Jane Lathrop Stanford Papers

man for forty years; to EDWARD LARGELY, valet to my husband for twelve years; to JOHN KELLY, gardener and caretaker of our home in Sacramento, California, corner Eighth and N Streets, in our service for forty-one years; to AH WING, servant for eighteen years, to each and every one I give and bequeath the sum of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars.

VI.

I give and bequeath to the OLD LADIES HOME in Albany, State of New York, of which Mrs. General Frederick Townsend is President, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars.

VII.

I give and bequeath to the PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM of Albany, State of New York, of which my dear father was Treasurer for twenty-five years or more, and of which General John F. Rathbone was President, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars.

VIII.

I give and bequeath to the BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS of San Francisco, California, of which my deceased brother Henry C. Lathrop was a member, that the society may bear him in loving memory, and for the benefit of the poor and needy of that organization, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars.

IX.

I give and bequeath to the HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AND TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES, at Number 3700 California Street, San Francisco, California, of which Mrs. W. B. Harrington is President, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars.

X.

I give and bequeath to the CALIFORNIA WOMAN'S HOSPITAL at Number 3118 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California, of which

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mention it, but dear May you know I would not under any condition want you to give him up if you care to retain him. I have three faithful Chinese boys - Joe, Wing, and Charley, and had I not been touched to the heart by Kees devotion to me would not have been so indiscreet as to say what I did. You are to keep him if you need him. He is faithful trusting and affectionate. I sent him away because he became quarrelsome. I want you to deal frankly

with me dear friend and I leave it to you to decide the matter, for if you should give him up, if you have become attached to him, I should have a sorrow that would not let my heart rest. I love you dear May and not anything I shall ever do will weaken the bond betwixt us - I have such a contempt for any one who will entice a servant away from any one let alone a dear friend

Hoping you Tim and Lydia are well and having a happy summer

I am, as always your sincere friend

Jane L. Stanford

valet to my husband for twelve years; to John Kelly, gardener and care taker of our home in Sacramento, Cal. cor 8th and N Streets for thirty nine years, to Ah Wing servant for eighteen years, to each and every one I give and bequeath the sum of One Thousand Dollars each ($1,000) in gold coin. I give and bequeath to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento California, a corporation sole, and to be by him just under the management, care, and control of a community of nuns to be selected by him, our dear old home corner 8th and N Streets Sacramento California, with all its contents therein, all the grounds surrounding it and outbuildings, and by them to be appropriated to the care and a home for poor destitute children from the age of six weeks to eight years; orphans half orphans foundlings of both sex independent of color or religious creed, to be clothed, fed, taught by them and at the age of eight

OFFICE OF

JANE L. STANFORD

AND

LELAND STANFORD JR. UNIVERSITY

819 MARKET STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

San Francisco, May 1st, 1902

Mrs. Jane L. Stanford

Dear Sister:

Inclosed herewith you will please find copies of two letters (the originals I am holding until you return) from M. Camerino of the firm of Salviati & Co., regarding Mosaics. This letter may still find you at the Islands, and I thought you might wish to reply direct to Mr. Camerino from the Islands. The weather here is very unpleasant it being cloudy and cold and it rained a little during the night. The Spring is very backward. Work at the University is going on quite rapidly.

Hermina has been suffering for the last few days with a cold and her face this morning on the right side was all swollen from a toothache. Annie is going to take her to the Dentist this afternoon. She is also going to take Jennie to the Dentist this afternoon.

Ah Wing called at the office yesterday morning and I told him to go to the City house and remain there until you returned as these were your instructions, should he arrive during your absence. It was a whole week before he could make a landing and they had to wire to Washington to get permission for him to come ashore. I told Wing that if ever he went back to China he would have to remain there as it would be impossible for him to get back in America again.

Annie and myself are enjoying good health and I hope on receipt of this it will find you and party enjoying the same. With love, I remain

Your affectionate brother [signed] Chas G. Lathrop

OFFICE OF

JANE L. STANFORD

AND

LELAND STANFORD JR. UNIVERSITY

819 MARKET STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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that is extended to him to dine or where he may have an opportunity to talk.

Ah Wing arrived from China and is now at the house and I told him to remain there until your return and you would then decide whether you wish to retain him or dismiss some of the other servants.

Friday, May 9th, 1902

Dear Sister:

I met Mr. Hodges this morning on the train enroute to this City. He had with him drawings to be submitted to parties for furnishing the steel work. I called his attention to the article in the Daily Palo Alto regarding the closing of the Church and he was rather displeased to think that I should say anything to him about it. I am however under the impression that he gave instructions or said something to the watchman. I told Mr. Hodges it was your wish that the Main entrance to the Church should be kept open and the watchman retained, so the parents of the students who visit the University might have an opportunity to visit the Church and enjoy the beautiful windows, mosaics and frescoeing. I also informed him that it was understood that Mr. Scott-Brook should be there every evening at sundown and play on the Organ. They are getting Mr. Brook interested in all their entertainments and he has been away from the University about 10 days in the Southern portion of the State with a lot of Professors and others who went to Los Angeles to give the play "Antigone". I think on your return, you will have to give Mr. Brook definite instruction as to his duties.

He likes to make himself agreeable and is a very gentlemanly fellow