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Handsigned typescript expense report and receipt of payment for professional services, traveling expenses, and office expenses incurred by Beatrix Farrand for work performed for Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection) related to the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Alberta S. Carpenter, secretary to Mildred Bliss offers her an satisfactory update on the health conditions of Annie and Mosser and their learning how to walk with crutches. Both are grateful for Mildred Bliss's generosity. John Thacher has returned to Dumbarton Oaks to prepare for the academic year. Sirarpie Der Nessessian and Professor Vasiliev arrive soon. A newspaper clipping on Dr. Kindler recommended by John Thacher was included with...

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher requests updates on ongoing garden projects such as removing Herb Garden beds, completing furniture for the Museum Courtyard, and inscribing the Forsythia gate. Enclosed was a carbon copy of the letter to Paul J. Sachs informing the Administrative Board of Dumbarton Oaks about the same ongoing projects. "Mr. Thacher" typed at the top of the first page of the carbon copy.

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher explains her half-yearly statements for the Beatrix Farrand, Agent accounts for the period of January 1, 1941 to June 30, 1941. That account is for seeds and flowers for the Dumbarton Oaks garden. She also reviews what is covered under her professional services. She and Max Farrand will be in Boston for a week or more, but Isabelle Stover will know where she is.

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses her letter of the previous day, sent before she had "properly digested" a letter from Ellis Russell that had enclosed a letter from John Thacher. Beatrix Farrand expresses support of the continued employment of previously-held gardeners, of Anne Sweeney, and all of the help. She mentions Mildred Bliss's desire of an Advisory Committee being formed so that she may maintain some control over the garden...

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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: Typescript letter with typescript postscript and handwritten signature and postscript from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher expresses her appreciation of their mutual dismay regarding the Harvard Administrative Board's failure to recognize the non-static nature of a garden and its need for constant maintenance. Beatrix Farrand shares her plans for spring and her next trip to Dumbarton Oaks. She addresses the need to spur Anne Sweeney forward on her botanic classes; discusses James Bryce and...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ellis Russell on behalf of Mildred Bliss to Ruth Havey. Ellis Russell discusses trip abroad to assist Mrs. Bliss in moving from Scotland to London along with making arrangements for a country house in England for her. She can reach her at Reddish House, Broadchalk, near Salisbury, Wilt. Russell expresses that Mrs. Bliss is anxious to get a progress report on the work being done at Dumbarton Oaks and gives Ruth Havey full authority to make...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ellis Russell to Beatrix Farrand discusses the amount requested in the budget by the National Park Service for the Dumbarton Oaks Park and offered guidance on the distribution of the money under the direction of a committee appointed of the deed of trust. He has consulted with Mr. Delefield on the matter who thinks that even if a trust was created by the Blisses for Dumbarton Oaks Park, it would probably result in the reduction of the public...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand acknowledges her letter and memoranda of July 12 and encloses a check addressed to Beatrix Farrand and another check addressed to her agent account. John Thacher references his upcoming visit to Beatrix Farrand in Bar Harbor, Maine during which he plans to update her on Dumbarton Oaks matters. Ethel Burnet Clark received a satisfactory letter from Mildred Bliss and Ellis Russell is coming to Dumbarton Oaks. He says he looks...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand confirms receipt of her February 13 letter in which she had enclosed statements for the Beatrix Farrand and Beatrix Farrand, Agent accounts. John Thacher explains that he will be delayed in sending her a check for the Beatrix Farrand account, and asks if she needs another deposit to the Beatrix Farrand, Agent account to let him know. He thanks Beatrix Farrand for sending a check to cover one month of Anne Sweeney's salary, and...

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Copy of typescript letter from Mildred Bliss to Alberta S. Carpenter, secretary at Dumbarton Oaks tells her the Blisses look forward to seeing John Thacher in Paris. Mildred sends enclosed letters to Annie and Mosser. Mr. Ellis Russell is going to let Carpenter know when the security storage will delivere the bamboo tables and chairs. Mildred reports receiving a letter from Ethel Clark about the hot weather.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher informs him and the rest of the Dumbarton Oaks staff of Robert and Mildred Bliss' well-being. She asks for him to relay news about Ellis Russell, James Bryce, Anne Sweeney, and Barbara Sessions. "Mr. Russell" penciled at top.