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its greatest benefactors. I do not
recall in history a single instance
when one man has given so large
a fortune for the benefit of his
fellow-man.

I trust your lonely hours will
be cheered in the happiness you
will enjoy in continuing his
works of philanthropy.

Mrs Miles joins me in this
expression of sympathy.

I remain
With the highest respect
Nelson A. Miles
Major General
U.S. Army

Mrs Leland Stanford
Palo Alto
California