GREETINGS
To the Friends of these, and other, days:
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Ay! Many New Years, each happier than the last.
“The unerring records affirm that on Christmas day of 1821, 84 years ago, I commenced this earthly life; still, by the blessing of God I am strong and well, knowing neither illness nor fatigue, disability nor despondency, and take the privilege of bringing to you an outline of My Later Work (First Aid). * * * Work has always been a part of the best religion I had.”
Clara Barton.
(In 1905.)