CLARA BARTON GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE Ward, Fred L. Mar. 1901-Jan. 1904[*M F. L. Ward Ansd March 1907*] "In bed" Houston, Mar 10/01 Dear Miss Barton:- I have to acknowledge the receipt of your long letter and Steve's that came yesterday. I wired you yesterday as follows: "Letters recd. Heartily concur. On bed with supper. Hope to attend to business next week." I hope it will reach you this morning. I went to bed immediately after writing you last Wednesday and have not written a word since except a note to my wife on Friday. I had been staving it off for a week but it finally devoured me. It isnt very pleasant being sick 2000 miles away from home but the people here in the house andothers have been very kind I am writing this in bed this morning so I can send it out at the first opportunity I have today I hope to be up by Tuesday or Wednesday and will close up matters here as quickly as my strength will permit, in accordance with instructions or rather suggestions in your letter. Got a letter from Mrs Murray yesterday enclosing check for $100 duly endorsed. I understand now why she wired me not to draw on the treas. till after the meeting yesterday. Expect to hear from her again by the time I am able to attend to business. This thing has completely floored me and taken my strength all away. Will go slow when I get up and will BOARD OF CONSULTATION PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. AND MEMBERS OF THE CABINET. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: WASHINGTON, D.C. CLARA BARTON, PRESIDENT. BRAINARD H. WARNER, VICE-PRESIDENT STEPHEN E. BARTON, 2ND VIC-PRESIDENT ELLEN S. MUSSEY, 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT AND COUNSEL WALTER P. PHILLIPS, GENERAL SECRETARY WILLIAM J. FLATHER, TREASURER THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OCTOBER 1, 1881 APRIL 17, 1893, AND BY SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS, JUNE 6, 1900. THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING BY WAR, PESTILENCE, FAMINE, FLOOD, FIRES, AND OTHER CALAMITIES OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO BE DEEMED NATIONAL EXTENT, THE ORGANIZATION ACTS UNDER THE GENEVA TREATY, THE PROVISIONS FOR WHICH WERE MADE IN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AT GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, AUGUST 22, 1864, AND SINCE SIGNED BY NEARLY ALL CIVILIZED NATIONS, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES, WHICH GAVE ITS ADHESION MARCH 1, 1882. RATIFIED BY THE CONGRESS OF BERNE, JUNE 9, 1892. PROCLAIMED BY PRESIDENT ARTHUR, JULY 26, 1882. Worcester, Mass., Apr. 5th, 1901 My Dear Miss Barton:-- I have not written you before this week because I inferred from my last letter from Miss Coombs that you would probably be in New York before this. Having received a letter that had been remailed from Glen Echo on Wednesday I am led to believe that the weather has been about the same in Washington as it has here and that has kept you at home. I have just written to Mr. Barton and sent it to his house thinking that you might possibly get there by tomorrow night, and I will drop you a line at Glen Echo so you will know my plans, in case you are prevented from going to New York as Miss Coombs wrote. I expect to get away from Worcester tomorrow stopping over Sunday in New York and from there to Washington on Monday. I may stop in Baltimore a day or two but hardly think so now. My wife will accompany me on this trip as she is extremely anxious to avail herself of your very kind invitation to come to Glen Echo. She has not written you in reply to your invitation, not knowing exactly where you were this week. My youngest girl is just coming down with Chicken pox which may delay our start till Sunday night or Monday but our plans are to leave here tomorrow. I feel somewhat improved by my week at home but am not able to sleep nights as I would like to, since I had the Grippe. I consider myself fortunate however that I was able to get around and finish up the work so soon after being sick. Mr. Barton was in Worcester Monday and I saw him all day. I have furnished him with details in reference to the vouchers that thesurely be here by last of next week, and I shall not be sorry either Miss Barlow. Have quite a good doctor. I must stop now. Will surely see Dr. Dillenger this week. Think I will go down there last of the week. Regards to all Yours sincerely F.L. Ward The American National Red Cross Incorporated under the laws of the district of Columbia, October 1, 1881 April 17, 1893 and by special act of congress June 6, 1900 For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva Switzerland, August 22, 1864 and since signed by nearly all civilized nations, including the united states, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882 Ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892. Proclaimed by President Arthur July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and Members of the Cabinet Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President . Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel., Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary. William J. Flather, Treasurer. 1901. Auditing Committee took exceptions to and the matter is now in his hands and I have written to Mrs. Mussey that he will explain to the full Board the vouchers in question. I am very glad to have Mr. B. do this for I would never have given them the satisfaction of hauling me over the coals on that subject. It was about the smallest business that I have had to do with in all my experience. Hoping that this letter willfind you in excellent health and spirits and that we shall soon have the pleasure of meeting you, I remain, Yours sincerely, Fred L. Ward[*F.L. Ward ansd May 7, 1901. CB.*] [*252*] HOTEL ST. GEORGE, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK. WM. TUMBRIDGE, PROP. May 6/01 My dear Miss Barton: I have just had an interview with Mr. Bradford Merrill of the World, the result of which is that the World people do not think the Jacksonville matter of sufficient magnitude to take it up as they did Galveston. Do not think it would enlist the sympathies of the public sufficiently to enable them to carry it out. Mr Merrill said that they appreciateYour offer and told me to say to you that whenever the World should undertake the launching of a project of that nature, you are the first person they should call upon for advice on the management of the same. I have not located Steve yet, but think he has returned. Now that I am this far and there is no prospect of our taking up Jacksonville, I think I will run over to Mass. to look after some business matters and also to be there for the convention on Wednesday, about which I spoke to you last week. Will drop you a line from Worcester later. My address is 76 Alden St. in case you want to communicate with me. Please ask Miss Coombs to forward any mail she may have up to Wednesday morning to the above address. Mr. Merrill asked me to convey to you his highest regards. Found him a very pleasant but busy man. Yours sincerely, F.L. Ward. Do you want me to stop in Meridan, Conn on my return? Monday eve The mail has just arrived and with it your letter with enclosures from Mrs Mussey one in regard to the bill I sent for expenses which they have lost and want a duplicate sent. The other asks if I still want the list of donors from Mr. Flather. Mrs M says "I am very ready to continue my efforts if you can still use the list. He will surely give it to me when he understands the authorized use which is desired" I will write her to get it and send to me here, as by that means we may be able to learn where the rest of our money comes from and we will also be sure they all get a copy Yours truly F.L Ward [*ansd Aug. 1. 1901 Prior Bill CB*] North Brookfield Mass 7/29/01 My dear Miss Barton:-- I know you will be anxious to know how I found my family on reaching here so I'll drop you just a line. Mrs. Ward was feeling much better as the weather cooled off, having had a sort of collapse from the heat. She will get along now because I can do many things that will save her time and strength. The littleidea Wednesday or Thursday and see what he is doing. I cannot find that any body around here has received a report until I get a package by express on Sat. All who have seen it compliment it very highly. Will drop you a line later in the week Mrs. Wards joins me in sending lots of love to you. Hastily Fred L. Ward over girl is also over her indigestion attacks, to which she is subject every little while. We have fourteen in our family beside the dog and two cats. We look for two or three more this week and since expect Stevey next Sunday. My but isn't it a relief to get where it is so cool but you have to have two blankets for cover. We are all very anxious to have a visit from you before the summer is over, so dont forget it. I shall try to go to Meriden[*Ansd. Aug. 3, 1901 CB.