Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher thanks him for his hospitality during her visit to Dumbarton Oaks. She will be meeting with Ruth Havey and review what she discussed with him. She asks about the flower bulbs for the National Gallery [of Art], so they are not paying last minute prices and getting poor quality. Miss Snow reports the Blisses are on their way back to Dumbarton Oaks. Robert and Mildred Bliss will be attending another meeting of the...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature and postscript from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses her feeling grateful for the help resolving the flower bulb issue with David Finley for the National Gallery [of Art]; need for changes to the trefoil gate, changes on the 32nd Street tablet; the historic tablet; and raising of the North Vista grade after speaking with James Bryce. Farrand and Ruth Havey have made progress on project work and agreed on a "trial marriage" for working...

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she sent James Bryce and the bulb dealer an air mail letter about the National Gallery [of Art] not needing flower bulbs. Farrand wants to know from Bryce what plant needs the Blisses will have next winter and what will be the financial arrangement buying and growing them. Farrand is not mourning over the departed red oak tree as she never liked it.

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 tells him it seems essential to have Mildred Bliss and her together while she is at Dumbarton Oaks. She sent him a telegram with her altered dates. Farrand thinks it will be interesting to hear whether he and James Bryce decided to supply plants to the National Gallery [of Art].

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature by the secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher suggests abandoning the idea of supplying bulbs for the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. this year. She says that, if the number of bulbs needed could be determined soon, then bulbs could be ordered and also taken from the Dumbarton Oaks stock. Written in upper right corner in pencil: "Mr. Bryce." A copy of this letter was included with a correspondence from Beatrix Farrand to...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature confirms Beatrix Farrand's planned arrival to Washington, D.C. on January 16, working at Dumbarton Oaks on January 17. She offers suggestions for her and John Thacher to discuss, such as how Harvard University's acceptance of Dumbarton Oaks will affect the gardens and their future plantings. She also suggests the Catalog House continue to be developed as an educational asset to the institution and the public. Beatrix Farrand mentions sending a...

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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce discusses big trumpet bulbs from Jan de Graaff (Oregon Bulb Farms) for the National Gallery of Art, Dumbarton Oaks Park negotiations, and Ruth Havey's visit which included a review of the design for the two tablet inscriptions

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Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms tells him the National Gallery of Art has decided against Dumbarton Oaks growing its flowers for the coming winter.

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Copy of typescript letter from Isabelle M. Stover to James Bryce tells him 5 different varieties of tulip bulbs are available from George Lawler and encloses a copy of a letter from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher. The enclosed letter is no longer with this letter.

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand answers her garden-related questions of March 8th (D:BF 1941.03.08) and responds to her letter of March 18th (D:BF 1941.03.18) regarding her impending trip to Dumbarton Oaks. John Thacher emphasizes his need to discuss matters in person with the Blisses and suggests he goes West to visit with them if their plans to travel East are not soon realized. He comments on Professor Focillon's health. He reports that Robert Woods Bliss...

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Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand acknowledges receipt of her telegram (D:BF 1941.01.01) extending New Year's greetings, and acknowledges Beatrix Farrand's plans to visit Dumbarton Oaks on Friday January 17, 1941. John Thacher also mentions Beatrix Farrand meeting with David Finley of the National Gallery [of Art] to discuss their planting while she is in town.

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 Ruth Havey's visit was successful and she later sent dummies for the 32nd Street tablet and historic tablet on R Street. They were returned to her with suggestions. He reports the trefoil gate drawing is improved, but still needs work. An answer about flowers for the National Gallery [of Art] is still pending. David Finley will go over the question with Bryce this coming week. Finley needs to get three competitive bids...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her Robert and Mildred Bliss were shocked by the condition of the Dumbarton Oaks Park and made their concern clear to Irving Root and Donald Kline from the National Park Service. He reports the Blisses have probably decided to hold off on establishing a trust fund for the park until the Park Commission has taken some action. James Bryce is working with David Finley about bulbs for the National Gallery [of Art]. He is...

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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Text for day letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her [no flower bulbs] for the National Gallery due to complications. He will write further details.