1794. CLARA BARTON (1821 -1912) American nurse who tended the wounded in the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross. T.L.S. on American National red Cross letterhead with Red Cross emblem, 2pp. 4to., Glen Echo, Apr. 19, 1902 to "Sister Henriette". In part: "...We had thought to sail on the first day of May in order to meet the Conference...Mr. Tillinghast is here and is triumphant over your work in Massachusetts...Mrs. Perkins and Florence are here and have gone through with the home essentials...". Very good. $300-500