Condolence letters re: death of Leland Stanford: Wh - Z includes Andrew D. White, Ann Eliza White, Stephen M. White (Tel.), Geo. H. Whitlock, Blanche Whitwell, H.I. Willey, Emily J. Wilson, amd Ellen T. Windom

much interest as to my stay at Leland Stanford University & though it gives me sorrow to think that should I revisit the in[-] stitution I shall not meet him there personally, I still feel that in the highest sense he is & must always be present there.

I have found in the greatest sorrows that have come to me that my best refuge was in truly worthy work, in devotion to carrying out some plan which seemed to me worthy of

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June 27. '93

my best efforts; fortunately, in your vast sorrow, this resource is open to you and in developing the University in the lines he laid down you have the consolation of knowing that you are working with him.

Mrs White joins me in all kind & sympathetic messages & I remain, dear Mrs Stanford, most respectfully truly yours

Andrew D. White

My Dear Mrs Stanford

Accept my most sincere sympathy in this your great sorrow.

"God has claimed the ready soul, and stilled the heart, into the peace this world can neither gain nor keep,. Rest ye therewith content,

"So He giveth His beloved sleep"

From your loving friend

Ann Eliza White

102 West 84th St New York June 23rd 1893.

THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY RECEIVED at Menlo Park Cal June 22 1893 Dated Los Angeles Cal 22 To Mrs Leland Stanford Menlo

Accept from Mrs White and me sincerest sympathy in your great bereavement. The entire community joins in Expressions of deep regret at the loss of your distinguished and faithful husband

Stephen M. White