*] North Brookfield, Mass Aug. 1/01 Dear Miss Barton:-- I enclose herewith some official papers received from the Acting Secretary which require your official signature as president. After you have signed them please mail to Mrs. Mussey. You received enclosing bill from Mr. Atwater, and I received one today for the last batch of 140 names amounting to $6.00 I do not approve of the $10.00 charge on his first bill for "Inserting Books in envelopes pasting addresses + mailing." I understand he was to do this for us without additional charge, didn't you? At the time the Cuban Report was printed they put every book in envelopes without charge for us. I shall take the liberty of writing Mr. Atwater (unless I go down to see him) about this for he surely told me he would just as soon do that part [*Ansd Aug 11-1901*] North Brookfield, Mass. Aug 5/01 My dear Miss Barton:-- I have before me two letters from you that are yet unanswered and I will try to reply to them before I am called away for something. The weather still continues very salubrious here and we are enjoying every minute of it. As our place here is 105 years old we find that we have to make sundry repairs and this work falls to me this year so I have been doing various and sundry jobs and my correspondence has suffered meanwhile. We had a visit from "Stevey and Mama" over Sunday it being the latter's first visit here. They came Saturday night andfor his girls were all used to that kind of work and could do it as well as not. I think that his price of $640. was large enough to cover all this. I notice that he sent all the testimonials or rather the resolutions to the Washington office, but they had no orders to do so, You will have to ask Mac to bring them out for you, as they will not need them there. I was in hopes there would be enough left of our fund to allow me two weeks salary after I closed my labors, same as Lewis, Mac and Mrs Coombs (for I feel that I am as much entitled to it), but when Mr. Atwaters bills are paid there will not be enough left to go to Meriden with. I am glad however that I did not have to call on you for a donation to the fund to pay the printer. We are having delightfully cool weather & I am enjoying myself very much after the heat of Washington. My regards to Mr. Rich and the boy Yours sincerely Fred L Wardleft for N.Y. this afternoon. Stevey said several times "How much Aunt Clara would enjoy a visit up here" and we all hoped his prediction might come true. I had a letter from Mr. Owen (Mr Atwaters foreman) in reply to my letter in which he says that the charge of $10.00 was made by him as usual on jobs of that kind, but after consultation with Mr. A. it was decided that the price of the books covered the mailing &c and the $10.00 charge is waived. His bill for mailing and expressage is nearly $100. I had a letter from Mrs. Trumbull stating that Mrs. Mussey had gone away for a vacation and that she was still waiting for Mr Flather to send his permission for her to make a copy of the list of donors from his books, which, when obtained, she would mail to me. I hope it will get here sometime for we have had trouble enough about it. Stevie thought it well that we covered Washington so thoroughly with the reports. Mr. Owen's letter stated that he hoped to have all the single copies mailed by last Saturday night, so I presume they have all gone out by this time. I wish, with you, that we had made one page of correspondence between Mr. Flather and us. I think that would have shown him "the authorized use we were to make of it," plainer than most anything elseI had a letter from Mac. telling me about the bundle from Stafford Springs. I trust it was all there except what they "lost." It must be worth $1.00 to you to know they are not using it. Speaking of Mac did you know he had been quite sick for a week? Had to have his daughter there to call for him. I presume Mr. Atwater will send envelopes for all the reports, some of them will be large enough to take two copies. I have not ordered any more sent to you for I am waiting till I get Mr A's list. If youneed any morehe can send them and I will underline deliveries to [?], on [?]. [?] can now [?] and get them for you. In answering yours of the 3rd would say that I am glad you will see most of the reports sent out without calling on your own frnds to help out. I fully realize the weight of your remarks about not printing any report and its criticisms that follow. Was very glad to hear that you had broken away from your arduous duties long enough to go to town. It would have been a pleasure to do your errands had I been there. Possibly Mr. Fluthers[?] brother is trying to make up for his brothers impudence and disrespect shown towards you.am glad to know that you have a banker who will attend to your financial matters. No doubt he [harder] will develop quite a business here by the time he leaves G.E. The folks are about to leave for town in a bus to attend the Circus which has been in town today. There are 12 in the party. and I am remaining to guard the house. I hope I have replied to all your inquiries. If not remind me. Yours sincerely, F. L. Hurd [*Answered Oct 6 1901 Returned M Norcross letter also sent letter & cards of Miss Murrey-*] North Brookfield, Mass. Aug 18/01 My dear Miss Barton:- Your very interesting letter of a week ago is before me and this is the first opportunity I have had to reply to it. This week has been a busy one with picnics, excursions, fishing etc. I have been so busy since I came here that I have not been down to Worcester yet but hope to go in a day or two. We are certainly having a lovely time up here with our little family of fifteen. We all express the wish that you could find it convenient to visit us before we break up some time in Sept. but from your letter I am led to think that we shall not have our hopes realized. We looked for Steve last night but he was called to Philadelphia so we have not the pleasure of his company. I have a letter from Mac stating that he was on his [?] again and apparently as good as ever. I guess he was pretty sick for a few days. So they are worrying at headquarters over this list are they? I am sorry to have kept them in such a turmoil over this very small matter. I would like toopportunity of telling them that had their treasurer been a little more obliging and complied with your request, all their worry and anxiety would have been avoided. I cannot see where they are to send the 500 copies they asked for, as we have covered the ground pretty thoroughly. I am very glad you told Miss Trumbull what you did and thank you for trusting me in the matter. Had I carried out the instruction they gave me from Washington there would have been no fund at all to print a report, much less send it out. I guess the 3rd V. P. will have something to say when she returns from her vacation and I hope she will write me about it, and I will do my best to tell her. If the treasurer sees fit to tell her, (or the board) they will find that he still holds $7.75 of the Texas fund which is enough to send out nearly 200 of their 500. Did you inform them or Miss T that we had sent them to the incorporators, members of congress, etc etc? I think I wrote Mrs Mussey telling her that I have received several very complimentary letters in reply to reports sent to personal friends. I enclose one received from Mr J. A. Norcross, whom I worked for several years and the one I was with when I had to leave and go South four years ago. I wish several more might send the same amount. I value the letter more than the money, many times over, coming as itdid or entirely unsolicited. Kindly return the letter when next you write. I am glad to know that you have some help for you will have more time to do other things of more importance to be done and that no one else can do.- When does the Young America return to Worcester? I'll warrant he never spent such a summer before and that he has enjoyed it, every minute. I would like very much to read the acknowledgements you have received. The little girls are very glad to know what you are pleased with the picture and often express the wish that they may see you again sometime. By the way I sent that money order for $1.50 to Galveston for payment and found it was the one that we sent for a duplicate for and it was paid Mar 9. It all came back to me when I got my letter from the Galveston postmaster. I wonder when we are to get the list from Mr Fletcher I presume Mr Atwater would like them out of his way although he has not said so. If you say so I will order them all sent to you and let Mr. M send to that list of donors out of the 500 which she has in Washington, after copying the list for you I will return it to her or tell her to send them from her treasurer book. I can think of nothing more today. Kind regards to Mrs Rich & the boy. Uncl Silas. Yours sincerely F L Ward Mr. March has been quite ill here with quinsy sore throat but is better now.North Brookfield, Mass. Sept. 5/07 My dear Miss Barton: - Yours of the 31st of Aug. is before me and as I have the opportunity I will improve it by writing in reply. I thought I asked you in my last letter if you wanted the rest of the reports sent to you but possibly it may have miscarried. I sincerely hope not, for I enclosed a letter I received from my former employer which I requested you to return to me, as I value the same very highly. If you receive it kindly enclose in my next letter. I will order the balance of the reports sent to Washington and have them notify Mac of the shipment so that he can take care of them. I have had many complimentary remarks about the report and several have requested a second copy. I haven't a copy of my letters to Atwater but I have a memo in my book of having ordered 50 copies sent you by express since came here. Everyone expresses themselves as much pleased with the manner in which it is complied, being so readable. After all I think our efforts are2. are appreciated. Glad to hear such good reports from the family. How long is young America going to stay with you? I saw by the paper recently that his sister Edith was going to the Pan-American. The elite have our family of 14 to 17 all the time and have all enjoyed the summer exceedingly. Some of them leave next week but Mrs. Ward and the children will remain two weeks longer anyway. Mrs. W. has gained 8 lbs since she came and weighs inthat one pound of her greatest weight. Last Sunday I went down to Worcester to attend the funeral of Col. E. J. Russell's wife. You will recall that she called on you at my home the Sunday you spent with me. She