Correspondence (incoming): Thompson, Ellen F., 1895-1896

-cence we all enjoy, whose memory we all cherish and whose loveliness and nobility of character we all desire to emulate.

I am glad to have this picture in our parlor. It will be an incentive and an inspiration to many and a benediction to us all.

Again, thanking you for the gift, I am, dear Mrs. Stanford,

Very sincerely yours,

Ellen F. Thompson

January 15, 1895

My dear Mrs. Stanford,

On behalf of the young women of Roble Hall, as well as for my own sake, I wish to thank you very earnestly for this portrait which was sent to us at this Holiday time: this portrait of one whom we all love to honor. Whose [munifi-?]

[penciled on back Ellen F. Thompson Encina Hall thanks Mrs. S. for the photograph]

THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

Received at San Francisco, Cala. 6.10PM Standard Time Mch 2 1896

Stanford University Cala Mch 2

To Mrs. Jane L. Stanford,

Cor. Calif. & Powell Sts. SF

And all the people rejoice and call her blessed.

Ellen F. Thompson

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appreciation for this brave selfsacrificing woman to whom, more than to any other all this honor is due. Believe me, dear Mrs. Stanford, we have not been unmindful of your tireless efforts for the welfare of this University and of those who have placed their hopes in the future nor of the unfaltering patience and heroic self-sacrifice which you have shown during these last trying years.

My close association with the young women of this University shows me daily how true is their estimate of your work and how deep is their gratitude towards you. I speak for them as well as for myself when I ask you to accept our warmest congratulations and our heartiest thanks. The past has been full of such gifts to us - this future

[left hand side] holds the promise of still greater and better things. For my own part, I am glad and proud to be one - even if the least of the workers in our beloved and victorious University.

With cordial and admiring appreciation I am, dear Mrs. Stanford

most sincerely yours,

Ellen F. Thompson.

Roble Hall.

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My dear Mrs. Stanford,

The good news has just come to us, and the shouts of glad rejoicing fill the air. Joy and pride and enthusiasm shine in every face and sound in every voice.

In the midst of it all, may I stop a moment to bring my tribute of gratitude and