Condolence letters re: death of Leland Stanford: Di - Du includes Melissa P. Dodge (Mrs. Wm. E), Sister Dolores, and Robert W. Douthat

Then sleep! Oh lamented one! Peacefully sleep! Tears for thee thine own country shall give! Untarnished, thy name she in mem'ry will keep As long as doth liberty live!

Benicia, Cal., June 28, 1893

Mrs. Stanford,

The Officers and Members of Stanford Parlor No 27 Native Daughters of the Golden West, desire to express to you their grief at the great loss the State of California has sustained in the death of your honored husband, Senator Leland Stanford, and to transmit to you, his honored and beloved wife, the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of all the members of Stanford Parlor.

Trusting that you

will accept our brief message as evidence of our deep sympathy in your great affliction, we are with all sincerity

For Stanford Parlor No. 27

N. D. G. W. Anna M. Durner Recording Secretary

Mrs. Senator Stanford Palo Alto