association. That would certainly obviate the inevitable confusion in the public mind. I wish that, even at this late hour, Mrs. Weiss and Mrs. Corra Bacon-Foster would confer with Mrs. Logan at once and mutually devise some plan whereby the appeal for funds by the organizations represented by Mrs. Weiss and Mrs. Bacon-Foster could be made in the name of Mrs. Logan's organization. The purposes of all three are so beautiful that they should be carried out separately as planned and to that end the response in the way of funds that may result could be kept entirely separate and he applied to carrying out the wishes of each organization. It is Mrs. Hirons preference that the funds of the Clara Barton Memorial Association should be deposited with the Washington Loan and Trust Company. At a conference not long ago between Mr. Atwater, Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Hirons it was agreed that I should be invited to accept the treasurership of the Memorial Association, and while I should naturally prefer some other and more prominent person, I could not resist the wishes of three such earnest friends and I accordingly accepted. As treasurer I am in full accord with the plan of making the Washington Loan & Trust Company the depository of the Memorial funds. I trust it is not too late for you to combine with Mrs. Logan in the manner I have suggested and to so change your printed matter that your appeals shall be made in the name of Mrs. Logan's Association, or at least to so arrange it as to avoid the confusion Sheet 5. and possible conflict that three separate appeals, for substantially the same purpose would be most likely to cause. I believe that Mrs. Hirons has already set to work several people or agencies that may be appealing to the same people or organizations that your two bodies will appeal to. I look forward to receiving copies of the letters that have been prepared to be sent out, and which you state in your letter will be sent to me at once. If the sending of them could be delayed until you have all had an interview with Mrs. Logan and arrived at some method of the fullest cooperation, I wish that might be done, and I trust you can write me very soon to that effect. The suit brought by Dr. Hubbell, to which you refer, was all dismissed and canceled long ago. It was most ill advised and unfortunate. We all regret exceedingly that it got into the newspapers because it could not help creating the belief that Dr. Hubbell was attempting to obtain for himself something from the estate of Clara Barton. On the contrary he has no thought whatever of himself. His one idea in life is to see his wish carried out, to have the ideals of Clara Barton perpetuated and a lasting memorial erected in her name. I shall be very glad if you can be the means of getting this information before the many friends and admirers of Clara Barton. I hope to hear from you soon and I stand ready to be of assistance as I suggested to you, but you will recall that I did not wish my name mentioned in that connection, but to just let it come from you. With my most sincere regards to you and yours, Very truly, Stephen E. BartonThe First Congregational Church TELEPHONE OAK PARK 27 REV. WILLIAM E. BARTON, D.D.,LL.D., PASTOR TELEPHONE OAK PARK 777 OAK PARK, ILLINOIS April 7, 1921 Dear Stephen:- I am sending you under separate cover a photograph which I hope you will like as much as I like it. It is the oil portrait of Clara Barton which my son recently purchased. I have written the Metropolitan Institute in New York and the Art Institute in Chicago and obtained information about the artist, a thoroughly reputable one. Of course I do not know and I do not suppose you know how he happened to paint Clara Barton's portrait in 1861, and that is not important. The eyes are her brown eyes; the hair is her brown hair, with a tinge of chestnut; the forehead is her high fore- head, which he has caused her partly to hide by combing her hair lower than she ordinarily combed it. Either the mouth is idealized or else she formed the habit later of shutting her mouth in a firmer line. This portrait seems to me like a special Providence. I greatly need an unused picture of Clara Barton for the frontis- piece of Volume 1. If you like this as I like it, will you please send it over to Houghton Mifflin Co. to be reproduced. I got an expert photographer to make this copy. It is a beautiful face and I hope you will like it as well as I do. Cordially yours, William E. Barton [*send in greenlit*] a beautiful portrait but not of Clara Barton of Red Cross fame. Saidee F. Riccius Grand-niece of Clara Barton The First Congregational Church TELEPHONE OAK PARK 27 REV. WILLIAM E. BARTON, D.D.,LL.D., PASTOR TELEPHONE OAK PARK 777 OAK PARK, ILLINOIS April 20, 1921 [*Saidee*] Dear Cousin Stephen:- Your letter of the 16th is just received. I agree with you that the mouth of Mr. Loop's picture shows an artist's liberties, but it is a beautiful unused picture and the artist is reputable and it will make a good frontispiece. As to Antoinette Margot, I regard our visit as of value in showing the length to which Miss Boardman is willing to go. I do not regard her story as entitled to any weight, and the impression which she made upon me was the same that she made upon Col. Dale. The story that Clara Barton falsified her accounts by raising the receipts from peasant women from two francs a day to twenty for patching old clothes, seems to be absurd. She was not held to any system of accounting that made it necessary for her to engage in this petty sort of swindling. The work she did was of sufficient magnitude to satisfy the people of France and the money also brought back surprised the Boston committee when she turned it over to them. As for the other matter, it comes to this: Antoinette was for some weeks in Clara Barton's Washington home. Dr. Hubbell also being there. After a time Clara said to Antoinette that she thought Antoinette would be better satisfied to find another home as she did not think Antoinette was enjoying Clara Barton's habit of living. This expression at the time Antoinette understood to mean the simple food and the fact that often as a labor saving device they ate their meals in the kitchen when there was no company there. But one morning after she had been told to leave and before she left she thought she had discovered evidence that Clara Barton's bed had not been slept in. Clara Barton at this time was 65 years old. I have the impression that a woman that had passed through all her varied experiences and bore the reputation of a virtuous woman and had reached the age of 65, would require for her conviction something more than the suspicion [she] of an offended eavesdropper like Antoinette. I am now working hard on cutting down the second volume. It is a great big job and I am omitting many things which I should like to put in. Cordially yours, William E. Barton LAW OFFICES OF FREDERICK A. FENNING EVANS BUILDING, 1420 NEW YORK AVENUE WASHINGTON, D. C. October 6, 1921. Stephen E. Barton, Esq., 60 Congress St., Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: On the 3rd inst. we secured an order in the Court of Appeals dismissing the appeal in the case of Gurley-Kane vs. Barton. After the lapse of twenty days, the mandate will go to the Court below and the case will then be ended. I will write you further after the mandate is filed in the lower Court. Yours very truly, F A FenningCLARA BARTON FAMILY PAPERS Barton, Stephen E. Correspondence Nov. 1921-Dec. 1928 and undatedCOPY [*Copy Saidee] SEB/H Nov. 8, 1921 Mrs. Marietta B. Wilkins, 52 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts. My dear Mrs. Wilkins: I trust that you will pardon me for being absent at the Dedication of the little Birth-Place last month. I fully intended to be present, but I was obliged to make a business trip to Canada. I had to delay my starting for unavoidable reasons, and the trip was so long that I found it impossible to get back until a couple of days after the Dedication. While I hoped that I might be able to get back in time, I was somewhat doubtful, and for that reason made a special request that Miss Riccius and Mrs. Butler should be present. I hope you will not feel for a moment that I am lacking in appreciation of all that you have done and propose doing in memory of Clara Barton. I feel a very deep sense of gratitude and wish to be of all possible assistance to you, although I know I have been of very little thus far. My large business exacts so much of my time and thought that I have little time for anything else excepting matters in connection with the Estate and the Biography, to which I have to give considerable time. Miss Riccius has kindly sent me your letters to her of October 31st and November 3rd, which I have read with much interest. If you are to be at the North Oxford place this week, kindly advise me and I will make a strong effort to be there at the same time. Very truly yours, S. E. Barton LAW OFFICES OF FREDERICK A. FENNING EVANS BUILDING, 1420 NEW YORK AVENUE WASHINGTON, D. C. November 10, 1921 Stephen E. Barton, Esq., 60 Congress St., Boston #4, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: The mandate in the Gurley-Kane case has been sent from the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court, D. C., and this finally disposes of that case. It remains now for you to close your account as ancillary executor of the estate of Miss Barton. Under date of October 7, 1915, the Probate Court approved your affidavit in lieu of first account and authorized you to turn over the amount in hand to yourself as executor in Massachusetts, reserving, however, as ancillary executor, the sum of $1,200.00 for the payment of such claims as might be duly established. I anticipate that such further expenses that have been incurred, will be paid by you out of your Massachusetts account and, in such event, the simplest method of closing your ancillary account, is by form of affidavit, such as I have prepared and send herewith. If this meets with your approval, execute the affidavit and return to me and I will present it to the Probate Court. As to compensation to counsel for services in the Gurley-Kane suit, I am experiencing some embarrassment in indicating to you the amount which I think should be paid. At the time this suit was filed and after the Court of Appeals had declined to grant a special appeal in the Probate proceeding, you paid me a retainer of $50.00 in connection with the said suit and it was understood that no further fee would be charged until the disposition of the case. This was in June, 1917, and the matter received attention at intervals until it was finally reached for trial. As to the trial and its results you are personally familiar. The matter required some later attention in the Court of Appeals in securing a dismissal of an appeal. I entered the Army in June, 1917, and took Colonel Clephane into the case in view of my probable absence from my office. This did not mean that you were hiring two counsel, and I shall not expect that you pay more that you would to one counsel. Of course, there was a benefit in having two counsel in the case in order that we might have consultation. I find that Colonel Clephane has adopted the same standard of charges that I have used and that is upon the basis of $10.00 per hour. He actually spend seventy hours on this case, a great deal of which time was consumed in waiting at the Court House. The amount of the suit, with interest and costs, would have exceeded $1,400. and, of course, a judgment would have been obtained, if you had not put -2- up a defense. On the other hand, it would be out of the question to suggest a fee of $700.00 where the amount involved was no larger than just indicated. I have discussed this very fully with Colonel Clephane and he takes the position, that as you are my client, he is reluctant to name the amount of fee. I have determined, therefore, to write you very fully on the subject, so that you will have the facts before you and you may be inclined to make a suggestion which Colonel Clephane and I will be very glad to promptly consider. I hope that you are enjoying good health. Yours very truly, F A Fenning SEB/H Nov. 17, 1921 Mr. F. A. Fenning, Evans Building, Washington, D.C. My dear Fanning: I duly received yours of the 10th inst. enclosing the affidavit for filing with the Probate Court and in reference to attorney's fees. I am returning enclosed the affidavit duly signed and sworn to which I trust you will find correct. In reference to the fees of Colonel Clephane and yourself, I hardly know what to say as you leave it to me for expression of my views. Of course I had not anticipated any such cost as you have suggested and I judge from your letter that you two have no idea, under the circumstances, of insisting of anything like the sum named. As far as the estate is concerned, there is not a gread deal left. The expenses of carrying on the literary work of examination, classification and writing up the Biography have been much larger than I anticipated, but it all had to be done. It has taken more than five years to look over the records which covered almost the whole lifetime of Miss Barton. I am pleased to say that the work has practically been completed, the manuscript given over to Houghton Mifflin & Company, Boston and the final printers' proofs of the two folumes of the Biography have recently been corrected and it is hoped now that the Biography will be published and on sale early in the coming year. It was difficult to get a book of its character published and the Reverend William E. Barton, the author, who has spent a great deal of time in its preparation, will get no royalties from the publishers until after the sales of the books have paid the full expenses of publication. That may mean that he will get no royalties. I have accordingly felt it only fair that I should pay his expenses and a very trifling amount for his services. I know that the defense of the Gurley-Kane suit has taken much time. I fully appreciate the valuable service and the final outcome, the latter due to the very able handling of the case by Colonel Clephane and yourself. I can Mr. F. A. Fenning--2 November 15, 1921. Only ask that you make your fees as reasonable as you can under the circumstances above outlined, and if I might suggest anything it would perhaps be 50% of the amount which your name. Of course there is little doubt that I could have met Mrs. Gurley-Kane personally and have effected a compromise settlement with her for a very small sum. I believe I could have done this with her attorney before the case went before the Court, but I have always been constitu-tionally opposed to making any compromise on what I regard as a downright fraud. For that reason I was much better pleased to have the matter disposed of in the manner that it was. I shall be glad to hear from you. Give my kindest regards to Colonel Clephane and express my appre-ciation of his services. Very truly yours, BARTON & ELLIS COMPANY by Enc. PINE KNOLL FOXBORO, MASS. July 12, 1922 ---- - - ----:. ------ and I hope that you will come and see us. I want some calendars of 1922. Have you got any for me? You will rememver I read your letter from the publishers of Lord Beacon Lightsof History saying they were to publish a supplementary volume and asked her for lecture on "Modern Heroines," with Clara Barton as the final and outstanding character in the group. I found time to write it and now have word from them that they are pleased with it and will use it. I am glad. Cordially yours, Michael BartonDistance Between Points 0.0 Worcester, Main, Front to Pleasant Sts. City Hall on left. Go southwest with trolley on Main St. 0.2 Fork; keep right with trolley on Main St. 0.1 At far side of P.O., turn left onto Myrtle St. and immediately right onto Southbridge 1.4 Fork; water trough in centre; keep right with trolley. 