Correspondence (incoming): Ma, 1890-1899

verses of Adelaide Procter's - Your keeping me in mind is very sweet and much appreciated. You doubtless are ever mindful of the Mothers with empty arms. Some one has truly said "One touch of sorrow makes the whole world akin."

If it were not for the "hope within us" of a reunion and a

bond of Motherhood is a strong tie at all times. And when bereft of a child how quickly we turn to those who have had the same heartache, the same yearning for the dear voice and footsteps we listen for in vain.

I thank you for many comforting thoughts and hope I may not fail in finding all the love that lies in the bottom of this bitter cup.

We are most truly

55 blessed eternity together, it seems to me such separations could not be borne. It is my earnest prayer that our grief may be sanctified making our lives better and drawing us closer to the Savior, to Whose Arms our little lamb has gone. Gov. Markham was deeply touched by your beautiful letter and were he here, would join me in kindest regards for yourself and Senator Stanford. Once again thanking you for precious words of comfort,

Sincerely Yours, Mary A. Markham

Mrs. Markham thanking Mrs. Stanford for her kind letter.

The President: "I propose the health of General Sherman. There is no man whose heatlh we can drink with greater pleasure. His long life is a continuing pleasure to the Country he helped to save."

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General Sherman: "I thank you all very heartily for the compliment and your kind greeting." by President Harrison

S. L. Stanford