Correspondence (incoming): Gilmore, 1894-1896

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about our places.

I miss your dear, good husband on such occasions so much for he was ever ready to give a helping hand to those in need.

I am praying very hard to be retained, as I have no means of support, if I lose my position. My long illness and other expenses have

prevented my saving. Still I try to look on the bright side & hope for the best.

I miss my dear mother greatly & wish she would come back. She feels disappointed in Cal. so many old friends have passed away and sad changes taken place.

Do you expect to visit Washington again?

I should so love to see you. It seems an age since you were here.

I see Mr Boyd & family occasionally & we always speak of you.

I often read in the papers about the University and think it such a wonderful work. Surely you & Mr Stanford

well educated & self supporting men & women. To feel, one has done something for humanity, must be such a happiness when the end of this life comes & we face our Redeemer

I deeply regretted not seeing you

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when in Washington. You have ever been such a good, kind friend to me, to see you for even a few moments would seem like a ray of sunshine, in my dull, sad life.

I have had much trouble with my

eyes this winter, & been under heavy expense with the occulist. [sic]

I still have my position in the Pension Office, but no hope of promotions, while the Democrats are in power.

My poor Mother has been ill nearly

all winter in S.F. I do wish she could return here. My heart aches for her, she has had such a sad life & the old feel reverses & the need of a home so much more than young people. I do not want to bore you with our troubles, I know you have your own. With fond love, I am

Sincerely Yours,

Grace H. Gilmor

1217 L. St. N.W. Washington, D.C.

Mar. 4, 1896

card mento Mch 9/96

Dear Mrs Stanford,

It was with great pleasure, I read in the papers that you had won your suit. Rest assured no

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one rejoices for you more than I do.

Our Blessed Lord knows how wise & well you have ever expended the vast wealth, He has bestowed to your care, & by His all wise & powerful influence, you