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From The Orphan Boys of St. Joseph's Asylum. Washington. D. C.
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which has been blessed with especial blessing for yourself. This month has been especially dedicated to St. Joseph, who has obtained for us many special favors.
Assuring you of the daily prayers of both Sisters and orphans for you and your intentions, and looking forward with great pleasure for your future visit.
I am, my dear Mrs. Stanford, Yours with respect & gratitude, Sister Euphrasia
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Letter from Sister Euphrasia 1892 about Mrs. S's visit to the orphan boys
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St. Joseph's Asylum, Washington DC March 30. 1892.
Mrs. Senator Stanford, My dear Mrs. Stanford,
Having heard through Mrs. Senator Vest that it would not be convenient for you to call and see our orphan boys for some time. I thought it best to send you the orphans welcome greeting which they were going to have for you. I also take the liberty of sending you a little medal of dear good St. Joseph.
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San Jose, Cal., July 30, 1893
Mrs. Leland Stanford, Palo Alto, Cal.
Dear Madam:-
Learning that Miss Myrick had resigned her position as kindergarten teacher at Palo Alto, I write you in regard to the above position not knowing who else to address.
I am a graduate of the Class of '92 of San Jose Kindergarten Training School, and
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have had six months' experience in a private kindergarten.
I am very anxious to have a steady position. My mother is a widow and has labored hard to maintain and fit me for my chosen position. Have very few acquaintances on the coast, if you wish for reference can refer you [insert] to [/insert] my teacher, Miss May Ledyard, also to the parents of the the children whom I taught.
For refe[re]nce in the
