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She was interested in all
that pertained to your son
and the incidents which
related his memory with
the American Church.

At that time from her
apparent health, vivacity
and interest she seemed
to have promise of a long
life and continued
usefulness. We were both
interested in one of our
fellow countrymen who was
very sick and died in Paris.
Mr Havemeyer. She left
upon him an impression

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Condolence
letter not answered

Mr. Thurber
of American Church Paris
re Hewes

13 Ave Mac. Mahon
Paris Aug. 23d, 1892.

Dear Mrs. Stanford;

This morning the San
Francisco Evening Buletin
of Aug, 4th brought me the
sad news of your sister's
going home. Our hearts go
out in sympathy with you
in your great sorrow. Wave
after wave go over us, storm
after storm beat upon
us on this sea of human
life, but our Lord is in
every ship upon which we ^^sail