Maness, Field Agent for the Georgia State Board of Entomology, writes following a visit to the schools. Maness describes his visit as akin to entering the land of Eden, where everything is an inspiration. He was especially interested in the previous year's cotton crop, which he describes in glowing terms. Despite being grown under unfavorable conditions, the crop yield was record-breaking. Maness has been authorized to say that the Board of Entomology is at Berry's service.
Letter to Martha Berry from J.D. Campbell
In response to Miss Berry's letter of April 20th, Mr. Campbell informs her that he will try to attend the Berry Schools Trustees meeting on May 4th, but he is not sure he will be able to.
Letter to Martha Berry from J.E. Bierwirth
In this letter J.E. Bierwirth tells Martha Berry that they need to discuss the business in person in New York.
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Letter to Martha Berry from J.H. and L.H. Roop
This is a short letter to Miss Martha Berry donating a 150 dollar check to the schools for Eugene. T
J.H. Hewson sends a $25.00 check to the Berry Schools to help towards the rebuilding of the dormitory lost by fire.
J.H. Hewson thanks Martha Berry for the jar of blackberry jelly he received.
Letter to Martha Berry from J.L. Campbell
J.L. Campbell asks Martha Berry if her name may be used in a newspaper appeal to Georgia voters which asks them to vote to ratify a state constitutional amendment to exempt educational endowments from taxation.
Letter to Martha Berry from J.M. Forsyth
J.M. Forsyth sends a $5.00 donation to the Berry Schools from Forsyth & Son Optometrists.
Fuller indicates that he has 418 acres of land near Curryville to sell, adjoining Berry's property.
Mr. McCain will send literature to Mrs. Raymond about their school.
J.R. McWane notifies Berry of his intention to attend the Berry School's graduation ceremony on May 1, and to attend a Board of Trustees meeting on the same day.
Letter to Martha Berry from J.R. Williams
Letter from publisher of Appalachian Journal regarding an article about raising funds for Berry School. Wants to know what progress has been made to date on the plan of Mr. Ochs.
Letter to Martha Berry from James A. Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton informs Martha Berry that her letter to Mrs. Hamilton arrived, but that Mrs. Hamilton passed away the previous year. He tells her that a family friend visited Berry and was impressed by their work. He encloses a $5 donation to the scholarship fund.
Letter to Martha Berry from James B. Nevin
Nevin thanks Martha Berry for the biography and corrections she returned to him. He makes note of the difficulties caused by the over-publicity of Mr. Fords's gift. He encloses an article published in The New York Evening Journal, stating that The Georgia will "dress it up a little more effectively." Nevin refers to Berry as "Miss Mattie."
Letter to Martha Berry from James B. Nousic
Letter from Daily Georgian American Paper wanting Miss Berry to look over the draft of her biography, which is to be used in a book.