was only sick a week, dying very suddenly after an operation such as many women are having these days. It is a great blow to the Col. We are having delightful weather now, which is a great relief from the dog-day weather we have had so much of. Kind regards to the family. Yours hastily Fred L. Ward [*Mr Ward - ansd*] Clarence, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia Sunday, Sept 29/07 Dear Miss Barton, I have owed you a letter for some time but have been so busy the past two weeks that I have had no time for correspondence. Our boarders began to leave the farm two weeks ago tomorrow and we had our hands full cleaning up and closing the place for the winter. All the furniture in the tents had to be taken into the house and the seven tents taken down and packed away. We left there a week ago yesterday for Worcester. On our arrival and from then till Monday night we were both very busy getting ready for and taking charge of the funeral of a very dear friend who formerly lived just back of our home, but who died in Denver, Col. Her parents are over 70 years of age and this daughter was the last of four children all of whom they have buried. It was a terrible blow to them and when the news came they immediately telephoned me to come down and take charge of matters for them. On Tuesday last we were busy unpacking at home and on Wednesday we decided to take a trip down here to see my twin brother and his family, as he has been here nearly seven years and I never have been to see him. We arrived here yesterday after2 a very delightful trip. From Boston by land to Yarmouth driven by rail. He is located about 20 miles from Annapolis in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. He expects to be here a week or so and then return to Boston and Worcester. A week ago tonight we passed a most delightful evening with Stevey and his wife in their Worcester home. We did not know he was stopping in our city till they called on us and left word where we could find them. It seems he decided to break up in New York and spend the winter in Boston so Mrytls took most of the furniture to her home in New Jersey and Mrs. B. came to Worcester for a visit, making her headquarters at The Standish. She liked so well that she has decided to remain till Apr.1st and possibly later. I had a long talk with Steve in regard to Red Cross matters and told him that I thought you were feeling somewhat uneasy about the ultimate outcome of it all and he told me to tell you that he had not lost his interest in the slightest but was acting under the advice of Mr Olney which was that nothing could be accomplished till the annual meeting except to formulate a plan and secure enough support to carry it out at that time. This is to be done with3. as little stir as possible and will all be attended to in due time. Steve feels very confident in Mr Olney's plan and will more when the time comes to do so. His heart is in it, I know from the way he talks but he thinks the least said before the time will be the better. I got a short note from Mrs Mussey some two weeks ago announcing that she had seen Mr F. and knew I would be pleased to hear of his improvement after his Maine trip. She spoke to him of the much-talked-about-but-never-obtained list of contributors and he told her that he had not understood before to what use it was to be put. She asked me if it was my purpose to make this list as a supplement to [the] our report, "if so I will have Miss Trumbull make a list of the names." I have had no time to reply as yet but will do so in my return to Worcester. I will also attend to the bill you sent me by sending it to Miss Coombs to see if she knows anything about it as it was contracted in Feby while I was in Texas. I dont think it is any of our bills. This is all I have time to write today Mrs. Ward joins me by sending her love and best wishes. Please send me the Norcross letter I sent you. Yours sincerely Fred L Ward. #16 Allen St Worcester, Mass [*F. L. Ward*] The American Nation Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbie, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882, ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892, Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of The cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel, Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary, William J. Flather, Treasurer. Worcester, Mass 10/14/[1901]. My dear Miss Barton: Your registered letter of the 6th inst reached me last Friday on my return from Nova Scotia, and I was very much gratified to hear from you again. I do not wonder that you could not keep track of my address, with all my changing about. We had a most delightful two weeks trip and of course my brother and his family were pleased to see us. I was very sorry to learn that you had been having trouble with your eyes and sincerely hope that you have fully recovered from your difficulty. Indeed those days in September must have been doubly sad to residents of Washington and the blow to the nation will be one that the people will not soon recover from. How universal the sorrow was. I learned that even in the Queen's (or I should say the King's) domains memorial services were held in nearly every hamlet. In regard to the bill for letter heads I have to say that I have referred the bill to Miss Coombs since I returned and have advised Mrs Mussey that I will inform her as soon as I get a reply. I dont believe it is anything of ours. I have also replied to Mrs. M's letter asking if I still desired the list of names from the Treasurer. It does seem to me that he must have been very dull of comprehensionThe American Nation Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbie, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882, ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892, Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of The cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel, Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary, William J. Flather, Treasurer. 2. _________________________________ to have been so long in discovering what we asked for in plain English six months ago. I am glad, however, that he does know now. I wrote Mrs. M. that I still was ready to send those parties a report if she would favor me with the much-talked-of list or if she preferred to let Miss Trumbull do it she could. I have felt as you express it, that it only shows their ignorance or insubordination, not that we care in the least. They must remember, however, that other people may be as long furnishing information sometime. I have not seen Steve since I returned but shall call again soon. I am wondering what the "some considerable business" was that is was "necessary to attend to" at the meeting on Saturday, and trust you will find time to write me soon, provided you attended. I hear from Mac quite often and a letter today enclosed the freight and drayage bill in the reports which were sent to Washington. I am in hopes to get an additional donation to the fund so that I can settle up all the accounts. Have you any other expenses on account of the Texas field which you have not given me? If so kindly send them to me so I can make proper disposition of them when in funds. The American Nation Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbie, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882, ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892, Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of The cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel, Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary, William J. Flather, Treasurer. 3._____________________________1901 Have they said anything more at headquarters about postage on the reports they asked for? I had a very nice letter from Mrs. Fannie B. recently which I must reply to soon. She is a dear, good woman and the kind that one likes to have for a friend. "Young America" must have experienced a change of heart since I last heard from you for I thought you would not be able to keep him much longer after his attack of chills. Mac informs me that the good Dr. is on his old stamping ground again. He must have been as pleased to get there again as you must have been to see him. Is his health improved? Remember me kindly to him please. Thank you for sending the Norcross letter so safely. I consider it a very valuable letter. I am not settled in business at all, in fact I haven't the slightest idea what my next employment will be. My position which I left in New York (a year ago Sept.) is not open to me so I am on the outlook. Indeed I would enjoy something nearer home or at least where my family could be with me. I wouldThe American National Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882. Ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892. Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of The Cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President. Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel. Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary. William J. Flather, Treasurer. 4. 1901. have enjoyed a continuance in Red Cross work if it were possible for that Asso. to keep me employed, as I thoroughly enjoy the work and consider it an honor and a privilege (enjoyed by but few) to be associated personally with its honored President. I have written Mrs. Mussey in reference to the two cards received from P.O. Dept. and have attended to them both. I wonder if they have only received these two.? With the changes of address that there must have been I wonder there were not a good many failed to reach their destination, out of the 2500 or 2600 sent out. I delivered your message to Mrs Ward and she will reply to it by letter soon. I miss the reliable Underwood machine these days and have wished I had waylaid one of the[m] many that went astray during the Cuban campaign. If you are not able to wade through this entire letter at once try it on installments. Will save all further matters till a future date. Kind regards to your family Yours sincerely Fred L. Ward. The American National Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882. Ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892, Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of The Cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President. Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel. Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary. William J. Flather, Treasurer. Worcester 11/3/1901. My dear Mr. Barton: - If I understood you right last night, you said you were planning to have nothing to do with the next meeting of the B of C. It occurs to me that it might be well to send in a few names for membership at that meeting so that they will be acted upon and ready to be voted in with their proposed names. at the annual. I have in mind my own name particularly as you mentioned that if our plans carried through you would present my name as Secretary and this would be a little awkward, it appears to me, unless some action is taken on my name at the next meeting. I had in mind to propose at the next meeting J A McDowell Ray B Marsh, M. Agnes Coombs Wm E Barton and Chas W. Harrington, all of them having been active in the last field work and all by rightThe American National Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882. Ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892. Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. 1901. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of the Cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President. Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel. Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary. William J. Flather, Treasurer. should be ready to vote at the annual. I dont think these few names would scare them (the B of C) or create any suspicion. I am willing to do anything in my power to consummate this important step so dont hesitate to call on me. I suggest this so that a letter can be written and signed by you and Miss B. and these names sent in before the next meeting which probably comes the last of this week or first of next. Hastily Fred L. Ward [*Nov. 16/01*] Worcester, Mass. 11/16/01 My dear Miss Barton: - I returned from Boston last night, having spent two or three days there. I was quite surprised on Wednesday morning to learn from Herman that you had returned from Boston and gone to New York on Monday last, for I had been looking for a letter from you before you left New England. On reaching Boston, I learned that Steve had also gone to N. Y. so as to be there with you, so I failed to see him or to learn how matters are progressing. I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Mrs Reid yesterday forenoon, at her home in Dorchester. I found her as charming as you have always pictured her to me, and my greatest regret is that I have not met her before. She told me what a pleasant visit you had there and how satisfactory your interview was with the Boston members, and also those in [Wash] New York. I know you must now feel greatly encouraged at the prospect. I have felt all along that your friends had not all forsaken you, and that when the timecame for action they would be on hand. If you get time from your many duties I would be pleased to hear from you in regard to your visit. Mrs. Ward thought surely we would see you again on your return from Boston and was quite disappointed when I told her you had returned to Washington. I wrote to Mac some days since telling him of some things that are transpiring and likely to, and he is over-joyed at the prospect of something being done. I wish I could be there to help you out some more and will endeavor to be with you before the meeting. Meanwhile if there is anything I can do, command me. I must not close without telling you how pleased Mr. & Mrs. Marsh are over the arrival of a son and heir in their family. The event occurred last Tuesday and all are doing nicely. Kind regards to all. Yours very truly, Fred L. Ward, #16 Allen St.[*Answered. Dec. 1901*] The American National Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882. Ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892. Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of the Cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President. Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel. Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary, William J. Flather, Treasurer. Worcester, Nov. 24 1901. My dear Miss Barton: - Your kind and interesting letter of the 18th is before me and I must reply before I write to any other person. I would have replied sooner had I not been out of the city the past two days. I was in Boston last Tuesday and Wednesday and again Friday and Saturday. While I went on other business I called on Steve and found him so overwhelmed with his other business that I took hold and helped him on the Red Cross and other matters. Friday evening I was at Steves office till 10.30 PM. and from 12 to 5 yesterday afternoon. I presume Mrs. Spencer is keeping you posted of her movements and she is doing noble work for the cause. Steve is giving all the time he can to it and my visit was opportune for him, as I helped him a great deal this week. He now has 21 proxies in his possession and told me that Mrs Spencer would get probably as many more. These with what are expected and the personal attendance of 15 or more good workers ought to leave no doubt of the result. I believe, from all I can see anda little from this but I dont expect they will My kind regards to Mrs Riccius and Mrs. Rich. Hoping to see you next Sunday I am Yours very sincerely Fred L. WardThe American National Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882. Ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892. Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of the Cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President. Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel. Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary. William J. Flather, Treasurer. 2. learn that everything is moving along as well as we could wish it. In regard to my coming to Washington I am prepared pared now to say that if nothing unforeseen happens to prevent another Sunday will see me hard at work at Glen Echo. My business plans have altered materially since you were here and I have arranged to take up a new enterprise and shall take it along with me to Washington and devote part of my time while there to it and the rest to Red Cross matters I feel that you will have quite a little work to be attended to and know that you have no one to call on who will sympathize with the proposed movement as I do. Hence it has been in my mind to help you all I could till Dec. 10 at least but the question of remuneration has been some in my mind. Not having had any salary since I left you, and my expenses going on just the same, I am necessarily a little short just now. I have not been over-anxious to locate permanently till after the Annual Meeting, and I did not feel as though I could Charles N. Jenks Fred L. Ward Office, 1123 Broadway, Room 209, New York Ansd. Feb. 1 1902 [*25, attitude ?*] Jenks & Ward General Sales Agents New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and the Steamship and transportation lines of the U. S. "Model Menu-maker" New York. January 23 1902 My dear Miss Barton: - It is some time since I have written you and as I want to let you know where I am located I will venture a line this afternoon. I am wondering if you got the package of vouchers that I sent you some two weeks ago. I sent them through Mac and have not heard from him or you in regard to them. How are you getting along since the reorganization of affairs? I trust you have been empowered to secure a competent assistant by the Executive Com. I had a second letter from Miss Boardman in regard to the report I sent her asking two or three questions in regard to some of the items. She also mentioned the fact that Mrs Mussey had informed her that she had returned the $1000. ck that I sent her from Galveston, but I did not show it in my report. I wonder what the worthy lady has to do with it anyway. I told Miss B.The American National Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of Congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882. Ratified by the Congress of Berne, June 9, 1892. Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of The cabinet. Executive Officers: Washington, D.C. Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President. Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel, Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary, William J. Flather, Treasurer. 3. 