BLACKWELL FAMILY

Howard Blackwell
General Correspondence

Rogers, Reynoldx[*Former comptroller, Howard's predecessor
in office. 
Reynold 
says he is a great 
loss, as he has been a very good 
advisor to Howard*]

50 State Street
July 19, 1909. 

Dear Reynold, 
I am sorry to 
have to tell you of Mr. Danforth's x
death. It occurred yesterday
at the Parker House, after a 
week's illness. I saw him
Saturday morning, when he
was dressed and seemed much
himself. It is too bad that he
should not have had the years
of pleasure on his farm to which 
he must have looked forward. 
The services will be held in
Appleton Chapel on Wednesday
at 2.30. 
I have just been up to see Mrs.Danforth, but there is nothing 
further to be done. 
    Miss Kirby is now away for 
her vacation. In her place is a 
Miss Porter in addition to Miss
Pettengell.
    Marguerite and Mrs. Thomas
have to spend the next two weeks
in Cleveland, and Marguerite
has started this afternoon. Mrs
Thomas does not go till Wednesday. 
    Helen feels about the same. 
We expect to be in Cambridge
about the first of August. 
    I hope you are having a good
time and getting the good of 
your vacation. You can use your
own judgment about the day of

return. I want you to have as 
much time as possible. At
the same time I feel as
anxious as you that your
balance be a record this year. 
     Mamma writes cheerfully
from Gardner. She will be back
at the Vineyard in another
week, or less. 
    With remembrance to all
Affectionately 
Howard.