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Omaha Neb
Dec 30, 1901

Mrs. Leland Stanford.

Dear Mdm.
I am a suffer from being
paralized [sic] - not been able
to walk a step, or even
stand up, having to be
carried from place to place
for the past fourteen years.
but I worked nevertheless
up to three years ago. when
I was no longer able to
stand the fatigue and I had
to give up.

Now please for god sake and
humanity can you assist
me a little.

If you have any acquaintances
in this city please write
them and let them investigate
my case so you can be
sure I am not one who