CLARA BARTON GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE "G" miscellanyVineland, N. J. Nov. 20th., 1911. Dear Miss Barton:-- Your favors of the 18th., I acknowledged yesterday and again express my thanks for your kindness coming at a time I know it must be a tax. I will now try and answer your questions as best I can. I was glad you remembered your visit to Vineland for in so busy a life it seems strange that one can find room to store these incidents and be able to call them forth at will. Aunt Fannie moved to Connecticut where she died in the eighties and was there laid to rest. After that Sarah lived, most of the time in Vineland until shewent to the Woman's Relief Corps Home at Madison Ohio in 1896. I went with her and remained several days, I thought she was very fortunate in finding so comfortable a home. When the State of Ohio took over the Home they retained those already there. I was there to see her last June, found her very feeble, confined to her bed--had to be waited on as a child, although when I went in her room she greeted me with a smile and words of recognition and knew me when I visited her again before leaving Madison. I suppose she is still there. Father left us in 1889 at 88 1/2 years of age. Mother in 1903 at 90--I am the only one of Mother's eleven children now living, am 65. After Sarah when to Ohio Mary remained some time in N.J. then went West searching health and strength but did not find it in South West Missouri or Nother Wisconsin at Bailey's Harbor. She went to Landrum South Carolina, perhaps five or six years ago after trying Orkney, Va. and lived there until last October when she disposed of her little home to obtain the necessary five hundred dollars to settle her debts take her to New York and her admission to the Chapin Home where she now is staying on probation. in all $850 I believe. I had a letter from Mrs. Rich of New York, the Chairman of the application committee of the Home, advising me what the Trustees though of Mary's condition, a copy of her letter will tell better than I can what she thought, so will enclose it. I wrote her expressing my regrets and hope that they would yet conclude to keep Mary permanently. I again wrote Mrs. Rich last evening and took the liberty of sending her a copy of your letter to me in which you speak of Mary's services on Morris Island and around Beaufort, that she, Mrs. Rich might know from you that Mary was entitled to more than ordinary consideration. I wish some influence could induce the Chapin Home or some other Home to recognize Mary's claim and open their doors and comforts to her. I have spend much time in trying to find such a place and hoped she had it at the Chapin Home but am fearful they will not keep her. I am going to do what I can to try for a Special Pension for Mary, but I am ignorant of the proper steps to take. Some of the boys told me I should have evidence of what Mary had done & etc, that is why I troubled you for I knew, you knew, and I knew of no one else who did. All the Doctors and Officers whose names Mary could remember I found by inquiry were gone. Your affidavit and letter are the only evidence I have so far obtained and I shall try and see if anything can be done. Any suggestions would be thankfully received. Col. Edmund Johnson and his wife are living here, their daughter Winona and son Frank are with them. Their son Felix represents this Country at some Canadian point. Their sons Fred and Ed. are not here. Aunt Fannies son George died about four years ago at Beaufort, where he had lived since the war. His son Bert lives at Beaufort unmarried and his daughter Mrs. Myra Gage Scoatin lives just below Beaufort on Dumfuski Island trying to farm. Mary I supposed will have to do there if she cannot get into a home north. With many thanks for your kindness I am truly yours John P. Gage APPLICATION COMMITTEE CHAPIN HOUSE Jamaica New York 164 West 88th., St. New York. Mr. John P. Gage Dear Sir:-- As it was through you that most of the correspondence in relation to Miss Mary E. Gage entering the Chapin Home has been done, I feel it my duty to say to you that the trustees feel Miss Gage is too feeble to remain in the home. We do not keep any one who is not able to go about, take care of their room and go to their meals. Miss Gage has already been under the doctors care and is certainly very feeble. You can understand that if we retained those in her condition we would soon have a hospital rather than a home. I have written at the request of Miss Gage to her niece Mrs. M. G. Scoutin at damfuskie S. Carolina to have her removed from the home. Respectfully, Mrs. J. A. Rich. November 9th., 1911. [*See Lyman Gage=no reply.*] TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Washington, December 22, 1900. Clara Barton, President American National Red Cross, 49 E St., S. E., Washington, D.C. Dear madam: I am glad to respond to a request for an expression from me as the century closes concerning the work of the American National Red Cross. Whenever since the organisation of this noble society the country has been startled with the intelligence of great disaster, loss of life and suffering, the report has followed of the almost simultaneous arrival of Red Cross agents bent upon work of speedy relief. Their efforts have beyond all question contributed vastly to mitigate want and suffering, which follow in the wake of calamity. The idea of such a society was a happy one, evidencing the nobler side of humankind, and it has been most courageously and effectually executed. But let us hope that the new century will find little use for the Red Cross; that war, pestilence, flood and fire will come but little. Peace and exemption from calamity represent I know the better desires of all the people of the United States. Yet it is cheering to believe that should these unwelcome happenings come upon us, whether through our own misdeeds or as unavoidable events, as they -2- have not failed to do in all the centuries, self-sacrificing men and women of the Red Cross will be ever at hand as they have been in the past to administer comfort to the needy ones who merit help in the midst of great misfortunes. Very truly yours, Lyman Gage 1230 Walnut A. Philada. Jan 15th, 1877 C. Barton, Dear Madam: The pamphlet which you say you have received is the only printed matter we have on the subject of our treatment. Any information you desire we will gladly give it to you. Our patients board in the city & come to the Institution for treatment, but at no distant day I hope to be able to have a house large enough so that they can live in the Institution. One mode of treatment is electrical, used mostly without baths. The cost of the treatment is about six dollars per week. We have been in successful practice here[*Dr. M. J. Galloway Jany 15 1877 Ansd Jany 26 1877*] for sixteen years, & one treatment is very popular with Philadelphians & many others who come long distances for its benefits. We claim to do for the sufferings more than can be done by any other system. Should you describe your case by letter I can tell you the probabilities of our treatment on it. We have constantly from two to three hundred persons under our care - Will be pleased to hear from you at any time. Most [?] Yours M. J. Galloway P. S. Under our charter, we also gradua[te] students from the Institution— ------ [*Illness 77*] 1230 Walnut A. Phila Feby. 7- 77 Dear Madam, I have carefully & thoughtfully perused your letter of Jany. 23rd & have no doubt but you were a well defined case of Nervous Prostration, & that you have not whereby recovered from it yet. The bad & disordered feelings that you still complain of I trace to a want of electrical polarity in your system, or a lack of vital electricity. Now I have the greatest faith (& it is founded on works) in the efficacy of our treatment in[*Dr. M. J. Galloway Ansd by card Feb. 9. 1877- *] such cases, as it not only polarizes the brain & the organs of the body, but it infuses new life into tissues that are apparently worn out, & incapacitated for normal action. My mature opinion is that Electricity scientifically administered would in a reasonable time restore you to good & reliable health, & if convenient I would advise you to put yourself under the care & treatment of a skilful & experienced Electropathist. I am with much Respect Yours Truly M. J. Galloway CHICAGO ATHENAEUM, 48 TO 54 DEARBORN STREET. Organized October, 1871. Telephone 5513. BOARD OF GOVERNMENT. BYRON P. MOULTON, - - President. FERD. W. PECK, - 1st Vice President. J. HALL DOW, - 2nd Vice President. JOHN WILKINSON, Rec. Sec'y and Treas. EDWARD I. GALVIN, - Superintendent. JOSEPH SILVERS, Ass't Superintendent. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. HENRY BOOTH, A. C. BARTLETT, A. A. CARPENTER, J. J. GLESSNER, EUGENE CARY, O. S. A. SPRAGUE, J. M. CLARK, R. T. CRANE, WM. R. PAGE, LOUIS WAMPOLD, W. T. BAKER, BYRON L. SMITH. [*202 384 Ed I. Galvin*] Chicago, July 19th 1884 My dear Miss Barton, Your kind letter of 16th, enclosing receipt, is just recd. I don't wonder that you feel like being put temporarily, on the retired list instead of that of the "flying artillery," and I trust that you will put your conscience under arrest if it dares to hint that you are lazy. I would set the hour-hand back three hours every night and forbid Old Sol's trespassing on your premises, by putting up dark opaque shades.- I would read the heaviestand prosiest sermons that ever saw print, or the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I wish that you might breathe the cool, refreshing breeze that is wafted through our city to-day from Lake Michigan. This is a wonderfully cool & delightful place for Summer.— no lassitude, no lessening of the physical & mental activity.— But I must not touch that key now, & darling my recipe for rest— Try to read the Democratic platform,— but don't try to guess its [?] It is like a Chinese puzzle. It is trying to ride two horses at once, going in opposite directions.— I wish you could see my beautiful, darling daughter, as she comes down in nurse's arms each evening to meet me at the depot, her face radiant with slumber, & her little arms outstretched for me to take her. There's a big slice of heaven in her sweet nature. And I am richer than Vanderbilt. — kind regards to Dr.— Yours very sincerely G. I. Galvin. [*Ansd Feb. 7. 1903.*] [*25 [?] *] Russiaville, Ind. 2/2, 1903. My Dear Miss Barton:— Were my dear mother, Mrs Sarah J. Trueblood, living, I am sure she would write you at this time. She followed you as nearly as she could from newspaper reports in your travels by land and sea, and greatly admired and loved you. I am much pained over President Roosevelt's actions. He is most discourteous, most unkind. I am not surprised for in so many instances he has shown a love for the uncultured and cruel. He is quite distasteful to our humane societies. He prefers the company of cow boys to an intelligent company of refined people. Your letter which I have just read in the Toledo Times is to the point and can reflect but the greatest credit on you. May you continue your work of Mercy and live to enjoy old age. Very Sincerely Yours, Nora T. Gause.The Garfield Memorial Association. TRUSTEES: R.B. HAYES, PRES'T. JAMES BARNETT. J.H. WADE, V. PRES'T. JAMES G. BLAINE. T.R. HANDY, V. PRES'T. J.B. PARSONS. AMOS TOWNSEND, SECY. DAN P. EELLS. CHARLES FOSTER JOHN HAY. DR. W. S. STREATOR WM. BINGHAM. H.B. PAYNE. HENRY C. WHITE. J. H. RHODES. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, TREAS. Cleveland, Ohio May 24 1890 Miss Clara Barton Pres Red Cross Ass Washington D.C. The Garfield Memorial Association purpose to dedicate, by appropriate public services, the memorial structure erected in honor and memory of the late President Garfield, at Lake View Cemetery, in this city, on National Memorial Day, May 30. The Trustees respectfully solicit, on that occasion, the honor of your personal presence. Very respectfully, Amos Townsend. Chairman Com. of Arrangements. Michigan City, Ind 3/31 Miss Clara Barton. Lanesville, Ind. Dear Lady: If at any time you need me to help carry out your plans for the relief of suffering please wire me "Care Humane Journal, 242 Wabash Ave Chicago. Very Truly Yours Nora T. Gause Organizer Humane Societies. have the time filled — with public engagements, and until into the Spring.— Mr Gough & I are both less strong than of yore as is natural – but with so many calls upon strength & time it is not easy to accept this condition. It is now the 35th season of Mr Gough's exhausting labor – and without one year of rest. It is not unlikely that we may try to spend the next year on the other side of the Atlantic. Mr Gough greatly needs a change. He will scarcely be in England & keep his mouth shut – but much of the year will probably if we go [?] the Continent. All this makes me hope you will give us the joy of seeing you at Hillside. All there is there – of comfort, we would be so glad to have you partake of with us, before we go. I do thank you for writing the letter we had last night. Mr Gough still suffers so much Baltimore Md Nov 22d /77 My Dear Miss Barton Last night – at the Lecture – your letter was handed to Mr Gough and when after 10 P M–he came wet & tired to our room he said "Whose letter do you suppose that is?" I was glad to hear where you were & yet I read your letter with a pang for we had telegraphed friends here the train we would leave Washington by this morning. We were so sorry to miss you & so near to you, made it all the harder to bear. When you wrote that kind letter to Mr Gough from Grafton about his then new Lecture –I purposed most strongly–to have seen you there My Dear Miss Barton I find that in the hurry of our leaving the Ebbitt House this morning I missed your card & may not have addressed this letter properly. If lost it is no great matter–only we did wish you to know we have remembered you all this time. Later Oh please pardon the blots I have not time to rewritewhen I found I could not– a Worcester friend said you had left– then I carried your letter in our journeys for two years – When I went with Mr Gough – hoping for time to tell you how sorry I was for your illness– & how I longed to have you well again with other blessings I wanted you to have – but the work was so hard for my husband – & I would get so spent in caring for him & my home & all the interests of others I could not give up – that the letter gave me a pang each time I came to it in the trunk – then I have had many months of such suffering & break down as long continued insomnia is sure to bring – & so it has gone on. One time I heard you were in Danville & I then missed all news of you for a long long time. Then I was not seldom comforted to be able to tell it all to the dear Master & Lord who is my best refuge in all happenings[?] & from whom I never came as weak & uncomforted as when I went to Him. It has been very sweet to commit you too to Him who knows all our needs. — In Mark 6th Chapter from 46 to 50th verses inclusive —how good it has been to feel that He knew all your "toiling in rowing"— when "the mind was contrary" as well as mine. While the many here in life & time do not recognise us as we really are it is so sweet to have Him say "It is I." "Be not afraid. Can we hope you will be near Worcester in the Spring? We would both then hope to see you there. This winter we from a conviction [with] of your sympathy with all who lived through those dreadful days. I trust you will find constant success in all your good work, in Washington. May our Lord & Master greatly bless you in the doing of it & crown it with His precious approval & acceptance as done for Him. I must ask you to pardon so long a letter. Would that I had your gift of saying so much in so much less a space than I have taken. Again sending our united and affectionate good wishes to you dear Miss Barton Yours most truly Mary E Gough with the Fall Rheum in the hands that the letters he would & ought to write—must often accept mine as the poor substitute for his better replies. My dear Miss Barton I do hope & trust you will come and into a recovered strength—for all your heart would prompt you to do & your head plan—for others. He (Mr Gough) sends very kindest regards and good wishes & joins me in all my hopes and desires for you. The dear children at Hillside who were so anxious for your autograph when you were there last—are now grown & so dear to me—such a comfort to us both, & they too would be so glad to join our welcome. We talked over last night — the matter of reversing our telegram to friends here— & trying to see you— but there were specialreasons for reaching here at noon that we could not for others sake–set aside & risk the consequences. I would like to be able to tell you how just now we are busy–for a former Union prisoner at Libby & Salisbury – a physician – who brought from those dreadful places a neuralgia – that nothing but morphine would relieve. When the pain left his heart & brain–he found to his horror he could not drop the morphine & in his despair –and in Minnesota – 50 miles from any other physician – & not having ever seen or heard Mr Gough – he wrote him – asking for the loan of $250 to come to Brooklyn to a physician who makes a specialty of such cases. Mr Gough tried to secure my attention in one of our hurried visits home – for a consultation about it – but only the Sabbath after its receipt could I overtake it. Then I gave the letter my own & Mr Gough did his full attention – & I do not think we should have slept much that night – if we had not decided to send him the amount. "A very unwise thing" –all said – "to do to a stranger" "send off money like that" – but it was done next day & he – poor soul –telegraphed to—to put him out of suspense. He is now doing well at the Brooklyn House – ("Parrish Hall") & we are so glad we did not hesitate. He has the marks of those Southern prisons on him – a certain shade a shade only (but a thing I always feel when I see those men) of settled sadness. I do not know why I have told you all this dear Miss Barton buta former Confederate soldier & told him as well as we could — of the Red Cross Society. He heartily assented to all its aims. We trust you will be sustained — have much favor with the people high & low in its behalf & find all your best hopes for it realised. Very much regretting our limitations while here I am dear Miss Barton for Mr Gough and myself Yours most truly M.E. Gough [*Mrs M.E. Gough*] Ebbitt House Washington March 28th /81 My Dear Miss Barton We did intend to have called on you this forenoon. A large arrival of letters & telegrams & some extra business in consequence – put a stop to it. We are not strong enough to lose strength by hurry – in these days & since we saw you we have seen weary hours from coughing & the debility of our colds. In this statethe week to come looks rather formidable – but it is good to trust. Several reasons I had for wishing to see you – are that I might say to you on reference to the personal question you put to me when here – that I have no personal reason for not telling you all the reasons for my attitude. I have – after much thought decided that much reticence was best – unless drawn to an opposite course by the action of others. I care most for the just judgement of the right minded. Did you know all – you would say I could take no other attitude then that I take with no small painfulness but knowing it is right for me to do. I wished to say also for Mr Gough and myself – that if you touch Worcester or its vicinity please do not fail to let us know. We want you to come to Hillside. I have not yet sent your picture to my girls but have told them of it and very delighted they are. They tell me they have already decided who small own it. When in Richmond – we went to Libby Prison with[*"Sunshine" = Ansd. Feb. 3. 1902*] [*32*] Dear Miss Barton We have examined a branch of the International Sunshine Society in our church, and it was voted to call it "The Clara Barton Circle." May we have a few words of sunshine with your signature in order to frame and hang it in the Sunday School room? With very kindest wishes for your welfare, believe me, Cordially yours George M. Geisel Minister-in-charge St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church Beloit- Kansas 1.21.02 ------ [*F. ? *] Glen Echo, Maryland. February 3, 1902. Rev. Geo. M. Geisel, Beloit, Kansas. Reverend and dear Sir: Your communication of January 21st I find awaiting my return from a journey Westward. It was a most courteous thing for your charming society to give it my name, and be assured that the honor does not fall unappreciated. The effort to bring sunshine into the lives of God's beautiful world and especially to throw its gleam across the happy faces of its children, is an effort second only to the great work of Him who came to seek and to save that which was lost. All that can give happiness to the human being does so much, whatever its measure may be, to draw and to chain its love to the great giver of all happiness. Whatever increases the brightness and the sunshine of life builds up its pillars of love and obedience, for, "He prayeth best who loveth best all things both great and small, for the dear God who loveth us, He made and loves them all." With the best wishes of an appreciative heart, I am, The Friend of Sunshine, Clara Barton [*39*] THE GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS. May 21. 1898 Miss Clara Barton Red Cross Society, Dear Madame: The President of the General Federation of Women's Clubs invites you to be present at the Biennial meeting to be held at Denver, Colorado, from June 21-27 inclusive. ------ [*34 - Women's Clubs*] General Federation of Women's Clubs. PRESIDENT: MRS. ELLEN M. HENROTIN, 319 E. Superior Street, Chicago. VICE-PRESIDENT: MRS. ALICE IVES BREED, Deer Cove, Lynn, Mass. RECORDING SECRETARY: MRS. C. P. BARNES, 1026 Third Avenue, Louisville, Ky. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: MRS. PHILIP N. MOORE, 1520 Mississippi Avenue, St. Louis. TREASURER: MRS. FRANK TRUMBULL, 1439 Franklin Street, Denver, Col. AUDITOR: MISS ANNIE LAWS, 818 Dayton Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Chicago, April 15th, 1898. [*O letter book p 249. Cuba.*] My Dear Miss Barton:- I see by the papers that you arrived in Tampa. and I hasten to offer you the co-operation of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in any way which it may seem wise to you to desire. I greatly regretted the last time I was in Washington that you were not there. I did myself the pleasure of calling on you but found you were out of town. Allow me to take this opportunity to say to you that I think that American women are especially fortunate at this time in having as their representative as President of the Red Cross in this country, so level-headed, courageous and humanitarian a woman as you are. I have always admired beyond words the quiet and serene manner in which you have performed the onerous duties which have devolved on you in the great national and inter-national calamities in which you have been called to assist. I shall be happy to carry out any instructions which you may see fit to intrust to me, and would even be glad to go to you for conference if you consider that the assistance which I can render you is of sufficient moment to authorize such a conference. I am with best wishes for your good health Admiringly yours, Ellen M. HensotinEllen M. Hensotin Federation of Women Ack. 6-23-98. Knowing our interest in the great affairs of the moment, will you not at least send us a word of fraternal greeting — Sincerely yours Mrs. Eva P. Moore Cor. Sec'y - Before June 15th to 1520 Mississippi Ave. St. Louis, Mo. June 20th Brown Palace Hotel Denver —[*1164*] [*90*] [*Ansd March 31 - 1902*] Form No. 163. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 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 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. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. RECEIVED at Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th & F. Streets, Washington, D. C. A-413Ny. Er. Xa. 25 paid NEW ORLEANS, La., March 29, 1902 Miss Clara Barton, Washington, D.C. Dear Madam:- I regret to announce the death to-day of Gen. J. B. Vinet; the worthy President of Louisiana Branch, of the Red Cross Society. M. Generelly. Secy. 8:52 pm [*[German comrades in Arms]*] Milwaukee d. 10.8.86. Werthes Fräulein und hochgeehrte Kameradin! Der Verein Deutscher =Waffen= Genossen beabsichtigt bei Seiner Majestät dem deutschen Kaiser ein Bittgesuch um Verleihung einer deutschen Vereinsfahne zu übersenden[g]. Ich bin deshalb so frei an Sie meine werthe Dame ebenfalls eine Bitte zu richten und zwar, wenn Sie so freundlich seie, uns ein Empfehlungsschreiben übersenden wollten. Ich bin fest überzeugt Sie als Ehrenmitglied unseres Vereins uns die Bitte nicht abschlagen werden deshalb, ich der Uebersendung dieses Empfehlungsschreiben in Kürze wohl erwarten darf. Mit kameradschaftlichen Gruß zeichnet Hochachtungsvoll Dr. Hugo Tilsner zukünftiger Mitglied der Section vom rothen Kreuz der Stadt Milwaukee Dr. Hugh Tilsner 1124 Vliet Str. Milwaukie Aug 10 / 86 Esteemed Miss and honored comrade. The Association of German Comrades in Arms purpose to apply to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Germany for the gift of a German Association flag I therefore take the liberty esteemed lady also to beg a favor of you, and that is pray you to have the kindness to give us a letter of recommendation. I am fully convinced that you as an honorary Member of our Association will not deny us this favor, wherfore I venture the hope to receive such a letter of recommendation ere long. With a Comrade's Greeting Very respectfully Dr Hugo Tilsner prospective member of the Red Cross Section of the City of Milwaukie 1124 Vliet St.