CLARA BARTON GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE "H" miscellany Ha-HeDr N. J. Hepburn June 2d Recommends man for New Jersey. Also gives his new address. Answered July 7th 1882 367 W 23rd St N. Y. June 2d 1882 [*9*] Miss Clara Barton: Mlle: I have only just now got settled in N. Y. hence my delay in forwarding my change of address to the H'dquarters of the Am. Red Cross Association. I enclose card with address, and trust to hear from yourself or the association whenever I can be of service in the work. In regard to the State of New Jersey, any one wishing to organize will find a worthy assistant either in State or County work in Mr. C. F. Richardson of the Young Ladies Seminary, Freehold, N. J. Trusting to hear from you at your convenience I Remain Your Obdt. Servt. N. J Hepburn, md. Form No. 102. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERV'CE TO ALL THE WORLD. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. Receiver's No. Time Filed. [1] Check. 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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. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. SEND the following message subject to the terms on back hereof, which are hereby agreed to. March 29, 1901 189 To (Nelson Hearst - Sunday World) been captured, he would have been hung. Napoleon went to Saint Helena, Jefferson Davis and all his brave followers were pardoned, lived and died like other men. Would we, today have had it otherwise? This is the march of humanity. The enlightened progress of a century. Our government will, I trust be wise under its beneficentThe Western Union Telegraph Company March 29 Send to Nelson Hearsh Sunday World head, and study Aguinaldo before it finally deals with him. Clara Barton [*40*] Frank W. Hackett Chauncey Hackett Law Offices of Frank W. Hackett Union Trust Building, Washington, D.C. June 9 1911. Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md. Dear Miss Barton: - You will be interested to know that the second trial of the case of Craig v. Parish will be begun at half past one o'clock on Monday, June 12th at the City Hall. If it be within your power to be there about two o'clock, I am sure that the Court will suspend work for the purpose of putting you on the stand immediately to testify what you know with regard to the late Samuel Ramsey. I am afraid that you may not be able to come, but I do not want to lose any chance there may be of your finding it possible to be at the trial. Your letter was of great value to me, and I sent a copy of it to the Judge upon motion for a new trial. The Judge himself spoke in very pleasant terms of the character of Mr. Ramsey. Yours truly, [signed] Frank W. Hackett FWH/L[*23 assistance*] Dallas Tex 12/2nd1900 [*Ads 12/6*] Miss Barton Dear Miss Please excuse the liberty I take in addressing you thus my need is my excuse. I dont know whether you can help me or not that you will deside when you have finished reading my letter. I am very anxious for the position of Stewardest, on one of the Mallory-Line Steamers running from Galveston to New York. Mr. C. H. Mallory Pier 20 East River New York is the gentleman to whom the application must be made. I have investigated it far enough to know the position will have to be obtained through influence. I fear if I wrote to him myself my letter would be consigned to the waste-paper basket, but if he was made to understand that I would conform to all Marine Laws, and would make New York my home instead of Texas and that I wanted the position for five or ten years and that I was competent and worthy of the position. I feel I could get it. My object in writing this letter is to give you my reference as you have resently been in Galveston and possibly met Mr. W. T. Dealy, of the Galveston News, of this City William Illings Worth and of Fort Worth Dr. Durringer, I have lived all over Texas, have friends in Houston for reference Mr. C. Dewyer. My husband was a train dispatcher . If you cannot assist me personally perhaps you can ask the assistance of some one of influence in New York that will try to secure the position for me. I have made several trips from Galveston to Key West on the Steamers Lampassas, Colorado, and Alamo, it was on these voyages I gathered my knowledge of the duties required of a Stewardest, andfeel positive I could fill the position satisfactory or I would not ask for or strive to get it. If you will kindly give me the assistance you can I shall remain ever your humble servant. Sincerely yours in truth, Mrs. Abbie Hagler 517 Corrinth Str. Dallas Tex. [*1888*] United States Patent Office, Washington, D.C. Miss Clara Barton Washington D.C. Miss Barton I beg to express my acknowledgements and also my regrets. The note you so kindly sent me extending an invitation to meet several members of Congress &c on the evening of the 8th. failed to reach me until this morning, through some oversight in this office I am very truly, Denton C. Stall[*Ansd March.12. 1901 34 J. Brainerd Hall C.B*] 26 Washington Ave - Worcester Mass March 9 - 1901. Miss Clara Barton Washington, D.C. Dear Friend: Since I have been kept at home most of the time, by reason of Service and a wound received at the Wilderness, have occupied much of my time in reading and study. In some way I have received the impression that Congress has authorized and printed as a Document a History of the Red Cross which includes work in Cuba and the Phillippines; also that it is to be distributed by you. If I am correct, should deem it a great favor if you would cause a copy to be sent to me. Thanking you in advance and again thanking you for many kind acts to my father and myself in May 1864. I am Yours very truly J. Brainerd Hall formerly of B-57th Mass Infantry have which was given me, I think I did not deal -- and it is [due] owing to the kind generous manly, and "appreciative" friends of which you speak in your cheering note that I do not have to take up the hand and play it alone . I have more than once [invoked] asked the Good Father for the [proper] suitable words in which to bless them, the [spirit grateful] proper spirit - I believe I possess. If nothing occur more than I at present anticipate, I shall proceed to forward my tents this week - to be set beside the Sanitary Commision and come myself in about a week with Dr. March - If you know or hear of any reasn why sentence of "disapproval should be passed upo this course please let me know. othewse I hope to meet you soon on the Old Battle ground With grateful Esteem I am Truly Clare Barton Hilton Head S C. November 21st 1862 Lt. Col. J. F. Hall Prov Marl. Dept. of the South My dear friend Your kindly note of the 15 inst was duly and gratefully recd, and I thank you more than I can tell for the prompt and friendly interest manifested in my little matters. Your opinion of the whole matter perfectly coincides with my own, it was a little play partly farce and partly tragic gotten up for the occasion, and to suit a Special Audience, the taste of the public I think was entirely ignored, although they were made to appear in the foreground and the "hisses" ventriloquised until it really required the practiced eye and experienced judgment of a "Detective - " {en militaire} to discover the precise source from whichthey did eminate. The caste was doubtless good, although to refined sensibilities there was an air about it which in dramatic parlance [w?] might be pronounced a little "broad," and as a paucity of actors rendered it imperative that I should appear as leading lady I considered it [only] but to fortunate that my part only required me to walk on to the stage and retire as hastily, and quietly as possible. Had the "plot" [figure?][of the performance] had required me to make an appeal or a vindication or supplication, or to faint, or expire, it would have been perfectly fearful. I am under a thousand obligations to you, for your promise to look the matter through and shall always be but too grateful for any additional information which you may gain-- as I [shall] may set even a higher price upon these documenting orders, & papers in future years than I realize at present. I recollect your remark that it was "my play now!!" – I know it is and have considered it well. I believe – and after mature deliberation have [come] arrived at the, I think, wise, conclusion, that the small trumps are pretty much "played out," having been mostly used up in making game, and that [such] there is remaining in my hand, being [the best on four and sure? to? win?] Bowens I can afford to play at my leisure; any of them will like a trick play [their?] when I will. this may appear presunptious considering [who] the parties I am matched against, but I only play theCopy of letter to Col Hall sent to Folly Island Nov. 23 1863 about "Tents" [*Answered Jany 28, 1881 Genl James T Hall*] Tarrytown N. Y. 21 Jany. 1881 Miss Clara Barton Dansville N.Y. My dear friend I cannot tell how great was my pleasure to receive your New Year's greeting - It was an Echo of departed years, and time seemed to have rolled backwards; [and] That which is now history to others, is to [others] us who were active participants in its Events, like a dream, wherein the past repeats itself, but with strange metamorphoses, so that it is hard to distinguish between the real and the fanciful. I suppose we all have these dreams, both in our waking and sleeping hours; at least such is my Experience; and among the most satisfactory, are the ones in which I recall the work done by the noble women who took their part in behalf of humanity as well as patriotism, and gave their labor, their sympathy and their means; and in many cases imperiled their lives, in their country's sacred cause; and among the foremost in the record of these sacrifices(sacri)fices, in the name of Clara Barton. I read with pleasure your admirable addresses to the First New York Dragoons and to the Danville Republicans. They had the ring of true metal. During the last campaign I gave myself up to it with all the Energy and power I possessed; but I paid dearly for it. I felt that I was fighting another Appomattox, and however badly wounded, Even unto death, the cause was worthy the sacrifice. I have now been confined at home over two months, and the chances for my recovery were for some time, most unfavorable. I had pleuro pneumonia on both lungs, with other serious complications I am now apparently well, and have been three times to town, but I am very sensitive to changes of weather, and unable to bear fatigue. Fortune has not greatly favored me since my return from the war. I have lost both my son and daughter whom you met in the South. The former 2 1/2 years ago, and the latter 3 1/2 My son died a martyr to his profession. After the close of the war he studied medicine, and stood very high in his profession, and his career promised to be a brilliant one. Dr Sayre in a recent address on the coming men in the medical profession, named my son as one whose peer he had not met in the young men during all the years of his professional experience; and said that he had looked upon him as destined to take high rank in his profession, and that his place would not Easily be filled. "Such was his worth, our loss is such we cannot love too well, or greive too much" I have not been successful in a money sense. My business was ruined during my absence at the war, and left me embarassed, which together with sickness in my family, and other misfortunes have assured me that I am not fortune's favorite; but I have lived, supported and Educated my family, and as far as I could, done my duty to society; so I am content - I have two children left, the two youngest out of seven. Fred, whom you will remember as a very little fellow at Port Royal is now past 20 and Loo, a bright & promising girl just 16. My wife has good general health. - Always with kind remembrances & a sincere interest in your welfare & good works. I am truly yours James F. HallGlen Echo, Maryland. January 27, 1902. Miss Katie C. Hall, 655 C St., S. E., Washington, D. C. My dear Miss Hall: Your letter to Miss Barton, asking for an appointment to bring your friend to call, finds Miss Barton away from home for a fortnight or more in the West, and when she returns, if it is not too late, I am sure she will be glad to see you, "Ida's" friend and Mrs. Milling. A letter just received from "Ida" says she has been quite ill several days with severe cold and though she is up again, she does not feel at all like a Samson. Yours very truly, J. B. HubbellL. R. HAMERSLEY & CO., Publishers, 1 West 34th Street, New York