NAWSA GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE BARROWS, ESTHER Suite Four 26 Evans Way Boston, Massachusetts Feb 19/35 Dear Miss Alice. Ever since your letter came telling me of your financial losses I have thought even oftener than usual of you and always I wish that Evelyn and I were in a position to do something for you - to make you more comfortable - Ones mind cannot be completely at rest when finances are necessarily in the foreground I find. It was cruel that you and Miss Kitty should both suffer so at [* Esther Barrows *] [*Feb. 20 was [?] Birthday, also the date on which she left us - so this carries a special greeting to you! Esther.*] the same time. I can see that it must add to your worries. But lets turn to a more cheerful topic — I want to thank you again for the New Republic — and for your many kindnesses to my dear parents which as a memory must be precious to you now when you cannot carry out all the kind promptings of your heart. Evelyn is having a very happy quiet visit with John and Agnes and reports snow drops and crocuses two inches high in the Jones' garden "Can spring be far behind?" Always affectionately Feb - 19 - 1935 Esther Esther Barrows 77 Engelwood Ave. Brookline Dear Miss Alice. You were just your own thoughtful self when you sent me the Symposium on what we owe to our fathers — I liked what Jon said especially and realized once more how blessed you were in your choice Helen and Howard are only a few blocks away. For this we are thankful and feel that the pleasure of seeing your family will add greatly to our dinner outing — I am not sure that you are in Chilmark yet. I have an idea that you must be by this time so I send this word of love and and thanks to you there. Always affectionately Esther [?] Barrows. July Seventh 1931 of parents. It made me wish again that I had known Jims wonderful mother too. Evelyn has gone off by my insistance for a short visit - and when she returns we will go together to the Rockmere at Rockport where for part of the time Agnes will be in East Gloucester and quite near while Dear Miss Alice, What a store house of beautiful thoughts you have opened for us! The poems are so lovely - and so varied that we find pleasure on every page - All in The Hope that you will find time to fit it in to your busy life - on the installment plan. Thank you for all that you are and for your friendship in all these years. It makes us very happy to know that we have a place in your heart. Evelyn will write too and she asks for me now to include her love too. Affectionately Esther Barrows. November twentieth - I feel sure that your hope for [news?] will be realized and that they are already on their way to make for peace in this great continent of ours. I am venturing to send for a copy of my book [?] I love [*Esther Barows*] Sept. 8, 75 Fletcher Road Belmont Dear Miss Alice, Your note to Evelyn received today gave her great regret because I have meant for many days to write to thank you for the New Republic which comes very The Doctor has told her that he thinks she will find herself unable to continue through the winter but she is full of hope allthough protesting that the children need a younger leader - You know that length of service does not count for a pension in Boston schools It is only the age of the teacher which enables them to retire with compensation. In that way we differ from other cities - We have had two very amusing kittens for companions this December who have afforded endless amusement but we cannot take them to are apartment life which grieves NB Our best to Miss Kitty and [loving?] for always Esther Esther Barrows regularly and which I often pass on to one or another of my friends, Mr [Slunsman/Glorreman?] of South End House being the chief benefactor. Evelyn expects to return to her Kindergarten when it opens Sept 12 when we return to Evans Way South End House Women's Residence 40 West Newton Street Boston, 18, Mass. (Formerly 43 East Canton Street) July 22, 1920. Dear Miss Alice: Are you using the bread mixer which is in the cottage? They have written me from the Vacation House at West Falmouth, asking for one, and I remember that there was one on the shelf in the cottage, which had not been used for some time. If you feel that it is not likely to be used again, and can spare it, I wonder if we may have it, and in that case whether you will be willing to have it expressed to South End House, West Falmouth, Mass., and let me pay the express bill. Evelyn and I have wondered how things are going with you. She has had a little holiday, and goes off tomorrow for the rest of the Summer in Annisquam, where I expect to join her later, Yours affectionately, Esther G. Barrows Esther Barrows writes, July 29, from 75 Fletcher Road, Belmont Mass.: "On Saturday Evelyn had a letter from Agnes (Jones), in which she mentioned that Cliff Cottage is rented. We are delighted knowing that you had wished it so ... You will be happy to hear the good news that Evelyn at last seems to be gaining, which of course means that I am, too. It is great to have the out-of-door days do so much for Evelyn. She loves poking about in the garden, which is only a border, garden, and so easily handled. She watches every bud_ and bug_ for progress, and rejoices and regrets, as she goes about. Just now we are quite entertained with the idea of moving, which we feel we must do this autumn, for several reasons. House-hunting by telephone, with afinal look by one member of our busy family, goes on daoily, or has for the past week. Our sine qua non is a quiet neighborhood. Our present apartment (at 26 Evans Way) has recently become frightfully noisy, our alley having become a thoroughfare for trucks, and a gas station having been planted exactly in our rearg and so on_ to say nothing of five garg garages having been built by the neighbors on the next street, each one with a door under our back windows; so we have noise day and night. But here we are out of it all, in a lovely neighborhood where everything is perfect, including the comfortable house. We hope that we are grateful enough for this great blessing, z and only wish that we were strong enough to share it oftener, on hot days. We still hz have the same devoted nurse, who makes life possible under the circumstances. We hope that you are not too tired, and we think of you often, and always with great affection." Last Saturday Henrietta Atwood called on us, bringing some ice cream for Miss Barry_ enough for the family_ and some bottles of ginger ale, which I am known to be fond of. Henrietta is working, but in summer they have Saturdays off. She has grown plump, and looks happy. Mrs. Thyne, who had never met her, was greatly taken with her. :Such a nice little girl." she said. "Such a pretty little Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.