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1014 3^rd Ave

Oakland June 28 1893

Mrs Stanford

Dear Madam

Accept the heart felt sympathy
of one of thousands who appreciate
the labors of love of Senator and
Mrs Stanford. When I wished to
dedicate "Looking Forward" to the
departed Senator and his lady, friends
said it would not be the best thing
for you, so the dedication is worded that
it may be understood by you only. When
the sad tidings came that God had taken
Senator Stanford to rest, I was called
to give some information at the Publishing
house, I could not think could only
say what a loss to our country, what a
loss to California and to his lonely wife, I
only know her as always pleasant when
called on for charitable purposes while
many I called on were too haughty
for any thing she always had a pleasant
word for me, may God be with you and
grant you strength to bear

Yours truly
H G W Cummings