You may enter my name as a subscriber for one copy of "Women of America." I will remit for this subscription at the price stated, $10 per copy, on receipt of volume. Clara Barton (if by mail) Glen Echo, Md. (if by Express) Washington D.C. Feb - 4 1908 If more than one copy of the book is desired, it can be indicated on this order blank. [*over] L. R. HAMERSLY & CO. Publisher No. 1 West 34th Street Publishers of NAVAL ENCYCLOPEDIA CHURCH CYCLOPEDIA MEN OF AMERICA Publishers of THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT WHO'S WHO IN NEW YORK, 4th Edition (1909) WHO'S WHO IN PENNSYLVANIA, 2nd Edition (1908) Telephone 1516 38th NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 1909. Dear Madam:- Several months ago we receivedfrom you a subscription to a book which we had in preparation, entitled "Women of America," which was intended to be a companion to our "Men of America" published in the fall of 1907. A large number of women and an equally large number of men, have strongly disapproved of the idea of the separation of the sexes in this way and as we have in preparation a revised and greatly improved edition of "Men of America" we have concluded to combine the two under the title of "Men and Women of America", making a much larger, better and handsomer volume than would have been made by "Women of America" alone, and making the book a much more valuable work of reference, containing the biographies of the most notable Americans, without distinction of sex, under one alphabetical arrangement. The book will be ready in April. We therefore ask your permission to transfer your subscription from Women of America" to "Men and Women of America", and your early reply will greatly oblige. Yours very truly, L. R. Hamersly & Co. [*Permission most approvingly given Very truly yours Clara Barton Glen Echo Md Jan 16/909*] L. R. HAMERSLY & CO. Publisher No. 1 West 34th Street Publishers of NAVAL ENCYCLOPEDIA CHURCH CYCLOPEDIA MEN OF AMERICA Publishers of THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT WHO'S WHO IN NEW YORK, 4th Edition (1909) WHO'S WHO IN PENNSYLVANIA, 2nd Edition (1908) Telephone 1516 Murray Hill New York. December 18,1909 [*Men and Women of Am .*] Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md. Dear Madam:- We beg to thank you for your favor of the 16th instant enclosing check for ten dollars in payment of Men and Women of America. we return the book to you by express, and enclose herewith your order for same. Yours very truly, L. R. Hammersly & Co. [*Please direct to H.H. Hamilton Care of N.B. Safford W.R Junction Vermont] [*40*] White Pines Junction Vermont June 23rd, 1882 Miss Clara Barton Dear madame Trusting that you will excuse this intrusion of matters that do not probably come under your present business interests I write you this evening. Thinking you may be able to give me information regarding the pensions (matter) of deceased soldiers if they can be dawn by their relatives but parents wives or children, my brother D. H. Hamilton belonged to the Army of the Potomac wasone of the first to go as a Vol in the 11th Mass Hookers old division enlisting for three months there for 3 years serving faithfully his time and reinlisting from sense of duty knowing from observation how much the dear boys in blue needed tender care & sympathy. He went from us to duty & to death loving his comrades & his country more than all else beside, only left the field when unable longer to minister to the sick & wounded in capacity of Hospital Steward. Dr Douglass now a resident of Maine & the Surgeon in charge being commissioned his duty was then to care for him self. He reached Boston Tuesday the 9th of August 1854, dying sudenly the 13th (Saturday following) of disease incured in the discharge of duty. I have all the necessary papers to prove all the dates of enlistment & discharge if there is any possibility of there being any thing done about the matter. I am the only one left of the family, and having met with reverses am in need of the relief this might be if such pensions are granted Had his life been spared he would have cared for me as he promised my father on his deathbed some [12] [m] [8] [3] months before his own death. so it seemsto me but an act of justice that this favor should if possible be shown me. I thank God that I had so true & noble a brother to give & feel that the care badge of Hookers old division on my darlings tombstone is of more honor than an King or Emperor didem I heard your lecture on the battle of the Wilderness at Cleveland Ohio. how I thanked you from the inmost recesses of my heart for your self sacrifice & devotion but God will reward you & all who serve him through love to His creatures Excuse me for writing so much but these references to the past are akin to many memories (that they have taken my pen captive before I was aware of it Hoping that I am not tresspassing too much on your time & patience & that I may hear from you very soon. I am respectfully Yours H. H. Hamilton[*35 honor*] HAMILTON CLUB OF CHICAGO August 27th., 1900. My dear Miss Barton:- The Hamilton Club has requested me, as its President, to place at your disposal a box at the Auditorium Theatre on the night of the 29th inst., on the occasion of the Banquet of the Hamilton Club in honor of President McKinley. We shall be greatly pleased if you will accept this and occupy same with your friends. Sincerely yours, Hwd. A. Baugh President. Miss Clara Barton, Chicago, Ills. Hamilton Club Accepted Aug 27 1900[*$30 donation to Boys club 1890*] Sailor's Snug Harbor, Staten Island, N.Y. May 20 / 90 Miss Clara Barton Washington, D.C. My dear Miss Barton, Your kind letter, enclosing cheque for thirty dollars was duly received, and it is unnecessary to say duly appreciated. Our club is progressing,and am happy to say the work is meeting with the approval of many of our friends. Our attendance is increasing, rather than diminishing, although the warm nights are coming, and we have been anticipating a falling off. Our great desire now is to build in the fall, and have a competent man at the head of the work who can devote his whole time to it. We are thankful to see already a marked improvement in some of our boys, and trust that we may continue to keep our hold upon them. I was very glad to hear of Dr. and Mrs. Gardiner and also of Dr. Weeks.The few weeks spent in Johnstown and the genial persons I was brought in contact with will always be thought of by me with a good deal of pleasure, and I cherish the hope that I will meet you all again under pleasanter circumstances. We heard from Dr. Elliott recently, and are expecting to have her with us the latter part of the month. Thank you very much for your kind invitation to visit you in your own home, and should circumstances ever permit me to do so, it will afford me a great deal of pleasure. I only hope the time will come where you will be able to visit Staten Island, and though we cannot offer you the attractions of Washington, I think you would be deeply interested in our institution and its inmates. I enclose a slip from one of our Staten Island papers in reference to our club, which may explain the work more fully than I have done. Once more, let me thank you very heartily in the name of our society and in my own for the generous contribution you so kindly sent us, and believe me. Yours very truly, Anna G. Hammond."OUR BOYS" A club which has been gotten up to help them - its object, method of working and its needs The club has its rooms in a house in West Brighton, commonly known as the "Castle" situated at the head of a short lane called by its owner McSorley Place, but more generally known among the natives as Serabble Alley." It is one of several short alley-ways leading from Broadway to groups of tenement houses which present anything but a cheerful or homelike appearance. The club was organized in the early part of last December by a few ladies and gentlemen, who were impressed with the need of a place where such boys as would otherwise spend their nights on the street or in the saloon might enjoy a pleasant evening, and so be kept from the temptations with which they are surrounded. The second story of an old fashioned tenement house was rented, and the two largest rooms were made not only presentable, but homelike and cheerful, by means of fresh paint and paper, red curtains at doors and windows, tables, stools a few bright pictures on the walls, a baby organ, and last but not least, plenty of light. It was suggested to the managers to start with six boys if they expected to accomplish anything; but the advice was so far disregarded as to issue, on the day to previous to the opening fifteen cards bearing the following: Admit One to Boys' Club, Scrabble Alley, West Brighton, December 10, 1890 Doors open at seven o'clock. A lady with one or two assistants, awaited their arrival; and, at the appointed time, seventeen presented themselves. That she might gain their names in an informal manner, a game of bean- bags was started; and by keeping score, she was soon on a friendly footing with them all. When the game was over she suggested they should have a short business meeting, and commenced by asking if any of them knew why the club had been started. In an instant up went two or three hands. One answered, "To keep us off the street," another, "To make us stop usin' bad language." "Yes!" said she, "That's it exactly, but there's another thing. You're all club boys now, and we want you to be truthful, and what's more help each other in any way you can." They assented to this, and the next question, "Can't we pay ten cents a month?" came from one of the boys. Some thought this too much, and they finally agreed each to contribute five cents monthly toward the running expenses. After some further business, it was suggested they should close the evening with a few songs, and one of the boys intimated his desire to sing "McGinty," but the person in charge not being unfamiliar with that classical selection, "John Brown's Body" was substituted. Then followed "Home Sweet Home," (with a very weak verse and a very strong chorus), and, as a parting song one suggested, "We Won't Go Home Till Morning," which, from the royal good time they seemed to be having evidently expressed their sentiments. Since that first evening, the club has increased in numbers from seventeen to fifty-four, (and they might have double the number if there were only room.) Two more rooms have been rented, a piano has taken the place of the baby organ, and they have an average attendance of between fourty-five and fifty boys. One room is devoted to a work shop, when the boys make the bodies of hammocks. The cord, needles, etc. are provided for them, and they are paid ten cents a piece for their work, besides the money paid for the actual amount done. Prizes are offered for the best work during the month, and in this way their ambition is stimulated. They have consented to deposit a part, at least, of the money thus earned with the one in charge of the work-room, and she will place it in the bank for them. The boy depositing the first dollar each month having that amount doubled and the whole credited to him. Each boy has a number, and a bag stamped with a corresponding number, is given him, in which he places his needle, unfinished work, etc. at the close of the evening, and gives it to the one in charge. The other room on the third floor is used as a library and reading room, where such papers as The Youth's Companion, Golden Days, Harper's Young People, etc., are provided for their use and a few books - the nucleus of a library - are at their disposal. The two rooms on the second floor are used for games and music. The majority of the boys are always on hand at seven o'clock, when the doors are opened. For fifteen or twenty minutes they sing, the boys having learned some eight or nine well- known songs, "My Country 'Tis of Thee," "The Spanish Cavalier," etc, and for the next twenty minutes one of the helpers reads aloud to them; after which the roll is called, and the boys separate. Some go to the work room, some to the reading room, and the rest remain in the game room, where they are provided with checkers, dominoes, jack-straws and such games as the messenger boy, base ball, magic hoops, etc. They sing with a heartiness that sometimes endangers the roof; but at othertimes, there is comparatively little noise, and so far they have given no trouble when a competent person has had them in charge. But the difference in their behavior when such a person is absent, demonstrates the necessity of having