1901. afford to meet the expense of a trip to Washington just now, and as you have been very frank with me I will be so with you and say here that I will only ask in return for my services up to this time and what I may do for you previous to the meeting that you pay my expenses on there and half of my expenses there. By the latter I mean that I shall be obliged, from the nature of my business, to have a room in town where I can take parties to do business with them and my plan is to spend the forenoons at G.E. I would be only too glad to accept your very kind invitation to stay at G.E. but in order not to lose the business opportunity I shall be obliged to stay in town. If I could only discover some place where I could draw "$50.00 per week" as some of our friends do, I would not think of asking one cent toward a remuneration. I will explain my business more fully when I see you. I am going to Boston again Tuesday and as Thursday is Thanksgiving my mother is anxious to have me stay here so that I now plan to leave here Thursday night or Friday morning arriving in Washington sometime Saturday. My plans may alter [ ?]les N. Jenks Fred L. Ward Office, 1123 Broadway, Room 209, New York Jenks & Ward General Sales Agents New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and the Steamship and transportation lines of the U. S. "Model Menu-maker" 2. New York. 190 that Mrs M knew I received it and nobody held my receipt for service but gave directions from the board of control as to how it should be expended. I further informed Miss B. that I had also paid Mrs M. "$100. for the two weeks she was enroute to and from and on the field of Galveston", a fact that had not appeared in any report thus far and which was included in the salary account with the rest, for I didnt consider it expedient to make a separate item of it. This may have been a surprise to Miss Boardman but I thought it best to tell her as long as Mrs. M was so anxious about the $1000. she returned. I have seen Steve but once since I came here, as he is in Boston most of the time. I called on Capt Young last Tuesday and he seemed delighted to see me and inquired very particularly for you. He is back on his old boat "San Marcus and is as happy Charles N. Jenks Fred L. Ward Office, 1123 Broadway, Room 209, New York Jenks & Ward General Sales Agents New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and the Steamship and transportation lines of the U. S. "Model Menu-maker" 3. New York 190[ ] and jolly as ever. His wife is at her mothers in Brooklyn where she expects to remain for some time or until an event transpires to which they are looking forward with pleasure. The time set is about two weeks from now. Mrs Ward and the children are in Worcester and are very well indeed. They will not come on here for the present. I should be very glad to hear from you anytime. Is the Dr. still at G.E.? Yours very truly Fred L. Ward. [1123 Broadway Room 209][* Fi 71 *] Glen Echo, Maryland. February 1, 1902. Mr. F. L. Ward, 16 Allen St., Worcester, Mass. My dear Mr. Ward: Have you come to the conclusion that I never intend to write you any more? I hope you have not, because it would not be as just as your conclusions usually are. I not only do intend to write, but I have intended to all the time. One thing and another has prevented, and last of all it occurred to me to go a little journey out to Dr. Gardner's, and that has used up the best part of two weeks. I am only home this morning. Miss Boardman writes, in my absence, that the report is ready to be submitted to me and to the Executive Committee for approval. I have wondered it it should not be submitted to you, or if, on an examination, it seemed that there is anything which might be used against it or us, if you should not be present at the meeting. I will examine it as closely as possible when it comes to my hands, and will let you know how it seems. You understand that if any catch can be made in it, it is not neglected. I am glad that you explained to her the bills of certain persons in Galveston in a way that she will understand them and not feel that anyone is mistreated by being neglected. I have not thought that there were at all sufficient funds with the Treasurer to afford a Secretary, but Mr. Briggs has need of a stenographer and typewriter to carry through his part of the work, and I also have need of the same, and we are dividing a most competent person between us. I, of course, draw nothing from the Treasury. It is very late now in my Red Cross career to commence to draw little sums on its Treasury, and I have carried it myself so long, therefore, I shoulder my part of it and trudge along. If it can take care of its part, all well, even that will be a relief to me. The Doctor is here and very busy about many things, in fact, it is a very work-a-day kind of a house, as it looks to me, and I wonder and wonder sometimes when it will stop. I hope you find a congenial situation with your brothers in New York, and one free from the perplexities that you have known for the last year. F. L.W. 2. I can understand how those little girls are growing in stature and knowledge, and how short the time will be when dear Mrs. Ward, scarcely looking older than they, will be "taking them into society." They are gems of little girls and I am glad to know them and you know how highly I prize their mother, for I could not conceal it. I have a charming box of Christmas gifts, of which I have as yet said nothing, not even acknowledged, not because I did not appreciate, but because I appreciated so much, and wanted to show it in some way that I could not just then do. For the moment, accept my thanks, and the love that goes along with the remembrances of that kind, so unexpected and so prized. Let me hear from you from time to time, tell me anything that I need to know, and with dear love to Mrs. Ward and the little ones, not forgetting your mother, believe me, Sincerely yours, Clara Barton[*Fred L Ward Ansd Feb. 4.1902*] Charles N. Jenks Office, 1123 Broadway, Room 209 Fred L. Ward New York "Model Menu-Maker" JENKS & WARD General Sales Agents New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and The Steamship and Transportation lines of the U. S. NEW YORK, February 12, 1902 Miss Clara Barton, Glen Echo, Md. Dear Miss Barton: - Your very welcome letter of the 1st instant at hand and was very much gratified to get it. Oh no: Miss Barton, I had not come to the conclusion that you were never going to write me again, on the contrary, I knew you would do so, but for some good reason you were delayed. I received a letter from Mac while you were away, which informed me that you had gone to Bedford for a short trip, so I was not surprised at your long silence. I hope you enjoyed your trip, though you must have found something beside Washington weather. I trust the Gardners are well. I had a letter some time ago from Miss Boardman, asking for additional details in regard to some items in my report, but I did not reply to the same as I had no data from which I could obtain the information, thinking I would soon go over to Worcester where my papers are but have not been yet. I received a second letter yesterday, amking the same inquiry, so I replied at once that as soon as I went home I would look up the matter and see if I could give her any further details. In view of the fact that she wrote you the report was ready to be submitted to you, I am wondering just what she wants of any further information. I hope to see a copy of her report, or to learn what it is, as you suggested in your letter you would examine it carefully and let me know how it seems. I realize fully, Miss Barton, that if there is a nail that they can hang up an old shirt waist or pair of shoes on, they will not lose the opportunity to do so. It also looks to me as though our late departed friend (from office) is having a finger in the pie. Yes, I did explain, as fully as I could, the bills of a certain party, but Miss Boardman never alluded to the subject in her reply to the letter. Some of the people in Texas who were elected to membership at the annual meeting in December, have written me how pleased they were to learn through the papers that they were now members of your organization, but that they had not been notified by the Secretary or had a bill for their dues. I assured them that they would hear from Mr. Briggs in due time. Can you tell me if the other names on the list we sent in for the November meeting to the B. of C., have ever been presented for membership? The names of William E. Barton, Miss Edith L. Barton, and Chas. M. Harrington of Worcester were among those I could not think of the day of the annual meeting, but they ought to go in at the first opportunity. Possibly Mr. Warner found the letter later and these names have already been acted upon, I certainly hope so. Who is going to be Treasurer? I see that the name C.B.#2 is omitted on your letter-head. It is a relief however to read a new list of officers on the letter-deads. You evidently have a very competent stenographer, judging from the appearance of her letter, and I hope you will be able to retain her permanently. I think she does better work than her immediate predecessor. I received a short note from the Dr. yesterday and thus learn that he is still at Glen Echo. Yes indeed, he must find many things to keep him busy in and around the house, even in Winter. I know how you used to find things for me to do, and I dont suppose you hesitate to call on him any more than you did on me. I have not met with very great success thus far in my new venture here, though I expected it would take some time to start an entirely new thing as this is. While I may be free from some of the perplexities of a year ago, still it is not without some of another nature. I thank you for your very kind expressions in regard to my family, Miss Barton, and they are heartily appreciated. There is a very warm spot in the hearts of them all for "Miss Barton", and always will be. Mrs. Ward has been here visiting me for a few days but returns today to Worcester. She is here as I am writing this and tells me to send lots of love to you. I am happy to say that my mother is unusually well this winter for which we are deeply grateful. She often speaks of you and your great work. I hear from Steve that he has been confined to the house with a "Grippe" attack but is up and about again. I should think he would be sick more than he is, considering the amount of work he does every day. Please give my regards to the Dr. also to Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Logan when you shall see them. Am always