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I little thought he would be
able to pass examinations to
enter. The lad was so inspired
by what he saw and its possibil-
ities the only course to pursue
was to let him try. [?]
Swain talked a little with
him and encouraged him to
make an effort which he
did and much to our surprise
he passed well.

One month's examinations
show he not only was equal
to the requirements but he has
worked hard and stood in two
of his most difficult studies
Excellent. A happier boy I
never saw. He comes home
every Friday night and talks
of nothing but the University
and his gratitude for these
privileges. He is an orphan with
a brother and two sisters who make
our house their home.

You will excuse me if I
say that he has neither time or
disposition to engage too far
in the performances which
have given all well wishers
great regret.

I trust you and
your good husband may arrive
safely at Washington where you
may possibly take a little
rest from care and labors
which have so strongly held
you for months past.

Mr Staples wishes me to
bear to you and the Senator
his kind regards and wishes.
My daughter and her husband
Dr. H.W. [Yeomans?] also wishes
to be kindly remembered

With my love
my dear Mrs Stanford

I am cordially
Mary Winston Staples

I little thought he would be
able to pass examinations to
enter. The lad was so inspired
by what he saw and its possibil-
ities the only course to pursue
was to let him try. [?]
Swain talked a little with
him and encouraged him to
make an effort which he
did and much to our surprise
he passed well.

One month's examinations
show he not only was equal
to the requirements but he has
worked hard and stood in two
of his most difficult studies
Excellent. A happier boy I
never saw. He comes home
every Friday night and talks
of nothing but the University
and his gratitude for these
priveliges. He is an orphan with
a brother and two sisters who make
our house their home.

You will excuse me if I
say that he has neither time or