someone always there who has the ability to manage them. At present, this is impossible, but the aim of those actively engaged in the work is to erect a suitable building in the fall, and engage the services of a competent person to act as superintendent and devote his whole time to the work. That such a person is needed, we think is quite apparent, when some of the present members, sixteen and seventeen years of age, can neither read nor write, and when a large number either do not attend school at all or so irregularly as to be of but small benefit to them. At present it has been found impossible to open every night; but with the right man at the head of it, and a good corps of helpers this can be done. Whether it is or not, will rest with the Staten Islanders, and we trust that they will appreciate the need sufficiently to give it their hearty support when called upon to do so. Could they but know the need some boys have for just such a place in which to spend their evenings, we feel sure they would willingly give such assistance as may lie in their power. One of the members, whose mother is dead and whose father is a confined drunkard, when questioned as to how he spent his evenings said: "Well! it's cold at home, and me and my brother us'ally go to the saloon with father." What can we expect from the boys if they never have a chance? A lecture was given in February for the benefit of this club, and as a result the managers have been able to deposit two hundred dollars in the bank toward the building fund. The building and the superintendent cannot be had without money, but we trust that when you are called upon this summer, you will respond to the appeal -- remembering that what you are doing for the boys is the "ounce of prevention" which is better than the "pound of cure." Sailors' Snug Harbor, Staten Island, N.Y. June 17 / 90 Miss Clara Barton, Pres. National Red Cross, Washington, D.C., My dear Miss Barton, Once more I am coming to you to ask your assistance in our work among the boys. Next month I expect to collect the needed funds for our new building; and for that purpose will visit Phila. and New York. I shall get a note of introduction from Geo. N. Curtis who is in sympathy with our work, and if I am not asking too much, may I trouble you for another. I shall find it necessary to apply to many with whom I have no acquaintance, and know that a note of introduction from you would be of the most valuable assistance, especially in Phila., where your name is all that is necessary to the success of any enterprise. I hope you will forgive me for troubling you so often, but I am sure it is a cause in which you as well as myself are interested. I send by this same mail one of our local papers in which your contribution is acknowledged, and am happy to state that the piano will be ours by the fall. Hoping to hear from you at your convenience, I am, Yours sincerely, Anna G. Hammond the 19th of next month, and every indication points towards unprecedented success. The Cambria Iron Company, not withstanding their enormous loss, which we feared would take from us their annual appropriation, have munificently increased us from $500 to $600 this year. We have over $2,000 in our treasury at this time, and think some of setting aside half of it as a "starter" towards the permanent building so greatly needed. Never were our rooms appreciated more by those without a home than this winter; it was the first many knew what it meant to be homeless. You have had a part in providing it for them. Perhaps the most powerful influence of all that we have exerted has been the steady, continual plodding. Even our sign displayed to the view of all, has told a volume for our work. It is wonderful how God has raised to Himself laborers to take the places of the ones we cherish, and to-day finds us better organized , with busier men than ever before. We have enlisted in one branch and another the most influential men of the valley. We have complete reorganization -- a new Constitution, and a new Charter. It has been a real task to re-enter our members upon our books, so scattered have they been, and we could not receive them until December, but the work now progresses more rapidly, and we have 135 paid-up members upon our books. The Ladies' Auxiliary numbers 72. The sickness we feared would rage among the young men during the winter, and for which emergency we arranged, we are glad to say, disappointed us. It has been remarkably healthful, all things considered, though great nervousness characterizes the typical Johnstowner even now. Yet some sick were cared for, a great many homes secured, and a number helped to employment. Our baths have been freely used, and our rooms as a whole have been the scene of many a peculiar and interesting spectacle. But "necessity knows no law." The spiritual department of our work--the part that moves us--is most gratifying. From an attendance of seven at the first men's meeting, we have grown to average fifty or more, and it has been such a blessed move. The whole religious situation has been of a very peculiar turn ever since the flood. The temperament of all seemed inexplainably strained, and it has been a gradual return to the work. It is in this meeting that we as workers have been knit together and rekindled for the work we love, and that makes it so precious. The number of conversions has not been large, nor has it been in any part of the city; but we have not labored in vain. Tomorrow we unite with the Ladies' Auxiliary and observe a memorial service for our loved ones, and we feel that it will be profitable, but oh! so sad a meeting. Day before yesterday the body of a member of our Devotional Committee was recovered, and some have never been found. A member of our Training Class was probably burned in the wreck. But what is our suffering for a little time here compared with the great joy of being with Him? Our Bible Training Class has been in a flourishing condition ever since reorganization in November last: an average attendance of thirteen, with fourteen members pledged to study an hour and a-half each week. A social song service has also been maintained. We have addressed you thus at length believing you have a special interest in our stricken city, and that you must receive some dividend in return for your generous offering. It is through your assistance and the untiring labors of our State and International forces--under God--that we are so cheerful and prosperous to-day, and let us all, as "a great voice of much people, say Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power unto the Lord our God." Very Respectfully, The Board of DirectorsYoung Men's Christian Association No. 176 Main St., Cor. Court OFFICERS John Thomas, - - President. W. B. Matthews, M. D., - - Vice President. W. A. Stewart. - - Treasurer. N. B. Swank, - Recording Secretary. S. L. Harter. - - General Secretary. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. C. B. Davis, D. W. Evans, M. D., John Fulton, D. N. Greer, GEO. A. Hager, G. W. Moses, P. A. Cobaugh, Frank D. Jolly, W. H. Miller, T. T. Morrell, Emory West. TRUSTEES Jas. McMillen, Jno. W. Townsend, Jno. Fulton, Jno. D. Roberts, Jno. Thomas, W. C. Lewis, Jno. Henderson. Johnstown, PA., May 31, 1890 Kind Friend: Today - the sad, sad anniversary of that dreadful moment that is still so vivid to us all - we greet you with gratitude for what you have done towards re-establishing and maintaining our work for young men. Your contribution of $.........................was received by our Treasurer, and as acknowledgement has been made by the State Treasurer or International Committee, we trust you will not think us as slow to appreciate as we have been to thank you personally. It has taken time and effort to adjust ourselves to circumstances so different-thrust almost instantaneously upon us. We probably had the finest hired Association quarters in the State, but were left without even a membership record, and searched for six months to find a copy of our Constitution. We lost twenty-eight workers, including both the President of the Association and the Ladies' Auxiliary. The business, and in all cases but one the homes, of every Director, were flooded, demanding our first and undivided attention. Our General Secretary, after a month of faithfulness, was prostrated by severe illness. So that first: We had nothing to begin with, but a skeleton to bury. Second : The head of our organization was gone. Third : What workers remained were incapacitated. But from the first we were encouraged by such profound sympathy, that then days after the flood we opened headquarters in a flooded building, and have been growing ever since. We now occupy a one-story temporary building of our own-30x42 feet, with bath-room extension. Have on file about sixty periodicals. Have furnished writing material for six thousand letters. Have now an average daily attendance of over one hundred young men, and during the labors of the State forces have accommodated as high as five hundred in a single day. We have a circulating library of six hundred volumes, as well as piano and games for parlor, We have not felt like indulging in many social events, as the winter has been a sad one for poor Johnstown. Nevertheless we observed, in a quiet manner, our usual custom of "Open House" New Year's Day, and had three hundred calls. At our first quarterly meeting since the flood- the 13th inst.-the young men banqueted the Ladies' Auxiliary, with an attendance of one hundred and fifty, and the most encouraging reports were read from twelve Committees now at work. The excursion advertised at the time of the flood for June of last year, has been re-arranged for BANQUET The Membership to the Ladies' Auxiliary Tuesday Even'g, May 13, 1890. From 8 until 10 O'Clock. Observance of Quarterly Association MeetingPROGRAMME [I.] Gloria Patri, MEMBERSHIP. II. Invocation, A. J. FURMAN. III. Our Past, Present, and Future. JNO. THOMAS. Pres't. IV. Recitation, W. S. HOCKING. V. Reports, CHAIRMAN COMMITTEES. VI. Piano Solo, Prof, PHILIP H. STOLLEWERK. VII. OurPart, M. EUGENE BENNETT. VIII. Your Part (Refreshments), "THE PEOPLE." M. E. BENNETT, Chairman. F. D. JOLLY, Secretary. P. A. COBAUGH. R. J. HUMPHREY. JACOB MURDOCK. R. L. RANKIN, Entertainment Committee. 2/ which has made poor humanity your debtor to such a vast extent. I would like you to feel, my dear Miss Barton, that my services are always at your command, and it shall always be my greatest pleasure to respond when called to assist you in your great and noble work. It was my one regret last summer when entering 3/ into Relief work here, that I was unable to communicate with you directly, but I called on Mr. Stephen Barton, and was introduced by him to Mr. Dodge who after wards requested me to undertake the work in Long Island City. I enclose you a copy, (for yourself), of my report; as I would like you to know something of the work accomplished there during your absence. Hoping that I may[*Annie Hammond*] have the pleasure soon again of meeting you. I remain most sincerely & truly, yours . Annie G. Hammond Mr Hodder Helped me to put up the first cots and assisted me after wards nightly in caring for the sick AGH [* 33 Phebe C Hammond Dansville group.