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Savage informs Hill that he cannot find any more information about James Bertram. He references a letter that he received from George Stuart of the Edinburgh Merchant Company.

Drury of the Carnegie Library of Nashville suggests that Hill contact the former librarian, Mary Hannah Johnson (aka Mrs. P.P. Claxton), for more "reminiscences" of James Bertram.

Spaulding writes a letter, and attaches a separate sheet in which he describes his interactions with James Bertram, and William Brett, from the Cleveland Public Library.

Frances McCrone attempts to assist Hill in his writing of a sketch of the life of James Bertram.

Keppel informs Porter that John A. Poynton was unmarried, and says that he'll "convey your message of sympathy to Mrs. Bertram".

President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Frederick Keppel, has written this form letter, as an official means for James Bertram to present himself.

President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Frederick Keppel, has written this form letter, as an official means for James Bertram to present himself to the authorities at the Canadian border.

Keppel asks that Mrs. Bertram look at a Memorial (book) to James Bertram and make comments. He also thanks her for her invitation to her home in New Rochelle, New York.

Stuart of the Edinburgh Merchant Company writes about Bertram's enrollment at Daniel Stewart's College.

Fuller writes in somewhat flippant terms about his acquaintance with James Bertram.

A typescript letter from George Henry Wilson to Andrew Carnegie regarding the increased costs of railroad travel for two concerts that will be given by the Pittsburgh Orchestra in New York City for the next season. Mr. William Frew wants Mr. Wilson to explain to Mr. Carnegie about the increase in fares from the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia. Both Wilson and Frew believe that the concerts over the past two years, performed in New York City, have given the Orchestra ""such prestige before the country at large."" He concludes the letter by writing he is grateful for the letter from Mr. Bertram dated June 15th. On The Pittsburgh Orchestra stationary. Includes signature of G.H. Wilson, a penciled/number and a penciled doodle.

Countryman states that she cannot really comment on the character of James Bertram, because her contact was limited to business letters alone.