pleased to get a line from you when you see the opportunity to write. Sincerely yours, Fred L. Ward[*24-5*] [*woman's congress 1902*] Washington, D.C., February 14, 1902. My dear Mr. Ward: I received your favor of the 12th yesterday. I have taken rooms at the Fairfax Hotel, (the rear of Willard's) for probably the remainder of the month, or during the conventions here. I thought it safer and more convenient than going in and out at early morning or late at night to Glen Echo. I shall be able to attend more of the meetings probably than I could at home and meet more people. The Doctor migrates between the two and my friend, Mrs. Hines, whom you do not know, is with me more or less. The Suffrage Convention is very fully attended, and there are two or three others to follow, as , for instance, the Woman's National Council, the D. A. R.s, the W. C. T. U's, and I think some others. I am glad you have had a visit from Mrs. Ward. It is, of course, like coming home to her to come to her brothers', and in some way I feel easy about you to have you with Mr. Jenks. The business may be a little hard in working up at first, but I think you will find it go easier and better as it goes on. It is very comfortable to be associated with those whom you know and can trust, to feel yourself among friends and not foes. I think the Doctor has written you in regard to his correspondence with the Committee and with Miss Boardman especially, as she is waiting for explanations in accounts. [*ans'd Mch. 27-1902- CB*] Charles N. Jenks Office, 1123 Broadway, Room 209, Fred L. Ward New York "Model Menu-Maker" JENKS & WARD General Sales Agents New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and The Steamship and Transportation lines of the U. S. New York, March 26th, 1902 My Dear Miss Barton:- I think it is about time I answered your letter of more than a month ago, if I want to continue to hold your good will. I was very glad indeed that you could be in Washington this Spring to attend the various conventions and conferences, for it takes a good deal of time and strength to go back and forth as you would have been obliged to do, if you attempted to stay at Glen Echo and come in every day. I saw by the papers that you were doing considerable in the convention line and it made me wonder if some of the people that have had you "out of your mind", etc., etc., for a number of months past had not been led to change their minds. Good old Mac sent me a copy of the address of welcome you made at one of the conventions, and I read it with great pleasure and interest. I presume that you are again installed in your summer home by this time and are busily engaged in your large and thrifty garden. I wrote to Texas recently making inquiries in regard to the condition of the Strawberry Plants this season, but no one has taken the interest to reply to my letters. They may be waiting to reply in kind, in which event you may be in the receipt of a crate of berries soon. I hinted that the best evidence of the results of our labors would be a nice crate of berries. I expect you will have enough berries to supply your own table this season and I hope you will be there to enjoy them instead of letting Silas have them all, as he did last year. I suppose the faithful fellow is still with you, is he not? While I am writing it comes to me that it is just a year ago today that I left Texas for Washington; it seems but a few weeks ago, the time goes so rapidly. I was over to my wife's mother's last evening and Bessie inquired very particularly for you and the Dr. You will remember she is the sister that spent so long a time in Dorchester and who called on Mrs. Reed while you were there. She has returned to New York and has a stenographer's position here. She wished to be kindly remembered to you & the Doctor, when I wrote. The Spring weather is upon us here in good earnest, and I know it must be lovely out at Glen Echo, as it is always two or three weeks in advance of us there. I am sorry to say that the business is not panning out as well as I would like, and unless there is a change for the better I shall give it up and try something else. I realize that all new enterprises take considerable time to start, but I am not constituted in a way that I can sit down and wait for a thing, for I must be doing something all the time. I dislike very much to be idle and I believe I had rather work as hard as I did at Galveston than to repeat the last two months, as far as work is concerned.I am glad to know that your Mother's health is so good this winter. It will be very pleasant for you when you get your family with you in New York, although it not be very agreeable to leave your Mother, neither will it be for her. We are having exceptionally fine weather, a little cold, it is true, but clear, bright Washington weather. I thank you very much for your letter, all of which is deeply appreciated, and I shall write you again soon. With love to all and especial remembrance to Mr. Jenks, believe me, Very sincerely yours, Clara Barton Charles N. Jenks Office, 1123 Broadway, Room 209 Fred L. Ward New York "Model Menu Maker" JENKS & WARD General Sales Agents New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and The Steamship and Transportation lines of the U. S. New York______________190 I presume the Dr. showed you the letter that I wrote him, although I have had no reply from him to that effect. If he did, you know that my sentiments have not changed one bit as to the voucher question. I have written to Miss Boardman that I had not been able to get at my data in Worcester, so could not give her the exact detail of the questioned item in my report, but I was very sure that she had made an error in her figures. She only could find about 20.00 or so chargeable to Express, Freight, etc. and I distinctly remember of one item of over $55.00. However I think that I may have made a mistake in setting down some amount in the "Express" column that should have been charged to another column, but that would not alter the total amount of the expenditures, only the classification of them. No one would discover the error unless they were looking for trouble, and as the report had been sent out months before, I think it was very needless to bring the matter up again. In regard to the "questioned vouchers" I am wondering if the committee saw fit to render a bill for all that were not satisfactorily explained to Mrs. Mussey? I had heard it intimated that they were going to do so and that you had said that you would give them a check for the amount, to which I protested vigorously, to a source that I felt would be proper. I am anxious to hear how Red Cross matters have been moving recently and shall depend on you to let me know when you get an opportunity and are not too rushed with other work. I realize that such an opportunity seldom comes to your lot, but I trust you can spare a few minutes some day. Is the stenographer still with you? When does the Dr. return to Iowa? I was quite surprised the other day to run across Mr. Neal on the street. I would not have known him, but he recognized Marsh and I as we were walking along together and stopped us. He is still with the Children's Aid Society in New York, having given up his oil venture in Texas. Speaking of oil ventures, how does Mr. Howard progress in his enterprise down there, I am presuming that he writes you once in a while. I called on Miss Coombs the other day at her place of business and found her in good spirits as ever. She wanted me to come over to tea some evening and I shall endeavor to do so before long. Her mother is much better, but has had a pretty tough time this winter. I met your old friend Mr. Warner on the street yesterday afternoon and he did not know me at first when I approached him. I was not very positive myself at first glance, but I saw that he had a Red Cross button in his coat so I tackled him. He was very pleased to see me and we talked together for nearly an hour. He is at present in the employ of the Standard Oil Co.; has been in Central America for the past six months for them and is now awaiting orders to go to Havana to superintend some work they have in hand there. He expressed his continued interest in the Red Cross and particularly inquired for its President.Charles N. Jenks Office, 1123 Broadway, Room 209 Fred L. Ward New York Model Menu Maker" JENKS & WARD General Sales Agents New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and The Steamship and Transportation lines of the U. S. New York_________________________190 I want to say just a word about the "Bill" that is now pending in Congress, looking to the granting of an "Annuity" for yourself and that is that I am heartily in sympathy with it and only regret that it has been so long coming. I have taken the liberty to write to some of your warmest friends about it and they are of the same mind as I am and feel that it is due, from the country, to be so situated that your remaining years shall be made as easy as possible. No one in the whole country deserves this recognition more than yourself and he would be a base ingrate who would withhold his vote from such a measure. Well, my dear Miss Barton I feel that I have written all I ought to at this time. I will only say that Mrs. Ward and the children are very well and would send their love to you if they were here. Hoping to hear from you before very long, I remain, Sincerely yours, Fred L. Ward Glen Echo Md. March 28, 1902. My dear Mr. Ward: Your letter has just come into my hand, and I am going to acknowledge it before laying it down; not that I think a few words will answer so good and long a letter, but I want to tell you that have heard from the strawberry men. Mr. Allen of League City has written me that he and Mr. Cox would ship a