Letter from Emily Vanderbilt Hammond to Martha Berry
Emily Hammond asks Martha Berry if the one-thousand dollars she recently sent for the gymnaisium could go to rebuilding the dormitory instead. She also sends donations from Rachel Hammond May, Mrs. Richards D. Brixey, and Martha B. Whitney.
Creative Commons, non-commercial, attribution, no derivatives
Emily V. Hammond asks whether R.C. Eldridge is on her list -- he sent his "prize" and would like to receive information about the schools occasionally.
Hammond encloses a letter from Mrs. Ivy Lee. She thanks Berry for the Christmas gifts she sent and wishes her a prosperous New Year. The party visiting Berry with her will be "very select".
Emily Hammond asks Martha Berry what time she will arrive in Mount Kisco on July 15th. Emily Hammond also asks Miss Berry to bring some material on the schools to distribute during her stay.
Emily Hammond writes Martha Berry and encloses a note from her cousin Mrs. Dave H. Morris (Alice Vanderbilt Morris). She also sends a mat that she would liked placed Sunshine Cottage. She also mentions that Mrs. Phillips has written a book, A Hundred Days, for which there is a big demand.
Emily Hammond writes to Martha Berry to tell her what they will do during her visit with Hammond at Mount Kisco.
Hammond, writing from the school during a visit of the Pilgrims, stresses the power of prayer and encourages Berry to stand by her own motto, "prayer changes things." God still has work for Berry to do and will give Berry the strength to do it. Hammond writes that Berry should claim health as her birthright so that when Hammond visits in April 1942 she will find Berry full of vigor. Hammond writes that her heart is overflowing with gratitude for the visit and the inspiration of looking into Berry's face.
Hammond inquires about the need for roofing, as she has a friend who has offered as many asbestos shingles as are needed.
There are multiple files of the same document
Hammond encloses $1,000 for current expenses and reports on a satisfactory letter from Mrs. Hope. She is distressed to hear of Berry's sister's automobile accident.
Hammond sends checks received and advises that the donors not be sent another appeal for at least a year.
Hammond sends Martha Berry the checks that have come in so she can send the donors a Highlander and bale of cotton. She also suggests that someone ought to correct the Southern papers in their stating that the endowment fund has been reached.
Hammond provides a list of those going on the April 16 Pilgrimage and encloses contributions to her silver roll. She is sailing the next night on the Mauretania and looks forward to seeing her daughter Alice.
Hammond provides a fundraising update and says that she will do her best to go on the April 15 Pilgrimage.
Mrs. Hammond sends Martha Berry a list of the year's pilgrims as well as where they will be staying and their travel arrangements.