6..2 Fork, sign "Southbridge"; bear away from trolley. Cross RR 7.9 See Automobile Blue Book Vol. 2, 1921 - Route 353 Worcester, Mass to Hartford, Conn. * Clara Barton Home, North Oxford THE UNIVERSALIST CHURCH [*1922*] EXECUTIVE OFFICES 176 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON, MASS. THE WOMEN'S NATIONAL MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION CLARA BARTON UNIVERSALIST MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Mrs. Marietta B. Wilkins, Chairman 52 Essex Street, Salem, Mass. Mrs. James F. Albion 216 Vaughan Street, Portland, Maine Mrs. Frank S. Bowker 74 Harris Avenue, Woonsocket, R.I. Mrs. Edwin A. Hunt 1 King Terrace, Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Harold Marshall 42 Lake avenue, Melrose, Mass. Mrs. William H. McGlauflin 825 Sunset Street, Scranton, Penn. Mrs. Arthur W. Peirce 94 Main Street, Franklin, Mass. Mrs. Charles A. Russell 253 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, R.I. Mrs. John E. Tweedy 115 Elm Street, North Attleboro, Mass. Mrs. Hendrik Vossema 33 Forest Street, Medford, Mass. [*Kindly return to Saidee F. Riccius 39 William St Worcester Mass*] Salem Mass July 18 Mr Stephen E Barton 60 Congress St. Boston Mass Dear Sir:- Our stock of the "Story of My Childhood," by Miss Barton, which we took over from Mr Atwater has been completely sold out and there seems to be a cry for "more". Just how many we could sell at the birthplace, I do not know but I should think there would be a steady sale for them. At Mr. Atwater's suggestion, I am writing to ask you what you think about another edition: he says we could have it. I would need to know about heirs etc. We had an ordinarily bound book which we sold at fifty cents and a leather covered one at seventy-five cents. The cheaper one went first. Please let me know what you think about the advisability of having another edition. Mr A. said he would have conferred with you himself but was off for a three week trip somewhere - Our work at North Oxford goes along steadily: my one drawback is lack of enough money to do as I want there and start my recreation work.Visitors came and there is much interest and enthusiasm evidenced - We have an ad. in the A.L.A. Green Book and a notice in the Visitor Directory of the Boston Transcript. Several of the feminist papers of the country have given it a fine place in their columns - I hope you will go out there if you have not already done so - I would like your feeling about the old place now. I think it is charming - (everyone does) We are furnishing it as fast as possible - we have quite a few Barton Lewis as no doubt you know. We plan to remodel the big barn for a recreation house and take little girls there for vacations...this will be a started as soon as we the money to do the work. The church while interested and fully intending to do the work I planned, has been very slow in sending in its money and this has handicapped me in doing anything outside. It has made me appear slow myself - for I can’t say that they are slow. Sometimes I wish some good angel would appear on the horizon and relieve me of this incubus for it does wary me - I really think it has aged me. Awaiting your word about the book - I am Sincerely Marietta B. Wilkins [Brochure] BIRTHPLACE OF CLARA BARTON Where is it? Seven-eighths of a mile from Bartlett’s Mills, North Oxford, Mass. What is it? A national shrine dedicated to the founder of the American Red Cross. Whose is it? Restored and Owned by the Women’s National Missionary Association of the Uni- versalist Church. Why is it? To commemorate the life of Clara Barton and to carry on humanitarian work in her spirit. What can you do about it? Visit it, if possible. If not, send a contribu- tion to help maintain it to MRS. FRANK S. BOWKER 74 Harris Avenue Woodsocket, R.I. (over)Boston, July 1912- My Dear Mr. Watkins -- I have read with deep interest your nice letter just rec'd. I can readily understand that anxiety that you feel regarding the birthplace undertaking. Without sufficient funds in hand or in sight to carry out your beautiful plans. I have feared that you might encounter discouragement from that cause & not long ago I wrote Mr Atwater along that line. He & I have a small memorial fund that he & I alone donated, & we are conserving it, at interest in the hope that we can sometime use it for some permanent memorial to Clara Barton, that shall endure for all time, without cost of upkeep or maintenance. That is the difficulty with memorial projects - what shall support them and carry them on when once established?2/ Your church, having encouraged you to start the birthplace project, should rally to your support- raise the funds for permanent support and completion- Regarding the books-"My Childhood" I will ask Atwater for an estimate of another Edition of say 1000 or more. I have seen the little place. As you have so beautified it, and am delighted with it. I was there with it last Spring. She is intensely interested in it and so am I, but I find very little time to devote to anything except business, which keeps me consistently going. Do not let the work wear you out. Keep hammering for funds, but above all, have faith that you will carry it on, some way, and do not worry. No one else would be forthcoming to do the work as you have done it. Sincerely and affectionately, Stephen E. Barton Foxboro, Mass., August 4, 1922 My dear Brother Stephen: I am in receipt of the correspondence which you kindly send to me, relative to the Clara Barton birthplace, and also to the re-issue of her little volume "The Story of My Childhood", and the possible printing of the second installment which she wrote of her own biography. First as to the birthplace. I do not wonder that Mrs. Wilkins finds her responsibility a heavy one. It is so with all good work. Everybody applauds a good undertaking, but not everybody gets under his own share of the load. Where are you going to be on Sunday, August 13th? I expect to preach in Worcester. If you could conveniently be there I should like to visit the birthplace with you on that afternoon. As to keeping in print "The Story of My Childhood", bringing it out in a new edition now, I should heartily favor it. The suggestion that is might be made a school textbook for supplementary reading, is an admirable one. I wonder if Houghton, Mifflin & Company would see their way to bring it out, and if Mr. Atwater would approve? I can see no reason why the little textbook should interfere with a new edition from the original plates to be sold at the birthplace. I am interested also in Mr. Atwater's proposal to bring out a separate booklet, the second section of Clara Barton's autobiography. His offer to bring it out at this own risk and own cost, and to turn over any profits to the memorial find, is certainly generous and I should think it would be well to accept it.[?????] I hope you and Mrs. Barton will visit us next week. Cordially yours, William E BartonCopy SEB/H August 29, 1922. Honorable Francis Atwater, 41 Dwight Street, New Haven, Connecticut. My dear Atwater: I am exceedingly sorry to get your letter of yesterday and to know the condition of your left lung. Under the circumstances I think it would be imprudent for you to think of carrying on a conversation that would probably result from an interview with the three of us, and I think your health is much more important and urgent than the matters that we had to discuss. They can wait, or if not, we could submit the whole proposition to William E. after he returns to Chicago. Again, it would be inconvenient for him to go to New Haven, because he plans to come to Boston Thursday morning and take the 2:10 P.M. train with Mrs. William E on the Boston & Albany, Thursday afternoon. He could not get to New Haven, see you and get back to Springfield in time to catch the 2:10 train from Boston on which he has his accomodations, and of course he would have to take Mrs. Barton to New Haven with him. I will write him of your condition and suggest that we defer the whole matter until it is entirely safe for you to take it up with Saidee and myself and then we will submit it to him for approval or suggestion. I think this is surely the best way to arrange it. I will send a copy of this letter to both William E. and Saidee. Keep us posted as to your condition, but do not give the business matter any thought until you are entirely well. I will run down and see you sometime if you want. Very sincerely yours, S.E.B. The First Congregational Church REV. WILLIAM E. BARTON, D. D., LL. D., Pastor MRS. GRACE E MAYER-OAKES, Director of Religious Education MISS ZILPHA LLOYD, Pastor's Secretary OAK PARK, ILLINOIS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HOUSE Lake Street and Kenilworth Avenue TELEPHONE OAK PARK 37 December 9, 1922 Dear Stephen:- I wrote you concerning Colonel Young's book and his amazing statement that he was her biographer by her own appointment. I have not heard from you with regard to that matter. Have you seen his book? I have not seen it yet. The more lives of Clara Barton the better if they are wisely written, but I doubt if either he or General Sears would write a judicious book. We do not want anyone defending Clara Barton; that is the last thing under the sun she needs. With the very best wishes for a happy Christmas, I am, Your brother, William E BartonPINE KNOLL ON SUNSET LANE FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Col. Youngs books August 27, 1923 Dear Stephen: I have purchased and looked through Colonel Young's book. He intimates that you and I were unfaithful to Clara Barton's known wishes in not choosing him as her official biographer. He tells the foolish sotry of the California lover and he quotes from General Sears' "Vindication." To my mind, vindication is about the last thing Clara Barton needs,and he feels that she deserves his best effort, But it will not do any harm. It is a book that will not sell. It is not a book but a scrap book, and shows that he never could by any possibility write a book. It does not deserve any attention whatever. He has written in a good spirit, and he truly honors Clara Barton. His intentions are good. So my suggestion concerning his book is, Forget it. It will not have sufficient sale to do any harm,and the less attention paid to it the better. ( I am not wanting to put you to any trouble on Friday but I confess to a hope that I shall be able to take your hand for a moment as we move toward the train.) When we meet eachother in the South Station, Mrs. Barton and I always meet at the section labeled Plymouth. I have my reservations but shall have to get my tickets after I get in. We go on the Southwestern to Cleveland where we stop off for a train and eat breakfast with Fred and then go on. So we shall b uy railroad tickets to Chicago but have sleeping accommodations only to Cleveland. Faithfully yours, William E. Barton Dec, 1, 1923. Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, 1936 Connecticut Ave., Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs. Tucker, I have been absent about three weeks and on returning I find your kind note of November 10th, and I also find a notice from the railroad company to the effect that they have resolved one box of books for me, but they decline to deliver same to the trucking when I sent for the package until I can furnish them with a bill-of-lading. I wonder if you took a bill-of-lading from the railroad company through which you forwarded the books? If so, will you kindly send it to me? It will give me pleasure to ask the publishers, Houghton, Mifflin & Co., to send to you the two volumes of Mrs. Barton's biography. Very sincerely yours, SEB:5Calumet Place Nov 10th My Dear Mr. Barton I am sending this coming week a box by freight containing all the Clara Barton Memorial papers mother had at home. 1836. Conn Ave Dec 5th 1923 Washington, DC Mr Stephen Barton My dear Mr Barton I enclose the two bills of lading presuming these are what you want. I shall be very happy to receive the work of which you speak- Sincerely Mary Logan Tuckeras I have time I will see Mr John Jay Edens about the fund & what to do about continuing the work - I do not posses the books written by Rev Wm. E Barton would appreciate your kindness in lending them to me. Later I will write you about Mother. I am packing to move to 1836 Conn Ave. Sincerely, Mary Logan Tucker 500M 8½ x 11 11 14 1922 P.D. 2526 Uniform Domestic Straight Bill of Lading Adopted by Carriers in Official, Southern and Western Classification Territories, March 15, 1922 UNIFORM STRAIGHT BILL OF LADING (PRESCRIBED BY THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION) ORIGINAL - NOT NEGOTIABLE PENNSYLVANIA SYSTEM Shipper's No. _______ Agent's No. ________ THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD . COMPANY RECEIVED, subject to the classifications and tariffs in effect on the date of the issue of this Bill of Lading, at Washington DC 11/14 1923 from Mrs. M L. Tucker 12990 Clifton St. W.V. the property described below, in apparent good order, except as noted (contents and condition of contents of packages unknown), marked, consigned, and destined as indicated below, which said company (the word company being understood throughout this contract as meaning any person or corporation in possession of the property under the contract) agrees to carry to its usual place of delivery at said destination, if on its own road or its own water line, otherwise to deliver to another carrier on the route to said destination. It is mutually agreed, as to each carrier of all or any of said property over all or any portion of said route to destination, and as to each party at any time interested in all or any of said property, that every service to be performed here-under shall be subject to all the conditions not prohibited by law, whether printed or written, herein contained; including the conditions on back hereof, which are hereby agreed to by the shipper and accepted for himself and his assigns. 19 Plant St (Mail or street address of consignee - For purposes of notification only.) Consigned to Stephen E. Barton Barton Ellis Destination Boston State of Mass County of Route (Delivering Carrier.) Car Initial Car No. No. Packages DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES, SPECIAL MARKS, AND EXCEPTIONS *WEIGHT (Subject to Correction) CLASS OR RATE CHECK COLUMN If this shipment is to be delivered to the consignee without recourse on the consignor, the consignor shall sign the following statement: The carrier shall not make delivery of this shipment without payment of freight and all other lawful charges. (See section 7 of conditions.) (Signature of consignor.) If charges are to be prepaid, write or stamp here, "To be Prepaid." Received $ to apply in prepayment of the charges on the property described hereon. Agent or Cashier. Per (The signature here acknowledges only the amount prepaid.) Charges advanced: "If the shipment moves between two ports by a carrier by water, the law requires that the bill of lading shall state whether it is "carrier's or shipper's weight." Norm - Where the rate is dependent on value, shippers are required to state specifically in writing the agreed or declared value of the property. The agreed or declared value of the property is hereby specifically staten by the shipper to be not exceeding Washington DC 11/14 1923 Mr.s M. L. Tucker 1299 Clifton St W.V. Stephen E. Barton Barton Ellis Boston Mass 1 Bx Books 1P3/ Mrs. M. L Tucker Shipper Johnson's & Co. Ipswich WASHINGTON FRT. STATION RECEIVED NOV 14 1923 W. W. BOWIE, Agent E.Barton #B. Bill of Lading THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY at Washington DC 11/14 1923 from Mrs M L Tucker 12990 Clifton St W. V. 19 Plant St Consigned to Stephen E. Barton Barton Ellis Destination Boston State of Mass County of No. Packages 1 Description of Articles Bx Books 1RS/ Mrs M L Tucker Shipper. Per Johnson's & Co. WASHINGTON FRT. STATION RECEIVED NOV 14 1923 W. W. BOWIE, Agent, Per E Blanton #BCONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Sec . 1. (a) The carrier or party in possession of any of the property herein described shall be liable as at common law for any loss thereof or damage thereto, except as hereinafter provided. (b) No carrier or party in possession of all or any of the property herein described shall be liable for any loss thereof or damage thereto or delay caused by the act of God, the public enemy, the authority of law, or the act or default of the shipper or owner, or natural shrinkage. The carrier's liability shall be that of warehouseman, only, for loss, or damage, or delay caused by fire occurring after the expiration the free time allowed by tariffs lawfully on file (such free time to be computed as therein provided) after that of the arrival of the property at destination or at the port of export (if intended for export) has been duly sent or given, and after placement of the property for delivery at destination, or tender of delivery of the property in possession), the carrier or party in possession shall not be liable for loss, damage, or delay occurring while the property is stopped and held in transit upon the request of the shipper, owner, or party entitled to make such request, requesting from a defect or vice in the property, or for country damage to cotton. or from riots or strikes. (c) In case of quarantine the property may be discharged at risk and expense of owners into quaranting depot or elsewhere, as required by quarantine regulations or authorities, or for the carrier's dispatch at the available point in carrier's judgement, and in any such case carrier's responsibility shall cease when property is so discharged, or property may be returned by carrier at owner's expense to shipping address and cost of freight both ways. Quarantine expense of whatever nature or kind or in respect o property shall be borne by the owners of the property or be a lien thereon. The carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage occasioned by fumigation by disinfecting, or other acts required or done quarantine regulations or authorities even though the same may have been done by carrier's officers, agents, or for detention; loss or damage of any said by quarantine on the enforcement thereof. No carrier shall be liable, except in case of negligence, for any mistake or inaccuracy in any said regulations. The shipper shall hold the carriers harmless from any expense they may incur, or damages they may be required to pay, by reason of the introduction of the expense into any place against the laws or regulations in effect at such place. Sec. 2. (a) No carrier is bound to transport said property by any particular train or vessel, or for any particular market or otherwise than with reasonable dispatch. Every carrier shall have the right in case of physical damage to forward said property by any carrier between the point of shipment and the point of as destination. In all cases not prohibited by law, where a lower actual value has been represented in writing by the shipper or has been agreed upon in writing as the released value of the property as determined by the classification or tariffs upon which the rate is based, such lower value plus freight charges if paid shall be the maximum amount to be recovered, whether or not shall loss or damage occurs from negligence. (b) Claims for loss, damage, or injury to property must be made in writing to the originating or delivering carrier or carriers issuing this bill of lading within six months after delivery of the property (or, in case of export traffic, within nine months after delivery at port of export), or in case of failure to make delivery, then within six months (nine months in case of export traffic) after a reasonable time for delivery has elapsed; provided that if such loss, damage or injury was due to delay or damage while being loaded or unloaded, or damage in transit by carelessness or negligence, then no of claim nor filing of claim shall be required as a condition precedent to recovery. Suits for loss, damage, injury, or delay shall be instituted only within two years and one day after delivery of the property, or in case of failure to make delivery, than within two years and one day after reasonable time for delivery has elapsed: Provided, That in case the claim on which the suit is based was made in writing within six months, or nine months in case of export traffic (whether or not filing of such claim is required as a condition precedent to recovery), suit shall be instituted not later than two years and one day after notice in writing is given by the carrier to the claimant that the carrier has disallowed the claim or any part or parts thereof specified in the notice. (c) Any carrier or party liable on account of loss of or damage to any of said property shall have the full benefit of any insurance that may have been effected upon or on account of said property, so far as this shall not avoid the policies or contracts of insurance: Provided, That the carrier reimburse the claimast for the premium paid thereon. Sec. 3. Except where such service is required as the result of carrier's negligence, all property shall be subject to necessary cooperage and baling at owner's cost. Each carrier over whose route cotton or cotton linters is to be transported hereunder shall have the privilege, at its own cost and risk of comproding the same for greater convenience in handling or forwarding, and shall not be held responsible for deviation or unavoidable