Jane Lathrop Stanford Papers

Washington, D.C., June 29^th, 1893.

Dear Madam,

Please pardon the liberty I take in expressing my sincere condolence in your crushing bereavement.

My dear Bishop Newman introduced me to yourself and the Sentator, though I coud not expect you to remember the occasion. Bishop Fowler of San Francisco is a staunch friend of mine, and a College class mate for four years, at old Genesee I will only add, if I can be of any use to you in Washington, I will be glad to serve you - I pray God to supply you with all needed grace, I am with great respect

Yours &c. J. N. Dorris P.O. Dept.

My dear Mrs Stanford, I have neglected to mention, as I had promised to do in writing to you, that Genl Grant's stenographer, Mr Dawson would be delighted always to serve you or the Governor if you ever need him. We all thought highly of him, as an honorable, hard-working, earnest man, and shall be always glad to speak in his praise. Of course you may remember Mr. Dawson, as having taken down some of Dr. Newman's sermons and perhaps you saw him at our house.

With love from us all I remain yours affectionately

Ida H. Grant

New York

Feb. 17th/85

My dear Mrs. Stanford,

Mrs Grant desires me to write for her, and send you her sincere thanks, for your kind and friendly letter. She suffers so with her eyes, that it is impossible for her to

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and our friends Dr. and Mrs Newman

Affectionately yours

Ida Honoré Grant

wishes you to know, with what heartfelt interest, and deep feeling, she and all of us, have read of your dear son's burial, and of the Sermon Dr. Newman preached, on the occasion, which was so terrible, and sad for you and Mr Stanford. Our hearts and thoughts

have been with you, and we are glad that you find so much hope and comfort in your great trial, and that you have such friends near you, as Dr. and Mrs Newman.

I regret to tell you that we do not by any means consider Genl. Grant