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CONSULATE OF JAPAN
Rooms 10-12, 420 California Street
San Francisco, Cal
March 2nd, 1905

David Starr Jordan
President Leland Stanford Jr. University
Stanford University, California

My Dear Sir:

I am in receipt on this date of a telegram from
His Excellency K. Takahira, Minister of my Government at the
city of Washington, in which he expresses his profound regret
over the news of Mrs. Stanford's death and begs that I will
convey to you, or to whomsoever it is due, his sincerest con-
dolence and deepest sympathy.

To this sentiment I beg to add my own tribute of
respect and sorrow. The noble life just closed was wider than
the great state to which she has been benefactress. Its ben-
eficent influence extended beyond the nation which has been
honored by her citizenship. Its attributes were such that the
world could claim it, for it belonged to humanity. And of that
great family, none will mourn her more sincerely or hold her
memory in greater reverence than the people of Japan.

I am, Sir, in great respect,
Yours very truly,
K. Myeno
Consul of Japan