Correspondence (outgoing) to David Starr Jordan, 1891

May 6, 1891 Palo Alto Menlo Park, Cal.

President Jordan Dear Sir

Your letter dated May 1st just received and immediately referred to Mrs Stanford. I do not take upon myself the [?] or arranging of the matters alluded to for I think Mr. Stanford has everything connected with the University so close to his heart and he has so few years before him here in this life to be an actor in the work. I desire his own individuality should be closely identified with all that goes on

in connection with the work.

Mr. Stanford is gaining in strength and begins to feel quite like his old self. We are remaining quietly here at Palo Alto but each day he is over all the bulidings and I find an immense improvement in the appearances of the Dormitory building.

Please remember me kindly to Mrs. Jordan.

With friendly greetings from Jane L. Stanford May 6th 1891 Palo Alto- Cal

Palo Alto Menlo Park, Cal Aug. 10, 1891

Dr. Jordan Dear Sir:-

Mrs. Stanford desires me to say that she has received a letter from a Professor named John Metcalf, referring to the [position?] of Professor of Music. He gives intimation that he wrote under your advise.

Mr. Stanford, and Mrs. Stanford, both think that a Musical Professor can be engaged latter on, when the needs are more developed; and it might be necessary only to emplay a Professor, as

suggested from San Jose who would come when necessary.

She has written to Mr. Metcalf saying that as yet they are not prepared to engage a Professor.

Yours respectfully, [her?] Secretary G.B.

August 10, 1891.

Dr. Jordan Dear Sir;-

Will you kindly tell me what salary you think the matron at the Young Ladies' Dormitory should receive.

Please return me word by bearer.

Yours respectfully, Jane L. Stanford