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[Brework?] House
New York City
Dec 31st [?]

Ex Gov. Stanford:
I have this moment learned that you and Mrs. Stanford are in the City. I am sincerely [rejoyced?] to hear it, and I write now merely to extend to you my warmest congratulations.
It is only a few weeks since I returned to the City, since which time I have been out of the house but once. Not much from sickness, but [where?] a good deal from the [confinement?]. However, I intend to go to the