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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. Late A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., Glen Echo, Mar. 3, 1910, to ""My dear wise Secretary"" regarding fundraising for the Red Cross. In small part: ""...That was a charming letter you sent me...There are no material changes to be suggested, perhaps one or two that might be considered when we get to detail. You need have no fears that I shall needlessly delay, or procrastinate, that is not my method. I feel we must gather to us all the strong help that we can...and for this I want the advice of the Philadelphia people, but cannot safely enter Philadelphia until things are more settled and safe...The invitation must be made strong, the returns...attractive..."". Boldly written by the 91=year-old nurse, fine.