delays in procuring such compression. Grain in bulk consigned to a point where there is a railroad, public or licensed elevator, may (unless otherwise expressly noted herein, and then if it is not promptly unloaded) be there delivered and placed with other grain of the same kind and grade without respect to ownership (and prompt notice thereof shall be given to the consignor), and if so delivered shall be subject to a lien for elevator charges in addition to all other charges hereunder. SEC. 4. (a) Property not removed by the party entitled to receive it within the free time allowed by tariffs, lawfully on file (such free time to be computed as therein provided), after notice of the arrival of the property at destination or at the port of export (if intended for export) has been duly sent or given and after placement of the property for delivery at destination has been made, may be kept in vessel, car, depot, warehouse or place of delivery of the carrier, subject to the tariff charge for storage and to carrier's responsibility as warehouseman, only, or at the option of the carrier, may be removed to and stored in a public or licensed warehouse at the place of delivery or other available place, at the cost of the owner, and there held without liability on the part of the carrier, and subject to a lien for all freight and other lawful charges, including a reasonable charge for storage. (b) Where nonperishable property which has been transported to destination hereunder is refuned by consignee or the party entitled to receive it, or said consignee or party entitled to receive it fails to receive it within 15 days dafter notice of arrival shall have been duly sent or given, the carrier may sell the public auction to the highest bidder, at such place so may be designated by the carrier: Provided, That the carrier shall have first mailed, sent, or given to the consignor notice that the property has been or remains unclaimed, as the case may be, and that it will be subject to sale under the terms of the bill of biding if disposition be not arranged for, and shall have published notice containing a description of the property, the name of the party to whom consigned, or , if shipped order notify, the name of the party to be notified, and the time and place of sale, once a week for two successive weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation at the place of sale or nearest places where such newspaper is published: Provided, that 30 days shall have elapsed before publication of notice of sale after said notice that the property was [ref?] or remains unclaimed was mailed, sent, or given. (c) Where perishable property has been transporter hereunder to destination is refused by consignee or party entitled to receive it, or said consignee or party entitled to receive it shall fail to it promptly, the carrier may, in its discretion, to prevent deterioration or further deterioration, sell the name to the best advantage at private or public sale: Provided, That it time serves for notification to the consignor or owner of the refusal of the property or the failure to receive it and request for disposition of the property, such notification shall be given in such manner as the exercise of due diligence before the property is sold. (d) Where the procedure provided for in the two paragraphs last preceding is not possible, it is agreed that nothing contained in said paragraphs shall be construed to abridge the right of the carrier for the option to sell the property under such circumstances and in such manner as may be authorised by law. (e) The proceeds of any sale made under this section shall be applied by the carrier to the payment of freight, demurrage, storage, and any other lawful charges and the expense of notice, advertisement, sale, and other necessary expense and of caring for and maintaining the property, if proper care of the name requires special expense, and should there be a balance it shall be paid to the owner of this property and expense. (f) Property destined to or taken from a station, wharf, or landing at which there is no regularly appointed freight agent shall be entirely at risk of owner after unloaded from cars or vessels or until loaded and unloaded except in case of which is delivered to station, or landings shall be its own risk until the cars are attached to said after they see detached trains or until loaded into and after unloaded from vessels. Sec. 5. No carrier hereunder will carry or be liable in any way for any documents, or for any articles of extraordinary value not specifically rated in the published classifications or tariffs unless an agreement to do so and a stipulated value of the articles are indorsed hereon. Sec. 6. Every party, whether principal or agent, shipping explosives or dangerous goods, without previous full written disclosure to the carrier of their nature, shall be liable for and indemnify the carrier and all loss or damage caused by such goods, and such goods may be warehoused at owner's risk and expense or destroyed without compensation. Sec. 7. The owner or consignee shall pay the freight and average, if any, and all other lawful charges securing on said property; but, except in those instances where it may lawfully be authorised to do so, no carrier by railroad shall deliver or relinquish possession at destination of the property covered by this bill of lading until all tariff rates and charges thereon have been paid. The consignor shall be liable for the freight and all other lawful charges, except that if the consignor stipulates, by signature, in the space provided for that purpose on the face of this bill of lading that the carrier shall not make delivery without requiring payment of such charges and the carrier, contrary to such stipulation, shall make delivery without requiring such payment, the consignor shall not be liable for such charges. Nothing herein shall limit the right of the carrier to require at time of shipment the prepayment or guarantee of the charges. If upon inspection it is ascertained that the articles shipped are not those described in this bill of lading, the freight charges must be paid upon the articles actually shipped. Sec. 8. If this bill of lading is issued on the order of the shipper, or his agent, in exchange or in substitution for another bill of lading, the shipper's signature to the prior bill of lading as to the statement of value or otherwise, or election of common law or bill of lading liability, in or in connection with such prior bill of lading, shall be considered a part of this bill of lading as fully as if the same were written or made in or in connection with this bill of lading. Sec. 9. (a) If all or any part of said property is carried by water over any part of said route, such water carriage shall be performed subject to all the terms and provisions of, and all the exemptions from liability contained in, the Act of the Congress of the United States, approved on February 13, 1893, and entitled "An act relating to the navigation of vessels, etc.," and of other statutes of the United States transporting carriers by water the protection of limited liability, and to the conditions contained in this bill of lading not inconsistent therewith or with this section. (b) No such carrier by water shall be liable for any loss or damage resulting from any fire happening to or on board the vessel, or from explosion, bursting of boilers or breakage of shafts, unless caused by the design or neglect of such carrier. (c) If the owner shall have exercised due diligence in making the vessel in all respects seaworthy and properly manned, equipped, and supplied, no such carrier shall be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the perils of the lakes, seas, or other waters, or from latent defects in hull, machinery, or appurtenances whether existing prior to, at the time of, or after sailing, or from collision, stranding, or other accident of navigation, or from prolongation of the voyage. And, when for any reason it is necessary, any vessel carrying any or all of the property herein described shall be a liberty to call at any port or ports, in our of the customary route, to tow and be towed, to transfer, trans-ship, or lighter, to load and discharge goods at any time, to assist vessels in distress, to deviate for the purpose of saving life or property, and for docking and repairs. Except in case of negligence such carrier shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to property if it be necessary or is usual to carry the same upon deck. (d) General average shall be payable according to York-Antwerp Rules, 1890, and as to any matter not therein provided for, according to the law and usage of the port of New York. If the owners shall provide due diligence to make the vessel in all respects seaworthy and property manned, equipped and supplied, it is hereby agree that in case of danger, damage or disaster resulting from faults or errors or in the management of the vessel, or from any latent or other defects in the vessel, her machinery or appurtenances, or from unseaworthiness, whether existing at the time of shipment or at the beginning of the voyage (provided the latent or other defects or the unseaworthiness was not discoverable by the exercise of due diligence), the shippers, consignees, and/or owners of the cargo shall pay salvage and any special charges incurred in respect of the cargo, and shall contribute with the shipowner in general average to the payment of any sacrifices, losses or expenses of a general average that may be made or incurred for the common benefit or to relieve the adventure from any common peril. (e) If the property is being carried under a tariff which provides that any carrier or carriers party thereto shall be liable for loss form perils of the sea, then as to such carrier or carriers, the provisions of this section shall be modified in accordance with the tariff provisions, which shall be regarded as incorporated into the conditions of this bill of lading. (f)The term "water carriage" in this section shall not be construed as including lighterage in or across rivers, harbors, or lakes, when performed by or on behalf of rail carriers. Sec. 10. Any alteration, addition, or erasure in this bill of lading which shall be made without the special notation hereon of the agent of the carrier issuing this bill of lading, shall be without effect, and this bill of lading shall be enforceable according to its original tenor. Dec. 6, 1923. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co., Boston, Mass. Gentlemen: Concerning one case of books received in Car #89091 as per invoice hereto attached, I beg to enclose a note from Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, who is the daughter of former General and Senator Logan, in which she speaks of forwarding the books to me; also copy of my letter to her of the first instant asking her to send the bill of lading if she has one. I trust this correspondence will be sufficient to satisfy you as to the ownership of the package and that under the circumstances you can kindly arrange to waive demurrage charges. Probably Mrs. Tucker did not know it was necessary to send a bill of lading. Quite possibly she did not procure one. The truckman who delivers these papers to you will pay the freight, $1.07, and we will thank you to deliver the box to him. Yours very truly, SEB:CFREIGHT BILL BOSTON, MASS 11/22/23 GO X8585X 74552 CONSIGNEE STEPEHNS E BARTON 19 PEARL ST BARTON ELLIS Way-Billed From WASH D C Way-Bill Date and No. 11/14 430 Full. Name of Shipper MRS M T TUCKER Car Initials and No. 89091 Connecting Line Reference PRR NUMBER OF PACKAGES, ARTICLES AND MARKS 1 BX BOOKS WEIGHT 125 [*6134*] RATE 85/5 FREIGHT 107 TOTAL 107 PAID DEC 6 1923 W.C. McALISTER, Agt. No. 8 To THE NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN & HARTFORD RAILROAD CO., Dr. Stg 21640 Consignee: Stevens E Barton Pro. Dec 6 1923 1 Bx Books a/c 11/74552 PAID DEC 16 1923 W.C. McALISTER, Agt. No. 8 National Woman's Party NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, CAPITOL HILL WASHINGTON, D.C. TELEPHONE LINCOLN 1366 National Council [*Refer to Wm E*] May 19, 1926 Mr. Steven E. Barton Barton & Ellie Co. 99 Milk St. Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton: I am writing to ask you if you would be interested in remodeling and furnishing a room at the National Woman's Party headquarters in Washington, in memory of Clara Barton, your aunt. Also we hope to place a bust in the crypt of the Capitol with other statues of the great pioneers of women. We feel that it would be fitting for you to make the first contribution of one thousand dollars, or whatever you think you would wish to make it. We feel that Clara Barton should have a place in the National Capitol as the founder of the American Red Cross. We hope you will think favorably of this plan and help all you can. Also we wish you would send us a contribution toward the room at headquarters. Sunday I was in Glen Echo and saw the old home of Clara Barton and it was there while talking to Dr. Hubble and Mrs. Frank Sweitzer that we thought we would start to raise the money for the bust, so we are asking your cooperation. Sincerely yours, Treasurer Edith Ainge RULES 1. This form must be prepared with typewriter, pen or indelible pencil, all information called for to be shown in full and in a clear and legible manner. 2. Weight, rate and charges must be show in details for less carload shipments. 3. Demurrage, switching, icing or other miscellaneous charges not included in the rate for transportation must be stated in detail, and the points at which such charges accrued must be shown. 4. When charges are assessed on track scale weights, gross, tare and net weights on which charges are based and name of weighing station, must be shown. 5. The route over which the shipment moved from point of origin to destination, including initials of each carrier and name of each connecting line junction point, must be shown. 6. Over-charges will be refunded only on presentation of original paid freight bills. 7. Original paid freight bills must accompany claims for over charge, loss or damage. 8. All freight will be subject to demurrage or storage charges, or both, as provided in published tariffs. 157 June 3d, 1926. COPY Miss Edith Ainge, Treasurer, National Woman's Party, Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Ainge:- Your kind letter of the 19th ult. was received during my absence. I am not prepared at this time to say what I would be willing to do in the line of your suggestions, and I regret that I am not at all familiar with the plans and purposes of your society, and I do not feel like saying what I will be willing to do until I know more about it. In reference to a statue of Miss Clara Barton or any other memorial to be placed in Washington, I beg to say that the Rev. Dr. William E. Barton, Senator Francis Atwater and myself have had plans under consideration for some time, and I could not act in that matter without full concurrence with their views whenever we get together. We are to have a meeting in Washington with important representatives of the American National Red Cross, and I must therefore defer my decision in regard to your kind suggestions until plans now under consideration have reached some conclusion. I thank you, however, very sincerely for your letter which I am referring to Dr. Barton for his views. Very sincerely yours, S. E. B. SEB: MEP National Woman's Party NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, CAPITOL HILL WASHINGTON, D.C. TELEPHONE LINCOLN 1366 National Council [*see Francis & Wm E*] June 14, 1926 Mr. Stephen E. Barton 99 Milk Street Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: We have just received your letter in which you state that the plan for a memorial to Clara Barton is already under consideration by yourself and others, and that you are having a conference with representatives of the Red Cross in this connection. We are indeed happy to learn of this and of course do not want to take up the project for a memorial if others are planning to do it. We have been approached repeatedly by admirers if Clara Barton with the request that we undertake a plan to place a statue of Clara Barton in the Capitol and while this is not exactly in our line of work as she was connected with the Red Cross rather than with the feminist movement, we thought that we would consider doing it if no other group were willing to take up the matter. We have been informed that the Red Cross has been repeatedly urged to erect a suitable memorial of Clara Barton in Washington but has de- clined to do so. Possibly, however, this informa- tion is not correct. As you doubtless know, we placed in the Capitol the statues of the three suffrage Mr. S.E. Barton -2- June 14, 1926 pioneers - Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and raised the money to pay for this monument. We did this because the original committee appointed under the auspices of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to raise the money and place the statue in the Capitol, failed to carry the project to completion. After many years had gone by, following the original giving of the commission for this statue, and when there seemed no likelihood of the work being completed, we took the matter up and carried the under- taking to the point of having the monument placed in the Capitol. It was because of the work that we did in this con- nection that we have been repeatedly urged by followers of Clara Barton to have the same kind of memorial placed in the Capitol for her. We will do nothing further with regard to this matter until we hear from you and hope that the Red Cross or some other group will take up this project. Sincerely, Alice Paul[*Wm E Read & return with your comments*] SEB/MAL June 17, 1926 Miss Alice Paul, National Woman's Party, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Dear Madam: Your kind letter of the 14th instant is received by me with a great deal of satisfaction. On May 19th your Treasurer, Miss Ainge, wrote me personally with reference to remodeling and furnishing a room at the National Woman's Party Headquarters in Washington in memory of Clara Barton. It is, doubtless, my reply to that letter to which you refer in yours. I am fully in accord and sympathy with your suggestion to place a memorial of Clara Barton in the crypt of the National Capitol where you have placed a memorial of Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. With reference to a memorial for Clara Barton in the Red Cross Building at Washington, we understand there has been opposition to such action and, of course, we , and we presume the members of your