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Exhibit "F"

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Stanford University, Cal.
June 5, 1900.

Pres. D. S. Jordan,

Stanford University.

Dear Dr. Jordan:

I was very sorry to learn from you a fortnight ago that Mrs. Stanford does not approve of me as an economist and does not want me to remain here. It was a pleasure, however, to learn, at the same time, of the unqualified terms in which you had expressed to her your high opinion of my work and your complete confidence in me as a teacher, a scientist and a man.

While I appreciate the steadfast support you have given me I am unwilling to become a cause to worry to Mrs. Stanford or of emarassment to you. I, therefore, beg leave to offer my resignation as Professor of Sociology, the same to take effect at the close of the academic year 1900-1901.

For obvious reasons I reserve the right to withdraw this resignation if it is not acted upon by Mar. 1, 1901.

Respectfully yours,
(Signed) Edward A. Ross.