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New York, 232 E.15

April 20, 1872

My dear Gov. Stanford,

I am resolved to
keep you in mind of my
existence, and to assume that
your memory retains traces
of your old kindness towards
a friend of six years ago!
Will you allow me to
ask your kind consideration
and that of Mrs. Stanford,
for Miss Le Clercq, who
is on a professional tour
to your city? You know
I am an open friend of