Organization, are well aware of the particular source of that opposition. I think that I may speak for the relatives of Clara Barton and say that they would never urge nor would they favor any memorial to Clara Barton in the Red Cross Building while there existed any opposition to such a movement. We are well satisfied that the opposition is very limited. The conference to which I referred in my letter to Miss Ainge was suggested by a very prominent official of the Red Cross with whom Dr. William E Barton, Senator Francis Atwater and myself have had very pleasant correspondence. As soon as I can have an interview with Dr. Barton and Senabor Atwater I will write you again in reference to the memorial in the Capitol. Personally, I feel that we should be very glad to co-operate and aid in that direction. We are desirous of placing some memorial to Clara Barton in her native town of Oxford, Mass., where her birthplace has been taken over by a society of ladies connected with the Universalist church. It has been fitted up and is being maintained now as a memorial. Also at the cemetery where Clara Barton's remains rest there are very suitable and imposing monuments placed but in addition to that we desire to place some further monument to her in the large Grand Army hall at Oxford. Miss Alice Paul -2- June 17, 1926 I trust your organization will continue your efforts in regard to the memorial in the Capitol crypt as I feel personally that it would be quite as fitting to have a memorial of Clara Barton in the Capitol as in the Red Cross Building. Much of her humanitarian and army relief work was carried on before she secured the adoption of the Red Cross or Geneva Treaty by the United States. I shall be pleased to hear from you further and will write you again as soon as possible. Very sincerely,Here you are all answered # Lake Placid Club Essex Co. NY Dec. 12, 1926 Dear Stephen: I have been reading with interest your correspondence with Miss Alice Paul concerning a possible statue to be erected in Washington by the Women's Party in honor of Clara Barton. You and I both confidently anticipate that in time a memorial will be placed in her memory in the Red Cross building, and we have no disposition to hasten that time, nor desire that any other form of recognition should take the place of that. But I do not think that what Miss Paul and her associates propose would do this, and their proposal is a thoughtful and generous one. Clara Barton did indeed believe in woman suffrage, and it is fitting that the proponents of that movement should honor her. This was, however, subordinate with her to what became her life work for the American Red Cross. Her most truly characteristic monument is and must be the American Red Cross itself, and there must come her final monument. But I see no good reason why these women should not be encouraged to do what is now in their heart, provided only that- a. It is done in a manner to waken to antagonism; b. It is not of such nature as to preclude or stand as a possible substitute for some ultimate memorial in connection with the Red Cross itself. Faithfully yours, William E Barton I think your letters are exactly right. Memorial Crypt in Capital xxxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx 99 MILK STREET. December 14, 1926.x My dear Miss Paul I am enclosing herewith copy of a letter I have just received from Rev. William E. Barton in reference to correspondence I had with you in June last regarding a Clara Barton memorial you proposed to place in the crypt at the National Capitol. We shall hold the matter in our minds with much appreciation of the aims of your Association. Sincerely yours, For Miss Alice Paul National Women's Party, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. (Enclosure)#30 Seward Street Dansville March 2 '27 Mr. Stephen S. Barton, 99 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. My dear Sir: On advisement of Jay B. Hubbell of Glen Echo I am writing this letter to inform you and also to ask a favor. The information is to the effect that we are trying to collect for the public library here some books and pamphlets in regard to Miss Barton and the Red Cross. Thus far Dr. Hubbell has sent us abot twenty volumes, Miss McNair has sent us library cards of every book published and copyrighted about your aunt and the red cross. General Sears has written Dr. Hubbell promising to send the book by Colonel Young Dr. Hubbell suggests that I send to you to see if we can get the copies of the two books you had published about your aunt one by Percy Epler and the other by Rev. William E. Barton. These books are both out of print. So that unless they are a gift from someone who has them, we could never buy them or even find them. Several [SSeverll] of the men in town are taking up the matter of trying to have the name of Miss Barton on the National Headquarters Bldg at Washington and the Daughters of The Revolution are planning to place a bronze tablet to mark the house where Miss Barton lived here. As my mother moved into the same house just subsequent to your aunt's departure for Washington I feel a great interest in the matter of the tablet. Awaiting a favorable reply to this letter and assuring you of a sincere attempt to make the name and fame of your aunt better known, I am, Yours very truly Philip E. Brodt Boston Mass Mch 4/27 Philip E Brodt Dansville N.Y. My dear Mr Brodt, I am very much pleased to get your letter of the 2nd just telling me of good work you are doing in the way of perpetuating the blessed name of Clara Barton - There is no place on Earth, where it is so appropriate & fitting that she should be remembered as Dansville - where she labored so long & unceasingly to give the Red Cross a start & a stable - for she had organized her first society -[K??q] 2/ Nor is their a place where she had such enthusiastic & willing friends & helpers - Many of them have joined her in the great unknown future- I will get & send to you, as my donation & with my thanks for your noble effort, - the two volumes of Dr. Wm E Barton's "Life of Clara Barton" & a copy of Rev. Percy H. Elper's book - I will also send you any other matter that I can find - I shall be pleased to hear from you again & at any time when you may have something to say. Sincerely & best regards, & all old friend Stephen BartonTHE ESPANOLA HOTEL ESPANOLA, ONTARIO 3/ Have you a copy of the book as tribute- by Mrs Corra Bacon-Foster- entitled "Clara Barton-Humanitarian" If not- I will send one for the Library S E BTHE ESPANOLA HOTEL ESPANOLA, ONTARIO 30 Seward Street Daneville New York 3/9/'27 My dear Mr.Barton; On receipt of your letter I took it to my diagonal neighbors home for hime to read. He is one of the trustees of the public Library and a man who is interested in all public matters. In fact, it was through his efforts and those of the President of one of our banks th at I was induced to undertake this work in the first place. We will be more than pleased to have your advice in the matter and as soon as I get the books together that we have and have promised, I will send you a list of the same and ask for advice. In the meanwhile I send my best thanks for your interest. Two years ago the Presbyterian church undertook to celebrate the 100 years of Presbyterianism in the village here. I have lived here for the most part since 1872 and so was quite interested in the celebration. Besides that my father was for a short time the pastor of this church and we have always taken quite some interest in the church affairs. In a groupe of photographs which I showed on a screne I showed a picture of your aunt, but best of all we had an historical pageant of scenes of village events. Threr were two of church matters and two of war affairs, the civil wa war and the late world war. There was one of the formation of the first fire company. Then we had one of the formation of the first red cross society in America. We had from the local paper Miss Barton deliver word for word the address she gave at the time. The lady who gave it and was dressed to represent her, did wonderfully. We had also Dr. Jackson's reply, also taken from the local paper of that time. Those who represented the rest of the company were in three instances those who had actually been present at the time. The others were there to represent relatives who had been present. Two friends of mine represented their mothers. I have seen a many celebrations which were historical, but have never seen on which won so much praise as this pageant. As soon as I can find it, I am sending you the photograph of the scene I have just described. In the meanwhile I am sending the small booklet which tells in a more meagre way of it. The book Clara Barton Humanitarian which you ask if we have, will be most welcome, as will the books by Dr. William E. Barton. And he must be the father of Bruce Barton the author. A word now as to the Red Cross society in Washington. There seems to be an unusual amount of log rolling in this organization which is both disgraceful and disgusting. Just what the trouble is I do not seem to know. What I do know is that it is about time some one took the matter up and ran it down. Friends of mine in the Congressional Library and on the Geographic Magazine write little hints at it, But really it is just propaganda to make the red cross a purely office holding affair. I would like very much to get one of the writers for the Saturday Evening Post to take it up and write something good and interesting about it. If further investigation shows up as god as it looks I may yet get the society an airing it needs. But shall not do that without writing you further. In the mean while I am Yours very truly and with many thanks, Philip E. Brodt. SEB/MAL July 19, 1927 Mr. Philip E. Brodt, 720 Second Street, Dansville, N.Y. Dear Mr. Brodt, I have been reading over your letter of March 2nd last, my reply of March 4th and your second letter of March 9th. Whether I answered the last or not, I do not know and I am writing to say that I now have failed to send you the two volumes by Mr. William E. Barton, and volume by Rev. Dewey H. Epler, and also a little volume by Mrs. Emma Poplar. All of these I have had beautifully important and am ready to send them but before shipping I wish to be have to them they should be cast, whether to the library or to you. I shall also send a small picture of Clara Barton showing her as she looked at the time of her residence in Dansville. I offer no great pleasure to have these to send to you, and people of Dansville. I would be very glad to hear from you or any of the good people of my home. Very truly yours, #30 Seward Street, Dansville New York July 21 27 Dear Mr. Barton, I have read your kind letter of recent date to two of the trustees of the library who are more than pleased with your generosity and thoughtfulness. They have suggested you send the books to me and they will make proper acknowledgments to you for the gift. I have a letter from Dr. William Barton to whom I wrote recently saying that in case you did not get his book, he might be pleased to donate one himself. I also have a letter from the private secretary of Miss Bordman of Red Cross fame acknowledging a picture of Miss Barton's home I took and sent her recently. Miss Bordman is away from Washington for the summer of would, I am assured, have acknowledged the picture herself. General Sears was a caller recently with a cousin who lives in a nearby town and who brought him up here in the cousins car. He proved very interesting and I had him meet Mr. Clarence McNair whose brother-in-law is the responsible manager of the Hall of Fame affair. Mr. McNair is very much interested in getting Miss Barton's name on the list of those in the Hall. He is a person of great enthusiasm and considerable influence and I hope to see some results from his campaign. I shall be away on a vacation for a week, but do not imagine the books will reach here before I return. If I can be of some service to you in any way I would feel pleased to have youcall upon me. I am what is called retired doing little but care for myself and have more time than I have use for. Yours very truly, Philip E. Brodt I am sending your letter to Mr. Mcnair to enjoy. Philip E. Brodt Esq 10 Steward Street Dansville Livingston Co New YorkSept. 5, 1926 of the Fidelity-Phonix Fire Insurance Company, ing April 1, 1927, and subject to conditions of .24 Additional Premium, the amount of this policy sum of $191,000. being [50% ?] and every viz: Revised Addl. Return ty Additions Deductions Amount Prem Prem. B $200,000. Mil. $610.00 $5,000. $5,000.00 $64.55 $4,500. $4,500. $67.06 B $60,000. $60,000. 726.00 B 10,000. 10,000. $44.49 $45,000. 10,000. 192.00 11,000. 11,000 12.04 11,000. 11,000. 65.40 13,000. 13,000. 126.37 [?]. Nil. 324.27 11,000 Nil. 25.26 10,000 Nil. 27.47 7,000. 2,600. 31.00 15,000. 14,000. 65.85 16,000. 15,000 182.35SEB/MAL July 29, 1927 Mr. Philip E Brodt 430 Seward Street Dansville, N.Y. Dear Mr Brodt, Two days ago I sent by express to you address two volumes by Dr. William E. Barton and one volume by Mr. Epler, one volume by Mrs. Bess Foster, a sample of pamphlets and a good picture of Miss Barton. I trust you will receive them in good order and I should be pleased to have you make acknowledgement. It gives me great pleasure to be able to send these for your library. Very truly yours, AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS CO. UNIFORM EXPRESS RECEIPT PREPAID 204-553 Date 7/27/27 Received from Russell & Fairfield Address 99 Milk 81 Article I Ball Consigned to PE Brodt At Dansville Livingston City N.Y: Value herein declared by Shipper to be 50 Shipper Russer & Fairfield Johnson Faubulland,TERMS ANS CONDITIONS 1. The provision of the receipt shall insure the benefit of and be biding upon the consignor, the consignee and all carriers handling this shipment, and shall apply to any reconsignment or return thereof. 2. In consideration of the rate charged for carrying said properly, which is dependent upon the value thereof and insured upon and agreed valuation of not exceeding fifty dollars for any shipment of 100 pounds or less, and not exceeding fifty cents per pound, actual weight for any shipment in excess of 100 pounds unless a greater value is declared at the time of shipment, the shipper agrees that the company shall not be liable in any event for more than fifty dollars for any shipment of 100 pounds or less, or for more than fifty cents per pound, actual weight, for any shipment weighing more than 100 pounds, unless a greater value is stated herein. Unless a greater value is declared and stated herein the shipper agrees that the value of the shipment is as last above set out and that the liability of the company shall in no event exceed such value. 3. Unless caused by its own negligence or that of its agents, the company shall not be liable for - a. Difference in weight, or quantity caused by shrinkage, leakage, or evaporation. b. The death, injury, or escape of live freight. c. Loss of money, bullion, bonds, coupons, jewelry, precious stones, valuable papers, or other matter of extraordinary value, unless such articles are enumerated in the receipt. 4. Unless cause in whole or in part by its own negligence or that of its agents, the company shall not be liable for loss, damage, or delay caused by - a. The act of the shipper or owner. b. The nature of the property, or defect or inherent vice therein. c. Improper or insufficient writing, securing or addressing. d. 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Except where the loss, damage or injury complained of is due to delay or damage while being loaded or unloaded, or damaged in transit by carelessness or negligence, as conditions precedent to recovery claims must be made in writing to the originating or delivering carriers within six months after delivery of the property or, in case of failure to make delivery, then within six months and fifteen days after date of shipment; and suits for loss, damage or delay shall be instituted only within two years and one day after the day when notice in writing is given by the carrier to the claimant that the carrier has disallowed the claim or any part or parts thereof. 8. Of any C.O.D. is not paid within thirty days after notice of non-delivery has been mailed to the shipper the company may at its option return the property to the consignor. 9. Free delivery will not be made at points where the company maintains no delivery service; at points where delivery service is maintained free delivery will not be made at addresses beyond the established and published delivery limits. Special Additional Provisions as to Shipments Forwarded by Vessel from the United States to Places in Foreign Countries. 10. If the destination specified in this receipt is in a foreign country, the property covered hereby shall, as to transit over ocean routes and by their foreign connections to such destinations, be subject to all the terms and conditions of the receipts or bill of lading of ocean carriers as accepted by the company for the shipment, and of foreign carriers participating in the transportation,and as to such transit is accepted for transportation and delivery subject to the acts, ladings, laws, regulations, and customs of over-sea and foreign carriers, custodians, and governments, their employees and agents. 11. The company shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or delay to said shipments over ocean routes and their foreign connections, the destination of which is in a foreign country, occurring outside the boundaries of the United States, which may be occasioned by any such acts, ladings, law, regulations, or customs. Claims for loss, damage or delay must be made in writing to the carrier at the port of export or to the carrier issuing this receipt within nine months after delivery of the property at said port or, in case of failure to make such delivery, then within nine months and fifteen days after date of shipment; and claims so made against said delivering or issuing carrier shall be deemed to have been made against any carrier which may be liable hereunder. Unless claims are so made the carrier shall not be liable. 