Correspondence (incoming): begging letters, R

Photos sent aug.12. '93

15 Kelvin Grove Liverpool 12 July 1893 Dear Mrs Leland Stanford, It is now quite a number of years, since my friend Mr. D. Delany now residing at Berkeley in your state. Knowing my strong interest in education primary and advanced, was kind enough to send me an account of the magnificent University founded by your late lamented husband & yourself, its nature, extent, trustees etc. I was greatly struck by its comprehensiveness, and avoidance of all chance of sectarian injury, & reproduced in a newspaper the information generally. Mrs Delany afterwards sent me the newspaper containing an account of the opening, which it was delightful to read. I have since heard of its continual success.

I take the liberty of asking with a few lines from yourself, in acknowledgement for a photograph of your dear husband to place in my little gallery of such benefactors of the worlds intellect as Peter Cooper (my friend since 1853) Chas L. [Brice, Prince ?] , WH [Serness ?] , Mr Vassarte With renewed assurances of profound sympathy I remain Yours faithfully James Hyndford Rawlins

Mrs Leland Stanford Palo Alto California

My sorrow was as great as my former pleasure when a week or two ago, I read of Mr Stanfords sudden death. Coming after your former bereavement, this will be a heavy trial to yourself, & though I am an entire stranger to you I cannot for bear sending a few lines to express my sympathy. The cloud, though spread by that kindly hand of Him who knows well must indeed be dark for a time. The few lines in verse which I enclose, have no merit but that of intention & their composition has been a slight solace to my own regret. Men like our great trust magnate Mr P I Valks - (great brewer ) & the Earl of Derby have recently died whose contributions in life or death have not been one twentieth of the dowry for ages to come of the Leland Stanford Jr University, their [ ?] estate was $40 millions of dollars

Detroit Mich Dec 12th 1901

Mrs Jane L. Stanford Dear Madam Seeing your liberal gifts for educational purposes, I thought you might be interested in giving or lending some money for the education of two young girls, who are trying to gain an education in order to earn their living. If you have any doubts as to the necessity would be glad to have you make us a visit, and I assure you

we would give you the best the best the house affords for your pleasure. Hoping this may not be cast aside with out notice even if nothing more than an answer. I await you reply. Yours very Respectfully Mrs L. A. Raymond. 146 Center Ave Detroit