Correspondence (incoming) - Bo-Bz

climate as far superior to that of Baltimore and in [their?] [government?] far healthier. [And?] college in the Glades would need only a short spring and autumn vacation, on which occassions summer and winter outfits could be obtained and much trouble to parents and guardians avoided. Anyone who will proclaim or [?] a region in the Glades fr university purposes and build a college there, will set an example sure to be followed and do more for the [general?] good and wellbeing of the country than is likely to be accomplished in any other way. Yours respectfully and faithfully [J.?]H. Buckler

N.B. Anyone who establishes a University District and elects thereon the pioneer college, will immortalize himself since he would supply what on political, social and educational grounds that the

San Francisco Dec 25,1885 Hon. Leland Stanford: Dear Sir: I had the pleasure of being introduced to you by my father a few months since in your office, and I take the liberty of writing you. I have been reading in the Bulletin and Mr.[Boruck's?] paper a full account of your great donation of property to establish and sustain a large educational institute for the boys and girls of our beloved state California. I am too young to fully understand the meaning of all that is set forth in your address, but I do understand that you insist in the belief of Almight God, and a thorough practical education are to be taught in the Institute. For your great generosity and thoughtfullness in bestowing such great benefits upon the young people. I think that every boy and girl in this state

should thank and bless you and Mrs. Stanford for the great gift. I for one, do so, and I will never cease to remember the strong impression it has made upon my young mind. I sincerely hope that a kind providence will protect and sustain you and Mrs. Stanford for many years, to enable you to carry out your utmost wishes regarding the institute. I remain with much affection and reverence your young friend. Robert W. Bullock