Baker, Francis A. (Francis Alexander), 1907-1966

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she could have foreseen the complications of providing flower bulbs to the National Gallery [of Art]. James Bryce has told her what flowers Robert and Mildred Bliss will need. Once Farrand gets the prices a decision on which ones can be made. She discusses the flooding of the Dumbarton Oaks cellars and damage to cork and other floors due to heavy rain; replacing injured Francis Baker with a regular...

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher comments on the ups and downs at Casa Dorinda; dates she will visit Dumbarton Oaks; Francis Baker's fall from a tree and if there is anything she can do; Mildred Bliss wanting a fund for the use of Dumbarton Oaks Park; and Thacher's potential contribution to the "planting fund."

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand sends her a check for her services from January 1 to June 30, 1942. He asks that she let him know when her account needs to be replenished. Thacher reports on his health screening for entering the Navy Reserves and taking a few enjoyable days away to the Hot Springs where he had good conversations with Lewis Delafield. There is still no final word about the bulbs for the National Gallery [of Art]. He reports on happenings at...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her that due to governement red tape providing bulbs to the National Gallery [of Art] is impossible. He reports Robert and Mildred Bliss will be returning to Washington, D.C. in the autumn. He outlines the needs for flowers in the house and surrounding buildings. Mr. Baker is not likely to resume his former work after his accident. He asks if another tree man should be hired or if an outside person/company should be hired....

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Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her it is good news that he will possibly see both Mildred Bliss and Beatrix Farrand soon. He reports that Francis Baker has been moved to a new hosptial and in the hands of the best orthopedic surgeon in Washington, D.C.

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her letter and receipted bill and her confidential letter of Easter Day. He is delighted that she approved the budget and reports that Paul J. Sachs has also done so. He discusses his contribution to the garden fund; Farrand's plans to visit Dumbarton Oaks; not wanting to put pressure on Mildred Bliss; Francis Baker, a tree man falling from a tree and needing surgery, a tree service taking over his work while he is in the...