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San Francisco Cal June 23. 1893.

Mrs Leland Standford [sic].
Dear Madam.

Though a perfect
stranger to you, & in perfect oppo=
site financial circumstances, I can
not resist the temptation of sending
out to you my tenderest sympa=
thy in this your hour of deep grief.
Seven years ago, I was bereft of
the companion of my life, & since
then I can measure the dispair=
ing pain of others with that of
mine. May God grant you con=
solation, is the sincere prayer of
one, whoes [sic] husband held yours in
the highest esteem.

Most respectfully yours
Eliza [Menganieta?]