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one at that, and will prove to you if you are so kind as to answer this, and would be so kind as to help me, I will now tell you how I am situated.

8 yrs ago and since I have canvass -ed for my living. But last Spring Rheumatism set in. from one elbow across the Shoulder an [sic] back of neck. and runs up into head, and dont know how many years I will be like this am just able to get me or cook me a little to eat. I have no relatives or friends to help me. my parents are dead long ago. I was a school teacher when a girl am 53 yrs old. now. I cant But think

how awful this will be for me if I dont get help from some party, god only knows how much I would thank you. if you could help me would always remember you in my prayers.could not thank you enough. Please let me hear from you by return mail Res ful-

Mrs I.E. Williams

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Wausau Wis 12-16-90

Mrs Jane Stanford millionaire

Sanfrancisco Cal

Please excuse the liberty I take of a Begging a great favor of you. I read in a newspaper where you had just gave $18000.000 to Sanford [sic] university. and had millions left for giving and Charitable purposes. I will Send the piece out of the newspaper to you. So you will understand. Better what I mean. I presume you are a widow. And thoug[ht] you might have more Sympa[thy] I am a widow and an honest

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GIFTS OF MILLIONS

Mrs. Stanford Transfers Stocks, Bonds and Real Estate to Stanford University

San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 10. -- Mrs. Jane L. Stanford has transferred to the trustees of Stanford university $18,000,000 in bonds and stocks and redeemed to that institution property valued at $12,000,000.

The deeds of gift executed by Mrs. Stanford do not affect her control of that institution during her lifetime. The total of her endowment is said to be three times greater than was ever before given by one individual to educational purposes in the history of the world. It includes interest-bearing stocks and bonds of the highest class, conservatively appraised at $18,000,000, and mostly bought with the following estimated possessions of two years ago: Two hundred and eighty-five thousand shares Southern Pacific stock at $40 a share, $11,400,000; 10,000 shares Central Pacific stock at $25 a share, $250,000; 10,000 shares Central pacific stock at $57 a share, $570,000; Market Street Railway stock, $1,500,000; one-fourth interest in Pacific Improvement company, $7,000,000. Total, $20,700,000. Real estate in twentysix counties aggregating about 100,000 acres of land valued at $12,000,000.

One deed transfers the bonds and stocks to the university and provides that nothing shall alienate them. Upon this gift the annual income at 3 per cent. will not be less than $540,000. From the real estate the income is probably not over $250,000. This real estate includes the great Vera ranch of 52,000 acres in Tehama county on which the grapes are converted into brandy. The vineyard covers 3500 acres, and is the largest in the world.

--Includes Ranches and Mines-Another big property is the Gridley ranch of 35,000 acres, also in Tehama county, which is mostly in wheat. Other properties are in twenty-six counties of California, and represent ranches, mines, etc.

The grounds of the university proper include 9000 acres, and besides the spacious grounds around the buildings they include a vineyard, orchard and other ranch properties.

A third deed transfers Mrs. Stanford's home on Nob Hill to the university. It was thought she would retain this property until her death, but she declared she wished to make her gift complete. This fine house is superbly decorated and furnished and is worth $400,000. This will eventually be converted into an art gallery and museum.

Has Millions Left

Despite these big gifts Mrs. Stanford has retained property worth several millions, so that she will be able to provide for many charities and to make a few bequests to relatives and friends. Her great ambition now is to push the university buildings to completion. Many men are now at work on the memorial chapel, which is to be the finest of all the structures. Four other buildings are now going up and plans are being drawn for a great model gymnasium.

Stanford university stands as one of the two great educational institutions west of the Missouri river. With California it ranks in efficiency and scope with Michigan, Wisconsin, Chicago, Pennsylvania and Cornell, and possibly exceeds any of them in financial backing.

Since the university first opened its doors, October 1, 1891, it has received about 4000 matriculated students from all parts of the world and has conferred degrees upon 1200. Instruction at the university is free.

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J.M.J. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE Oakland, Cal. Dec 20th 1901

Dear Mrs Stanford

I feel that no apology is needed for intruding on your valued time when education is the subject.

I take the liberty of sending you our circular that is self explanatory. Many poor young men do much better in Boarding Institutions and cannot be Day Students. Should you desire more information it would afford me much pleasure to call on you. Wishing you a very happy Xmas & New Year.

I am, dear Mrs Stanford

Yours very Respectfully

Mrs. William

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Bro. William.

St. Mary's College.

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