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vast extent I wonder how the recipients
live through such uncesing [sic] dissipation - Mr
Stanford accepted an invitation to a dinner
of Mr Dolph's to meet the Pacific Coast delegation.
To-day Mr Stanford issued invitations to the
Coast delegation fourteen in number to dine
with us on the eighth (8th) of Feb. I received
yesterday a welcom [sic] letter from your Aunt
I was glad she kept us fresh in her
memory, we cant spare our places in the
hearts of our friends, we need them one cant
feel sure of many true friends at our age -
we hold them as precious. The storms have
been very severe with you, we have read the
papers with interest concerning them. The winter
here has been unlike many in its snow falls
being severe, we have had our sleigh out four
times, an unusual pleasure for Washingtonians.
It storms to-day snow and rain falling, but we
Anna and I have concluded to go and hear Blind
Tom play on the Piano he gives a public
concert this afternoon. I hope dear May you
received in [safety?] the Toilet set sent you when
I visited N.Y. during the holidays, it struck
me as being your color and it was new in style
and I thought you would like it. Remember us
most kindly to dear Tim, I love to think I can
address him lovingly. He has won me by his kindness always
to Mr Stanford and myself and you too dear May

With love and kisses for you from

Jane L. Stanford