Condolence letters re: death of Leland Stanford: Sa - Sh includes P. Scanlon, J.M. Schofield (Tel.), Irving M. Scott, Jessie D. Carr Seale, Searles, Henrietta J. Selby, Harriet A. Shafter, Albert Shaw, Frank Shay, Anne A. Shellabarger, M.E.W. Sherwood,

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New York

June 21 1893

Dear Cousin:--

I noticed the announcement of Leland's death in to-day's paper, he is certainly a great loss to society in general, for yourself, believe me you have my heart felt sympathy in this your greatest

of all bereavements.

Your affectionate Cousin,

Daniel Shields

470 Lenox Avenue

New York City

To Mrs Leland Stanford June 21 1893

We mourn with you for the great Life just ended

Chas E. Shillabey

C.S. SHINDEL, INSURANCE, TAMAQUA, PA.

June 21, 1893

Mrs. Leland Stanford

San Francisco, Cal.

My dear Madame:

Although unknown to you and your family, I was so shocked at the news which was flashed over the world this morning, that I cannot but express my sincere regret, upon learning of the death of your esteemed husband.

I have always been such an ardent admirer of the kind, loving and generous husband, and father, that I trust you will pardon my simple token of respect, which I mean to pray to his memory.

It has been a life long desire although but a very young man, to have met and known the honest, manly Governor, Senator,