*] 228 Powers' Block Rochester, Mar. 9.86 My dear, dear Friend. How often I think of you and of your being so near me, and long for a little visit with you. And now I see by the paper that you are to leave Dansville. Can you not come and at least spend the day with me before you go? I should be more than pleased to see you on Thursday of this week - or Mon - or Tuesday of next week. - Will you not give me that pleasure?2/ I am getting to feel quite at home in Rochester and like it here very much. I am very pleasantly situated now. Did not think I could ever find such kind and pleasant friends as in Evansville, and missed them so much last year, and indeed shall never forget them and their many kind- nesses to me, but I find there are good people here also. Last summer I became acquainted with Mr. Henry Rochester and old gentleman of eightly, (son of the founder of the city) and his lovely daughter Miss Rochester, to whom I became much attached, and when I came back in the (3) fall she asked me if I would not like a room at her house as she thought it would be pleasant to have me there. I felt much gratified and accepted, and enjoy my home there exceedingly. They are delightful people and so nice to me. I am also becoming much attached to my cozy little studio, and fear I will never again be satisfied with one outside of this block. I had a little visit with Mr. Parsons about two weeks since, he was here for a few hours. We talked about you and wished we might look in upon you at Dansville. I hope to have a visit from Mrs. Parsons this summer. Will you be at Dansville or in this vicinity then?How are Mrs Brodt and family and all the Brightside people? Please remember me to each and all of them if you have opportunity. I should really like to see dear old Dansville again but I do not seem to find the time – Am thankful to say that I am sufficiently successful here to keep busy; if not doing any great things I do enjoy what I can do – I rec'd your kind remembrance at New Years, and so glad to be remembered. "Tis sweet" indeed to feel oneself in the hearts of their friends – Kind regards to good Dr. Hubbell – I often think of you both and that sad but interesting trip down the river – Will you not kindly cheer me with your presence? and remember that I am your loving freind Phebe C. Hammond Miss Hammond, Artist, Studio, 228 Powers' Block. Work for Sale and Orders solicited. Lessons given in Oil Painting and Water Colors. Visitors Welcome. TREASURER'S OFFICE. CHARLES W. HAND, TREASURER THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE U.S.A. 156 FIFTH AVENUE MADISON SQUARE BRANCH P.O. BOX NO. 2 New York, Oct. 31st, 1901: [*personal*] Miss Clara Barton, International Red Cross Society, Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Barton: - I am addressing you confidentially, and would say that in replying to my inquiry any information you may give will be held in strict confidence. You may know that Mr. William Willard Howard [*file*] is a tenant of this building. He came on here at the time that he was connected with the relief operations of the Red Cross Society in Texas, and I understand that there was some differences which led to his withdrawal from his connection with your Society. In his various operations he, of course, appeals to the general public, and knowing that he is in this building many letters are addressed to me asking with reference to his methods &c. I would be grateful if you could give me any information about Mr. Howard. I know that questions of this kind are usually very embarrassing, but under the circumstances I am hoping that you will feel at liberty to write to me fully in this matter. I trust that you are having strength for the heavy duties and responsibilities that rest upon you in carrying on your noble work. Very sincerely yours Chas W Hand TreasurerWorcester, Mass., Nov. 2nd, 1901 Mr. Chas. W. Hand, Treasurer, 4156 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. City My Dear MR. Hand-- I feel thataydur letter of the 31st ulto., making inquires abou t Mr. William Howard, should be promptly answered, therefore I hasten to reply that I knew of his good work in Armeria during my own operation in that field. I had not the pleasure of his personal acquaintance until he came (xxxx) to me, incidentally, while in Cuba in 1898. Since then I have known him only to regard him as an efficient business man, a true, congenial and loyal friend. As to his business enterprises I have really never known anything, hence I cannot speak of him in that respect, but I am glad to say that I have no friend in whom I repose greater confidence. Most sincerely yours, ((39 Suffrage)) Albany May 16 1883 76 Cagle Street. Dear Miss Barton. I am writing this note to ask a great favor of you. On May 29, the evening of decoration day, our Woman's Suffrage Society holds a meeting and our subject for that time is the "Women of the War". They have asked me to make the principal address of the evening. Would you be so very kind dear Miss Barton to write me something of your life andwork during the war, in the form of a letter, that I may read in connection with -- my address. I can not tell you how much if would help us and add to the evening. If you are too busy in your new work, Could you not write us a short letter. Are you well written up, by any historian so that I might get information for my lecture of you! My address will be published in one of our largest City papers and a letter from you would be eagerly read decoration day by thousands who could not attend the meeting. Our Suffrage work here is growing to a mountains on my hands. We have held weekly meetings every Tuesday night since the early fall in the old Assembly Chamber. Our meetings have been crowded by the best men & women of Albany. The press have given us their aid by writing up our meeting -- reporters always being present- Indeed it has been a great revival. -- I hope you will remember me, as calling on you once in Dansville with my sister-in-law, formerly Miss Curtis of Rochester. You meet so many - -you have forgotten my face but I hope my love and admiration for you linger with you. I wish to send my Congratulationsto you, on your appointment to so useful & prominent a position. May your dear life long be spared to our Country that you so grandly served 20 years ago. How time flies. It seems to me I never wanted anything as I do this letter from you. Wont you listen to my Calls? With much love I am yours affectionately Mary Seymour Howell. President of Albany Woman Suffrage Society 78 Cagle Street Albany N. Y. Mrs. E. R. Hanson The Star and Covenant Office ((31)) Chicago, Ill., Jan 25 1881. My Dear Miss Barton The most important reason for my hastening a reply to your delightful and most welcome letter is, to tell you if you will send me the prominent points in your sister's character (I received a hint of them in your letter) and the especial work she performed for our church. I will take those points, and do the best I can to give that beloved sister her appropriate place in my book. I of course make this offer to relieve your busy heart and brain, should mindsprefer to have you write the sketch, because any thing wrought with love is always more perfectly done. Mrs. Warral's[?] name is on my list of women to be looked after. I think Br. Frank sent it. I write him to-day making inquiries. You speak of your dear sisters faith, trust, and loving labors for our church, and add, "I have been busy with other things to it neglect." My dear friend, we -- your universalists friends feel, that you have been living universalism for many years, and in that way have done more for its glory, than many women who have taught its ism. Answered by card Jay 29- 81 A letter from our sweet Mary tells me she will take the facts of your European work, and prepare, or rather edit it for the book. I feel that everything is working for good. I have never for a moment lost faith in you. You said in your first letter to me that I should have an account of your work and self, if one could be found to write it up. I knew some one could be found, and had made up my mind to wait, until that one was found. Yours most truly with admiration E. R. Hanson P. S. I most heartily return the compliment of a "Happy New Year".Mrs. E. R. Hanson The Star and Covenant Office 38 Chicago, Ill., June 1st 1881 My Dear Miss Barton My printed commences the printing of my book next week. I am anxious concerning the sketch of your wonderful work. If I had simply the facts. I would string them as artistically as it would be possible for me to do and then send them to you for revision. Will you trust me? If you can just give me the heads of things, I do really believe I understand your spirit so well that I could present the pictures in their true light. The Woman's Centenary Association of the Universalist Church. President--Mrs. M. Louise Thomas, Tacony Philada., Pa. Rec. Secretary--Mrs. Addie M. Hall, Chicago, Ill. Cor. Secretary--Mrs. O. E. Cantwell, North Attleboro, Mass. N. W. Cor. Secretary--Mrs. E. R. Hanson, Chicago, Ill. Treasurer--Mrs. Martha A. Adams, Melrose Highlands, Mass. Publishing Committee--Mrs. M. L. Thomas Chicago Ill. Sept. 2 - 81 My Dear Miss Barton Will you not trust me with the dates in your sisters life? I have heard so much concerning her. I really feel that I understand and appreciate the beauties of her character, and can give a sketch of her, with nearly as much tenderness of feeling, as if she had been my own dear sister. If you can trust me, please send me her birth, marriage, the number of children she became the mother of, and her death. Also the number of years she lived in Washington. Who attendedPlease send me your dear sisters sketch, or the sketch of her life. I wish I could have your picture in my book. Is it out of the question? Yours with love E. R. Hanson her funeral, and whatever else your heart and nerve will permit you to say without injury Have you seen Mr. Rexford? Yours with love E. R. HansonMrs. E. R. Hanson The Star and Covenant Office 31 Chicago, Ill., 1881 My Dear Miss Barton I thank you for your delightful postal. And now permit me to say that I really hope for the love you bear our blessed Faith, you will make a great effort to send to our "[Musth?] friend" Mary, a condensed report of your European work. I know you have feelings aversed to it, but I ask it for the credit it will be to our denomination; for the love you have for Mary, and as an act ofgreat kindness to me. I do indeed beg of you to forget every other feeling until that is accomplished. I promise you this; that if it is your wish to see the proof of what is to to be said of you in my book, I will send it to you with pleasure. I will have the tribute to your beloved sister tenderly follow the sketch of your work. My book lags fearfully. I was foolish enough to believe it possible to give it to our people in six months after commencing the work. I found that impossible, and named the coming March, but I now see if next fall my work is accomplished, it must be through tremendous urging on my part. I have already written more than a thousand letters, but if I can accomplish what I wish to accomplish, many thousand more would be penned with pleasure. Of those living I have had very little trouble in collecting material, but concerning those who have passed beyond, the difficulties have been great indeed. Yours with Love E. R. HansonJan. 16 - 1899 My dear Miss Barton. Ans 1/24/99 The Red Cross society of our city - Beatrice, Nebraska, now that the excitement of war is past, is noting with interest and pride the recognition of various persons who have rendered noble service during the Spanish-American war. It has also noted the vote of thanks given yourself by the U. S. senate. This is all right, and we, members of a loyal and wide awake organization, rejoice because of it. But, we desire, and, have formally resolved to do more than that. Perhaps I would better say that we have resolved to make the start and then ask American womanhood to help. Our idea is this. During long and many years you have been a noble example and inspiration to womankind along lines philanthropic, humanitarian and Christ-directed. Your actual service in field and hospital needs no word of mine. But, in view of it all we believe that American women would be glad of an opportunity to create such a memorial to your work as shall speak 2 to humanity all adown the years to come. To make a fund for this purpose we had thought of asking American women to contribute 5 cts. each. In this way every penny could be a love penny. Now it is regarding the form of a memorial that we wish to consult you about. We have talked about a memorial tablet, to be placed in some public place in Washington or N. Y. We have wondered if a hospital could be made practicable--and several other things have been talked about. Finally, we decided to talk the matter over with you and ask you to suggest such a memorial as would be most pleasing to yourself and most helpful to the class for whom your noble life-service has been given. Now please do not tell us that you do not want a memorial, for, we have already decided that you shall have one and, that it shall come from your sister women. So please be real good and suggest to us some suitable form that it may take. I do not know your whereabouts so direct in care of Herald. One who is better because of your life. Mrs. A. Hardy Beatrice, Nebr. (over)We have another meeting Jan 1 28. If convenient, let us hear from you by that time. Mrs. A. Hardy Jan 16 " 24 - 99 35 re memorial for Clara Barton. 