12. If the hereby agreed that the property destined to such foreign countries, and assessable with foreign governmental or customs duties, taxes, or charges, may be stopped in transit at foreign ports. frontiers or depositories, and there held pending examination, assessments. and payments and such duties and charges, when advances by the company, shall become a lien on the property.BARTON & ELLIS CO. INSURANCE 99 MILK STREET BOSTON, MASS. STEPHEN E. BARTON MONTREAL OFFICE ALEXANDER ELLIS LAKE-OF-THE-WOODS BUILDING SKB/MAL July 30, 1927. Judge John Barton Payne, Washington, D.C. My dear Judge; I want to thank you, with all my heart, for the photo of your good self recently received, as stated in your letter of July 20th. The acknowledgment of Clara Barton as the Founder of the American Red Cross, so thoughtfully written over your signature, actually brought tears of gratitude to my eyes. To me, it is the first recognition of Clara Barton from the present great organization which she so ardently and fervently visualized during her many, many years of struggle and labor to acquaint the American people of the greatness and humanity inherent in the Geneva Convention - and the Red Cross. Knowing her hopes and her prayers mingled with her labors, as I did during more than thirty years, you can understand how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness in subscribing yourself as you did on your photograph. I shall have it suitably framed and hung in the reception room of her birthplace house - and I wish to impose upon your generosity still further. I want another just like it for my own private residence, or maybe I shall present it to Dr. William E. Barton on his return from abroad, to hang in his "Lincoln Room" at Foxboro, Mass., where he has set aside a corner or section for Clara Barton. I shall be pleased to send to you one or more of the beautiful photographs of Clara Barton (about the size of your own) that I have had prepared from a photograph of her taken at the time of the Russian Famine, in 1895. I think it shows her in the zenith of her Red Cross work and as most people remember her. Please say if you will accept more than one. I take the liberty of expressing the thanks of Dr. Barton and Senator Atwater for your generous gift. Sincerely yours, Stephen E. BartonFERNALD & COMPANY BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR HIGH AND NORMAL SCHOOLS Established 1915 TELEPHONE 2434 THIRTEENTH ST., N.W. *COLUMBIA 7744 WASHINGTON, D.C. 13S27 Mr. Stephen E. Barton, Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: Replying to your letter of the 10th, early in the summer I obtained the consents of some of the persons that I wanted to serve on a committee of arrangements for the birthday meeting, and then because so many other were out of the city I laid the matter aside till after Labor Day. I am now going ahead with it and the inclosed list shows progress to date. I shall write to the two Congressmen this week. All who have consented to serve are enthusiastic and all approve my second suggestion for a Memorial Sanitarium If you come to Washington I shall be glad to see you. I shall have a rush season in my storethe week of Sep. 19 and after that I can be found in the editor's office of the Geological Survey (Room 5230, Interior Dept.) I have exchanged a couple of letters with Francis Atwater. He goes to California in November. Very sincerely yours, Frederik A. Fernald NAMES SUGGESTED for committee of 21 for a commemoration of the 105th birthday of Clara Barton, Dec. 28, 1927 Dr. Samuel S. Adams Mrs. O. H. Oldroyd (Prest. of Medical Assoc. of D.C.) (Past Natl. Junior Vice Prest. Woman's Relief Corps) yes Mrs. Lizzie Culver (Past Prest. Legion of Loyal Women) Rev Frederic W. Perkins, D.D. (Trustee of birthplace Memorial at Oxford) Maj. Gen. John M. Clem (Commander Dept. of Potomac G.A.R.) yes Mrs George G. Seibold yes Miss Cora C. Curry (Past Prest. American War Mothers, (Member of Legion of Loyal Women) D.C.) John Jay Edsen yes Harley V. Speelman (Treasurer of a Memorial Fund) (Past Commander in Chief, Sons of Union Veterans) yes Frederik A. Fernald (Officer in Sons of Union Veterans) yes Mrs. H. Helen Temple (Patriotic Instructor, Woman's Relief Hon. Frank H. Foss Corps, Dept of Potomac) (Oxford, Mass., in his district) Col. Robert N. Thompson Judge William Hitz (Past Commander Military Order of the (Justice of Supreme Court of D.C.) Loyal Legion, D.C.) yes Dr. Julian B Hubbell yes Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker (Associate of Miss Barton) (Natl. Prest. Dames of the Loyal Legion) Frederick T. F. Johnson (Past Commander in Chief, Sons of Francis J. Young Union Veterans) (Patriotic Instructor Dept. of Potomac, G.A.R) yes Col. John McElroy (Past Senior Vice Commander in Hon. Frederick N Zihlman Chief, G.A.R.) (Glen Echo, Md., in His district) yes John Middleton (Chief of Staff, Dept. of Potomac, G.A.R.) These marked "Yes" have consented to serve. I thank you very much for your nice letter of the 17th inet. giving the so full an account of what you are .... to do. If I can be of any assistance to you in ....., please command me. I have been long due for a visit in Washington, Wish I have deferred from time to time on account of business .... , but I hope before long to be able to spend a ... of days or so in Washington and to have the pleasure of visiting you again together with other members of your .... Will you please give my kindest regards to Mrs. ... and any others of your associates when I may know. Sincerely yours, FERNALD & COMPANY BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR HIGH AND NORMAL SCHOOLS Established 1915 [*See reply Attached*] [*Please return to SEB*] TELEPHONE 2434 THIRTEENTH ST., N.W. COLUMBIA 7744 WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Stephen E Barton, Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: I judge from your letter of Dec. 4 that you did not receive the November Banner, - the paper of the Sons of Union Veterans - containing my article "Lest we forget Clara Barton" for that states that the commemoration is to be in January. We know that she was born on a Christmas, but people are so busy with family and church matters at that time that we chose a date when a large number can attend. My article may have been buried amongst other printed matter on your desk. If you have not seen it, I will send you another copy, or you may be able to get one quicker from the secretary of the S. U. V Dept. of Mass., mail address Room 606 Tremont Temple. I have delayed writing to you, partly for lack of time and partly because the chief arrangements were not completed till Dec. 12. The meeting will be held Sunday Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce of the U.S. which seats 1000. The speakers will be Senator Dale, former Senator Means, who was last year Commander-in-Chief of the Spanish War Veterans, and Representative Rathbone. Music by the Army Band. I hope you can make your long-desired visit to Washington so as to attend. 500 invitations for societies and individuals are being printed. There will be publicity by the local papers and the Assoc. Press. I am having hard work to revive the Clara Barton memorial Assoc., which was incorporated in March, 1916. At the last meeting of our committee I was asked to write you for the names of the last-known officers and trustees, which would be found in a box of papers that Mrs. Tucker said she sent to you after her mother died. Here is a way that you can help. I have copied the certificate of incorporation from the public record. Yours sincerely, Frederik A. Fernald Russell & Fairfield Barton & Ellis Co. INSURANCE 99 MILK STREET BOSTON GEORGE O. RUSSELL H.G. FAIRFIELD ANTON M. BRUNS CHARLES H. MASON STEPHEN E. BARTON ALEXANDER ELLIS J. WINTHROP SPOONER Boston Dec 22/27 Dear Mr Fernald. I returned 2 days ago from a business trip in Canada - I found your letter of the 18th on my desk. I have been so buried up with business matters that I have only just this moment found a break & my stenographer who takes my personal letters also is swamped until 6 PM or later, so I am scribbling this myself. I did receive the Banner, but as you say - it was buried under a mass of stuff on my desk - Enough to occupy a week or more in going thro it. & to tell the truth I did not realize that it was from you. It is at my house & I shall read it tonight. Regarding the list of old association members - I requested my niece who has the box at her house in Worcester to send you the list if she2/ Could find it. My recollection is that she said she could find no list in the box - I shall see her again + hunt for it - I shall surely plan to attend the Commemoration meeting Jany 8th - I wish that Rev. Dr. Wm. E. Barton - now at "Webster Hall - Detroit Mich." could be invited to attend + to speak. No one know the life + story of Clara Barton better + no one could tell it better than he - I would willingly pay his expenses if you will explain to him + invite him - He + I are due to visit Washington, when we can get together - to meet Judge John Barton Payne of the Red Cross - who is very friendly + enthusiastic over the memory of Clara Barton. You should invite him also - I have some very nice letters from him. 3/ He would , I am sure, give friendly + influential aid to our cause + wishes - Pardon this hasty letter - which should have had earlier attention. Wishing you success - + the compliments of the season Very sincerely yours Stephen E. BartonFERNALD & COMPANY BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR HIGH AND NORMAL SCHOOLS Established 1915 Telephone 2434 THIRTEENTH ST., N.W. *COLUMBIA 7744 WASHINGTON, D.C. 30 D'27 Dear Mr. Barton, On receipt of your letter of Dec. 23 I phoned to Gen. Clem about inviting Dr. Wm. Barton & he said he would do it, so I suppose he has Dr. Barton's reply. Dr. Hubbell came in a week ago and spoke about broadcasting. He said if he had the money he would pay for it, and that he would give a house lot to any one who would supply the money. I took this as sound me and did not give him any encouragement, for I agree with you that this effort to reach a larger audience is not worth what it costs. He said he should make his offer to you. A couple of days ago he came again and said we could have the time from one station (WMAL), that it would cost $125, and he would pay for it. I notified Gen. Clem by note & asked him to try for a discount. Don't think too hard of the old Dr. because he put his foot in it when he wrote you. To me his devotion to Miss Barton's memory is touching, altho I have seen evidence of his being visionary and have not endorsed one or two things that he has suggested. Hoping to see you soon, I am Yours sincerely Frederik A. Fernald Dec. 29, 1927. Mr. Frederik A. Fernald, #2434 Thirteenth St., N.W., Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Fernald:- After writing you the 23rd inst. in response to yours of the 18th, I wrote Dr. Willi0am Barton at Detroit, but he informs me that it will be almost impossible for him to be present at your meeting on the 8th of January, because of his engagements in Detroit and after that he is sailing for Europe the last of January. I hope, however, that I shall be able to attend. Dr. Hubbell has written two or three long letters in regard to broadcasting, etc. but I should prefer to hear from you in that respect. The Doctor is very visionary and his attitude towards me in recent years has not been as friendly as it might have been. I presume you know the circumstances or somewhat of them. If you feel that broadcasting the speeches of the Commemoration meeting would be of any value to your work and undertaking, I should be willing to contribute my share to defraying expenses, although I feel that considering the cause of the object for which you are laboring that the Broadcasting people ought to be quite willing, as their share of the work, to contribute the broadcasting. Personally, I have not very much faith in the usefulness of such an effort. I should like to hear from you on the subject. I have not replied to Dr. Hubbell's two letters and I do not think I shall. He proposes that if I would pay for the broadcasting he would give me the deed to one of his house lots in Glen Echo. I rather resent such a proposition. I do not need to be hired to contribute to your efforts nor do I care to own any house lots in Glen Echo. I shall be glad to hear from you. Very truly yours, SKB/OThe American Red Cross National Headquarters Washington, D.C. January 10, 1928 My dear Mr. Barton: The American National Red Cross, as you know, has developed an excellent Museum where matters pertaining to the Red Cross and, more or less, to the Sanitary Commission - which was the active body during the Civil War - are permanently deposited, and it forms a center where things of this sort may most appropriately be placed for permanent exhibit. We have a good deal of material in the Museum in relation to Clara Barton. We would very much like to have the decorations which were conferred upon her by foreign governments, or any other matter of interest pertaining to her work. These, if you would be good enough to provide them for us, will be placed as a part of the permanent exhibit. Cordially yours, Jonathan Payne Chairman Mr. Stephen E. Barton c/o Russell and Fairfield 99 Milk Street Boston, Massachusetts. Jan. 15, 1928 Hon. Judge John Barton Payne, American Red Cross, Washington, D.C. My dear Judge:- I hasten to say that Mrs. Barton and I, after our most gratifying visit in Washington, returned home safely Thursday night. I may say that, notwithstanding the very deep and gratifying interest that I enjoyed at a Commemoration Meeting in the Chamber of Commerce Building, I was more than doubly pleased that you attended the Meeting and I came away from Washington profoundly impressed and pleased with the Reception that you gave us. I found your official letter awaiting me asking for the deposit of Decorations and other matters of interest in Memory of Clara Barton and I beg to say that, just as soon as I can get them together, we should be pleased to forward them to you. It has been my hope all along that there would be a request that these Mementos should be deposited with the great American Red Cross and now that I know the sentiment that pervades the Red Cross, as manifested by your goodself and everyone whom we had the pleasure of meeting, it will be a very great pleasure to me to know that these tokens are to be deposited where they will be forever kept sacred and where they should be. I am looking forward, with great pleasure, to your promised visit to Boston. I have written Mrs. Marietta B. Wilkins, #52 Essex Street, Salem, Mass. that you would visit the Clara Barton Birthplace with me sometime this Summer and that I would notify her when you would be here, so that she might have the pleasure of your acquaintance and you of hers. Mrs. Barton joins me in kindest remembrances to you and all of the Staff with whom we came in contact. Sincerely yours, SEB/0THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, D. C. January 20, 1928. Decorations Dear Mr. Barton: Thank you very much for your kind letter of the 15th instant. It was a great pleasure indeed to have the visit of Mrs. Barton and your good self and I am particularly pleased that you will provide us with the decorations conferred upon Miss Clara Barton and enable us to have them permanently preserved in the Museum of the American Red Cross. Cordially yours, John Barton Payne Chairman. Mr. Stephen E. Barton c/o Russell and Fairfield 99 Milk Street Boston, Massachusetts. Never gave the decorations because of attitude prevailing among some influential members of RX- Mabel Boardman + others. S.F. Riccius THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, D. C. January 27, 1928 My dear Mr. Barton: When you and Mrs. Barton gave us the pleasure of a visit to the Red Cross Museum, I do not know whether you remarked the exhibit case containing the various Red Cross insignia, badges, pins, etc., which have been issued from time to time by the organization. This collection is complete from 1905. Judge Payne has suggested that perhaps you may have among your Red Cross possessions some pins, badges or buttons which were issued by the organization prior to that date, and that you may be willing to part with them, either as a loan or a gift, and thus help us make our exhibit more complete. Should this be the case it is needless to add, I am sure, that we should be deeply indebted to you for your kindly interest and help. Please remember me to Mrs. Barton and in the hope that we may again have the pleasure of seeing you both at National Headquarters in the very near future, I am Very sincerely yours, Eleanor Phillips Acting Curator Red Cross Museum Stephen E. Barton, Esq., 99 Milk Street, Boston, MassachusettsFeb 14, 1928 Miss Eleanor Phillips, acting Curstor, The American Red Cross, Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Phillips:- Your kind letter of the 27th ult, was acknowledged by Mrs. Barton during my absence. As requested by Judge Payne and your goodself we shall be pleased to send or deliver to you, as soon as possible and convenient, the decorations and any other similar articles of Clara Barton that we may find suitable and appropriate to be placed in your custody. The decorations have been in safe deposit storage for several years in Worcester, Masschusetts, and as soon as I can get to them and have them cleaned and pout in order (they are doubtless more or less tarnished now) I shall hope to get them altogether and probably deliver them to you in person. There are many other articles that I may be able to get together. One is the Architect's drawing of the Granite Red Cross Monument in the Oxford Cemetery on Miss barton's lot. This monument was my own design and I prize the Architect's first drawing of it very much. However, I think a more appropriate place for it would be in your collection, than in my own. I may be able to find also many other similar articles. Please accept my very kindest regards and remember me kindly to Judge Payne. Mrs. Barton and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit with you. Your reception and very cordial entertainment was most highly appreciated by both of us. Sincerely yours, Boston Mass, Feb. 18, 1928 Dearest Pal:- Your letter with the several enclosures is just here and I hasten to answer and send you an enclosure of my own. I, of course, saw the Sunday Times picture, or rather portrait, labelled Clara Barton. It is a beautiful picture, but it is not Aunt Clara. We wrote a note (enclosed) immediately to the Philadelphia Art Museum and got a reply yesterday directing us to correspond with Mr. Fiske Kimball, of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Inductrial Art, which I have done and await with the greatest interest his reply. The Times picture was done in 1844 by Inman. Get out your Vol. 1 of Dr. Barton's Life of C.B. and look at the copy of the daguerreotype which I own and which was taken about that same time and you will see the difference. Aunt Clara never had large round eyes as you well know, neither are any of the other feautures those of Clara Barton of Red Cross fame. I am pretty sure this is another Clara Barton, just as the one Bruce Barton unearthed in an antique shop was. It is not surprising that these Clara Barton portraits come to light when you consider how many, many babies were named after Aunt Clara. Some day when I have time I am going to through my files and make a count of them just for fun. The eyebrows in the Times picture may be like mine, but I have a lot of other parts to my face that are not so good. I'll send you a picture of your truly and your Aunt too so you can know just how we truly look. (In the nuts) Where did the copies of the two letters come from that you sent me yesterday? Have you the originals? Your Skoozux Who sent Mama the G.G. Child valentine? Awfully funny and I have my ideas as to the sender. S.S.F. Riccuis to her Uncle Stephen E. Barton 2nd copy Feb. 18, 1928. Dearest Pal: - Your letter with the several enclosures is just here and I hasten to answer and send you an enclosure of my own. I, of course, saw the Sunday Times picture, or rather portrait, labelled Clara Barton. It is a beautiful picture, but it is not Aunt Clara. We wrote a note (enclosed) immediately to the Philadelphia Art Museum and got a reply yesterday directing us to correspond with Mr. Fiske Kimball, of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, which I have done and await with the greatest interest his reply. The Times picture was done in 1844 by Inman. Get out your Vol. I of Dr. Barton's Life of C.B. and look at the copy of the daguerreotype which I own and which was taken about that same time and you will see the difference. Aunt Clara never had large round eyes as you well know, neither are any of the other features those of Clara Barton of Red Cross fame. I am pretty sure this is another Clara Barton, just as the one Bruce Barton unearthed in an antique shop was. It is not surprising that these Clara Barton portraits come to light when you consider how many, many babies were named after Aunt Clara. Some day when I have time I am going through my files and make a count of them just for fun. The eyebrows in the Times picture may be like mine, but I have a lot of other parts to my face that are not so good. I'll send you a picture of yours truly and your Aunt too so you can know just how we truly look. Where did the copies of the two letters come from that you sent me yesterday? Have you the originals? Your Skoozux. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, D.C. NATIONAL OFFICERS CALVIN COOLIDGE, PRESIDENT ROBERT W. DE FOREST, VICE PRESIDENT WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, VICE PRESIDENT WILLIAM D. MITCHELL, COUNSELOR CHARLES S. DEWEY, TREASURER MABEL T. BOARDMAN, SECRETARY NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS JOHN BARTON PAYNE, CHAIRMAN JAMES L. FIESER, VICE CHAIRMAN ERNEST P. BICKNELL, VICE CHAIRMAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE JOHN BARTON PAYNE, CHAIRMAN MRS. AUGUST BELMONT CORNELIUS N. BLISS MABEL T. BOARDMAN MRS. HENRY P. DAVISON CHARLES S. DEWEY E.B. DOUGLAS MRS. FRANK V. HAMMAR HERBERT HOOVER MAJ. GEN. M.W. IRELAND WILLIAM D. MITCHELL W.W. MORROW ROBERT E. OLDS GUSTAVUS D. POPE MRS. HENRY R. REA JOHN D. RYAN GEORGE E. SCOTT REAR ADMIRAL E.R. STITT February 20, 1928 My dear Mr. Barton: Thank you for your kind letter of February fourteenth. We are delighted to learn that you are intrusting soon to our keeping the very interesting and valuable collection of articles, which you have concerning Miss Barton. We are deeply grateful and most appreciative of the honor you accord us. It is so nice to know that you will bring the collection with you on one of your visits to Washington, for then we shall have the pleasure of personally thanking you and of again welcoming you to National Headquarters. With very kind regard to you and Mrs. Barton, I am Very sincerely yours, Eleanor Phillips Acting Curator Red Cross Museum Stephen E. Barton, Esq. c/o Barton & Ellis Company 99 Milk Street Boston, Mass.WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF Washington March 21, 1928 Mr. Stephen E Barton, 99 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Barton: I am very glad to receive your kind letter of March 13th and take pleasure in sending you the carbon copy of the notes of my address delivered at the Nurses' Rally in Washington on March 12th. Yours very truly, C. O. Summerull Major General Chief of Staff. ADDRESS BY MAJOR GENERAL C. P. SUMMERALL, CHIEF OF STAFF, U.S. ARMY, at THE NURSES' RALLY, MARCH 12, 1928 It was the habit of a graphic war correspondent to say to his companions after a visit to the Front and before commencing their stories about the war: "Now let's take a look at the dead." By the same reasoning one might well say before talking of nursing: "Let's take a look at the sick." Yet only a nurse or a doctor could really describe what is in the hospitals. Whether in camp or field or city they contain the victims of human suffering shut off from sight and contact with the world of the well. But they contain something more. There one sees the evidences of the skill of the surgeon and the ministrations of the nurses that constitute the hope for health and often life. It would be a long story to speak of even the tragedy, the heroism and the achievements of nurses that have come before my eyes in the Military Service. One can never forget the typhoid stricken camps in 1898, the old First Reserve Hospital in Manila in 1899, and the vast chain of hospitals of every kind on the Western Front. Outstanding among the scenes that are still vivid is the presence of the nurses who brought an atmosphere of well-being, comfort, and healing wherever they came. The nurses of today are the inheritors of a long period of evolution of their profession and they occupy a place which is the culmination of the hopes and labors of noble women of many generations. The spirit of nursing is an inherent attribute of womanhood. It is the instinct of compassion and mercy in the purest form. It was exemplified in the words of Haldora, a Danish lady in the year 1000 A.D. who said to the women of her household after a battle: "Let us go forth and dress the wounds of the warriors by they friend or foe." The invluences of environment and race have seen this spirit developed, especially among American women. While it is strong at all times it has been revealed in its most abundant form under the compelling demands of war. Though denied the privilege of bearing arms, women have always asserted the nobler right of self-sacrifice by caring for the victims of campaign and battle. The mother of Andrew Jackson, and many like her, nursed the sick and wounded of the Revolution, and what they lacked in training and skill they supplied in sympathy, devotion and untiring industry. The name of Florence Nightingale must ever stand at the head of the procession of leaders in creating the role of nurse for women. It has been truly said that" "All the heritage of the past and the promise of the future met in Florence Nightingale. In the Crimean War she not only gave a complete pattern of many branches of the nursing service later developed under the Red Cross, but what she did inspired Henri Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross Committee to his far-reaching achievements." Her work in the establishment of modern schools of nursing may be considered the foundation on which the present-day Red Cross nursing service is built.When the Civil War came the accomplishments of Florence Nightingale were well known to the women of America. The Government early recognized the necessity for female nurses as a part of the Military Establishment, and Dorothea L. Dix was appointed superintendent of female nurses. Many volunteer Aid Societies composed almost entirely of women were formed to carry on the work. Among them were the United States Sanitary Commission and the Christian Commission. The Catholic Sisters and the Holy Cross Sisters devoted themselves characteristically to the nursing of the sick and wounded. There were volunteers in plenty but few trained nurses. By way of illustrating the dire need, it may be mentioned that Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell provided a month's hospital training for one hundred women. Everywhere hospitals were inadequate. At one time the Capitol was thrown open to receive the wounded who were distributed in the Rotunda and the Chambers of the Senate and the House. The magnitude of the task is shown by the record of 6,500,000 admissions to hospitals, of which 425,000 were surgical cases. More than 2,000 women were enrolled as nurses, representing every social class. Indeed the impulse of mercy in the hearts of women knew no class distinction. They labored and sacrificed through a mighty love for humanity and a superhuman endurance in the relief of suffering. The outstanding personality among the thousands of fine women of that time was Clara Barton. The daughter of one of General Wayne's soldiers in his campaign against the Indians during the Washington Administration, she grew up with a keen insight of woman's duty in time of war and calamity. She became a clerk in the Patent Office in 1855 and was the first woman to receive an appointment in the Government Departmental Service. During the first year of the Civil War she worked in the encampments and hospitals around Washington. ''When our armies fought on Cedar Mountain I broke the shackles and went to the front'', she said. ''Five days and nights with three hours of sleep and narrow escape from capture and some days of getting the wounded into hospitals in Washington. And if you chance to feel that the positions I occupied were rough and unseemly for a woman, I can only reply that they were rough and unseemly for a man. But under all lay the life of the Nation. I had inherited the rich blessings of health and strength of constitution such as seldom come to women, and I felt that some return was due from me and that I should be there.'' Cedar Mountain Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Antietam, Fredericksburg where she crossed the Rappahannock on the frail bridge during the battle, Fort Wagner, Spotsylvania, Bermuda Hundred, the Mine of Petersburg, - these are some of the milestones in the life of Clara Harton. Her work was with the wounded and dying on the battlefield, and she was present during the action upon sixteen fields. She bestowed her care slike upon the Blue and the Gray. ''Do not come over for you will come to certain death'', said a dying young Confederate -2- officer who heard her receive a message requesting her to cross over into Fredericksburg, and who warned her of the disaster that awaited the Federal Army in the City. Delaying only to close his eyes in death, she crossed over into Fredericksburg, where she was received with others by the Ninth Corps. A distinguished General of the Civil War declared that a picture of Clara Barton would be the picture of an angel of mercy hovering over a field of carnage and slaughter; enveloped in the smoke of battle as in a cloud and bringing succor and hope to the wounded and effectually performing the last sad rites to the dead. ''This'', said he, ''would be a true picture. This would be the history and this, in short, would be Clara Barton.'' While the International Red Cross was brought into existence in 1864, our people long remained in ignorance of the Red Cross. Its literature was in foreign languages, largely French, and it had no way of reaching our reading public. In September, 1869, Miss Barton visited Geneva. Soon after her arrival she was waited upon by the International Committees for the relief of the sick and wounded in war. The Committee wished to know why the United States did not sign the Treaty. Miss Barton replied that she had never heard of the Convention in America. While the Committee knew all about Miss Barton and her work, she had never heard of the Red Cross until she went to Europe. She accompanied the German Red Cross in the Franco_Prussian War and was at Worth, Gravelotte and Sedan, and she distributed supplies to the poor of Strasburg and Paris in 1871 and 72. For her services in the War, the German Emperor conferred upon her the Iron Cross. She returned to the United States and started a movement for the organization of an American Red Cross in 1873. Eventually her campaign was successful and the United States became a party to the Geneva Convention on March 1, 1882. Miss Barton became the first President and later was made President for life. She carried relief in specially chartered steamboats to the sufferers from the inundations of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in 1882, '83 and '84. This noble example led the International Conference of the Red Cross to recommend ''that the Red Cross assistants in time of peace engage in humanitarian relief analagous to the duties devolving upon them in periods of war.'' Miss Barton carried aid to fifteen fields of disaster, three of them in foreign countries. She conducted the Society's relief for the yellow fever sufferers in Florida in 1886, the Johnstown flood in 1899, the famine in Russia in 1891, the South Carolina tidal wave in '93, and the massacre in Armenia in the same year. In the 77th year of her age she was in Havana ministering aid to the suffering Cubana when the Maine was blown up in 1898. She accompanied the Santiago Expedition in that year. Her relief ship arrived at Siboney whilst the battle of Las Guasimas was being fought and was the first to enter Santiago harbor when the armistice was signed. It is almost unbelievable that when she landed were at first -3-declined by the American Army. However, they were gratefully received by the Cuban Hospital and were subsequently accepted by the American forces. She went ashore and labored day and night with the wounded in the battle of San Juan and El Caney. There are officers still on the active list of the Army who signed a joint letter of profund thanks to Miss Barton for the generous and timely aid which she extended to their regiment at Santiago. Between the Civil War and 1898, the profession of nursing had made marvelous progress. There was, therefore, no lack of trained nurses when the Country was plunged into the Spanish-American War. Before the 30th of April the War Department had received applications from nearly of 1,000 women who wished to serve as nurses. The Associated Alumni of Trained Nurses including 2,000 graduates of training schools, offered their services by telegraph to the Surgeon General. Unfortunately the word "nurses" in the telegram was written "music" and the patriotic offer was declined with thanks. The error was not discovered until after the Convention had adjourned, but many of the nurses present subsequently entered the service as individuals. The Army Nurse Corps dated itself from May 10, 1898, when contracts were signed with the first group of six Army nurses. The official existence of the Corps dates from August 28, 1898, when Mrs. Anita Newcomb McGee, M.D., was placed in charge of the Army Nurse Corps. She was regularly appointed as an Acting Assistant Surgeon. In September, 1898, there were 1200 nurses in the Service. There were ten fatalities among the trained nurses and Catholic Sisters, and three amongst the untrained nurses. When the Philippines fell into American hands, a new era dawned for our Country and especially for the armed forces. Immediately troops were dispatched and with them went a contingent of nurses on every transport. These were the pioneers in the venture of accompanying our soldiers wherever they may go in the service of the Republic. They were a recognition that thenceforth soldiers in campaign and battle without nurses would be an anomaly. New experiences and new responsibilities awaited them and they gave new proof of the high qualities of American womanhood. The life of the nurse like that of the soldier is one of devoted self-sacrifice. Clara L. Macs, an Army Nurse, volunteered for the experimental service during the yellow fever investigation at Havana in 1900 and died as a result of the test. We need not be surprised that nurses were looked upon askance by surgeons at the beginning of the Civil War, when as late as 1898 one of the best surgeons in the Army said to the head of the Nurse Corps at Chicamauga Park: "I wondered when you came what we could do with you. Now I do not know what we would have done without you." Indeed, it was my experience in 1917 to have a surgeon state to me at a great camp of some 12,000 soldiers in -4- France, with one-tenth of their number sick, that he did not want any nurses about the hospital flirting with the officers and men. I procured them without his approval and within 24 hours he begged me to try to double the number. The transformation that took place immediately upon their arrival was indescribable for the well-being of the unfortunate youths who composed so large a part of the Expeditionary forces. Too much time would be required to describe the development of Red Cross nursing and of the Red Cross Nursing Reserve. In 1909 the Red Cross affiliated with the American Nurse Association and began to enroll nurses as a Reserve for the Army and the Navy. Although there was no war, the Red Cross called again and again upon its nurses to save the victims of fire, flood, earthquake, and shipwreck. There was, however, a lack of the desired close relationship between the Army Nurse Corps and the Red Cross Nursing Corps until the problem was solved by the appointment of Miss Jane A. Delano of the Red Cross and the head of the Army Nurse Corps. It is fitting that in honor of the birthday of this noble woman that we have assembled here this evening. No words could adequately describe her life of usefulness or pay tribute to the nobility of her character. Born at Townsend, New York, March 12, 1858, she early recognized the call to her chosen vocation. After graduating from Bellevue Training School for Nurses, she rapidly rose to the head of her profession, and throughout her busy life she constantly filled some position of great executive responsibility. As an organizer and as a leader she has had few equals. Whenever the task was most difficult, her services were sought. With rare vision she could see far into the future and thus prepare to meet emergencies of which even she could have no expectation. Her point of view was always that of the nurse and she was uncompromising in maintaining the high standards of the nursing service. To her personality and her ideals may be attributed more than to any other source the dignity of the nursing profession today and the high regard in which it is held by the public. Her first public service was in the yellow fever epidemic in Florida