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an object of great interest on the days the flag was raised when the occasion of the little Leland's birthday.
Always have you both been connected with the progress of California, aiding in ^the growth of public welfare connected historically with the advancement of the State. Always have you both been central figures in the grand cause of education for the young.
Thus it was - that when the California Children were visiting the World's Fair, and being received by the Board of Lady Managers at the California building the announcement was made in the address of greeting of the sorrowful news, and the flag placed at half mast. A shock passed over the faces of the hundred there assembled at the banquet table, as the announcement was made - for all felt that the cause of education had lost a grand patron, and the young, a good friend.
Individually, as well as collectively, were we oppressed by the sad news of the death of one known to us all so well.
Your bereavement no one can lighten, but the fact that so many others are sorrowing with you, gives the little grace that comes from ^ the sympathy of the human heart, and that is the best we have to offer.
With the hope and the trust that you may still be saved for many days of usefulness here on earth, though your comrade-and-husband has fallen in the battle,
I am, very sincerely, Ella Sterling Cummins
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an object of great interest on the days the flag was raised when the occasion of the little Leland's birthday.
Always have you both been connected with the progress of California, aiding in ^the growth of public welfare connected historically with the advancement of the State. Always have you both been central figures in the grand cause of education for the young.
Thus it was - that when the California Children were visiting the World's Fair, and being received by the Board of Lady Managers at the California building the announcement was made in the address of greeting of the sorrowful news, and the flag placed at half mast. A shock passed over the faces of the hundred there assembled at the banquet table, as the announcement was made - for all felt that the cause of education had lost a grand patron, and the young, a good friend.
Individually, as well as collectively, were we oppressed by the sad news of the death of one known to us all so well.
Your bereavement no one can lighten, but the fact that so many others are sorrowing with you, gives the little grace that comes from ^ the sympathy of the human heart, and that is the best we have to offer.
With the hope and the trust that you may still be saved for many days of usefulness here on earth, though your comrade-and-husband has fallen in the battle,
I am, very sincerely, Ella Sterling Cummins
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San Fran June 22/93
Mrs Leland Stanford
Dear Madam
Allow Me to express to you my heart felt sympathy in this your great benavement My love for Charlie begets great interest in you his beloved sister and occasions this feeble expression of my sorrow & sympathy.
Yours Most Respectfully Tho. [Thomas] Cunningham
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Aug 4th / 93
At Litchfield Town For the summer June 28. 1893.
1723 K Street
My dear Mrs Stanford.
I left Washington on May 30th for the fair, & was in Chicago three weeks, & did greatly enjoy. I then joined my children here & have become rested, & now, I wish to express my tender sympathy & love for you, in the bereavement that has come to your heart & home. Those who have passed through such deep waters, can feel with & for you
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from so near my early home, & then near at Washington, knowing your Brother Mr D. Lathrop, it always brought you very close in friendship, therefore I have written. I trust I have not intruded my thoughts have gone to you & I felt I must tell you, how I wish I could comfort or heal. May He who alone can give sunshine through your tears ever be near you, on him, "Lean Hard," for know the blessed promises