[*[German Militia Assoc.]*] Cincinnati, Aug. 19, 1886. The Deutsche Landwehr Verein, Cincinnati, Ohio, takes pleasure in inviting Miss Clara Barton to the Annual Reunion of the German Veterans of the U. S., at Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 4th to 7th. Parade and Pic-Nic, Sunday Sept. 5th, at Inwood Park. Grand Concert and Fire Works Monday Sept. 6th, at Highland House. Carriages for Parade will call at your order at your residence at 12:30. Respectfully Yours, The Deutsche Landwehr Verein. H. PFITZENREITER, Prest. Cincinnati, O., Aug. 19, 1886. Der Deutsche Landwehr Verein von Cincinnati, Ohio, beehrt sich Fraulein Clara Barton zu dem am 4ten bis 7ten September dieses Jahres stattfindenden Kriegerfest speciell zu der Grossen Parade und Pic-Nic am Sonntag den 5ten, und dem Concert am Montag den 6ten, ergebenst einzuladen. Wagan werden am Sonntag gegen 12 1/2 Uhr fuer die Parade zur Verfuegung sein. Ergebenst, Der Deutsche Landwehr Verein. H. PFITZENREITER, Prest. ------ Zanesville Ohio May 22nd 1884. Will Miss Barton be kind enough to send a pamphlet, containing information, regarding the Society of the Red Cross - to Mrs. L. C. Gibbs. Zanesville, Ohio. Cincinnati, Aug 19 1886 The German Militia Association, of Cincinnati Ohio has the honor most respectfully to write Miss Clara Barton to attend the Warrior festival to take place this year Sept 4th-7th, especially the great parade and Pic Nic on Sunday the 5th and the Concert on Monday the 6th. Carriages will be at your service for the parade on Sunday about 12 1/2 Oclock. Respectfully The German Militia Assocn. H. Pfitzenreiter Prest. ------ [*24*] The Galveston Public Schools Central High School J. R. GIBSON PRINCIPAL Officers I. LOVENBERG, PRESIDENT EDWIN BRUCE, SECRETARY JOHN W. HOPKINS, SUPERINTENDENT FIRST NATIONAL BANK, DEPOSITORY Members I. LOVENBERG H. A. LANDES H. M. TRUEHEART JOHN SEALY CHARLES FOWLER DR. EDWARD RANDALL J. C. LEAGUE Galveston, Texas, May 16, 1911. Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md., Dear Miss Barton:- I have just read your splendid letter to Judge Terrell which brings you before me as in Galveston 1900 and my pleasant recollections of you. I desire to write you a few lines which I have promised myself many times to do. I am still teaching here and have fairly good health. Every now and then I get a remembrance from you which has greatly pleased me. I see you are now 80 years of age, but you have a splendid life full of good deeds. God Bless you. We still remember you. The land which you left to us by donation for a home for old people we are now trying to build. The getting of money has been a great task, I am enclosing you some few scenes or views which I hope you will find pleasure in. It is always the greatest pleasure to get a line from you, and to know that you think of us. My best wishes for your health and happiness, John R Gibson[*1915*] [*R Nov. 5 " 4*] [*NY Costie Declined to publish*] Dear Miss Barton: Will you kindly read and forward this enclosed letter from Morlan. I do not know where to address him. The letter explains itself - and I need not say more. I dare say you have attempted to keep people too often yourself, with [the same] similar result, to be greatly surprised. Mrs. Hines is with me, and I am fortunate indeed in having her to care for me. The accident [to] was to my knee, and is almost hopelessly persistent in its effect. With every good wish I am capable of for the progress and [*33 - article on nursing*] The Critic 743 Broadway New York Octr 30. '89 Miss Clara Barton Dear Madam, I have been requested by a well-known publishing house of this city to ask you if you have any book in contemplation giving your varied experiences as nurse & if so whether you have made any arrangement for its publication. Or if you have no book in preperation whether you are open to negotiations on the subject. Very truly yours J. L. Gildersuccess of your work and continued good health. I am Most sincerely yours, Minnie H Gibson Redlands, Calif., Feby Ninth - 1894. P. S. will you kindly pardon this poor note, and my troubling you as well. I am not equal to much in the way of writing. Sister sends a great deal of love, and we both wish to be remembered to Dr Hubbell. M. H. G. Miss Clara Barton. Glen Echo, Md. [*Imogen S. Pierce Mar. 1911 could sec. tell her, am better but have no connection with correspondence nor letters C. B.*] [*29 illness*] [postmark] MILWAUKEE, WIS 1911 MAR 9 12-PM "Ah, Near, Dear Friend" [*By*] (R. W. Gilder.) "Ah, near, dear friend of many and many years! "I have known thy loveliness - known thy tears, "Thy smiles, like sunlight crossing, shade, "Thy spirit unafraid". "Thy smiles, thy tears, thy exquisite said words - "Mystic as, in the moonlight, songs of birds; "But, O, more wonderful than these, "Thy lovely silences." Dearest, - Could I but hear whether you are well or ill! Would that some kind friend might write for you, to let us know that health comes to you with these milder days! We are well and too busy for peace. Lovingly, yearningly, Your Jno March 9, 1911Glen Echo Mar A.M. 11 1911 The Rectory Sycamore, Tenn 19 Dec, 1911 Miss Clara Barton Glen Echo Md Dear Miss Barton, Your kindly message of goodwill for Christmas has reached me through the newspaper and I rejoice in the privilege of reciprocating the same and sending by this means very cordial good wishes for another joyous Christmas for one who is honored the world over and beloved by millions. May God grant His peace to one who has done so much to promote "peace and good will among men." If my good friendDr. Julien Hubbell is still near you may I ask you to invite him to share with you my congratulations and good wishes? God Bless you! Believe me Most Sincerely yours W. E. Glanville Rector, St. Philip Church P.S. I am going to take the liberty to make special mention of you. Your useful life and humanitarian service in my Christmas sermon. W.E.G. Albert Gleason General Contractor 736 Fourteenth Street, Northwest [*34 Albert Gleason*] Washington, D.C. Apr 8th 1890 Dear Friend, I read your letter and was very glad to hear from you and would have answered immediately, but have been extremely busy and unable to do so before. I was very much gratified to hear of your humane work among the southern sufferers and trust that you may be spared a long and happy life to be devoted to your noble and chosen cause. In regard to the purchase of cots I would say that the papers are all ready for you having been duly signed etc, abstracts and all complete. If it is convenient to you, you may kindly send me check for ($2500., or $3000., that I may settle with the party in Baltimore who has an interest in the said cots, and let my part stand until you return. I merely suggested this and do not want you to do so if it is not entirely convenient to you.If you should anticipate coming home in a week or two you can let the whole matter stand until then and I will manage it for you. Lydia and all the folks at home join me in their kind wishes for your success, and safety in your heroic work. Your sincere friend Albert Gleason Per Israel [*Ansd April 24 - 1902*] Independence Iowa, Dear Red Cross Society, I would like very much to have one of your uniform caps, (a womans cap) to keep. I make caps, nurse caps a few, i.e. for women nurses and think of doing some thing more in that line in time to come, Would have it for show as well as a keepsake. If you think it well to send one, shall treasure it always & appreciate the favor highly. I enclose stamps to pay cost of mailing, & if you will kindly make knownprice of each, will remit money in return mail Hope I have not made an unusual request, or one contrary to the rules or laws of your society. I think well of your work & am interested in it & have a History of the Red Cross. Understand me as Yours obt, M. W. E. Gleason Independence Iowa Glen Echo, Md., April 24, 1902 Miss M. W. E. Gleason, Independence, Iowa. Dear Miss Gleason : Replying to your letter which asks for one of our uniform caps for the Red Cross, I have to tell you that we have none and never had. The National Red Cross adopts no uniform whatever, its only mark is that, when in active service, it wears a Red Cross band on the left arm. It has no body of nurses, but there are some other branches which do have. I would recommend you to apply to the New York Red Cross Hospital, 110 W. 82d St., New York City, Mrs. Bettina Lesser, Matron In Chief. I believe their uniform is thought to be very simply and pretty. Hoping you will receive what you desire, I remain, Very sincerely yours, Clara Barton [?sec]New York Avenue Hotel, Corner New York Avenue and 14th Street, [S. Gleason, Proprietor] Danielsonville. Conn. [WASHINGTON, D.C.] Sept 6th 1878 My dear friend Clara, I have at last after finding that I could not get any settlement in any way with the Dist of Columbia for work done desided & have gone into Bankruptcy Owing less than 24.000 all told with solid assets against The District Government of more than 125.000 this you will see when the Assignee makes up his statement. Now if you feel like having any one to represent you in the appointment of an assignee to settle my affairs & have not any choice of your own, then you will do me a very great favor. by appointing the Hon. Henry Hammond President of the first National bank of Killingly. whom you have met at my house in W. he will do strict justice for you, & also for me, & thus enable [my] me to get on my feetonce more when I hope to be wiser than in the past & now if you feel like appointing friend Hammond I have enclosed a blank for you to do so. Should you do so you will have to make a copy of my note with interest due. & go before a Notary Public. or what is better go before a Register in Bankruptcy & make oath to your claim. & this you will have to do at once as the first meeting to appoint an assignee to take charge of all my papers &c will be held Sept 16th, so there is no time to lose. Hopeing that you are well & still well disposed towards me, I beg to assure you once more let me get onto my feet & I will show you what I can & will do. & I assure you I shall not forget my friends. with this I beg to assure you. I will remain as ever Your little Boy S.G. In the District Court of the United States FOR THE ______ DISTRICT OF Connecticut IN THE MATTER OF } Sylvanus Gleason } In Bankruptcy. Bankrupt } To ____________ ____________ I Clara H. Barton of Dansville in the County of ______ and the state of New York do hereby authorize you or either of you to attend the meeting or meetings of Creditors of the Bankrupt aforesaid, at a Court of Bankruptcy wherever advertised or directed to be holden, on the day notified in the Warrant issued to the Messenger by said Court in said matter, or at such other place and time as may be appointed by the Court for holding such meeting or meetings, or at which such meeting or meetings, or any adjournment or adjournments thereof may be held, and then and there from time to time, and as often as there may be occasion, for me and in my name to vote for or against any proposal or resolution that may be then submitted under the Acts of Congress relating to Bankruptcy; and in the choice of assignee or assignees, of the estate of the said Bankrupt, and for me to accept such appointment of assignee; and with like powers to attend and vote at any other meeting or meetings of Creditors, or sitting or sittings of the Court, which may be held therein for any of the purposes aforesaid; also to vote upon and confirm any composition proposed, by said Bankrupt in satisfaction of debts, or the Declaration of Dividend, and for me and in my name to assent to the Bankrupts discharge, and for any other purpose in my interest whatsoever, with full power of substitution. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my seal the ______ day of ______ A.D. 1878. Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of ______ [L.S.] ________ Northern District of [Connecticut] New York, ss. on this ______day of ______ 1878, personally appeared Clara H. Barton signer and sealer of the above instrument, and acknowledged the same to be her free act and deed before me, ________ Register in Bankruptcy U.S. Commission of Notary Public[left-hand, top] No. ______ District Court of the United States, District of ______ IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE MATTER OF Bankrupt LETTER OF ATTORNEY. TO Filed this ______ day of ______ 187____. Register [left-hand, bottom] Brooklyn Sept 6 Miss Clara H. Barton Danville, on the hill side N. Y. And. Sept 11 - do not take any action, write M. S. to that effect. have consulted Judge Nyes and learn that my action will make no difference in the progress of the court in one way or another and in view of all things I feel like letting it alone. [right-hand, top] In the District Court of the United States District of Connecticut - In Bankruptcy Matter of Sylvanus Gleason, Bankrupt. The first meeting of the [?] [?] of said Bankrupt, ordered to be held on the 16th instant, will be postponed until the 7th day of October 1878 at 11 o'clock A.M. at the office of the undersigned in New London in said District. New London 10th Sept. 1878 Rob. Coit Register in Bankruptcy [right-hand, bottom] New York Avenue Hotel, Corner New York Avenue and 14th Street, [S. Gleason, Proprietor.] [Washington, D.C.] Danielsonville, Ct. Sept 16 1878 My dear friend Kitty. Yours of the 11th as Just come to hand. I of course at this moment know nothing of the expressed desires of yourself in my behalf. but I do know that your word is as good as pure refined gold so that I shall have no fears of the result. permit me I beg of you to allow me to thank you far more than words can express. I have toiled night & day for the last 9 years only to find myself a poor man beggared by toiling for our Government. This last step I have taken was one that I had hoped I should never have to come to & for the past 2 years I know I have been a more fit subject for an insane retreat than I have been to do any business, but I have taken it. & now feel more quiet & at rest than I have for a long time. I realy begin to feel as though there was a prospect for me[*[Re Sylvanus Gleason]*] US POSTAL CARD. NEW LONDON SEP [?] 10 PM U.S. POSTAGE ONE CENT Miss Clara H. Barton Danville New York. yet in this life. to day I find the past we cannot recall. but if we will theres a future for us all. My dear Clara I will strive very very hard for this. for me to get a discharge in Bankrupcy it will require all my friends to prove their claims. & then sign a request for my dischage from all debts due in my case in Bankruptcy. this done I hope to be able to again enter into business life. & prove myself a true friend to those who have proved themselfs a true friend to me. feeling a little sad to day perhaps I had not better write you more at this time. but you shall hear from me again soon. when I hope to feel some better. I still feel that I am but a very Little Boy but not worthy of claiming what i once did. Still you will ever be held the most Sacred & dear friend of my life SG [*memorial Oct 16th 99.*] MOORLANDS, FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT. Mrs Henry T. Glover Chairman of the late Auxiliary 29 American National Red Cross Society My dear Mr Barton.- I am so very anxious to do something to show Miss Barton what we all think of her. I want to start a fund either to build a monument for her or else to endow the Red Cross Hospital or anything else you think she would rather. If you will send me a form of an appeal to send out & who you think would be well to ask to act with me & who to make Treas I will be very grateful. I have sent our several letters to ask for ideas & hope to start very soon to get the money but I want to get it in a way you all think best [?] fine would know me Yours truly Harriet D Glover35 232, Clarendon (?) St. Boston, Nov. 19th <1883> Dear Miss Barton, Can you make it possible to speak next Sunday P.M. at 3 o'clock before the "Woman's Ed.(?) and Ind. Union?" I am one of a Com.(?) of ladies to secure speakers for this Union, and an earnest desire has been expressed to hear you speak upon your peculiar (?) work and experiences. If you can come, pleasecome directly to my house. (which is opposite (?) Brooks Rectory, near Trinity (?)) for rest and refreshment. Your expenses will be paid. Please inform me by telegraph if you can, or if you cannot confer this great favor, as I have so little time left for securing a speaker. Sincerely yours, Hannah B. Goodwin 38 Boston, Nov. 22nd "1883] Dear Miss Barton, You have my most hearty thanks for your generous compliance with the request of the Committee. As a notice must be sent to the papers to-day, I will venture(?) to announce your subject as Hospital and Prison work. Remember my promise, please, to give you rest and refreshment at my house, 232. Clarendon St. Gratefully your friend, H.B. GoodwinAwknowledged July 15 1904 THE FREDERICKSBURG JOURNAL. [*25 the press*] Fredericksburg, Va., July 14 - Miss Clara Barton Glen Echo. Md: Dear Madam: I wish to express to you my great appreciation of your very kind letter, thanking me for the editoral regarding you. I had no idea that these words would reach you and they were a poorly expressed but sincere tribute to you, inspired by a sincere regard for you and your work, without any motive of flattery. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. 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, MARCH 1, 1882. RATIFIED BY THE CONGRESS OF BERNE, JUNE 9, 1882. PROCLAIMED BY PRESIDENT ARTHUR, JULY 26, 1882. INCORPORATED OCTOBER 1, 1881, APRIL 17, 1893, AND JUNE 6, 1900. CLARA BARTON, PRESIDENT MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN, VICE-PRESIDENT. EDWARD D. EASTON, TREASURER. SAM'L W. BRIGGS, SECRETARY. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, 49 EAST 58TH ST., NEW YORK. Glen Echo, Washington, D. C. November 5th, 1903. My dear Anna Gordon, The card inviting me to the annual meeting at Evanston, is with me. While I thank you for it, with all my heart, I try to think what would be the sensation to sit in that gathering, and that place, and try to recall the familiar form, the tone of voice, the quick, bright repartee and the words of loving wisdom that the longing heart reaches for. Meetings will be held, friends will come and go, the years will pass, but never shall we see her like again. Remember me, dear Anna, when the Clans gather and know that in spirit I am with you all. Loving and true, Yours,THE FREDERICKSBURG JOURNAL. Fredericksburg, Va., I send you under separate cover two copies of the Journal in which this article appeared. These two are the only copies which I have left I am sorry that I have no more to send you. Yours very truly John Goolrick Jr. Mgr. Fulton Kansas May 27 1884 Miss C. Barton Will you please send m one of your pamphlets telling all about the objects of society I seen it in my Benevolent Magazine Yours Truly Mary Gorman Fulton Kansas. [*Bourbon Co*] Elizabeth Porter Gould New Year greetings Jan 1, 1898 A Happy New Year to my Dear Miss Barton. May it be filled with continued blessedness and peace which her I send a little "Pebble" for "Stray Pebbles," not for the benefit of the Head of the Red Cross, but possibly for some of the members. With kind remembrance extended to Dr. Hubbell. I am Most sincerely Elizabeth Porter Gouldnoble soul so well knows. May I say how much I have enjoyed the reading of the Report, so kindly given me? I have sent if to a friend to read, with the request that he send it to another. So the gospel of tidings will spread to good results, we hope. Again let me thankful be for the added page to my Album, and for the pleasant interennce in the hospitable home. It will always be a pleasant memory. Re: Sept 14.07 The Com: met Mayer out of town as supposed. Com: Meet tomorrow at 10½. they strongly incline to Monday night will let you know. Your Fd J. T. Gracey [*ansd - Aug 12-1902. CB 40 Mrs Grafton*] Miss Clara Barton, Washington, D.C. I desire to arrange the faces of ten of our noted women in a picture after the manner of those noted men, Whittier, Emerson, and others, as you have seen in book stores now for several seasons. I have long felt jealous, somewhat, that no picture corresponding to it of women's faces could be found. Are you willing to let me have your picture for this? The following women are selected: Miss Frances E. Willard, Miss Susan B. Anthony, Miss Clara Barton, Miss Louisa M. Alcott, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Mrs. Mary E. Livermore, Mrs. Clara Cleghorn Hoffman, Mrs. Jennie June Croly, Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mrs. Margaret Bottome. I design having two rows of the faces and want them some smaller than the men's faces I refer to. Enclosed please find self directed envelope and an answer at your earliest convenience will be appreciated. Yours very sincerely, Maria Harper Grafton July 18, 1902. 804 Kentucky St., Lawrence, Kan.On my return from St. Peterburg, a day or two ago, I find awaiting me your letter requesting photograph, and telling me the honored company and telling me the honored company in which you desire to place it. I can send you a very large picture, taken in St. Petersburg only a few weeks ago, but as it is almost the only one I have, I must ask you to kindly return it to me when the use is made of it in which your propose to make. I would gladly spare it permanently if I could. Assured that you would understand this, I enclose it under separate cover, and hope for your success in your worthy and "jealous" effort. Sincerly yours, Clara BartonRoch. Septem. 16th 81 My dr. Miss B. Thanks for all literature rec'd. Every thing moves on nicely here, & I presume all arrangements will be complete for Monday's meeting. Mr. Gracey and I leave the city- tomorrow, but hope to return by noon Monday. When you come up Mon. Morn. come right here & Lillie will be happy to look after you until we put in an appearance. There is a little Ed. notice in to-day's Herald. Adolphe will keep it for you. With Kind regards A. R. Gracey [*Recieved September 12, 1902 at meriden Fila 1862*] 6 Lawrence, Kansas, Sept. 8, 1902. Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Maryland. My dear Miss Barton,-- I was exceedingly kind of you to send the late photograph taken in St. Petersburg. I took it to a fine photographer and expected to be able to return it at this time, but it is not yet ready. I will return it as soon as he gets the copy made. I think the work that you have done is grand, and rejoice that you are held in so high esteem by your own countrymen, and have been so honored by the crowned heads of Europe. I always associated you with a picture that I have in mind, as described in the newspaper during the war, how you started with an ox team one bright Sunday morning to go to a camp hospital at some distance from Washington. I remember the description said you were so eager to take all the stores you could for the sick and wounded soldiers, that you piled in the goods until there was no room left for yourself, and that you stood in front holding on to the sides and seat as best you could, and thus you drove through the streets of Washington while crowds of well-dressed people were on their way to church, not paying much attention, apparently, to you or the blessed errand upon which you were bent. I had the pleasure of hearing you lecture years ago in Bloomington, Illnois. Your face and the memory of your noble deeds will never fade from my memory. Yours most Cordially, Maria H. Grafton (Mrs) 804 Dy st,[*RX nurse*] 500 Spruce St DeDroit Park, Washington, D.C. March 11, '90 Clara Barton 1915 Vermont Ave, Respected madame: Myself, in conjunction with Mr. Granger are writing a military drama, and in one act we have a hospital scene, and we desire to have our heroine there in the character of a nurse of your society. I desire all the points and incidents that you can give me, and if you can arrange to allow me an interview. I am satisfied I can obtain all tat I desire on that topic. Hoping the granting of our request will not cause you any inconvenience we beg to remain your respectfully Conlee & Granger Per Conlee 3022 P. St. West Washington Miss Clara Barton Dear Miss I was not sure, The good nurse who took my name down last evening, understood it was conditional I am at present emplowed with a patient. It is uncertain when She will let me go. I have an engagement for 1st of June if I have a few days they Shall be at your Service I should feel it an honor to be with you in your good work. With best wishes for you Martha Gray My home [residence] address is 1811 K. N.W. I have always wished to see something of a military Hospital and Hope I shall be gratified [*Lucy Graves - no reply*] LMG [*25 prexy*] My dear Miss Barton Your kind note came duly and was very welcome. It made me think of old times; I am homesick every time I look at it. It doesn't seem just right, you know, for someone else to be writing your letters; I feel as if, somehow, I had been defrauded(defrauded) of a rightful prerogative and as if I ought to run back to Glen Echo and go to work in the sunny office. There never was such an office as that for cool breezes in summer and sunshine on bleak wintry days. I hear, with great pleasure that you have had a delightful trip this summer and are in excellent health now. Indeed, my failure to see you in person has not been lack of inclination or intention, but work and the engagements incident to association with many acquaintances and our large family. My little married sister is living in Richmond, where she has a charming home and us much improved in health. I was with her for a week this fall, to our mutual satisfaction. My other sisters are at home and with my mother and father ask to be remembered [*General Greeley – Read Oct. 1902 33606*] L ALL OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THIS OFFICE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED "CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, U.S. ARMY, WASHINGTON, D.C." WAR DEPARTMENT, SIGNAL OFFICE, Washington, Oct. 22, 1902. Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Maryland. Madam:– As having been practicable, I have extended the courtesies of the photograph work of the Signal Corps to your friend Mr. John W. T. Bennett. Hoping that you are in health so that you can continue your great work to the end, I am, Very respectfully, AW Greeley Brigadier General, Chief Signal Officer.to you very kindly, It gives me pleasure to enclose a proxy, as you request, athough I hope to attend the meeting in person. With best wishes for Dr. Hubbell, and love to yourself, believe me, Yours sincerely, Lucy M. Graves National Museum, November 7, 1902. Miss Clara Please have Patience to read this Poeville, P.O. Hamilton, Co. Tenn [*9*] Dear Miss, I know it will supprise you to hear from me. But I must give you a little of the history of my life since we last met. After Staying in Washington 3 years trying to get congress to make an appropriation to pay me for Worke done & money Spen on the Andersonville cemetary. I returned to Nashville Tenn Peneless. I must tell you. Those people at Andersonville Thought If they could get rid of me that the cemetary Would be droped. And they keep up a continual Reports and rumors about me to the commander untill he suspended me So the charges they made against me could be investigated. (His head quarters being at Macon) I Went to Washington and stood a thurer examernation & was reinstated by Gen. M.C. Meigs being innocent of all the charges. When I got back and took charge they appeared more determined to get rid of me then ever. If they had to kill me, So I went to Macon and got a gard. After that they kept more quiet & worked there plans deep. They went to H.B. Weldon who my brother brought down there and fitted him up a hotel to accomadate Soldiers whoWould visset the grounds They promised Weldon if he would help them to get me out they would help him to get the supt..cy.. Weldon agreed to do all he could He Weldon comminced his worke by poising the minds of officers who vissited the place and stoped with him by telling them that my brother was Rebel and that I was not a sutible man to be Supt.. That he Weldon was from Conneticut and was the only man in that country that could be Supt.. Some would go away treating me with contemp others would come and tell me how Weldon was underminding me to get my place. One day I Exchange a pair of mules that I bought from my brother for a larger pair. Then he prefured charges againsts me appropiateling Two gov.. mules to my own benefit. Weldon hired 11 collard men to go to my trial to swair that the two mules did belong to the gov.. he promist to pay them $3.00 per day but when he found I come clair he would not pay them anything It took 3 months before a coart marshal to get through my trial and they keep me in that durty prison in Macon. I was honerbly discharged. All charges againts me being falce. I then went back to Washington to ask redress of the gov.. for during my trial Weldon and his partie had sold Everything I had at Andersonville. You know when I first went to Andersonville that I found the bones of our soldiers ruted up by the swine and I took my own money and hired men and had them covered & had a fence put round them which was nearly compleat when you & Col.. More arrived. You know the balance. About 12 years ago I married the Rev.. Dr. H. [J.?] Walker Daughter of Baltimore, M.d. 2 month after our marriage my wife lost her mother & 2 years after her father. We started then on our pilgrimage With Gods help to live up rite and honest and Serve the Lord the best We knew how. 3 years ago I got my arm badly hurt in a accident on the North Western, R.R. When I was nearly Well I took cold which settled in my throught. I have not been able to Speak above a Wisper up to this time. Last November I rented a store house & 15 Acres land part in Vinyard & orchard. I went to chattanooga and got Goods from Some Whole Sale Merchants payable in May. We was doing well. After we started the store we got a post office isstablished here & I am asst.. our Store beingMiss Clara Barton President Red Cross Association Evansville Ind. Private P.M. Please forward [*Mo R-----[Bunbe?] Bill [??iffin] on the main road 4 miles from Chattanooga on the 19 of March a big flood came down the Tennessee River and the waters drove us out and greatly damaged me. You told me if need your help just to ask. Now Miss Clara I dont ask you for charity but I do want you to lend me $300.00 to start again Merchants dont generly give more then 30 or 60 days time but they was more lenient with me because I was sick. I am willing to make you a note signed Jointly by my wife & self so if I should die she will pay you just as soon as she can draw my insurance. I am insured in the Yard Masters Mutual benefit Society of the United States & Canidies. I feel confident that there is plenty of noble souls as well as yourself that would help me in my need if I was only up there to tell them of the abuses and how my life was threaten for doing my duty at Andersonville Cemetary. But I have always said that was a place of the heart and not of the pocket. I have worn your patience out. But I could write pages for it releaves me in my sickness to talk to you. May God bless you is my prayer I enclose envelope. I have sayed all my trubles open to you hopping to hear from you kindly soon. I am your true friend W. A. Griffin P.S. I wanted to speak of my brother Col. Joel R. Griffin. Will in my next 27, [*49033*] Miss Alice A. Griswold [*33*] In charge of Nurses at Mass. Homoeo. Hospital, E. Concord Street, Boston, Mass. My Dear Miss Griswold:- I know that you wrote making inquiries in regard to the Red Cross Society, and doubtless our reply was deferred in the hope of being able to tell you something more satisfactory, than could be done at that moment. If you can, my dear Miss Griswold, kindly keep your patience a little longer, we hope to be able to make arrangements, which will cover, not only your desires, but hundreds of others who wait with you. The name of every nurse, who has asked to serve under the Red Cross, is faithfully registered, and one day we shall make it known to them. I send you some documents, which may interest you, congratulate you on the position you hold, and hope you will retain your interest nad loving regard for the Red Cross, and believe in the faithful consideration of its President.The American Association of the Red Cross, FOR THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING BY War, Pestilence, Famine, Fire, and other National Calamities. Washington, D. C., March 27, 1882. To Dear Friends: Feeling assured that it will be your pleasure to co-operate in the good work which engages us, we herewith transmit to you an appeal in behalf of the sufferers from the floods in the Mississippi valley. You are aware how effectual in labors of love have been the methods of work pursued by our numerous associate Societies of the Red Cross abroad. Our organizations will employ like instrumentalities in sending aid to the afflicted in the Southwest. The rations at present furnished by the Federal Government prevent, momentarily, a scene of starvation from blotting the annals of our land. There will yet be need of all the people can do. Their help will be wanted in these pestilent bayons long after appropriations have become exhausted and found an end. Medicines, wearing apparel, bedding, shelter, implements to wash with, and seed to plant, must be supplied The Trustees named in our appeal, and who fully understand the scope and ability of the Red Cross organizations, constitute an ample quaranty that whatever is contributed will be wisely applied. Will you please present the matter of our appeal to your friends, with such explanation of the subject and such effective words of commendation as your own heart shall dictate. We would respectfully suggest that you designate some suitable person or persons among your acquaintances to take the matter in charge, receive, and transmit contributions of money and material as indicated in our appeal. We remain, very respectfully yours, The Central Committee of the American Association of the Red Cross. Clara Barton, President. The American National Red Cross. 