3 no reply Harknass 34 Seaside Park New Jersey The Manhassett M. E. Wistar Manager Seaside Park Sep. 2th 98 Mr. Stephen Barton Dear Sir yours received I am pleased to hear that you communicated the contents of my letter to Dear Sister Clara. She will know that It is not my fault that I did not join her I am going back to New York on the 6th of this month I intend to go to see you as I willpass by there I intended to write to Sister Clara. I did not know her: Address hoping that these few lines will be acceptable to you I remain yours. Respectfully Lavinia Harkness Seaside Park New Jersey Copy of reply to Miss Clara B. Harper Bedford Ind.March 18th 1893. Clara B. Harper Mount Eaton Ohio. Dear Madam; Your very complimentary letter received. At present I am too busy to think of writing anything of a personal nature. Aside from this; I am not clearly convinced that I ought to do so.Unless some specific good may be accomplished by it;I would shrink from any notoriety growing out of my connection with the American National Red Cross,or any gift made to it. Later,I may be able to make some suggestions. Your truly,[*40*] TELEPHONE MAIN 92. MRS. WILLARD B. HARRINGTON, MRS. L. L. DUNBAR, MRS. MARY F. MCGURN, PRESIDENT. SECRETARY. TREASURER. CABLE ADDRESS REDCROSS. [*We held a meeting Saturday & this matter was urgent. Do not allow it -*] CALIFORNIA RED CROSS STATE ASSOCIATION. 309 EXAMINER BUILDING. San Francisco, Janry 11th 1902 Miss Clara Barton - Dear Friend - Do I beg of you call the attention of our President to what great suffering & worry will come - if Transport Service is given into private hands - The men will be carried like cattle - & our Sick one'swill suffer untold misery. Do my dear Miss Barton get the ear of the Pres & tell him to learn all before the change Do not allow it if possible to prevent. Governmt could as well I see crush the "[Army?]" All the [forces?] & countries are looking to U. S. for their plan of action, & this will be a down ward step, & all the world see our Army "suffer for the greed of a few private parties to be much [?]. Do not leave a stone unturned. Hope for our [?] & with best wishes & [with?] great haste Yours -- Emma A. HarringtonGlen Echo, Maryland. January 22, 1902. Mrs. Emma A. Harrington, President, California Red Cross, 309 Examiner Building, San Francisco, Cal. Dear Mrs. Harrington: Your letter of January 11th, concerning the change of transport service liable to take place, and begging my interference to prevent the same, reached me by last mail. Be assured that I duly appreciate the confidence which you repose in my ability to act successfully in so great a matter with the government, which confidence, I fear, is greatly overrated; still your earnestness in the matter and your great humanity of heart and soul would perhaps accomplish what more steady action might not be able to do. The great work of your powerful States of the Pacific Coast should give to you a voice in these things quite unknown to us here. I will make your wishes known, dear Mrs. Harrington, and hope, with you, for the best of results. Very sincerely yours, Clara Barton49 East 58 St N. Y. August 24 1903 My dear Mrs. Harrington: Permit me to acknowledge, personally, the receipt of your two esteemed letters; which will be duly officially replied to, and to thank you not only for the prompt response but the friendly sentiment expressed, for myself and the work I am permitted to do. I believe, myself, that this additional step will be met, and welcomed by the people, ever ready to respond to the best work for human good when once understood and appreciated. My dear Mrs. Harrington it was not realized the melancholly task assigned you of answering to a name that must awaken all the tenderest sympathies of your heart. The reply tells me how bravely you are taking up the burden with the saplings by your side, where the strong trunk grew. May the strength be given you and them to bear the burden, and eases the loss so far as possible. Sincerely your friend Clara BartonAnsd. Feb. 11, 1901 C.B. ANACOSTIA & POTOMAC RIVER R. R. CO. BRIGHTWOOD RAILWAY COMPANY. CITY & SUBURBAN RY. OF WASHINGTON. COLUMBIA RAILWAY COMPANY. GEORGETOWN & TENNALLYTOWN RY. CO. METROPOLITAN RAILROAD COMPANY. WASHINGTON & GLEN ECHO R. R. CO. WASHINGTON & GREAT FALLS ELECTRIC RY. CO. WASHINGTON & ROCKVILLE RY. CO. WASHINGTON, WOODSIDE & FOREST GLEN RY. & POWER CO. GENERAL OFFICES: 902 F STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 8th, 1901 Miss Clara Barton, et al, Washington, D. C., Dear Madam:-- Your petition calling attention to the desirability of vestibules on the cars of the Washington & Great Falls Railway was received this morning. This Company is entirely in accord with your sentiment and has already demonstrated that by its action in the equipment of the new rolling stock on the F street division of the Metropolitan line. It is e the Company's intent to follow the precedent thus set at the earliest possible date. Yours respectfully, G eo. H. Harries, Vice President, Washington & Great Falls Railway Co. GHH/FW [*Request no answer I had written him abt vestibules 34- G A. R.*] [*35 Tribute*] Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D. C., Feb. 14th, 1901 190 Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md., My Dear Miss Barton:-- Thank you very much for your delightful letter of the 11th instant. Some of these days I trust I may have the honor and pleasure of calling upon you in your home. Our acquaintance has always been most delightful to me, but I have never realized how thoroughly good you were until my regiment and myself and many others of the 5th corps became the beneficiaries of your administrations at Santiago. Some of these days you will receive from the world a modicum of the credit which is your due. In the hearts and minds of the soldiers who participated in the expedition against Santiago you have angelic atributes. With great respect, I am, Very truly yours, Geo. H. Harries GHH/FW.{{O letter book p. 262--Cuba)) Personal Monrovia, California May 12, 1898 To Ramsey Miss Clara Barton Presd Red Cross Society My dear Miss Barton. Will you pardon me for asking you a personal question? it is a most important matter to others as well as myself. Knowing your life and works--I take this liberty Did a lady by the name of Barton, a second cousin of yours--marry a man named F. F. Ramsey. Sec. of United Traction Co--now living at Pittsburg, Pa. an answer is ernestly requested. (over)by your obedient servant. John B. Harris Monrovia Los Angeles to CaliforniaJohn B. Harris Rec. June 1 Ack July 5 -98 by L.W.G. 3 Glen Echo, Md. January 3rd, 1902/- Mrs. L. W. Harris:- 3 Webster St. Worcester, Mass. My dear Lizzie, - friend and pupil:- If I thought I could write you a letter which could carry you as much pleasure as yours brought me, I should be very happy. I lived the old days all over again in it; --saw your mother, the active, intelligent neighbor, your father's strong arm at the anvil, and you, the dear little girl walking by my side to the new trim school house, now standing in the mature majesty of other days. Every house is as plain to my mental view as the best drawn picture before my eyes. It comes over me like a great shadow when you say: "not a Barton left in it;" the sun-lit knoll in the North Oxford Cemetery tells it all. The spot dearest to me there, the most like home, is not the new house that my father built, and where David lived and died, but the old Hilton House, where my own youth was passed. Where I played and romped and studied and as I thought, worked: Poor child. It has many a time come to me to go and buy that house and hold it just for old memory's sake, but I could not spare myself to go and live in it and I knew of no one else who wanted to; it was all sentiment, which I have many times repressed with better judgement. I do intend to-2- make a visit next Spring or early Summer to Oxford, Worcester and Webster; to go over the old places once more; not in sadness, but with a good, brave heart to witness the changes, remembering that though there are no Barton names, there is still some Barton blood. I will c come to see you then dear Lizzie, and your mother, to whom I send my best love. Mrs. Rich is cheerful, bright and happy, and in the enjoyment of perfect health as ever falls to lot of mortals. She never loses a nights rest or a meal of food, nor utters one word of complaint, but is the same polite, lady-like woman that, as a child, you remember. She was delighted that I had received a letter from you and sends back loving messages to your mother and yourself. I am always glad to have her with me. Perhaps I might name to you that we are removing the headquarters of the American National Red Cross from Washington to New York --where I shall be in large portion of my time, not however in any way breaking up my country residence in Glen ECHO. Hoping to see you Ida sometimes, she has indeed a most charming family. Hoping to see you all before many months, permit me to remain, Your affectionate friend, I am feeling a little better but just dragging around - so unlike myself that it is strange indeed. Different as it is - I regret to say it is no improvement over the old self - may be I will feel better sometime - I sincerely hope so for the sake of my friends- My sister is well and wishes always to be [*Ansd. June 28/04*] 1351 Dean St. June 17' 1904 My dear Miss Barton I have just read in the "Herald" - the result of the meeting yesterday- and in spite of myself I am profoundly sad. Not that it is greatly different from what was expected but - the pity of it. I thank you so much for your recent letterreceived--and do assure you that a copy of the verses or what it was you wrote will be much appreciated. It is a good deal to expect, knowing as I so well do all the all the hundred and one things that demand your time and thought-- nevertheless I do hope to be thus remembered. I hope too that you will let me keep up with your itinerary--and that so soon as you can arrange to make us even a short visit--that you will do so. There are a few things that I would very much like to talk over 2. most affectionately remembered to you. I think you will soon be returning to dear old Glen Echo now--and will send this there. Upon the 21st you will be in Phila-- and I have even a hope that this trip will includeP.S. I have the ten little couplets--written New Year's morning 1889, for the class of school girls. As soon as I feel up to it--will copy for you. The first one is "Of all the Present and the past, The true & right alone shall last" New York With kind remembrance for Dr. H I am Always sincerely Yours MsHarris33 WRC Mrs Harrison ansd. Sept 10, 1902 e 13 meriden Kansas Nat Army Nurses Assn. Pres. Ellsworth Sept 2, 1902 Dear Miss Clara Barton, I expect to go to Washington to the Encampment. I am Dept Pres of the National Army Nurse Association. I have so many times tresspassed upon your kindness, I venture again, to ask if I may call upon you, in your own home. That I may carry away with me the memory of your blessed presence, and surroundings. With much love, your faithful comrade. Emily Haines Harrison Ellsworth KansasDictated S.E.B. Copied Washn D.C. Mch 20/95 Mrs. Fanny C. Harvey Greenwood Ave Waltham, Mass. (My) Dear Mrs. Harvey I will have sent to you today a couple of the Doolittle pamphlets together with such other printed matter as I think may interest you & be of service in your good work. I regret that I am unable to give you information concerning the life & work of Miss Linda Richards. I am also unable to give you references to published accounts of my own life and work. I presume more or less such matter has been published by one & another, but my life has everbeen too full of more pressing, and to have what seemed more important, duties to allow the time necessary to look after such accounts made by others; which I have been too much otherwise Engaged to find the time in which to prepare such writings myself or to impart the information to other. Requests similar to your are by no means infrequent and I sincerely hope that I, may be able to make more satisfactory response to them someday, when a part of my duties, at least, shall have fallen into other hands. Very sincerely yours Prest Am. Nat. Red Cross Printed matter under separate coverBellefonte, PA. June 18, 1900. Miss Clara Barron, President American National Red Cross, Washington, D. C. My dear Miss Barton:- I have your letter of June 9th, and will be ready to obey your orders whenever they are received. Will come to Washington any time I receive notification. With much respect and best wishes. I am, Faithfully yours, Daniel H Hastings Genl. Daniel J Hastings 33 Madison Nov 28 USA US Postal Card Ansd Dec 25 1877 Sent card Lizzie [?] Miss Clara Barton Dansville Livingston Co New York Fort Madison [Luce] Co Journal Nov 26 1877 Dear Miss Barton I have been wishing to write to you ever since the "cruel war('s) was over" but did not know where you were, or whence you came for you were like the wind in many places and your fame blew over the earth and from the four corners thereof, with blessing and healings for others though I fear not for yourself, you went, and came. I hope that you are well again, and that every best wish of yours is [*granted, and that you will yet get this. To think of our little consul making himself great by marrying a Princess!!!