Manuscript/Mixed Material Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated
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Image 1 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated Clara Barton General Correspondence Norton, Charles M. & Mary Sept. 1869 - Dec. 1880- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 2 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated blissfully unconscious of the untidy, dilapidated state of things. Pauls sister Martha is married to a very wealthy man, and also lives in Buffalo. I believe she has a general charge of…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 3 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated that is just too bad, for I wanted to come so much, and did not do so only because I was not sure you wanted to see me. And now you have…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 4 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated and that proved correct. My friend Roger was taken very ill on that day. The queerest part of the whole matter is , I magnatized the lady, unconsciously and unintentionally, you may…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 5 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated not even yet read the handwriting on the wall, warning us that our safety lies in justice to the negro. Whittier prophesied truly when he wrote, that "close as sin and suffering…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 6 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated Sept 17. 1878. My dear friend. Your precious letter at hand. I write you just a line to tell you of my changed address, which is 372 Calumet Ave. Will try to…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 7 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated during your stay in Europe, and always that you had regained your health. Indeed, one who saw you on the eve of your reception in New York spoke of you as looking…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 8 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated out in the garden + to see her neighbors when she likes. She is longing now to go out on the porch, and I too shall enjoy the taste of fresh air…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 9 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated brothers still live where you saw them, except William, who rebuilt the mill in this place + lives in the village. My nephews + nieces are growing almost men + women. Horace…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 10 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated to hear her give a howl and rush from the room. The next day the poor soul came to Nellie and asked her to "please read that letter all over again," and…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 11 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated My space grows small and I must hasten to tell you something of ourselves. Two days after your letter came, dear mother had another severe attack and barely escaped with life. For…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 12 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated that some friend will respond for you if you are not able. There are so many things I want to know about you, but I will never be content if I can…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 13 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated reach you think best to omit details of family affairs that [*might*] be of some interest to you. Mother is still spared to us, but her brain is so paralized now that…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 14 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated America 12 years ago has gone + got married. She refuses however to leave us. She runs the home very satisfactorily + has made herself indispensible so my little wife has it…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 15 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated Hightstown, Feb 7th 1877 Lydia is suffering less now than for a fortnight past, but I am not very sanguine she is permanently much better. She is making a brave fight for…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 16 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated transplanting from this life to the higher is all gain to her, and at times I can even rejoice that she is safe. I have sometimes dreamed that I was was dying,…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 17 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated [*Ansd July 18-*] Hightstown Jul 13 NJ 3 U.S. Postage Three Cents Miss Clara Barton Dansville New York At present, Jamie and I remain in our home to-gether, I own the property,…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 18 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated Mary Norton thrills me like a voice from the dead. Nothing but sight of you can make you alive again to me, so, come, if you can and convince me that you…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 19 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated and I have to keep calm or she leaves me entirely. I am a larger and stronger woman than I used to be or the grief and nursing would have killed me.…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 20 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated He too has grown large, weighs 185 lbs. Miss Waterhouse, the good aunt of Lue's who missed her father during his paralysis is visiting me now. Mr. Waterhouse died last Christmas, his…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 21 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated Ansd by a letter Aug 17. 79. US Postal Card. Write the address on this side - the message on the other Clara Barton Dansville New York Jamie sends regards. Hightstown, Jan…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 22 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated than you can know to feel there yet remained for me in this world a true friend who would not decieve. If [you] we ever meet again, and you care to hear,…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 23 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated is not likely unless you come soon. Jamie will have me in the spring for a new home in Northern New York, and that will probably necessitate a change in my life.…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 24 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated home with Charlie. I would have gone there last spring, but for Jamie, who I then felt needed me more than C-, for he had his boys. Perhaps you will wonder that…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 25 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated not for the mountains which time + circumstance have heaped up between us, I sh'd insist upon such a visit with all the fervor of years gone. But you will understand that…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 26 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated [*Ansd Sept 2*] US POSTAL CARD WRITE THE ADDRESS ON THIS SIDE - THE MESSAGE ON THE OTHER [HIG]HTSTOWN [AUG] 31 Clara Barton Dansville New York Have had so many interruptions since…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 27 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated [* Charlie has two of the best boys in the world. I don't see how I could love them better if they were my own.*] Your letter was tenderly kind and comforting,…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 28 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated I feel sure now their course was wise, but also feel sure that if he had been mine, and all that was left me, I could not have done it. Jamie leaves…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 29 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated looking for a visit from you. Don't disappoint us if possible. I shall send this unsealed to Charlie and am sure he will add his invitation to mine most cordially. Send me…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 30 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated Friend Clara - Mary has sent me an unsealed letter for you saying if I had a word to add I might do so before closing her letter - I have only…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 31 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated blamed myself sharply for being so selfish. You helped me, oh so much. My pride had been wounded almost as much as my heart, and the knowledge that one I so much…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 32 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated course this is only an offer; and you are under no obligations to exert yourself in the affair unless you desire to do so. Mrs Mc- is a grand woman, with a…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 33 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated and not the heavenly friend. I try to think I dont want you to miss me as I do you, but am not sure I succeed. But of this I do feel…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 34 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated I sent Mrs Mc letter to her at once and also the one addressed to me as that gave further information about your charge. Have not heard from her since. I wish…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 35 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated difficult to persuade myself that it has not always reflected a happy heart. Cares & sorrows manifold. & undeserving, has it hidden and still by some mysterious 'Grace' has been enabled to…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 36 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated There have been very many kindly inquiries of you since your departure, from all manner of people who know you by sight & reputation - a great many hoping they might have…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 37 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated and lamp. The glow of the fire seems t o remove some of the lonely look they have always worn to me since little sister went away from them, and I often…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 38 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated a year. Poor Kate! But for her I could rejoice very heartily. Dr always asks about you and sends messages of respect. Do you know Gertrude Sawyer McEntee is dead? It was…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 39 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated Charlie is carrying in some flowers that have been standing in the barn, to secure them from freezing.- it is time to get supper, and I must close. Cousin Will has just…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869
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Image 40 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Norton, Charles M. and Mary, 1869-1902, undated of fever years ago. She had collected some thousands dollars in this state + last week was arrested at Elizabeth, N.J, + has told her story. I think she is a little…- Contributor: Norton, Charles M. And Mary
- Date: 1869