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these lines have been such a comfort to me, I will copy
"Build a little fence of trust around to day; Fill the space with loving work, and therein stay; Look not through the sheltering bars Upon to morrow, God will help thee bear what comes Of joy or sorrow"
I pray & trust grace & strength are given you, much you have to comfort. In your own home surrounded by all that was familiar & dear. Your many friends, tried & true to be near, I hope you can wish your grief, count your mercies
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to those who cast all their care for Him -
With sympathy tender & true - I remain ever your friend - J C Cunningham
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The Western Union Telegraph Company Received at MC June 21 1893 Dated Oregon City Or 21 To Mrs Leland Stanford
Morning papers bring sad news to all who have known and loved our departed friend. General Hampton wishes me to express to you his profound sympathy in which Mrs Curtis myself and all friends with us most sincerely join
W G Curtis
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Ans. July 28/93.
NAVY YARD.
My Dear Mrs Stanford: -
I did not like to intrude on you knowing how overwhelmed you would be with letters of condolence and grief - but - I cannot bear to let your noble husband pass away without writing a few lines to tell you how I grieve and
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sympathize with you in your great sorrow. - I shall never forget when I sought the Senator at Fourth & Townsend street, how kind and courteous he was to me - a stranger - and that through his influence and interest I obtained this position which has enabled me to provide for my fatherless Children and give them a home.