Jane Lathrop Stanford Papers

sonal observation and actual knowledge that he endeared himself to all about him by the excellent qualities of his head and heart and by his kind, mild, affable and gentle demeanor.

Mrs. Madden and I beg to express and offer to you our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your bereavement and affliction. We earnestly hope that the Almighty in his infinite kindness will give you strength to bear up under the great grief that has come upon you.

Very respectfully & faithfully

Jerome Madden.

Mrs Leland Stanford

Menlo Park

California