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So too to Charles and family extend my sympathies for I do not forget how deep must be the grief of Charles and of his family.

My dear mother I wish I could do something to lighten the burthen of your affliction. I know that your Christian faith is a better console than anything else besides. I am rejoiced that you have this resource

[Thomas?] and Anna Maria both desire that I should assure you of their sympathy and that they share the common grief

With kindest love to all

I remain your affectionate son

Leland Stanford