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

a comparative stranger to you and that words seem idle and cold but in times of affliction, we are drawn to each other, and my heart always goes out in true sympathy to a widow. I feel too that none are so near and dear to Him Who calls Himself the "God of the widow. and the fatherless." Only in His Arms and Presence, can comfort be found, and my sincere wish and prayer is, He may reveal Himself to you and speak sweet words of comfort to your poor broken lonely heart: In Christian love and sympathy. I am

Faithfully Yours

H.C. Willard

THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRPAH COMPANY RECEIVED at Mlo June 21 1893 Dated San Fran 21 To HC Nash

Kindly express to Mrs Stanford my most profound sympathy in her bereavement Command me if I can be of any service

H. I. Willey

HARRY I. WILLEY,. CONSULTING & CIVIL ENGINEER.

San Francisco June 21st 1893.

Mrs Leland Stanford. Menlo Park.

Dear Madame:

In this, the greatest of your bereavements, permit me to tender to you my heart-felt sympathy, and condolence.

The World has lost one of its noblest men, & one of my best friends.

With great respect, Most truly yours H.I. Willey.

My dear Mrs Stanford.

We have just learned the sad news of the death of Mr. Stanford, and we tender you our deepest sympathy in your sad bereavement. We hope and trust that "He who doth all things well" will give you peace and consolation. and strength to bear your great sorrow. Both Mr. Williams and myself extend to you

our deepest heartfelt sympathy -

Very sincerely yours

B. D. Williams

Fairfield

Maine

June 24th 1893