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[modern note] Vol 19 W. M. Stewart Letter-book p. 959-60 Nevada Historical Society [modern note]

May 8, 1895.

My dear Mrs. Stanford:

Owing to the great mutual affection and respect that your honored husband and myself had for each other, and the sympathy I have for you, impel me to write to you.

I feel that my great familiarity with all matters pertaining to the legislation and the history of the Pacific Rairoads would enable me to be of much service in your suit with the Government. No lawyer now living has the same familiarity with the facts upon which the equities of your case depend. I desire, first, to serve you, and by serving you, serve myself.

I am anxious to pay the debt I owe you, and should contribute in that way to accomplish that purpose. The depression in real estate has embarrassed me and prevented sales of the Alameda property for reasonable prices. If the stagnation continues, it is uncertain when that property can be sold. I am, therefore, desirous of applying my services toward the liquidation of that obligation.

I will be in California soon, and will talk the matter over. Several friends have offered to write to you on this subject, but I declined to allow them to do so. I felt that you know me well enough and have in the past attested my friendship