Correspondence (outgoing)

generally are as well satisfied as I could have hoped. Occasionally the newspapers find fault and slander and impugn my motives but less so than I expected. Still the executive chair of the State of California is not always an easy one even to my patience. Though I manage to puruse very steadily the even tenor of my way unaffected by the clamors of enemies or the blandishments of sycophants. In fact I do what I think I ought and do not trouble myself about the consequences. Just now I am much engaged in preparing my message for the coming Legislature which convenes on the 3rd of next January. I will send you a copy. I sent you some time since a copy of my Thanksgiving Proclamation

You may think I found much to be grateful for, but there was nothing more [cut off]

to exist. Our State is indeed a favored one. I wish that I were more worthy of being her Chief Magistrate.

We are all in good health. My wife and Anna Maria, Philip and his family. Business has been good with Philip this Season, and with good prospects ahead we ahve in our business relations cause for cheerfulness.

I think when I was home I told you about my Quartz mine. We anticipate it will pay better this winter than ever before. It is likely to prove very valuable.

Of course my brothers share in this as they will always in any prosperity with which I may be blessed. My affection for my brothers instead of being weakened by time and separation seems to grow stronger. I hope the time will come when we can be reunited so far as life will permit. By and by I trust this may be brought about though I do not forget the loss of

the present year in our family circle. It throws its shadow upon all the future. But this strengthens the desire for reunion of those that remain. My ambition has been much weakened by our irreparable loss. Otherwise I would probably have made a determined struggle for the U. S. Senatorship which is to be filled this winter. But my ambition for public life seems to be in a great measure satiated.

Next month we shall look for the return of Josiah and his family. We understand it is his intention to bring Agnes with him. I fear you will miss her very much. I wish you would have one of my nephews write me for you frequently. I know it is too much to expect of you in person.

With love to all, I remain

Your affection Son

Leland Stanford

Copy letter to A A Sargent

June 2 1863

State of California,

Executive Department,

Sacramento, June 2 1863

Hon A A Sargent

Dr Sir

I rec'd yesterday a telegram from San Francisco but of such an indefinite character that I thought best to wait for a letter before writing you. The letter came this morning but it is of the same character. It talks of the proposed change as of doubtful policy at this late day, and as though it was necessary to know more of the condition of things that we know at present. Now for my part I am unworthy to

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wait for this, as I think it might place us both in an awkward position. And before should I not be a [?] And besides I do not feel like being the target for abuse that I see Bulletin and kindred sheets are preparing for me as a candidate. The Bulletin of last evening puts us down as antagonistic and evidently with a purpose. It would be well if this could be contradicted in such a manner as the people would accepet as conclusive. The improper impression among our friends that we were in antagonism would be seriously [injurious?]. Until matters are settled I will proceed as though there might be no change. The letter from San Francisco says at least $2000.00 must be sent down to day. I will tell my brother to make the advance for me.

I will write from time to time as may be necessary.

Yours truly

Leland Stanford