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BARTON, CLARA

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BARTON, CLARA
(1821 - 1912) American nurse who tended the wounded in the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross. Fine content A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., Glen Echo, MD, Jan. 29, 1905, to Mr. Wells, in part: "...There needs no words to tell you how my heart fills with grateful appreciation for the honor you have done me. To be chairman of an 'Advisory Board' like that, and as a part of the four chosen names above all tried-trusted and true, is not merely an honor but a gladness of heart, a restfulness that the...hunted hind might feel. But under all this let me give one word of caution. I may...do you harm. It was I who one broke your same work. It was for me the Press turned on you a year and a half ago. It may do it again! Let me pray you if this does occur...that the Jonah is on board, that you throw him overboard. Don't hesitate to drop me off at once...This is a most confidential scrap, just to think of an put away...". A few pinholes to left margin, otherwise boldly written and very good.