crate of strawberries on the 26th, hoping they would reach here by the 29th, Saturday. They hope that you will get a peep at them, and if you like them, you are to have a taste. I have written them back that we would endeavor to carry out their intents and wishes. I have also written Mac just now to look out for them from Saturday onward. I only wish that you were going to be here in your old capacity and receive them, and let us all have a nice strawberry festival, inviting our friends and getting one more glimpse of Texas. I am sure that that work that went so well and that country that was so genial and grateful with us grows dearer as time passes away. I am sorry that you find your new work hard, but that is the character of new adventures, even in the Red Cross work,my early fields were heavy, all so new, I had much to think out, much to try, people to instruct, unseen and unforeseen difficulties to meet, and I felt the weight of them. Later on, as I learned how to manage them, and got a few people instructed and they began to be true and loyal to the idea, as well as to me, the work grew very light to me. The opposition grew heavier as it went on, and that, as you know, has made all that there was hard of the fields ever since you knew them, so by this I see that the newness of any work makes it hard, and I have thought it possible that you might find it so. As I said before, I only wish that conditions were such that I could call you directly to me and hold you here. Our relations were always so pleasant, the confidence existing between us had never a shake nor a ripple, each knew that the other would do their best, needed no watching, and would not only avoid but spurn the slightest thought that deviated from the right and the best of what we were attempting to do for ourselves or for others. Such relations cannot fail to be pleasant and the breaking up of them cannot fail to give pain; but excuse me, I did not start to write a homily, but simply to tell you that I had your letter, that I appreciated it, thanked yyou for it, and that some strawberries were coming, and now, best regards to your partner, Mr. Jenks, love to the dear wife and little girls, believe me, As always, yours, Clara Barton. [*Ansd - 8 - 9 - 1902 - C.B.*] North Brookfield Mass, 8/6/02 P.O Box. 495 Dear Miss Barton Your welcome letter from Paris reached me at the farm, where I have been since I came from N.Y. May 26th Mrs Ward is running the place again this summer and I arranged with my brother (Mr Jenks) to do some indexing work for him here, so that I could at the same time assist Mrs W. in her many duties here. We opened the house May 29 and our family has varied from 14 to 22 all summer and will continue the same through this month. Mrs. W. stood the strain nicely until she was called to N.Y. by the sudden + fatal illness of her twin brother (Dr. Jenks). She went there June 20 and he succumbed to that terrible disease (Acute Brights Disease) on June 25th. He had been the constant and inseparable companion of the Dr. till he was married and there was a bond between them that can hardly be understood by anyone not a twin. I can realize it somewhat but the bond was much stronger between them than it seems to be between my twin brother and myself. She hardly left his bedside after she reached there till he died and it was a terrific strain on her. She has not been herself since and it is hard to predict the outcome of it all. She had started in here and thought it would be better to have her mind occupied than to give up her summer plans and have nothing to take her attention. We all hope she will be able to throw this shell off in time. The summer has not been very warm with us thus far but there remains time for it yet before October. I wish I was where I could sit down and talk over your trip with you, and am glad to learn that all is well ended that you went for. Wish that I might have been there N.Y. toThe American Nation Red Cross. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbie, October 1, 1881, April 17, 1893, and by special act of congress, June 6, 1900. For the relief of suffering by war, pestilence, famine, flood, fires, and other calamities of Sufficient magnitude to be deemed national extent, the organization acts under the Geneva Treaty, the provisions for which were made in international convention at Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 1864, and since signed by nearly all civilized Nations, including the United States, which gave its adhesion March 1, 1882, ratified by the congress of Berne, June 9, 1892, Proclaimed by President Arthur, July 26, 1882. Board of Consultation President of the U.S. and members of The cabinet. Executive Officers: Clara Barton, President. Brainard H. Warner, Vice-President. Stephen E. Barton, 2nd Vice-President Ellen S. Mussey, 3rd Vice-President and Counsel, Walter P. Phillips, General Secretary, William J. Flather, Treasurer. 2. welcome you home again. Your letter to Mr Howard reached me at the same time as my own and I immediately forwarded it to N.Y. to the last address I knew of his (156 5th Ave) but I fear you arrived there before his letter. Steve has been up here three or four times this summer the last call being on Sunday last when he came with Saidee and her sister. They were delighted to get the outing for the day and thought our summer house very delightful. They told me that Harold was spending the summer on a farm in Shrewsbury, where doubtless, his training at Glen Echo last season has been of advantage to him. I am wondering if you will not take a trip over to Worcester before the summer is over, and if you do I wish we might have the pleasure of a call from you. We have wished many times that you could see our Red Cross Camp (for that flag floats at our masthead below the stars and stripes every day) Do you wonder that people think it is a hospital with our flag and 7 tents. You need give us but little notice and we will make a place for you. I have tried to get Mac started again this year to come and see what New England is like, but as he has taken a house he thinks he cannot leave this year. It is a little over a year now since I left Glen Echo and Washington but I can hardly realize it. I often think of good old Mac and how loyal he is to you and the Red X. Sometime when you get an opportunity from your business mail, just drop me a line about your trip and it will be heartily appreciated. I shall not return to N.Y. this fall but take up some new business this way. Kind regards to the Dr. + Mrs Rich + Silas. Yours cordially Fred L Ward Mrs Ward + the children send lots of love[* F L. ward 33 *] Glen Echo, Md., Aud.9, 1902. Mr. Fred L. Ward P. O. Box 95, North Brookfield, Mass. My dear Mr. Ward : Your full and welcome letter met me almost on my return and I send back this little word in reply to thank you for it. I was glad to hear of what your summer had been but with a sorrow which one cannot express in words for the grief of Mrs. Ward. Only time will heal that loss. You have probably chosen the wise course in continuing as you were. Give great love to her and great sympathy. I know that neither will weigh anything, neither can count, but sometimes they are all we have to give. For myself, i have only to report an excellent journey, excellent health and a successful, fortunate close of all that we went to do. You will be glad to know that before leaving St. Petersburg, if I have not already told you, everything was finished and I have brought back no extra work to be completed here. I find Glen Echo prettier, I think, that I ever saw it before. Mrs . Hines is here and the house is, of course, F.L.W. -2- in homelike order. I name this in order that you shall understand that I have not come home burdened with care or perplexities and whenever it comes in the way for you and Mrs. Ward to see me in my home, I pray you will do it. Wishing you the best success in all things, I am, as always, Affectionately your friend, Clara BartonI have seen Steve but once since we said "Bon Voyage" to you in N.Y. last May. I may see him next week as I expect to be in Boston a day or two How is the good Doctor? Is he still with you at Glen Echo? How is Mrs Rich? Remember me to them both. I must thank you for your very kind invitation to visit you at Glen Echo with Mrs Ward and be assured we shall avail ourselves of the pleasure the first opportunity we have. Mrs Ward and my mother join me in sending love and best wishes. Yours very sincerely Fred L Ward [*25 proxy*] Ward - ansd Oct.11.1902- [Am?t??] the dues & sent them to M. Briggs #16 Allen Street, Worcester, Mass My dear Miss Barton: - I am just in receipt of a note from Mr Atwater enclosing the proxies and a request to sign same and mail to you be return mail. Knowing how important these were at our last meeting I hasten to comply with the request of Mr Atwater, and herewith enclose the proxies and a check of $2.00 for Mrs Ward's and my dues. I have seen no one in Red Cross circles for a long time so feel somewhat out of touch with Red Cross matters. It was hinted in the letter from Mr. Atwater that still further changes were to be made in the by-laws, but did not say what they were to be. I hope your interests are ingood hands and know that you certainly have one good man in Mr. Atwater. I wish I was nearer Washington so that I could tender you my services, for you know how willingly I would do anything in my power to further your interests. I am at present out of employment but hope to get something before long. I could go back to N.Y. but since the death of her brother, Mrs Ward is strongly opposed to going there, so I have decided to try for something here. She has not been herself since the Dr. died and it will take a long time for her to recover from