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has passed away. He was to see and
say good bye" to me the evening
of May the 19th, but sailed the
next morning. I felt when I said
good bye, that I should never
see him again, but I did not
think it was I, that was to be left.

Dear Mrs Stanford did you,
was my telegram read to you?
My whole heart went out to
you in that little message
as it does now when I subscribe
myself your loving friend.

Julia D. Grant

PS Col Fred and family
will arrive on the eighth
and come directly up here.
again lovingly yours

J.D.G.