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To the People 13
Introduction 17
The Red Cross. General History 23
Organization and Methods of Work 27
Occupation in Times of Peace 29
Services in Time of War 30
Neutral Countries in Time of Peace 34
International Correspondence. M. Moynier’s First Letter 36
American Association of the Red Cross. Constitution and Original Incorporation 46–47
First International Conference 48
The Treaty of the Red Cross 57
Governments Adopting the Treaty 58
Address by Clara Barton 60
Action of the United States Government 72
The “Additional Articles” Concerning the Navy 74
International Bulletin, Extract from 77
Accession of the United States to the Treaty and “Additional Articles” 80
Proclamation of President Arthur 85
International Bulletin. Concerning Adhesion of the United States 87
International Committee. Letter Acknowledging Notice of Adhesion by United States 90
International Committee. Fiftieth Circular Announcing Adoption of Treaty by United States 91
The Reincorporation of the American National Red Cross 94
Significance of “Red Cross” in its Relation to Philanthropy. Address by Clara Barton 97
Michigan Forest Fires 107
Mississippi and Ohio River Floods 111
Mississippi and Louisiana Cyclone 112
Ohio River Flood 115
Down the Mississippi 121
“The Little Six” 130

Texas Famine 136
The Mount Vernon Cyclone 145
Yellow Fever Epidemic in Florida 147
The MacClenny Nurses 150

The Johnstown Flood 157
Arrival at Johnstown 158
Appointment of Committees 160
The Work of Relief 161
Farewell to Miss Barton 169
“The Dread Conemaugh” 170
In Memoriam

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