in 1888. It is said that in advance of medical knowledge she insisted upon the use of mosquito netting in the hospital where yellow fever existed. When she came to the head of the Army Nurse Corps there were only about 20 nurses in the Army Nursing Reserve. At the suggestion of Miss Delano, The Army Nursing Reserve was abolished and the Red Cross Nursing Corps became the Army Nurse Reserve. After more than two years of service as head of the Army Nurse Corps, the Red Cross Reserve numbered nearly 3,000 well selected nurse. Miss Delano then resigned as head of the Army Nurse Corps in order to devote her time to the development of an efficient reserve of Red Cross nurses for the service of the Army. She built up this Corps until it was recognized as the foremost medium through which the nurses of America might respond in time of national crises. She saw this organization meet the gigantic burdens of war and had turned to the problem of peace when at the -5-height of her power and achievement she was claimed by death. It was vouchsafed to her to spend her last days in France where she saw her dreams fulfilled. Her death came at the Sabeney Hospital Center while on a tour of inspection. She lies fittingly in the National Cemetery at Arlington near where the crowning events of her life took place. Largely through her labors and the inspiration of her personality the Red Cross Nursing Corps was prepared to fill its mission when the Great War came. Thousands of nurses were organized into units and were fully equipped for any emergency. Through close cooperation with the Surgeon General's Office and unswerving loyalty to the guidance of that office, the units were in a state of discipline and morale that permitted them to be incorporated at once into the Military Establishment. They were literally ready to the last button on the shoe, for even the uniform had received its full share of attention. The cap, the cape and the dress were long and gravely discussed and the efforts made were vindicated by the happy result. The cape especially has become an indispensable as well as a becoming and characteristic garment, and whether the dress be white or gray, it was equally becoming. One superintendent warned that nurses must have a good personal appearance, as they would be watched with critical eyes. It goes without saying that all passed the test and they were further beautified by the fact that their hearts were in their work. The call came from the Allies very early in the campaign. It was found at once that they were not equipped to care for the immense numbers of sick and wounded. At that time the Red Cross had 8,015 names of nurses on the rolls and could mobilize 2,970 immediately which, according to the standards of the time, were enough for an army of 1,000,000 men. In September, 1914, the American Red Cross sent a relief ship to Europe with surgeons and supplies and 120 nurses. Red Cross units were distributed among all the belligerent Nations. There is no more stirring story than the history of the Red Cross units that went to Europe on the mercy ship as told in the history of America Red Cross Nursing. When we entered the War the Red Cross was a real reserve for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. They accompanied every troopship and their units at once established hospitals in the concentration camps at home and in the Zones of the Armies and of the Interior in France. There was no time for training. They alone were ready. By October 1, 1918, over 30,000 names were on their card indexes in the Memorial Building, of which over 14,000 had been assigned to the Army, nearly 1,000 to the Navy and 2,454 were awaiting orders. Before the end of the year, the War Department issued a call for 25,000 nurses. Too many volumes must be written of the services of our nurses to admit an account of them here. From the very battle front to the base hospitals they labored ceaselessly, undergoing hardship, privation, exhaustion, sickness, and in many cases death. They accepted conditions abhorrent to everything associated with femininity unconscious of themselves, but selflessly serving the suffering. To their woman's hearts the roar of guns meant not kilometers gained or battles won, but streams of ambulances bearing broken and torn human bodies to be mended and tended or eased from life and pain. Their heroism and courage will live side by side with the dauntless deeds of our soldiers in the annals of war that must ever be the pride and the strengthening of the hearts of our people. On the honor rolls of the Red Cross stand the names of 197 nurses who gave up their lives. Many nurses were decorated for valor, a number received special special military mention, some received royal orders or the Croix de Guerre, and others the Distinguished Service Cross, but those who sleep in France and England and other far off countries received the highest honors that war can give them as faithful soldiers and servants of the Republic unto their life's end. During the World War 21,480 enrolled Red Cross nurses were assigned to active military and Red Cross work. It was the largest numbers of picked professional women ever commissioned for service of this nature. No finer monument could be erected to the memory of Miss Jane A. Delano then such a clumination of her life's work and the gratitude of her people. "It is a wise statesmanship" says Miss Barton "which suggests that in time of peace we must prepare for war, and it is no less a wise benevolence that makes preparation in the hour of peace for assuaging the ills that are sure to accompany war." Thus she points out the mission of Red Cross nursing. Great numbers of women have the will and devotion to go to a hospital on the battlefield, but few of them have the skill to perform well the duties of nurses. The crying need of the Red Cross in war is nurses. The Red Cross haslong since found that women are much better fitted by nature for this work than men. In order to enable them to perform their mission to the best advantage it is the policy of the Red Cross to afford them the best possible professional instruction. For this purpose schools have been established from which large numbers of women are graduated who are ready at a moment's notice to serve as nurses in war. These professional nurses have no difficulty in securing remunerative employment in time of peace. They are eagerly sought by their communities for the sick in homes and hospitals. They constitute one of our most priceless reserves ready to answer the call of their country should the alarm of war again sound. Today the Reserve Corps numbers over 45,000 nurses, and probably two-thirds of this number are fully qualified for active service in the field. The science of nursing has advanced with the science of medicine. It has come to rank with the skilled professions and it is the field of the greatest opportunity offered to women. It requires a general education comparable to that of men in professional life and corresponding courses in technical training. The need is not confined to war but is ever present in -7-Stephen E. Barton, Esq. 99 Milk Street Boston, Massachusetts My dear Mr. Barton, We will be delighted indeed to have the Clara Barton material mentioned in your kind letter of the 14th. I hope your vacation will do you a great deal of good and that you will come back good and strong. My kindest regards. Cordially yours, John Barton Payne Chairman. Oct. 1st, 1928. Hon. Judge John Barton Payne, Chairman, American Red Cross, Washington, D. C. My dear Judge:- This is just a word of remembrance to you, which will not require any reply from you considering the great work upon your hands at this time. I wish just to say that I have been confined to my house more than two months under care of a Specialist for chronic stomach trouble, which has afflicted me off and on for many years, but I am hoping for recovery so that Mrs. Barton and I can visit Washington some time in the Spring. I am writing Miss Phillips the reason why she has not heard from us in regard to the many things and why we have not been to Washington to deliver the decorations and a lot of other material, which we have ready to place in her keeping. I have a very fine autographed picture of Clara Barton that I found, possibly the only one in existence and this I am saving to give to you personally. I wish I might be of some assistance to you. Please accept my warmest and most sincere regards from Mrs. Barton and myself. Sincerely yours, SKB/OOct. 1st, 1928. Miss Eleanor Phillips, Curator, American Red Cross, Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Phillips:- I have just written a short note to Judge Payne telling him that I have been indisposed for two months or more and do not expect recovery so that I can go to Washing- ton with Mrs. Barton before Spring. This is to explain to you why you have not seen us and why we have not delivered the decorations and other matter which we so desire to put into your hands. It looks now as if it will probably be two or three months before I shall feel able to make a Washington trip but it is all arranged that if I should not be able to go Mrs. Barton, together with my niece, Miss Sadie F. Riceius, #39 William Street, Worcester, Mass., will go and deliver the decorations, etc. Miss Riceius, who reviewed, copied and classified all of the personal and official literary matter of Clara Barton after her death, may find amongst that voluminous data some other material that we should like to place in your keeping. This is merely to explain the delay and my silence and to convey to you kindest regards of Mrs. Barton and myself. Sincerely yours, [*SEB/0*] THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON D. C. NATIONAL OFFICERS CALVIN COOLIDGE, PRESIDENT ROBERT W. DE FOREST, VICE PRESIDENT WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, VICE PRESIDENT WILLIAM D. MITCHELL, COUNSELOR OGDEN L. MILLS, TREASURER MABEL T. BOARDMAN, SECRETARY NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS JOHN BARTON PAYNE, CHAIRMAN JAMES L. FIESER, VICE CHAIRMAN ERNEST P. BICKNELL, VICE CHAIRMAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE JOHN BARTON PAYNE, CHAIRMAN MRS. AUGUST BELMONT CORNELIUS N. BLISS MABEL T. BOARDMAN MRS. HENRY P. DAVISON E. B. DOUGLAS MRS. FRANK V. HAMMAR HERBERT HOOVER MAJ. GEN. M. W. IRELAND SAMUEL KNIGHT OGDEN L. MILLS WILLIAM D. MITCHELL ROBERT E. OLDS GUSTAVUS D. POPE MRS. HENRY R. REA JOHN D. RYAN GEORGE E. SCOTT REAR ADMIRAL E. R. STITT October 4, 1928 My dear Mr. Barton, Your letter of October 1st came just after Judge Payne sailed for Europe to attend some important Red Cross meetings in The Hague. I know he will be much distressed to learn of your illness. We are expecting the Judge's return about the second week in November, and I shall be glad to bring your letter to his attention at that time. Cordially yours, M.C. Lucas Secretary Stephen E. Barton, Esq., 99 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.The American National Red Cross National Headquarters Washington, D. C. October 5, 1928. Mr. Stephen E. Barton 99 Milk Street Boston, Mass. My dear Mr. Barton: Your letter of October 1st, addressed to Miss Phillips has been received and we regret to learn that you have not been well, and hope by now you are much improved. Regarding the collection of Miss Barton's medals, testimonials, decorations, et cetera, we shall of course await your pleasure in sending them to us. They will be most welcome whenever you may find it convenient to forward them to us. Very sincerely yours, Evelyn P. Ellsworth Evelyn P. Ellsworth Curator of the Red Cross Museum. November 22, 1928 Dear Mr. Barton, Mr. Frank A. Miller, Mission Inn, Riverside, California, writes me "Your address has been given me by Mr. Clarence Barton, of Los Angeles, who has said he feels sure you would be interested in helping us to secure a suitable bust or bronze relief of Clara Barton for our 'Garden of the Heroes' in connection with our new Soldiers' Memorial Building. I am enclosing a photograph of the building and grounds, and also one of the tablet on the front of the building." Is there is bust or relief of Clara Barton, and if so, what can we do towards getting it? Cordially yours, John Barton Payne Chairman. Stephen A. Barton, Esq., 99 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. December 20, 1928 Dear Mr. Barton, I wonder if it would be possible for you to arrange to send us Clara Barton's decorations. I will be much gratified to see them safely placed in the Red Cross Museum. My kindest regards and cordial Christmas Greetings. Sincerely yours, Jonathan Payne Chairman Mr. Stephan E. Barton, 99 Milk Street, Boston, Mass Compliments of the season. Hope you are getting on well and will soon be well and strong. JBP 2 file about 1913 Copy to Cousin Wm. E Barton 11B Tribute to C.B at laying of cornerstone in R+ Bldg. Wash Mr. Stephen E. Barton, 4 Liberty Square, Boston. My dear, Mr. Barton: I send the enclosed address by Mr. Henry Breckenbridge, Asst. Sec. of War, that you may see the beautiful tribute to Clara Barton. It is an exact copy of the original address in full, given to me by the Asst. Sec. at my personal request through the National Tribune, and Soldiers' paper, this address will reach every G. A. R. Post and W. R. C. in the country and other patriotic organizations. This "summer campaign" will come into the encampment here in Sept. when definite action will lead to recognition by the American people, of the Founder of The American Red Cross, in the placing of a memorial in the Red Cross building when completed. The plan is to work by States, giving the American people the privilege and opportunity to contribute to the fund for thisvpurpose. It was, as Miss Barton desired, the American people who supported the American Red Cross and never a single appropriation by the Government in all the years under the management of the Founder. This, of course, has no part in the memorial at Glen Echo, that plan is fine, and a great undertaking. It is significant that of the three addresses at the laying of the corner stone of the Red Cross building, this by the Asst. Sec. of War alone made reference to the name of Clara Barton. Ex. President Taft in the principal address made no reference, no mention of her name than if she had never lived. Justice Lamar if the Supreme Court spoke of "women of the South in the civil war" as he was requested on the program.-2- Republics are not always ungrateful. The American people will see to it that Clara Barton is not and never will be in the ranks of "forgotten workers". I leave tomorrow for my home, McKinley Place, Monroe, Wis. Very truly, Janet Jennings [*Address of Secy Breckenridge at the laying of the Cornerstone of the new Red Cross Building - Washington*] Mr. President, Mr. Taft, Ladies and Gentlemen: I share your and his disappointment that the Secretary of War, who is the Chairman in charge of the construction of the Red Cross Building, is unable to be here on account of his necessary absence from the city. He desires me to express in his behalf the keen regret that he feels at being unable to be present at the appreciation of the American Government and people of the splendid work for humanity done by the Red Cross. The War Department of necessity feels a very close connection with the Red Cross. Out of the suffering of the wounded soldiers at the Battle of Solferino first came Dunant's idea of the Red Cross. America's participation in the Red Cross Treaty at Geneva was agitated and induced by a noble woman whose sympathies had drawn her to the battlefields of the Civil War. To every soldier who fought in the Union Army and survived the war, the name of Clara Barton was known. And as long as the American Red Cross endures or its name is remembered, the memory of Clara Barton will be cherished. Her sympathies were universal, her zeal unflagging. She nursed the wounded of two wars on two continents, in our Civil War and in the France-Prussian War. She directed the work of her association to the calamities of peace as well as to the stricken fields of war. She was in Cuba before the Spanish war - was on the Maine the day before it was blown up and tended the wounded survivors in the hospital-2- ashore. Wherever humanity called for help - in the Balkans or in Strasburg; in Cuba or in Galveston; in Paris or on the American battlefields of the sixties - there came the ministering hand of Clara Barton. And now in the person of Miss Boardman the American Red Cross has a leader splendid in energy, zeal and judgement. The meaning and significance that underlies the development of the Red Cross movement is fully symbolized in its emblem. The Red Cross banner symbolizes to America those qualities that must be found in our nation if the nation is to endure. The Red Cross banner spells for humanity the qualifications that are prerequisite to a sustained onward and upward march of the human race. The white field of purity and in it set the cross of self-sacrifice blossomed with the deep red of courage and bravery - this is the banner that the Red Cross unfurls in the van of marching humanity. And to the degree that America approximates the realization of the ideals spread upon that banner, to that degree will the nation endure and persist in righteousness and in strength. In honoring the self-sacrifice and consecration of its women and in rearing a useful monument to the spirit of humanity as exemplified in the Red Cross, the Nation not only honors itself, but gives hopeful pledge and assurance of the sound ideals that lie at the basis of American national life. Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT [*29*] 25B bo 15 Washington DC Feb 5 S E Barter The Coolidge Brookline Breakdown bronchitis pneumonia improving but still critical doctor underhill with two nurses in constant attendance A B Huble 323pm1803-4 Telephone 1773-38 Saturday 12th-20th Dec My dear Steve: I asked Mrs. Hines to find through 58. Williams st. the number of Myrtie's house, as I failed to get it before and she tells me she has “scared up” you a most unexpected pleasure. I have been here a few days, arranging "matters and things". Mrs. Hines couldn't hold the wire long enough to get you, and left a message for you to call here - and I hasten to tell you of the times I shall not be in. i.e.- I go at 5 this P.M. to a reception at the Calhouns, with the Garrires Mrs. Logan etc and from there to a dinner at Mr. & Mrs. Segles- and therefore shall not be home at all today after 5 PM, till, - say ten oclock at night, - when home from the dinner. If you are going out of the city so that weare not likely to see each other - could you not come around at 10, tonight - They all know me here, and my room is 291. second floor - If otherwise, come tomorrow, or any time I so much want to see you, I never once thought you could be here.