Lot 221
Barton, Clara. Civil War nurse, founder of the American Red Cross in 1881-1882 and its first President.
Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, octavo, Worcester (Mass.), July 29, 1905, to Mr. (Roscoe) Wells (of the National First Aid Association). Clara Barton writes about the travel plans of an associate; and of a Worcester newspaper reporter, Ida Parrott, who has become interested in promoting first aid work through her journalism. The letter reads in part:
"She… wants to help… and reminds me that what the Telegram says goes all over the country. -- thus she foresees a helpful medium for information on the 1st Aid… She… wished it to be understood that the Telegram can be relied upon as a friend… ".
Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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