Correspondence (incoming): Ho, 1872-1896

for the dear giver whose own life has always been such a beautiful ideal to me. Our precious boy is well and merry as ever. He was a year old Saturday and weighs 26 pounds. I have just put him into creepers and he can crawl so easily now. I am sorry I did not make them before as they are such a comfort to him. We are all rejoicing over the good news. My husband sends you a "Palo Alto" containing an account of the

Mrs. Hodges Oct 16-95

My dear Mrs. Stanford:-

The dainty book which you sent to me gave me great pleasure I shall always cherish it as a most precious gift not only for the helpful words but

exciting time the students had. Every one was wishing for Mrs. Stanford, though, that they might try to show a little of the joy they felt for her.

I do hope the trip East will benefit you in every way and that you

will come home much better.

With deepest appreciation and many thanks for your sweet kindness, I remain,

Your devoted friend,

Myrtis Charles Hodges.

October 16th. 1895.

Stanford University

described, and your visit through Egypt must be intensely interesting. Charlie was reading me a description of a Journey through Egypt - up the Nile and to the Sphinx and nearby temples. This writer had climbed up the Sphinx and also taken the hazardous journey into the Great Pyramid. We thought of you all through the article and pictured you in many different places mentioned.

The photo - postal card, which you so kindly sent us at Xmas time is splendid and we prize it highly. Thank you so much for the carry-