Condolence letters re: death of Leland Stanford: Bu - By includes Mary E. Bucknall, Fanny B. Houghton Bulkeley, Bell Parker Burns (see Century Club of Calif.), J.G. Butler, and Jennie Stanford Byington

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and loving Uncle. What a comfort it must be to you to think of the great good his life has been to thousands, who will sorrow with you, and me.

With loving sympathy Your niece

Jennie Stanford Byington

204 Lark Street, Albany, N.Y. June Twenty three

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is more than full of sorrow. There is nothing left for me to say, for others, who can express sympathy so much more fluently than I, will say what I would like to say. But my husband and I do feel for, and with you, for I have told him what a grand and good man Uncle Leland was, and what a kind

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My dear Aunt Jennie.

I cannot express our feelings when we heard that Uncle Leland had passed away.

Our thoughts at once turned to you, and I do so wish I could be of some comfort or help in this sad time, when I know your heart

Schenectady, June 24,

Dear Aunt Jennie,

The sad word reached us, on Thursday of Uncle Leland[s] death, and today our hearts are with you, though we, can not be. I wish that we could be of some comfort to you, but you have our love and sympathy and prayers.

Welton and Kittie.

Locust Inn

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I think if Uncle Leland was watching his devoted Wife, that he was pleased that you were so thoughtful, for his niece and I assure you, dear Aunt Jennie, that both I and my husband appreciatid your letter. Last night Sperry, my husband, brought me the "Review of Reviews" for August, in which

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was a splendid article about Uncle Leland & his life, and grand and great works. There were also pictures of you and of your home, and the Leland Stanford Jr. University and after dinner we sat down, and Sperry read the article to me. I was so interested for it gave me a much better idea of the splendid work which you both have done.

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How sweet it must be now, to look back and to remember the faith Uncle Leland placed in you, and the comfort you were to him. I know he told more than one person that it was from love and care that had kept him on this earth for years. O! if when my husband and I pass he can say as Uncle

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My dear Aunt Jennie

I think I shall always keep the letter you wrote me on July 6th 1893, for if a great sorrow comes to me, your letter will help me, and I shall often think how brave you have been and are. It was very lovely of you to write to me yourself, and