Teacher and humanitarian (1821-1912) best known for founding the relief organization the American Red Cross. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, September 20, 1910. Handwritten letter to pioneering photography collector F. H. Meserve of New York. In part: "I had quite forgotten the existence of the original photo, which you have succeeded in having so admirably reproduced, your artist has shown most excellent skill...I have no exact knowledge of the year, or where they were taken, but judging from the dress and its accessories, I should place it at about 1885. The decorations are The Iron Cross of Germany, The Gold Cross of Baden, & the Cross of The Crown of Serria." In fine condition, with a faint paperclip impression to the letter. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and an unsigned 2 x 3.25 period portrait of Barton adorned in medals, evidently that referred to in the letter.
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