- Atwater, Janis and Mis. Logan wil all be here tomorrow 10 a.m. [*Sunday*] cant you come to our little meeting? I will send this by messenger yours affectionately Sissie Glen Echo, Md. April 19, My Dear Steve I have just received your letter concerning the visit of Mr. Bright, and your very appropriate advices to him. It was just as thoughtful, good and kind of you as it could be. I had placed so little dependence upon it that although I remembered perfectly well the pleasant little visit and lunch with Mr. Bright , I had entirely lost sight of his errand. It is very charming of the EXAMINER to take the ground it does; but their good plan will have to be managed very firmly and diplomatically or they will be gobbled up. I know from your letter that you made this as plain as possible to Mr.Bright ( who I thought fully justified his name) and he picked up some little ideas here more from Agnes than myself over which he seemed very belligerent and asked pitioussly if he might not acquaint other correspondents of the situation of [thanks] things and " let us go in. " There is a big lot of fellows more than ready for this , if the leash were only slipped. Mr. Ward is still at his figures, Miss Coombs as you see at the typewriter, all well and busy. I have entirely lost trace of Mrs. Rich; cannot get a word from Moulton, sent a big bundle by express weeks ago, am tracing it and thinking perhaps they have moved. Will write the postmaster. Have never heard from the last $10. I sent in care of "RUFE". 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[anrad] went to NY Oct 29 noon My Dear [Sing] I wired you last night soon as I recd your that I would tell you today definitely when + where I could see you I should have written you last night but was pressed with too many things I could + would break away from my business to go [thro] you [a towel], but, as I wired, Marius nephew John Walker, her brother Charlie's only child, died in a St. Louis hospital, under operation for apendicitis (scientific murder :) the boy was with a theatrical troup + was a very nice actor with a promising future. His mother (a widow) [?] a [atouel] from here. She reached there about the hour of his death + she is alone, therefore I feel that I should remain hereto direct him by wire + to meet her on arrival here with the body. She leaves St. L. today + should reach here Friday night. Funeral will probably be here Saturday - Therefore I dont see how I can well leave here before Saturday night + I have wired that I could meet you at the Astor House parlor Sunday morning. I choose that place because it is near the Cortland St + Liberty St Ferries + because I dont know where else it would be more convenient. If I knew your train I would meet you in Jersey City, as I will if you wire me Saturday by which road + when your train arrives. Probably the Doctor may come with you? I can hardly find time to go to Glen Echo just now Hastily with love Steve And - also wrote Mrs LaMonte 34 S.E.B. Sunday PM My dear Sissy First I must tell you that my dear friend - + yours too - Mr LaMont, died last Tuesday morning. He has not been well for a year + particularly this hard winter. He was sick for a fortnight. Just escaped pneumonia but a kidney complication was too much. I was there the morning he died. I came directly back nearly sick myself + much depressed. I am better now but have had bronchitis for sometime + the grip also. I work every day + much of it I have too. I hope you are well - Of course Mrs. LaMont + Elizabeth would like to hear from you, such a consoling letter as you only can send. "Mrs. Chas. A. LaMont 109 Eighth Ave. Brooklyn New York," Write me please. Ive been too busy to speak. Not overworked, (because I like work) but always at it. I keep fairly well + my stomach dont trouble me. I dont know any news. With much love Faithfully yours Steve Wednesday P.M. Dear Stevie - I promised you a card - possible you'll get it as soon as the letter for Johnie could- n't spare time to post it so had to send it - by some one. Mother has slept some - kept quiet + warm + feels better to- night. I hope she'll get over it with out any serious illness, as I feared she might have - this a.m. Father is way down, down, down + I expect will be sick in bed by tomorrow. Johnie has enough to do the whole 24 hours, he never complains. Nousey has been with me a few hours during the day + Bay has behaved like a little man. In haste, with love to Aunt C + yourself - Marnie I'm glad you are with Aunt C. think its the best for you - US POSTAL CARD WRITE ADDRESS ON THIS SIDE- THE MESSAGE ON THE OTHER [*S E B 34*] NORTH OXFORD MAR 31 MAS Stevie E. Barton Washington D.C. S.E. Barton Bost Oct 30 10PM My Dear Sissy Mr Wardwell will not come here but will see Mr. Olney in NY next Wednesday. Mr. Olney will see you at his office, Friday next, at Eleven o'clock am if agreeable to you. I may be over tomorrow night, but it is not likely. I must be there Saturday to move here - therefore I would suggest that you come to Boston on the train leaving Worcester 8.05 am or 9.13 am. & I will meet you at the depot here & take you to Mr. Olneys - you can spend the day here & go to Worcester with me Friday night or we will2/ go back to [Louie?] Saturdayd noon I'll spend Friday with you here or Saturday in Worcester. Wire me on receipt of this so I can inform Mr [Lacey?] He will not be here Saturday Affectionately [?] We little Pam's ^kitts come all the way to America to bring greetings to Mrs and to say that our [Mistress?] C.B. comes in a day or two. Kits--Carte postale Postkarte Correspondenzkarta Cartellina postale Post card Dopianice. Levelezo-Lap Breifkaart Union postale universelle Weltpostverein Unione postale universale; [Russian words for post card] Mrs. Stephen E. Barton Youngs Hotel Boston Massachusetts United States of America Barton Mrs Dr. Rea, Physician of Palmer House Villa 4348 Ellis Ave Chicago M der Steve - Your letter of 27 regarding your interest with Mr John V L Pruyn reached me by yesterday's mail. It is impossible for me not to feel that you are quite mistaken in thinking that you have explained the "standing of Mr Pruyn and his committee" to me, so far from it, none of us, neither myself, or Hubbell or Mr. Merry2 can recall the slightest reference to Mr Pruyn or any committee during your suit. We cannot but feel that if you had informed us that such a committee was in concern of forming in N.Y. for the Aid of the Boer Army and that you had attended the meeting, and become a member, & that the committee was acting at your suggestion in regard to various funds for Red Cross work, in S Africa that other committees in other cities were giving up their work for the sake of forming that committee of Mr Pruyn in NY -- We cannot but feel that if these facts had been related to us by you some of us would have remembered something of it - I recall that on leaving me promises were by you made 3 for a stop in Baltimore which you said it was necessary for you to make - but no reference was made to the nature of your errand there and I never heard of the results I recall a letter from Mr Pruyn touching the matter of red cross recognition, and as I made reference to Mr Boldt - I wanted to see if M Boldt would make any further suggestion to me with all his knowledge of matters by people well believing that [Mr Boldt] would never feel that your letter to him last Dec. (over my signature) asking him to make up the formula[?] of a method of home work for an organizer from the papers he had already on hand, would lay upon him the burden of the international relations of the Red Cross-. Hearing nothing from Mr Boldt on this subject, and receiving from 4 from him the return of all papers, and declining to act on them I presumed that the matter had been dropped - I recall a letter from Judge Sheldon in which among other things he mentioned a letter from Mr Pruyn, but gives no particulars - and makes no suggestions-- indirect reference was so slight that I think the letter was not personal. In the absence of all knowledge of these transactions. and with N.Y college with the no sentiment - of entertainments for war relief under my name, the Red Cross mired in all; limited to strict neutrality by its treaty - by the circulars of the international very carefully drawn, comes a recent letter from Mr Pruyn very courteously - very politely but very plainly telling me that their committees were already formed - and that they were acting successful but would still take further sanctionYou will recall that the reply of the international committe of a few weeks ago, was not accompanied by your letter to them and your letter of yesterday is the first intimation I had that your letter had reference to Mr [Paign] or to any committee - you will also notice how careful and general that reply was, giving only such advices as are given to me in their circulars addressed to all [cuenters] one of which arrived only yesterday. and of which I will send you a copy 5 I felt it my duty to [tell?] Mr [Pugn] and his [women?] having no knowledge of your connection or that of any red cross affin or memer with it - to tell him that the raising of money in the name of the Red Cross under such circumstances would not be permissibl, genrelly referring the conditions to himself. and how he would consider it were this situation reversed - could be all this were the facts that the country had been drawn in the name of the Red Cross for two years - that all the money now being saved were to go out of the country and that we have an army of woman of [Good] men in the field in active [warfare] 6 half around the world for home forgottn in this newer excetamt even by its own Red Cross. - and its President asked by asked for the last little fun that could be held or granted [reg.] its name is [gratun] for its and to others. If my letter to M Pruyn was a little decoder I have but to refer agan to him - hererable and fair minded gentlam as I believe, indead knew him to be by the enderemet of your letter if. asking him to put 'himself in my place" and reply to his own judgment with conscien?? what he would have done - in fact what he would or could do now 7 Referring again and most expectants to the latter portion of your letter viz "I thought that you fully understood the character of the committee and the fact that I had consented to be a member of it I thought would be sufficient guarantee to you as to their honesty of purpose I wish to repeat that this is the first knowledge that any of the natural committee have had the existence of of any such candidates or committee and but for M Ruyns own letters of the persons themselves - The strength of those [* or of your connections with it*] good gentlemen "socially & financially" would their "honesty of purpose" was never a question with them and requires no argument It would seem to me that the the expressed desire of an organization that stands for the sole relief (outside of its military) of an army of 6000 to 7000 men a field to say nothing of the candidates of the helpers women & children in its track, when we are pledged to success; to hold the cause were of its own name - for the work of its own service and saying nothing of our own else should not be regarded as an attempt to "obstruct or antagonize" any other parties or bodies of people, or became the cause if any "feeling" on the part of any one - surely there is none on our part. and we fail to concern her good M Ruyn or his competent fellow 8 could see anything in my momentary decision - but straight a favored action impelled by honest endearing to faithfully preside over the long charge committed to me, guided by the best measure of communion the Hall Board & commit work entirely without money some Allotted to me. [*if material although I grant that it comes nearer to it thank any known day in existence*] I am satisfied that were M Ruyn, M Bergon myself & soldiers here were to personally from each other and the conditions present past & future with which we all have to deal none so responsible lasting or severe as our own - We should be only the best of friends - [and even those at war were not given until we are giving though the great at of leaders that sent except jobs I seek and of friends to][*34*] [*Stephen E. Barton Brother*] I desire to direct your attention to the situation of My brother Capt Stephen Barton Jr. [formerly of N] originally of North Oxford Worcester Co Mass - and residing there until 1855 - at which time he removed to Hertford Co North Carolina, and [established a sm] founded a village or Estate perhaps situate on the Chowan? River 60 miles SW of Norfolk known as Bartonsville. - He travelled a mail route from Norfolk is by rail to Blackwater 28 miles thence but by straight route across the county only some eighteen miles from Blackwater by boat down the [ham] to Bartonsville - My brother has [in his] [posseson 12] some 15000 acres of land from which he is clearing the [pine] timber - has a steam mill and has shipped lumber gent extremely to all as most of the nation [selves], has run his mills constantly for the last six months with no salls and has now abut $15000 of muefe lumber, mostly plough timber hung at his yet probably awaiting the birch of the Seawest - he has some 150 or 200 acres of land under cultivate, raises perhaps a thousand bushels of corn free husk boat of potass and such kno & quarters of gum as is usually exchange furs of that saghe has some houses - a slim when he has any opportunity to file it - Post Office and [such like] some other commoners -- [he has usually a few] some ewes, oxen, two or three horses, a number of mules from 80 to 100 [swine] hogs. [he must have at present some prisoners] - has usually employed from twenty to thirty men. partly those who would follow him from Mass, and mostly hired negroes. he has no family with him his only son having been advised to learn along with all the young [men of] northern men for fear of being impressed into service. five of them succeed in obtaining 100 dollars a few weeks since and started for [home]- Mass, with discounts and delays thru Virginia managed to [succeeded in driving from them what] obtaining them to use all [this] they had, stall their trunks on slave territory, and they [reached] made Washington, [penniless], through threats and insults. penniless, and uncertain if they should find a garment which could be linen under alarm once its borders were gained - for they were constantly assured not by that a muskat water be put inst their holds and they could be forced [into the marches with] to join "Lincolns Missing" the moment they set foot [in Washington] on northern soil My Brother is a man of much more than ordinary natural ability he is past the prime of life, and hard labor and exposure have made sad inroads upon a maturely iron frame. for physically he has been one of the Mightiest men I have known. [his judgm] he is nobler [heartier] souled and generous to a fault, and at heart a patriot. [Am] [father] his father was a soldier under Mad Anthony Wayne and contester inch by inch [under] our Western frontiers, for years no bed but the tangled brush -- [no enemy but thirst] or roof but the starry sky. I have nothing to ask in regard to him. I only desire that [am of] our commanding officers in that quarter should know of him. it has often occured to me that such a knowledge might be a mutual benefit, for if himself and property were imperiled while our troops protected him, he surely would aid and comfort them. he has been compelled to take an oath not to take up arms against the south - but the spirit in which it was done may be inferred from a reply he gave a vigilness consultation who waited[My Brother from his surrounding can have no prouder idea after present glories united amid mighty conditions of his own country and possibly has doubts today if the U. S. Government will be able to sustain itself] [decry the John Brown excitement - he was informed] that he would be obliged to leave there - he replied that that might be true but when he did he shall not go alone he shall take as many of them along with him as long in his power to do and they might not rest - assured it would be no mere number - they left then - he has always lobyied to the Northern democracy - and has been a consistent politician - I would not have suspicion directed to him and them left to the fancy of his foes - but if he could be sustained God only knows him when a sight the Stars and Stripes would do to him - I am aware that I have worn out your patience but my anxiety must be my [excuse] [upon] you If from all that you can gather a few facts which might the country because of our gallant Genl Butler - I shall be only be happier in sending you my lasting gratitude Most StephenMr. Stephen E. Barton, 4 Liberty Square, Boston. My dear Mr. Barton: I send the enclosed address by Mr. Henry Breckenridge, Asst. Sec. of War, that you may see the beautiful tribute to Clara Barton. It is an exact copy of the original address in full, given to me by the Asst. Sec. at my personal request through the National tribune, the Soldiers' paper, this address will reach every G. A. R. Post and W. R. C. in the country and other patriotic organizations. This "summer campaign" will come into the consignment house in Sept. when definite action will lead to recognition by the American people, of the Founder of the American Red Cross, in the placing of a memorial in the Red Cross building when completed. The plan is to work by states, giving the American people the privilege and opportunity to contribute to the fund for [?everyone]. It was, as Miss Barton desired, the American people who suggested the American Red Cross and never a single approbation by the Government in all the years under the management of the Founder. This, of course, has no part in the Memorial at Glen Echo, that plan is firm, and a great undertaking. It is significant that of the three addresses at the laying of the corner stone of the Red Cross building, this by the Asst. Sec. of War often made reference to the name of Clara Barton. Mr. President Taft in the principal address made no more reference, no mention of her name than if she had never lived. Justice Lamar of the Supreme Court spoke of "women of the South in the Civil War" as he was [requested?] on the program. -2- Republics are not always ungrateful. The American people will see to it that Clara Barton is not and never will be in the realm of "forgotten workers". I leave tomorrow for my home, McKinley Place, Monroe Wis. Yours truly, Janet Jennings.