the shock, if indeed she ever does. There was a bond between them (being twins) that is rarely ever seen between human beings. I hear from Mac occasionally and know that he is still plodding along at the Coast Survey. I wish it were possible for him to get another position where he could be employed daytime, for he deserves it. My mother is just recovering from an attack of cholera morbus, and finds she is not as young as she was once. I see by the papers you have been taking part in the exercises of the G.A.R. week. I notice Mrs. Logan has also been quite prominent. Kindly remember me to the latter and Mrs. Spencer. [*25 proxy*] Worcester, Mass., Oct. 24, 1902. My Dear Miss Barton: - I must reply without further delay to your nice letter of the 11th inst. which should have been answered sooner. I received from Mr. Briggs a receipt for the dues and would have appreciated a line from him, but I suppose he is a busy man and has all he can attend to in other ways. Who is the Treasurer now? I surmised that Mr. Atwater was taking up the task of sending for the proxies and if I may be allowed the suggestion I think it would have been advisable for him to have used the Red Cross paper instead of his own, though to be sure he asked that the proxies be sent to you, but I have learned that people have some misgiving about a matter like this when the letter does not bear some stamp of officialism on it. A few days ago I received a nice letter from Mrs. Qualtrough of Houston, asking me for information in regard to the request for proxies. She made the point that the letter bore no stamp of the Red Cross on it, consequently she was undecided whether to sign it or not, although she expressed herself as being perfectly willing to trust her proxy in [her] your hands. I replied to her letter, explaining who Mr. Atwater was and the principal change that was to be proposed and the reasons therefor, so I presume you will receive it in due time. I was up to Branch Street several days ago and found them all well as usual. I know that Hermann must have had a pleasant time on his trip to the Capitol. Was sorry indeed to hear that Mrs. Atwater had been ill andtrust that her Washington trip has proved of benefit to her. I am glad to know that you have decided to get along without any "colored pussons" in your household. Somehow I have not so much love for those people as I did have before I went to Texas. Miss Barton, I can heartily second your wish that I was back in Red Cross work, for I have never had any work that I so thoroughly enjoyed as I have that, although it has called for hard work and long hours at times. The consciousness that you are doing something to help brighten and make easier the lives of humanity in distress, more than pays one for whatever sacrifice they are called upon to make. I have been anxiously looking for one of your reports of the St. Petersburg trip but none has reached me yet. Yes I know how you like to prepare reports and truly it does seem as though you were preparing one most of the time for some convention or other. When are you going to get around to write up your own personal report that all the world will want to possess one of these days? I very much fear they will keep you doing something else until it is too late to do that. I am happy to report that mother is improving and is up and about the house some now. Mrs. Ward is also improving. The children are also pretty well. All join in sending lots of love to you and we would all so like to see you. Hoping to hear again from you soon I am, Your obedient servant, L. Ward [* Ansrd NOV 25 1902. askd Mrs Works proxy 33 F I. ward *] Worcester, Mass., Nov. 18th, 1902. My Dear Miss Barton:- Your very kind note received yesterday and I hasten to reply so that you will know what to expect of me, or rather what not to expect. As you must know, I have had several lines out this fall to secure a position that suited me, and I finally found one in Springfield, Mass. I have been in consultation with the parties for some time and they have accepted my proposition, my services beginning December 1st. I had fully hoped that the time would be January 1st but their business year begins December 1st and so they want me at that time. The position is with the King-Richardson Publishing Company, a concern that has been in business since 1878 and one that publishes their own books and sells them through agents all over this country, having branch offices in San Jose, Cal., Chicago, Indianapolis and Toronto. In addition to the book business they run a Correspondence School (been running six years) similar to the Scranton people, only they do not take up the technical studies. I am to have entire charge of their books and finances and when I once get a grip on the business it will mean a splendid thing for me. They are very pleasant people to work for. They have about 40 in the office including 25 or 30 stenographer and typewriters. So much for my plans for the immediate future. I wish it was possible to see you while in New York but as matters have turned out I hardly think I shall have occasion to go there very soon. I am sosorry that I cannot help you out on the annual meeting business, as I had fully planned to do before this change was necessitated in my plans, and I want to thank you for the letter you sent me to Mr. McCarty in New York which I am sorry I could not use this time. I don't want you to think that I shall give up my interest in Red Cross matters, for such is not my intention. If I can be of service at any time, I shall make it my duty to respond just as far as I can under the existing circumstances. Had a line from Mr. Briggs the other day, expressing the hope that I would be on hand at the annual meeting. I sincerely trust that the plans Mr. Atwater has in hand may be carried out and the Red Cross be made the large and useful organization that it should be. I want to know how long you are to be in New York so that if i see an opportunity to run down there I can do so. Regretting, more than I can tell you, that I shall not be able to attend the annual meeting and with the hope that I may see you before then I remain. Very sincerely yours, Fred L. Ward June 20th, 1903. Mr. Fred L. Ward, 132 Wesminster St., Springfield, Mass. My dear Mr. and Mrs. Ward: I hasten to thank you for your quick reply and cordial suggestion that I visit you this week. I regret to say that it will not be possible, as I have to attend a Commencement in Philadelphia this week, which added to the necessary engagements at home will hold me here nearly all the week. I cannot now name any time, with certainty, but that will not be of consequence, as it can be attended to at any time. I will confer with Steve as he would meet us there. I can see the necessity for your going at once - the season is advancing and you will need all the preparation you can get for your beautiful country summer. I am very urgently invited to attend the "Old Home" gathering in Ohford the last of July or first of August; it is scarcely probable that I can go, but I name the possibility, as, in that case we might perhaps see each other. I HOPE YOU WILL HAVE A CHARMING SUN Mac tell him I am going to write him soon. Remember me also to Mrs Fannie B. Ward. I would gladly write all my friends if my strength permitted. Hoping to hear from you again before very long I am as always Yours sincerely Fred L Ward #16 Allen St. Worcester. P.S. Mother + the children send their love to Miss Barton [*Mr Ward*] Ansd January 22. 1904 132 Westminster Street. My dear Miss Barton:- Your letter of Dec. 20 came to me at the hospital in Springfield, and I cannot tell you how pleased I was to hear from you again. I really feel guilty myself for my long silence but I know you will forgive me. Let me at the beginning thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy and comfort. Yes, Miss Barton, the blow has been a very hard one to bear and I wonder very often, how I have been able to recover as I have under the trying circumstances, and I can truly say that it has been through no strength or power of my own, but that which an All-wise and Infinite God has given me. No power but this could do for me what has been doneI have been home (Mothers) a little over three weeks, having left the hospital day before Xmas. I was there eight weeks and sick at home about a week before I went. My dear wife seemed to lose her grip on everything, soon as I was taken to the hospital, taking her bed that night and never got up again. She passed away just two weeks later, retaining her mind to the last minute, and making but one request in all that time viz: - "You must not let Fred know that I am sick." She had typhoid fever followed by peritonitis but the lack of vitality which has been coming on ever since the death of her twin brother in June 1902 was at the bottom of it all. She has been gradually running down ever since he died and has said so many times "It seems as if one-half of me was gone: She had no strength to fight any disease. It was harder to bear, knowing that I was on my back perfectly helpless and, that others would have to do what I should have done. I have had ever so many letters, full of sympathy for me and loving expressions of my dear one who has gone, but I think yours is the first I have attempted to answer. It seems like a mountain to answer them all. I am getting along as well as could be expected under the circumstances, and if I could gain in strength as I have in flesh I would feel like somebody. I shall probably remain here till February 1st and then return to our home in S. which has been closed since Alice died. I wish it were possible for me to accept your very kind invitation to visit Glen Echo but that will have to be in the future. When you see or write