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in a measure, a
work of supererogation,
to formally introduce
to each other, two persons,
whose mission is
so pre-eminently connected
with higher education.

I trust
my dear Mrs. Stanford,
that the New Year,
may bring you the
realization of your
cherished and noble
plans, for humanity;

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and that your health
may be equal to the
heavy burden you
have to meet.

And I am ever
with sincere
affection yours,

Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren.