The Fannie Bolton Story

W. C. White to Fannie Bolton, December 24, 1895

I have heard that your work in Malvern has been too hard for you, and that you have been prostrated by it. I have also heard that you are thinking of returning to the United States, and that you are questioning if it may not be best to go on the Monowai next month. FBS 62.2

I am very sorry that your health will not permit you to remain and continue the work in which you are engaged; but considering your health and the fact that in California or Michigan you can arrange to have the benefits of the skill of our sanitarium physicians, and that there will be favorable opportunities to secure a limited amount of work such as you will be able to do in connection with one of these institutions, I think it would be best for you to return to the States. FBS 62.3

I like the Monowai much better than the Alameda or Mariposa, and therefore I think your proposition to go next month is a good one. We shall be ready to do whatever we can in the matter of helping you to dispose of your furniture and to pack up, ready for the journey; therefore do not worry about it. FBS 62.4

Please tell me how you are supplied with funds. FBS 62.5

I will make an estimate of your expenses from here to Battle Creek and send an order to Faulkhead so as to have it on hand when you come. I think I will send you with this a return ticket from Melbourne to Sydney. It is a first class return and will be good for a trip at any time on the Express train. FBS 62.6