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magnitude and beauty of the work which you have inaugurated, and which we see that your whole heart - and life are in, though not to the exclusion of your friends and fellow beings.
I was much touched by the expression of your tender friendship, which I shall always cherish.
We shall not be much longer on this Coast this year, but we will take away with us sweet memories not to be forgotten.
The Judge joins me in best remembrance to yourself & the Governor. I came back from Germany quite well, the Baths were splendid, if only
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the Judge's knee were better!
I am [pen?] the [?] Song "Sweet Water" - I hope for a sweet disposition & great speed from the source
I am sure you felt many regrets for Mrs. Hewes death. I did not know that she had been out of health a year. Did you enjoy Mr. Smith's visit? I found him interesting on train. With my love Sue V. Field
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"Palace" Aug 18th [1891]
My dear Mrs. Stanford
I am too sorry that Judge Field's plans are unchangeable, and that we are to be off on Thursday next - the 20th. We had promised our selves the great
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pleasure of another visit to you and the Governor at delightful Palo Alto - but we cannot do it this summer. We shall look forward to it next year. When we shall see your great noble undertaking "The Leland Stanford Jr." University will always have the deepest interest for us, as, for its founders, we have such great affection and for the young life
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which suggested the such admiration.
We shall hope to see you early in the winter in Washington, meantime, we hope you will bear us in friendly remembrance.
Always yours
Sue V. Field
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Mrs. Field says she is going East