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, March 1, 1882. Ratified by the Congress of Berne, June 9, 1882. Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 182. Incorporated October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and June 6, 1900. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, 49 EAST 58TH WT., NEW YORK. CLARA BARTON, PRESIDENT, MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN, VICE-PRESIDENT. EDWARD D. EASTON, TREASURER. SAM'L W. BRIGGS, SECRETARY. July 22nd, 1903. Miss Edith J. Griswold, 220 Broadway, New York. Dear Miss Griswold: There occasionally comes to one a question to be answered or considered, the main feature of which seems to be the surprise that is felt at there being any question about it, it having never before occurred to you that any doubt on the subject was admissable. Your question regarding the utility of the bicycle as a means of out door exercise and convenience of transportation is to me one of these questions. Of the utility of its proper use I think there can be no question. The possible harm resulting from excessive use, or misuse, is rather a matter for correction of details than condemnation or even criticism of the main principle. Very truly yours, Clara Barton[*Jessie Griswald*] [*C B*] 1330 Massachusetts Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C., January 20, 1904. My very dear Miss Barton: It was real sweet and tender and lovingly thoughtful in you to write me so earnest and kind a letter in reply to mine. I shall treasure it as a memento most rare and precious, because I love you, and that which adds to its value is the fact of it being written in your own inimitable hand. The pictures came in good condition and it was with great joy that I looked upon your dear, sweet face. I like them all, and shall keep them. Each one speaks, in language more eloquent than tongue can pronounce, of a character that has challenged the admiration of the world, dignified womankind and ennobled the race, by illustratingthat there is one capable of sacrifice and suffering that approaches the teaching of our blessed Master in its purity, its simplicity, and its perfect, unselfish consecration. They shall be placed in my room where I can look upon them every hour, and they will be to me a source of renewed and increasing interest and inspiration, and in my hours of sweetest meditation and highest and noblest ambition will cheer me onward and upward. The one upon which my name is written by your gracious hand will be of especial interest to me, because of it I feel that I am in some way identified with you. The espression of the face is charmingly sweet and I think it is not sacrilege to say, divinely strong. I again thank you most sincerely. Believe me Your true friend and devoted admirer, Jessie A. Griswold. ------ [*Sally Barton*] Oswego, N. Y., July 30th, 1881. Miss Clara Barton, Dansville, N. Y. Dear Friend & Sister - I have just recd. a letter from our Mary, inclosing yours requesting me to furnish a notice of Mrs. Vassal's labors for Mrs. Hanson's Book. I would cheerfully comply, could I do so; but my acquaintance with Mrs. Vassal did not begin until some time after 1870, and did not ripen into intimacy of friendship until two or three years afterward—just before she left Washington, and long after I had been superseded as "Moderator" or Chairman of the Parish Committee. I wish I could recollect the name of some capable person among her Washington friends, to whom we could apply for a suitable tribute to her memory. The Parish passed suitable Resolutions to her memory, but I know not even their Author. Mrs. Grosh has very gradually improvedsince we left Washington, but remains thin in flesh, and does not gain much in strength. We were very sorry not to have seen you before leaving; but the bustle of selling, packing, &c, was almost too much for my wife, and left me no time for aught but business. I will send your letter and Memoranda concerning Mrs. V. to Mrs. Hanson on Monday. We return to "39 Seymour Avenue, Utica, N. Y." on Tuesday (Augt. 2d), to stay till the 6th, where we would be glad to see you, or receive any communication you desire to make. Mrs. Grosh desires kind remembrance, in which I heartily join. Yours fraternally, A. B. Grosh. ------ Manheim, Pa., July 17, '90. Miss Clara Barton, Dear friend: Such I shall call you, for I believe you are a friend to all humanity. We are strangers but I have read about you and your work. I should like to enter one of the best hospitals in this country to take a course of study and training in orderto become a proficient nurse if possible. Knowing nothing about hospitals and believing that you know [m] more about them than any body else I could appeal to, I take the liberty of writing to you for any information or advise you can give me. Have taught school one term in my native town, (Manheim) but some thing has been telling me for the last two years that my place in life is nursing the sick. I shall be twenty four on my next birthday, measure 5 ft 5 1/2 in., and weigh 148 lbs. I know you know[n] nothing about me but if you will take my case under your consideration I can give you references or recommendations. I have great feelings for humanity and think the Red Cross Society a noble one. Believing, you will never regret any kind act you do for me and hoping you will let me hear from you as soon as possible, I am, Sincerely yours, Clara Grosh.Emely Gross 34 Aug 26 1900 " 28. 48 Lake Shore Drive Monday morning My dear Miss Barton:- I was delighted to get a word from you and also greately honored. It will give me great pleasure to see you whenever it is a possibility and so dear friend let me know the earliest hour that I may drop in. I did not know until yesterday (Sunday) what you wereto be here & then Mrs. Gen. Black asked Mr. Gross if I was to attend some luncheon to be given in your honor. I have not been feeling as bright as usual this hot weather & thought of running out of the City for a few days & concequently sent regrets for some of the functions thus are to be held this week. I am feeling so much better than I did however that I shall stay in city until after the encampment is over. So Dearest command me in any way & it will be my pleasure to respond. Could you not come over & rest a day or two with us? You would be most heartily welcom. I note what you say of the progress the Red Cross is making with pleasure & only hope that you may be shared many many years to behold the cooperation of all the nations in this grand civilizing [apease making?] movement. The Red Cross to my mind is the greatest rebuke to War - that man kind has [had administered] ever received. I shall be waiting now to know when I may see you & so with love & reverence I am yours cordially Emily Gross 3600 Michigan Ave. Chicago Miss Clara Barton [*[Washington D. C.]*] Glen Echo. Md. Mrs. Ellsworth Gorss [?] [?] 3600 Michigan Ave. Chicago My dear Miss Barton - Your devoted admirer [Miss?] Kate Benjamin, has spoken yo me in regard to your coming to your Chicago [friends?] again. June brings the republican Convention to us and we hope it will bring balmyweather as well as many of our distinguished men and women. It will give our family great pleasure, and I am sure we can make you most comfortable if you can arrange to be our house guest at that time. Had your birthday been in less severe weather, we should have asked you to be with us at that time. As a member of the Chicago Woman's Club and an ex regent of the Chicago Chapter D.A.R. I know that organizations as well as others will be pleased to do honor to our beloved Clara Barton. Your long life has been such an incentive to women that we all hope you may prolongyour stay with us for many birthdays more. May I hear that you will make the effort to be with us? Most Sincerely [L??lja] [Fearing?] Gross (Mrs. Ellsworth Gross) March fourteenth [*1912*] Glen Echo, MD Mar 16 P.M. 1912