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if never in life again, now consider what I have written. and if you think I am worthy of a donation kindly address Alice B. Beem 512 Minnesota Ave In care of Mr Jackson Lane Printing Co Kansas Co Kan

P.S. May God be mercifull to those who have mercy.

and by heavy economical losses sustained during that time, I am now brought into the necessity of refusing those who formerly never left my door unaided. I take therefore the liberty appeal to you and ask you whether you would be pleased by a little fraction of your wealth, to enable me to resume my charitable work, so beneficient for so many. It is true that I am a perfect stranger to you, but your Consul at this place will be sure to certify that my name is a sufficient guaranty from the truth of my words. I entertain no great hopes of my request being granted, but in the event that you should interest yourself also for the poor of other countries, you may be persuaded that I shall conscientiously make account for the means

you may eventually confide to me and likewise that I shall to all those who may benefit from these means mention the name of the generous donor, in order that they, like myself, may enclose you in their prayers. Begging you kindly to excuse my boldness in writing to you I am Dear Madam Yours very respectfully J. Waldermar Begat Halsingegatan 5

Stockholm 25/1 1901. Dear Madam, Having occasionally learned that you belong to the happy markets who possess more of the goods of this world than she have use for themselves, and also that you unlike many other wealthy people make an extensive charitable use of your abundant wealth, which encourages me to submit the following matter to your kind consideration. I am a [ ?] merchant of 60 years, whose greatest joy has always been to aid those who had less than myself, and at some occasions I have also been happy enough to be able to assist out of my small means, poor [investors ?] working for the welfare of humanity, but after an illness of 3 years from which I am glad to say, I am now recovered

have a change as well for work as for the country. For recomendations, I will proudly say, that I belong to a respectable family, honesty is my motto. as "Life is for work, not for pleasure." I am french but can speak english as well. I am no young girl, having been the support of my father and mother until now. I know you will find in me a devoted servant & my request is not to much, or out of place I would think it a great favor, to me by answering my letter being favorable or not. Kindly tell me what employment could you grant me I sincerely wish to go out there. I am respectfully your humble servant. truly May Bissonnette

St. Jean Bapt. Manitoba Canada April 22nd 1901 To Mrs. Leland Stanford Madam. I beged of you to allow me to solacitate the favor of addressing you with ought an introduction. Having read so much of your good deeds, and charitable acts, that I venture to ask from you a favor. Perhaps will you find it strange. I would like to enter your home as house maid or other employment that you do have. Being tired teaching in county schools, I wish to