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St. Helena J[u]ly 10^th 1893

Mrs Leland Stanford
Menlo Park

Dear Madam

Shortly after the demise
of Senator Stanford I conveyed to you a message
of Condolence but fearing in the multiplicity of the
demands upon you ^ ^{at the} time, my words of regret
may not have reached your ear. I take the liberty
of again expressing my sincere sorrow for the great
void made in your heart and life by the ruthless
hand of death - also a full appreciation of my
own loss, not only in Common with every citizen
of California who suffers when such a philanthropist
and humanitarian as was your husband passes
away, but because my personal acquaintance with
the Senator was one of the pleasant reminisences of my
life and one which I had hoped ere long again to
enjoy. And now that I may not be obliged to trespass
again upon your valuable time. I embrace this opportunity
of acquainting you with the purport of the last letter
I recieved from your husband, and of assuring you
of my anxiety to be useful in small measure in the
carrying out of your vast interests as I had hoped
to be to him. I have great hope too, that you