Correspondence (incoming): Flint, Annie G., 1895

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ALS collection for museum Oct 1, 1895 ALS received gift of book "Imitation of Christ"; relates her own tragedy Oct 4, 1895 ALS congratulations on government suit Oct 14, 1895



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Mrs Leland Stanford, Dear Madam, Your very kind letter of Sept. 26th rec'd. I am very thankful indeed for your kindness. Believe me it comes at a time when it is a world of help to me. If according to your beautiful belief the dear one knows what you have done, how happy you have made him by accepting his gift. There is but one shadow to mar his happiness, as it does mine, and that is that it could not have gone to you free and untrammelled from debt. The

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collection was the pride of his heart. and many time until midnight to have seen him at his desk in the writing room preparing the catalogue and descriptions, so when it should pass into the possession of the Museum it could be easily arranged. I have thought of you many times since I saw you, and wished the time would come when I might have your hope and faith in the future; what I would not give for it but to me it seems such hope and faith can only come to one who has lived for many years very close to God. You have taught me a spiritual lesson which I hope to profit by, The awful experience of this past four years has crushed my heart. My hope, and faith, in humanity is gone. I dread to think of the future. And cannot forget the past, so you will understand what a struggle it will be for me. I try to remember all you said for your words were indeed comforting, and I sincerely hope that such peace as you enjoy may some day be mine. I will trust more to our heavenly father and try to remember that I alone can do nothing. I must look to him for help. Believe me very sincerely yours, Annie G. Flint

Oct. 1. 95 223 Collingwood St. S. F

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Mrs. Leland Stanford, Dear Madam, Your precious gifts received and greatly appreciated. The Poem is divinely written and indeed is a balm to a bleeding heart. What hope and joy is pictured in its beautiful lines. The "Imitation of Christ" is a priceless book for those who are seeking light. And I know from its pages I shall learn to forgive and forget much of of wrong that has been done to me and mine. It will teach me the true way to live the way that leads to

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Heaven. Enclosed you will find a letter written by my precious one to my sister after the fearful tragedy came into our lives. And but a short time before my awful bereavement. He too had suffered as you have in the loss of an only boy. I want you to know him as I knew him and as the world knew him not. The letter tells of the change of heart which through his loss came to him. On January 8 1890, could I have drawn the curtain of the future aside and have seen that on January 25 1891, (fatal day) only one short year my best beloved would be summoned, I know my strength would not have been equal to the suffering and reason would have fled. "Oh blindness to the future kindly given "Was Gods greatest gift to man "That each may fill the circle marked by heaven "Who sees with equal eye, as God of all, "A hero perish, or a sparrow fall. "Atoms or systems into ruin hurl'd, "And now a bubble burst, and now a world When trouble comes upon me again and I know not which way to turn I shall seek from the "Imitation of Christ" help and light. You may kindly return my letter, for to me it is the most dear and precious thing I have from him. His dear hand pened [sic] those lines when his heart was crushed and bleeding. Hoping that God will hear your prayers for me, Believe me very sincerely yours, Mrs. Annie G. Flint

Oct. 4 95 223 Collingwood St. City

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Mrs. Leland Stanford, Dear Madam, I hasten to offer you my most sincere congratulations upon your second victory. I know the decision has been awaited with great anxiety by you and the many students whose future lies so near your heart. It is hard indeed to wait the suspense. And worry is intense but you have the hope and faith which will sustain you to the end. The final decision of the suit I firmly believe will also be in your favor. And will bring happiness

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