*] [*How the old time cometh back again write if you get time to your friend Lizzie Watts*] Fort Madison [Leu] [c.] [Jou???] December 30 1877 Dear Old Friend Out of the dullness, & darkness, Into the grey of my own life, Came like a crimson glory A sudden flash of delight. Yes dear, I really believe your letter came in a rainbow it did so please my fancy and gratify my heart. You and I have mean to grow heart old, do we? And what we will "[is] to [hope] [is]". In spite of constant [shunning] I cannot get over my yearnings for old times, and old friends "Hull [many] a time does their vacant place Bring a pang in the harmony so [we] look in [vain] for each loving face we long so much to see".kind we never shall see them I fear on this earth again, we are so remote and so far removed by circumstances. And yet -- and yet, it is perhaps as well that inexorable fate should have removed us from Washington before we found ourselves with a broken Republic for to wield one there now, would be to prostrate ourselves at the feet of the Southern Oligarchy! Do you know I really think the Southern Cross is but one remove from the Turkish Crescent. and the only thanks I felt for your entire brokendowness, was that you could not go among the Turks, and Tartars, I consider that you have been nicely preserved from a terrible pickle, so I do. I do deeply regret that you should have suffered so much but if you have borne the [that] cross, you have worn the palm and very proud and glad we were that you should have glorified yourself with such good deeds in the old world, with its fearful struggles for life, liberty and head, neither will I exclaim over your prostrate form "I told you so? I should have written to congratulate you, if I could have found your address. If you had lived in any other country than ours, and proved such a beneficent angel the address of the poor old Irish woman would have been sufficient. This is to Biddy O Flanagan United States of America as to the how? the why? and the wherefore? of our migrating to such a remote rural district, we came for my Fathers sake he broke down suddenly and W. C. Bryant and his photograph what a splendid old man he is, genius never grows old, "genius alone is [impossible] immortal". Mr. Bancroft sent me his photograph, and so did Dr. Bellows with some good letters. Some letters from Professor W Longfellow, he has also sent me a lovely edition of his poems which I value exceedingly and a fine photograph. I owe everybody letters but get little opportunity to write, in the midst of this letter I was suddenly called to my Father's bedside we thought he was dying but he is now much better and is sleeping like a child as I write beside his bed. This seems stupid and egotistical and you must forgive and return to me a long account of yourself and your doings. Congratulate the consul would convulse you with laughter, though it had its pathetic pride, we came alone, we three, and I at last proposed an infant school for conductors; [and] we had one whole car shaking with laughter. Brother Robert who always is on the cars, was highly indignant at our want of general information with regard to a cont we had never traveled; it is about a thousand miles. Brother Robert lives on our street, and comes to see us every Sunday he has two bright pleasing children and a good wife Brother Frank has been for years City Marshal at Le Crosse Wisconsin. Brother Edward you met I think, he is General Commanding head infantry[?] at Santa Fe' New Mexico he is Bvt Major General Regular Army serving as Col. 9th Cavalry [*PS. we have known Mr Elisha Allen Minister from the Sandwich Islands ever since I was a baby. His children said to be in our nursery when his first wife went [crazy?] his second wife is an old friend of ours. If you would like a letter to him for me and tell him when he comes back to bring to me a gorgeous tropical fan to dispel the vapours which surround and invelope my life at present with much love and a happy New Year. May it bring you every best blessing. Lizzie Heatek*] [Fort???] Jan 29th 1881 answered Feby 5 -1881 sent photograph Lizzie Heatekentirely in body and mind until repose was thought best, and one of my brothers is living here who it was thought would have a care over us. We have rather a pretty place, a small house, but large grounds which were much devastated by the terrible cyclone of two years ago. We cannot invite anyone to visit us not even relatives, it would make Father nervous, he is very weak in body, and mind, having constant attacks of apoplexy, we devote ourselves to him never leave him alone, a moment, it is a great care Mother is a dear old darling still, bright, and active, patient and loving though in her seventy fourth year. We came in a Pullman and our jorney[?] of four years ago Fort Madison Leu de Qoun[?] December 30th 1877 Dear Old Friend Out of the dullness, & darkness, Into the grey of my life, Came like a crimson glory A sudden flush of delight. Yes dear, I really believe your letter came on a rainbow it did so please my fancy and gratify my heart. You and I never mean to grow least old, do we? And what we will is to be is! In spite of constant skimp I cannot get over my yearnings for old times, and old friends "Full many a time does their vacant place Bring a pang to the memory As we look in vain for each loving We long so much to see". he had one man to every one hundred miles, 12 forty a thousand miles of country renegade Mexicans and Indianing good or bad as may be I wrote him he should always inlist a man that could "spread himself". How did I find you ? Ive have some benighted friends who take Frank Leslie, and it was through the "per lance editor of that enterprising journal publishing a poor likeness, and some what incorrect biography of you, and your doings, that gave me your address and as I say with Tiny Tim God bless everybody (which included that Editor We live in a bowl but do not go to see in it as we are surrounded with bluffs except where the town lies open to the river along which runs the track of the C B and Ql railroad which gives tickets to all over the world, and "beyond" when there are accidents, we have the American express Copany also there on about 25.00 who are not laboring Germans, of these then are 1500 mostly German probably performing & talk German and drink lager!! When times were better I work for some of the leading periodicals only a little, sometimes good pay, some time none at all, you know something of that line of experience Before Father was so feeble we had a pleasant visit from one old friend Schyler Colfax (Hon) I have had some nice letters one from Hon Henry Nelson just before he died. Some from Fort Madison Leu Dom[?] January 29th 1881 Dear Red Cross Sister The thought of you at Christmas more than ever though we never forget you. The old song says "Hang up loves mistletoe over the earth And let us kiss under it all the year around" but alas! how too apt we are to difur good things to a "more convenient Season". Not you because you always are on the right spot and doing the thing mostneeded, but I refer to the large band of weak sisters who are as weak lights to the great sun of yours was in charity. It as the feeling that in this respect knowing that you will never reach the Ultima Think of your aspirations to do good, (in a real helpful way) that made me hesitate about writing to you at the old address. ("The more I sings the more she won't come" you know) While I was hesitating and a poor "doubting Thomas" you proceeded to action, and delighted me with your kindly remembrance, and happy New Year. I should have answered before but a run of "snow fevers settled in my system, and entrenched itself in my eyes blistering the lids, and compelling it a certain amount of inactivity, not "mastering like little Nacks"[?] I cannot speak words of praise with regard to each address, they are beyond praise, and words become 35 Tribule New York, June 26th 1900. Miss Clara Barton Washington D. C. Dear Miss Barton: A short time ago I read an article in a Washington daily referring to your experiences during the Cuban war. At the time I resolved to write you but have been delayed by illness. During the Spanish war I was the field circulator for "The Chicago Record" and often saw you at Siboney and later at Santiago while you were distributing provisions to the hungry Cubans, and delicacies to the sick and wounded soldiers. One day in August, 1898, on the deck at Santaiago, I asked you for your autograph, which you cheerfully gave me. You may remember it.as something has and a crashing cymbal. I hope that the New Year comes to you with much promise that bright thoughts and hopes are now abound" Which penetrate the gloom of years. And ever more a chance make a golden sunshine Through past tears I received among other good and beautiful gifts of this New Year. Ultima Thule from the author. Have you seen it? A beautiful book, and most charming remembrance from the grand old Poet. Longfellow Mother sends to you her most affectionate regard (*She is well and bright though over 75 we have nice times together wishing your three[?] down with never the less and to bring the future with being much bless. Your Lizzie Hathaway While you were in Habana trying to get Gen'l blanco to allow the distribution of food to the starving "Reconcentrados" I was there. Mr. Louis Seibold of "The New York World" was my companion thro the entire war. He is now in this city I believe. I write this to say that I think you deserve and will receive, both now and hereafter, the everylasting gratitude of those who received your sympathetic care, and the unbounded admiration of all those persons who like myself saw and know that you did during that war, and I know that your life spent as it has been for others, is and always will be an inspiration and an incentive to others to lead them to do as the "Master" did; live "Not to be ministered unto, but to minister." Some folks wait till the good people are dead to praise them, but I am taking the opportunity to say what I think of you while you live. With sincere regard and best wishes yours E H Hathaway Freedmans Bureau Englewood Cook Co Ill Feb 24th 1883 Miss Clara Barton: My dear sister in the cause of disinterested Benevolence; I write thee at this date to see if thou could not influence Members of Congress, of thy acquaintance to aid in the passage of that Bill to refund to Elizabeth S. Comstock the $772, 72 cts. she paid of duty demanded on those relief goods, consigned to her by her relatives and friends in England, to aid destitute ex slaves from Enslave states, 70,000 of whom came within three years to Kansas to procure homes for themselves, on cheap lands. Mostly depending upon their own labor. But being impossible to obtain work for such a2 multitude in that young State, help from abroad was nobly responded to by all free States, and from two or three Enslave States, beside England and Canada. Until they are now as a general rule doing as well as the white people under similar disadvantages of poverty. But without the generous aid given many very many would have perished. We helped them to homes, and to find work, which has been an invaluable blessing to 'to that stripped and peeled people. But sickness and death in my own family, and loss of health, with Elizabeth has brought us out of that portion of our Lords work; And Elizabeth L. Comstock is in urgent need of the means she paid out on duty, and to give you as clear a statement as I could write I enclose a portion of E. L. Cs3 letter to me, when my daughter seemed better, and I was about making arrangements to leave for Washington, again this winter, in her (E. S. C.s) behalf. But she became much worse, and I could not leave. I have written Honabls Haskill & Thomas Ryan of Kansas, and Hon. Mr. Lacy of Mich. Hon. Wm Aldrich of Ill. All reply as favorable as possible. But this short session I fear will fail to pass that Bill. Unless an extra effort on the part of a few be put forth. We must leave it with the "All things work together for good to them that love God." Ever and always thine, Laura S. Haviland. 