Condolence letters on the death of Anna Lathrop Hewes, 1892

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My dear Mrs. Stanford

The sad news of your dear husband's death reached me through the papers yesterday. Words cannot express my deep sympathy for you in this new affliction. I had great hopes of his recovery when you left Washington and looked forward

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sympathy, it was only this morning that Papa remarked this "Senator Stanford is dead, but he will live forever in the minds of the people" May God who knoweth thy sorrow give you strength to bear this affliction and help you to say "Thy will be done" Trusting I may see you next winter, I am,

With sincere sympathy, Your loving friend,

Bertha K. Aukam

1919 K Street. Washington, D.C.