Letter to Lt. H.K. Hawkins from Martha Berry
In this letter Martha Berry tells Lt. Hawkins that it was good to hear from him and she thanks him for all of his work for the Berry Schools.
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Letter to Miss Sara S. Hayden from Martha Berry
A letter of thanks from Martha Berry for the donation of magazines and Christmas cards by Miss Sara Hayden. Berry goes on to describe their great need for new books. The ones they have are so used that they are threadbare and the librarian struggles to try to prolong their lives as best she can.
Miss Berry is thanking Mrs. Hayward for funding her library fund. She is also asking Mrs. Hayward to encourage others to contribute to said fund, for she never seems to have enough money to properly stock the three libraries in question.
Letter to Grady Hamrick from Martha Berry
In this letter, Martha Berry says that the paved road needs to be widened and that the school needs to make arrangements about the produce from the Possum Trot farmers. Although she had hired some assistants, Martha Berry often wrote her own business letters like this one.
Letter to Miss Shirley Hamrick from Martha Berry
Martha Berry thanks Miss Hamrick for her visit and says that it made her feel much better. She says that she is still planning a trip to Florida and thanks Miss Hamrick again for her thoughtfulness.
Martha Berry thanks Miss Hamrick for writing to her regarding a trip to California, and says that she wishes she could go but she needs more time to think it over.
Martha Berry thanks Miss Hamrick for sending her a copy of Dickens' Christmas Carol. Miss Berry says she was glad to see Martha Hamrick and Mildred, and she hopes that Miss Shirley Hamrick can visit soon.
Letter to Mrs. A. M. Heath from Martha Berry
Martha Berry thanks Mrs. Heath for the package of warm clothes that she donated to the Berry Schools. She explains that the need is great and that she will give everything in the package to needy children.
In this letter Martha Berry thanks Mrs. Heath for her donation in memory of her nephew Frank R. Abbey.
Letter to Miss Rebecca Hickok from Martha Berry
Martha Berry thanks Miss Hickok for her gift to the Berry Schools and expresses her wish that Miss Hickok could see the children that she is helping. She then describes a particular letter she received that touched her heart. Martha Berry then thanks Miss Hickok for helping to keep open the Gate of Opportunity and expresses her hope that she will one day be able to help every child who wishes to attend the school. She ends the letter by wishing Miss Hickok a happy Thanksgiving.
Letter to Mrs. James Higgins from Martha Berry
Martha Berry writes to thank Mrs. Higgins for her letter and to give her condolences for the death of Mrs. Higgins' husband. She expresses her wish that Mr. Higgins could have seen Berry Schools, and explains the work of the schools. She then talks about the worthwhileness of helping the children and suggests that helping the children at the Berry Schools would be a beautiful way to memorialize Mr. Higgins. She ends the letter by thanking Mrs. Higgins for her interest and inviting her to come visit the schools.
Letter to Mrs. George Higginson, Jr. from Martha Berry
Martha Berry thanks Mrs. Higginson for her gift to the school and explains some of the ways in which it might be put to use. She explains that the school is growing and that the rising demands could not be met without donations from friends. She ends the letter by telling Mrs. Higginson what the students are learning and suggesting that if she saw the work being done, she would feel that her gift was worth it.
Letter to A.W. Hilsinger from Martha Berry
Martha Berry is thanking Mr. Hilsinger for giving a scholarship to the school. She expresses joy that fortunate people are helping the students of the school. She describes the mission of the school and its successes, then thanks Mr. Hilsinger again for his generosity.
Letter to Mildred Hodgee from Martha Berry
In this letter Martha Berry tells Mildred that she ran into Virginia Campbell in Atlanta and that she says the Westbury Hotel is a nice place to stay for one hundred and fifty dollars a night.
Martha Berry thanks Mrs. Hoge for sending a check and prays that the New Year is happier than the past year has been for her. She thanks her again for her kindness.