25 Biography Miss Harriet E Hawley President, Mrs. John A. Logan Washington, D.C. Recoding Secretary Miss. Harriet E. Hawley, 1136 25th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Headquarters National Auxiliary Spanish War Veterans Washington D. C. Jan 10th 1902}} Miss Clara Barton Glen Echo, Md. Dear Miss Barton: Adj. Gen. Dyer yesterday asked me if I would write a story of your life, for the benefit of the Spanish War Veterans, as you are so dear to all of them that it would be highly appreciated. It would be a work of pleasure, if you will, allow me to do so, and appoint an interview early in the week, when I may call upon you for my preliminary notes. Awaiting your reply I am Fraternally Yours Harriet E. HawleyF7. Glen Echo, Maryland, January 17, 1902. Miss Harriet E. Hawley, 1136 25th St., Washington, D. C. My dear Miss Hawley: Your letter of January 10th, suggesting that you write a story of my life for the benefit of the Spanish War Veterans is here, and I hasten to reply, and to say that it is the one thing I never grant. If you reflect a moment, you will perceive that the story of my life is my own, and if anyone is to write it, it should be myself, and if ever I can get the time from the many, many other things that crowd and trammel me to do this I shall want it as unbroken as possible, therefore, I am sure you will appreciate my reason and see the justice of my conclusion. I have guarded that point very closely, dear Miss Hawley, and at least one thousand requests in the last twenty years like this of yours have been kindly and appreciatingly declined. I may never get my hands free enough from the daily hum-drum of life to write the story I would like to write and that all the world, on both sides of the sea, has begged me to do for the last two decades. If I never do, then will be time and a hackneyed story will be made of it, which not only myself but my friends dread. Such points as are out, such things as ar are already in print, belong to the world that has gotten hold of them, and of these any story that could be written would be all well enough, but I cannot furnish new matter until I at least learn that I may not need to use it myself. I am sure you will appreciate this and upon reflection see the justice of it, and hoping to see you personally and get that better acquaintance which I covet, I am, Yours sincerely Clara BartonGlen Echo, Maryland, January 21, 1902. My dear Miss Hawley: 1136 - 25th st N.W. - Wash. D.C. I have seen your letter to Miss Barton asking for data for a sketch, and also know of Miss Barton's reply. I see the good that it may do and take the liberty of enclosing a little memoranda of principal events in Miss Barton's life, which I have prepared at the request of Senator Mason for his use, and it is a copy of this which I enclose to you, taking the responsibility on myself, and will try to meet any objections that Miss Barton may raise. I will send, under another cover, some printed matter, reports, clippings, etc., from which you may also gather some points of interest for your purpose. Hoping this may, in a degree, meet your wants, I am, Very sincerely yours, J.B. Hubbell 312 C St. N.W. May 19th, 81 Dear Miss Barton I have put off writing to you from day to day, simply because I had nothing to say - and the old rule, "when you have nothing to say, say nothing" still seems to hold its virtue! The fight in the Senate was so absorbing, that it seemed useless to try to bring anythingelse before the Senators--and now, as they are hoping to adjourn on Thursday, my husband says it is useless to think of any action upon the bill, until next winter, & that we could not get a dozen of them together to talk it over, if we tried! But you will probably be here again next winter, & then if you would like to meet a dozen of them at our rooms, & talk to them about (*it, we shall be entirely at your service, and glad to assist you. Of course I will take care that my husband is properly educated as to the merits of the bill, but he is only one among the seventy six. I am hoping to come & see you this afternoon, but write this in case I fail. I hope you will drop in & see me again before we go, which will not be before the middle of next week. Sincerely yours, Harriet W. Hawley) Sent card, with address April 5, 1901 LIBRARY COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE Timothy Dwight, DD., LL.D. EX-PRESIDENT OF YALE UNIVERSITY. RICHARD HENRY LITERARY CRITIC. ARTHUR RICHMOND MARSH, A.B. OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY. PAUL VAN DYKE, D.D. OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY. ALBERT ELLERY BERGH, MANAGING EDITOR. ADVISORY HON FREDERIC R. COUDERT, OF THE NEW YORK BAR. MAURICE FRANCIS EGAN, LL.D. J.U.D. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA. HON. JOHN T. MORGAN, U.S. SENATOR, ALA. J. LAURENCE LAUGHLIN, PH.D. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. JULIAN HAWTHORNE, LITERARY EDITOR. JULIAN HAWTHORNE 170 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK April 3, 1901 Miss Clara Barton, City. Dear Madam: I am now at liberty to announce that the literary undertaking begun some three years ago under the direction of the heads of the leading American Universities and Oriental scholars has been completed. I take pleasure in advising you that your name has been selected by the Library Committee as one entitled to all the privileges and gratuities to be extended to the limited number of endorsers to be taken in New York and London. The scope and importance of this great work may be estimated when it is said that incidentally the whole field of Oriental Literature (including the Confucian period) has been traversed. If you will sign and return enclosed card, within four days from date of receipt full details will be furnished without expense or obligation to you. Very faithfully, JulianHawthorne.[*40 C. B.*] EDWIN B. HAY Attorney at Law, 1425 NEW YORK AVENUE WASHINGTON, D. C. Sept 1. 1902 My dear Miss Barton.- Having known my interest for many years in local and public affairs in The District and having been assured practically of my interest in the Red Cross and your good Self - I ask the favor of a letter [*Ansd. Sept 3. Wrote President Roosevelt*] 2/ EDWIN B. HAY Attorney at Law, 1425 NEW YORK AVENUE WASHINGTON, D. C. to the President commending me for "Commissioner of the District" to succeed Mr. Ross, dec. you know just what to say in my behalf - whether I get the honor or not, I'll be always grateful to you as I am Always your Sincere Friend - E B Hay To the President of The United States President- Learning that a movement is being mad [in th] for the appointment of Mr Edw B. Hay to fill the place of Mr Comm. Ross recently deceased. I cannot refrain from adding my word however small [and] to those of greater weight who will address you We who have long been neighbor to our [?] Mr Hay and have learned his public spirit - his general nature his [generosity] kindliness of heart and [nature and] always ready interest in both local & national affairs feel sure of his wise custodianship of [our] the interests of the city and its peopleIn the hope that the Memoral in behalf of M Hay may meet your renew approval-- I have all the w remain Milt Lylest Sesper[?] Cerxx[?] 1883 Bidelford Me May 10th 5 o clock A.M. To Miss Clara Barton My Dear Friend I received your kind letter in answer to mine in due season and was very glad to hear from you How many times I have told my wife and friends hear about you and of your kindness to the soldiers and how every soldier of every grade respected you and how many soldiers have been made happy by your presents and the things you used to deal out to them that reminded them of the comforts of their own homes (*thats ours[?] and accept with love from all my family. Please write soon as we shall be glad to hear from you at any time good bye for now Your friend J. E. Hayne Bidelfd Me L Box 1576You wanted me to unite of my past preset & future. Well the past has not been altogether fringed with roses and time has tagught me same pretty slim sad lessons but when I see you (if I ever should) we will talk of these. At present I am living on a farm at home of my ? for which I have been struggling ever since I left the Army and the future is in ? ? I wish you could come and visit us-then if ours is a simple country home you could be just as welcome as though I lived in a palace. Nothing would please me better than to see you and talk over old scenes send ?-most likely you would see a greater change in me than I should in you for time has left heavy marks in the shape of bald head and grey beard. Wife says ask Jim & friend to send Jim her picture. We have two children a boy 13 years and a girl 5 years old. I see by the little book you sent to me (thanks for it) that you mean to keep on trying to do good war or no war. Can you tell me where Dr. Porter is I believe that was his name who had charge at Point of Rocks and can you remember what a tiny face I had on the day he put me in charge of the cooking department. I can't and can remember just how you looked when you came out where I was. There was a Miss Vontaine there. Did you know her & if so where is she. There have been a great many changes since that time and I suppose you have seen them well as myself. I never liked Benjamin B very well but I must give him credit for using good common sense once when he appointed you to the position you now hold as the right person in the right place. You spoke of being 20 years older than when we knew each other. How much difference is there in our ages I was 43 the 3d of this month But my sheet is nearly filled so I will not weary you longer I am going to finish planting 4 thousand hills of potatoes today We are having a cold dry spring I am writing this before the rest are astir but wife says give my kindest regards to your friend This is a poor return for your neat well written sheet but excuse all [*Dr Mary Weeks Burnett*] [**Ansd March 15 '78*] [*Justin Hayes*] Room Care and Treatment, from $15.00 to $20.00 per week. Out-Patients Treated, from $1.00 to $3.00 per day. Board furnished at $5.00 per week. Chicago, March 11 1878 Miss Clara Barton: Mrs. Weeks your friend who is attending medical college in our city has given me your name as one of her references. If she is capable of lecturing to the laity on diseases of women and hygiene I shall be pleased to assist her in the good work. I do not mean to lecture in the old [lurry?]–ding dong bell style but the [resent?] now. Yours truly Justin Hayes 167 Wabash Ave. [*1899*] Sunday 8 P.M. Dear Miss Barton. Both Mrs. Hay and myself appreciate so much your cordial invitation for last Evening and regretted so much our inability toaccept - you know such talent as your artist possesses is just to my taste and you would have had no more appreciative auditory than myself. - I was called to attend the meeting of the Executive Com. of the Peace Jubilee. Mr. Edson has just left me. He is sincerely interested in your cause. Mrs. Hay joins in kindest regards. Sincerely E. B. HayfileSYRACUSE N.Y. JAN 10 89 2 30 PM [*R Jan 11/00*] [*W H Healy Blind Soldier wants books*] [*40 gaB*] Miss Clara Barton Washington DC of the years six different ones have been written & not one I lost the written to the great Historian Boneroft but not on open only is do they think on a humbug or is a poor disabled soldier so little appreciated any to have things you must be a General or a Generals widow God help the poor private thank God I have always tried to do my duty and can say thy will be done but I will close if any of your friends feel like sending a disabled soldier a few books or how gladly I would receive them if only for a little time I have to stay thank God but excuse me for this [?improvidence?] yours in F A & G W H Healy 203 Wolf St Syracuse NY Syracuse Jan 7 1889 2nd Wolf st NY Dear Friend I received your kind letter and hasten as soon as I could to acknowledge it I am sick most of the time a cough that is hauling me down and there is no help for it but I must not complain for I know there is more worse than I am but it will not be long before all will be at rest. O I thank you for your kind letter and I appreciate every word of it I had begun to think that you & my thought of those that were [?] and had the letters written to you before the one you sent but that kind letter fully repaid all other thoughts and with [?] [?] forWASHINGT0N REC'D JAN 11 11 AM 89 1 Bless you I always thought as much of the name and fame of Clara Barton as any living woman and am proud of having been called a friend by her I had one beside that I thought a great deal of, and that was Miss Louisa May Alcott She wrote many a time from her Hospital in Roxbury Mass many cheering words while she was sometimes worse than I was but she like you cared more for others than she did for herself. She sent me a magazine twice a month and some of her books and if she had lived she was going to send me a copy of other works Just may think me singular But [?] I loved Books of all kinds and when my house burned I lost all my Books which for a life time I put together and this is why I try a suggestion of a comrade I took up a good book I take it as a friend And that friend never turns from me though depending on other to read to me & [?] set [?] in a good library with comfort knowing that I have no enemies then I'd have had given me about fifty books Grants Sherman Hamlin and about all of the Womans Relief Corps President but not one from any Commander in Chief G at R and only two [?] thats Sherman or Gen Beaver of [?] of thirteen eminent Clergymen not one or those called Philanthropist not oneSyracuse Jan 25 1902 [*Have sent books - Feb. 3. 1902* W H Healy*] Clara Barton Respected Lady I must thank you gratefully in sending those books to me if you know how thankful I am to those that send me a book few would refuse one I am confined to my house most of the time And few realise what most us old soldiers have to suffer And few cares And our old nurses that by us in our hours of distress and wory know an feel for us And God Bless all And see that God to bless you and yours.Will you please hand the five written and sent with this to Mrs John A Jolson if it is not to much I would thank you kindly if you would it may be asking to much frm lover General Logan more than I did even before the war before the war my Brother And myself Bought grain for the British Army And besides we run a fouring mill in Belvidere Illonoise Chas Hurlburt was then a Captain of a company of Milition called the Boon Rifles my Brother was a Lieutenant in the Co me a privet there we first got a aquinted with him being in Chicago much but I will close with God Bless you Fraternaly your W. H Healy 502 Avery Avenue Syracuse N.Y. ansed. May 21 1903. 1423 W. York St. Philadelphia, May 18, 1903 My Dear Miss Barton: Agreeable to my promise at the Temple last evening, I enclose to you herewith my card and that of Mrs. Heath, who, with me; feels highly honored in the privilege of a hand-shake that reaches into and out of such a heart as Clara Barton's. Not many people on this old earth of ours could afford to be misunderstood in their kindly expressions touching the character of a legar[?] at a time when it is popular to throw stones instead of olive branches atRussia's Emperor. But a whole lot of us can see the difference between stones and olive branches when the interests of poor are concerned; and so we can appreciate not only the sweet motive but the still sweeter possible outcome that prompts your every utterance. May our peace-loving Heavenly Father long help you to carry on your lovely mission! Very Sincerely Yours, Nathan B. Heath. Heath May 21st, 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan B. Heath 1423 West York St., Philadelphia My dear Friends: Your letter and cards were most welcome. Our meeting carried me back many years and many times I led to wonder, in all the resistance I have met during that time, if there were not something wrong in the living of them; and if it would not have been just as well not to have lived them. In our rushing, rampant country it is a question if anyone can afford to be misunderstood. Up to this moment I am devoutly grateful to the Philadelphia papers for their kindly expressions regarding my little impromptu visit there, and s still more so to the old-time historic church and its peace-loving occupants. It would have seemed to me very absurd for us to have gathered there in grateful commemeration of the grand thought and leadership of the Czar of Russia and forthwith proceeded to denounce him, because a body of ignorant fanatics had committed a cruelty, a thousand miles away from him, and which he could not by any possibility control on the instant.-2- Heath. I sometimes question how much less fanatical we ourselves are in the wild rush we make; only we realize that politics and personal ambition form the base of very much of it. Still it is just as dangerous to be misunderstood, and one must only wait their time when some enemy will strip the "olive branch" into a rod with which to chastise them. I am told that I am expected in Philadelphia again in a few weeks, and shall hope to see both of you. Always cordially yours, Clara Barton [*file 2/4/99*] My dear Miss Barton [?] has forwarded to me an invitation from Dr. Brown to meet you tomorrow at her house. Just the mention of your name carries me back to "lang syne" and evokes a whole Sanhedrin of precious memories. I want to see you more thanwords can express, but fear I shall not be able to come to Brooklyn tomorrow. If you were only in New York I could manage, but, you see I am dragging out a forlorn existence in a boarding school this winter, and unable to get away from my work in hand at a time. I shall make a big effort to come, but if unsuccessful, this will tell you that I still live and love you. If you should be in New York at any time do let me know. Please express my kind regards and thanks to Dr. Brown, and to Dr. Hubbell, if he be with you.With a great longing to see you, I am Lovingly Yours Grace C. Hedges 32 East 57th Street January twenty-seventh. 2080 Shane Received at 9 45 Dec 1911 405 ny rd 39nl 30 and 10 - 3 exe New York Dec 31 Phone and mail Miss Clara Barton 1911 GenEcho Md., via Pone, Washington DC We send cordial newyears greetings and assurances of continuing friendship interest . Our memories of Dansville associations never dim. We know too who breathed the breath of life into the Red Cross to doctor Hubbell likewise felicitations Grace, and Jeb Hedges. 348amLaw Offices of Seth N. Hedges Dansville, N.Y. [*Reques no answer*] May [?] 1881 Miss Clara Barton Dear Friend, Mrs H & myself were delightfully surprised, last evening, with the gift of a fine photo of yourself in a handsome frame. I had seen the picture at the Artists' & had already expressed to Mrs H. the wish that we had one. Your timely gift has prevented the larceny, contemplated Many thanks. It is highly prized & shall be carefully preserved & [treasured?] as the likeness of the woman, who, above all others was to the sick & suffering soldiers a faithful friend. Very truly, Seth N. Hedges Law Offices of Seth N. Hedges, Dansville, N.Y. [*20 B? 81*] June 8/81 Dear Miss Barton I do not get well very fast & Comrade Sutfin is helping me - was sick in bed all day yesterday, again & should be there today. I did not get your letter until day before yesterday June 6 & yet it was dated June 1st! I fear these papers will not reach you in time for the Thursday writing. They are very "crude" but under the circumstances as well as could be done - Sincerely Your Obdt brot– Seth N HedgesLaw Office of Seth N. Hedges, DANSVILLE, N. Y. [*19*] June 10/81 Dear Miss Barton I fear that neither the "[?] diary" of the Post nor the telegram was of any use whatever, or benefit to the "good Cause"– The matter as well as the appearance of the papers was watched, & I owe you an apology - Canva de Lutfin came to my house to help me & finally had but a couple of minutes to get to the cars with the mail. I have done nothing since, first, because I couldn't, & second it has seemed to me best to wait to base the results of the meetings before mentioned– I think that the Y.A.R. should Law Offices of Seth N. Hedges, DANSVILLE, N. Y. 2 aid & assist, not dictate or control, There is no necessity for their identification with the Society, while there is objection to it. The mission of the G.A.R should be to say "God Speed" to you - & by resolutions of foste, petitions to Congress & congressmen show that we approve, we find no harm but great good to result from the establishment of the societies under the sanction of the government – I specially note that part of your letter referring to "The Blue Anchor"– If your present plan works well & congress approves, you have nothing Law Offices of Seth N. Hedges, DANSVILLE, N. Y. 3. to fear. One opportunity to lend aid to a foreign country will show that the "Blue Anchor" cannot be as efficient as the Red Cross. Very Sincerely Seth N Hedges Mrs. H.– the whole family join in best regards –1902 dues 24 or 25 Washington, D. C. February 13, 1902. Mr. S. B. Hege, General Passenger Agent, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Hege: I am in receipt of your check for $5.00 as dues for membership in the National Red Cross. It may have escaped your attention that, in my late annual report, a marked copy of which I send to you, I took up the matter of $5.00 annual dues and discussed it before the Incorporators, which the result that a resolution was passed reducing these to $1.00 a year and returning to all who had paid their $5.00 dues for one, two or three years, the surplus over $1.00 a year, of, if they preferred, allowing it to remain as payment in the years to come. I have not the resolution with me, but will send your letter to our Secretary, Mr. Briggs, who will supply you with the resolution and doubtless return your check, minus the $1.00 due. If you can find a moment to glance over that paragraph, you will not fail to see how embarrassing it has been to me. I had never asked those persons the privilege of making them incorporators; they were mainly personal friends, and no dues of any description had ever been asked from any Red Cross officer or member. I had always considered it enough that they would give their good-will and their advisory aid and assistance, if called upon. It was a shock to me when I discovered, or rather when I took in the gist of the conditions which the powers of the Board had created. At the first annual meeting I was unable to be present or to act, having become so reduced by the work and poisonous atmospheres of Galveston, which I had just left at the time of the meeting. It had, therefore, to pass over another year and another years' dues were asked of the incorporators and mainly paid, I believe, but, at the last annual meeting, I was able to correct it. While I would have preferred the abolition of all dues, the little $1.00 seemed to have found place in the resolutions. Mr. Briggs may accompany his note to you with similar explanations but, in the memory of the long acquaintance between us and the unswerving kindness received from you, I desired to make this explanation myself. Begging pardon for the time I have occupied, I remain, Gratefully yours, Clara Barton[*Ansd. Feb. 3 1901 CB clipping in book*] Junction City, Kansas. January 30 1901. Dear Miss Barton Not knowing that you have been informed of the death on January eight of our dear friend Mrs Barnes. I enclose the notice of herfuneral which took place here. I am glad she is at rest. She has longed to go after she became blind, her beautiful life so full of good deeds, which will live long, and her sweet words of comfort cheered and helped many a burdened heart. She was a cherished friend and admirer of yours, and I have felt since her death that she would likeyou to know. She has solved the great unknown in which she had such abiding faith. I am most Sincerely Yours, Elizabeth Henderson31 [1901] Glen Echo, Md. Feb. 4, Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson, Junction City, Kansas. Dear Mrs. Henderson:- I come to thank you for your faithful tribute to my life long and beloved friend Mrs. Alfred Barnes "Mother Barnes" she was to all of you who knew her in her later days; but there was no look of the mother when I welcomed her to her first parsonage in the town of Oxford, Mass. to which she came a bride. A lithe lovely girl, full of life and the firm warm grasp of the hand which I am sure you all remember, spoke the full heart of compassion and love which marked her whole course through life. You are mourning the loss of your "reverand Mother", I of my girl companion, we will drop our tears together, remembering the blessed life she has lived, the beautiful path she has trodden and the love we bear her, even when we have her no more. I thank you again for the thoughtfulness that sends to me, a stranger, this announcement and the tender words that accompany it. Gratefully & Cordially yours,Collection THE PAPERS OF CLARA BARTON Series and/or Container 70 Shelf/Accession No. 86-38 (rev 7/82)