Correspondence (incoming): Ra - Re, 1893-1896

that such a "principality" of thought if not "kingdom" of knowledge is in the full tide of prosperity & that like metallic gold that has disappeared from California has been replaced by intellectual wealth, of which the new University will be a Bank of deposit & issue to all time. I have the honor to remain, most gratefully James [T?] Rawlins

Mrs Leland Stanford Palo Alto California

interviewed by him nor given an opportunity to speak in her own defence. I do not believe she was guilty of any great or petty crime and yet certainly nothing less would warrant Prof. Jordan's curt note and treatment such as is usually accorded a servant girl who leaves without a character. Granted, that her administration had been a failure, there are many ways of letting the chief sufferer "down easy", and these would quickly come to the mind of a man so learned in science and literature had he

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but inately the instincts of a gentleman. I write this that you may know an injustice has been done to a lady by one in your employ also out of respect to the memory of my father and for the love and regard I have for his sister.

Most sincerely and respectfully yours [C. P.?] Redding

San Francisco Dec 31st\96 Mrs. leland Stanford San Francisco, Cala.

Dear Mrs. Stanford

My Aunt, Mrs. Clements, has informed me of her sad dismissal from her position at Roble Hall. I do not presume to know much concerning her duties there or as to her capabilities for performing same but I do know that she is a lady and that she is entitled to be treated as such. I do not ask for her reinstatement but am anxious you should fully appreciate the wrong that was done her by Prof Jordan in that she was not

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Mrs. Leland Stanford. Dear respected madam,

I had hoped ere this time to have had a complete proof of the publication that Mr. Stanford and myself conferred much upon would have been had, but times are in such condition throughout the country that I have been unable to advance the work as fast as I would have liked. I will get it out as soon as I can get a little more means or when a little more prosperous time falls upon the country.

It almost seems the saddest event in the history of this nation that your grand, great and needed Leland Stanford should be taken from earth in this crisis of our country when he was the one Statesman most needed in the Councils of Public Affairs, leaving humanity in this country without a sincere champion. (over)

I send you the attached clipping to show you that the people of the nation mourns his loss.

[newspaper clipping] Hon. Leland Stanford Missouri State Union, Brookfield, Mo,

The death of Senator Stanford, of California, is a serious loss to the country at this juncture. Although a many-time millionaire he had the courage and patriotism to honestly urge legislation in the interest of the producing class, the enactment of which would have materially lessened the income of his own vast possessions. His influeuce would have been on the side of the people in the now inaugurated struggle of the ages, and his loss will be felt as a serious one. He is entitled to an enduring niche in the idol temples, which the patriotic people have dedicated to human liberty. [newspaper clipping ends]

Now let me say in conclusion that as soon as I can reach the means I will finish the book. That will be one of the classical and much sought after publications of the country, and almost perfect in style. It will contain a full biography of Gov. Stanford, a complete history of Leland Stanford jr University as well as the "grand woman who was ever his counselor, at his side"

"Let your sorrow turn to joy. You will meet again!"

Respectfully, A. E. Redstone