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3 by same person, 1880-1889, re Stanfords visiting the House of Commons in London and personal matters; 1 fragment, on Capitol Police letterhead, 1892, re gavel made from magnolia tree at Mt.Vernon and presented to Stanford U.; 1 from "S", San Francisco, 6/1/1890 on state politics, mentions Crocker, Huntington, Haymond, Thomas Bell



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17. Princes Gardens, S. W.

Tuesday [illegible]

[illegible] Governor Stanford,

If you show this to the policemen in the Central Hall a few minutes before 4 on Thursday, you may pass in to the Lobby & up to the gallery. If possible I will come up

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to you, but I may be busy for some time.

The business will be the Irish Distress Bill, you may hear a good debate.

Anyhow at 10 o'clock I will take the ladies into the gallery. [Meg?] had better come to the Central Hall.

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the order will admit two.

[Your? illegible friend? ...ing?]

[Justice? Inp...? illegible]

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admission to the Ladies' gallery

Believe me

[your? illegible]

[Jaques? Dupuis?] [Cullden? Fielder?]

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[image: white embossed seal, "HOUSE OF COMMONS LIBRARY

HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE", British Royal Arms, garter crown lions harp]

17 Princes Gardens

14th June 1880

[My dear?] Governor Stanford,

I heard on Saturday morning that you were in London, but I was on the point of going into the country, and I have not been at my house.

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since, having spent all the day in the House of Commons.

But I have just received a message from Mr [McRoberts?] saying that you would like to hear a debate in the House on Thursday. I will at once endeavour to obtain orders for you, and think you may

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[election? when? action?] on obtaining admission [if you?] will come to the House at a few minutes after [4?] I will be in the lobby myself to receive you.

I will try to [find?] you at home tomorrow, but I am so overwhelmed just now by public business that I hardly like to name an hour. I understand that Mrs Stanford is with you, & if so I will [try to either? try whether?]

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family of young children. I know that he would join me in every message of congratulations.

Believe me to be

[your very...? ?]

Hugh Childers

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[image: white embossed seal, "HOUSE OF COMMONS LIBRARY

HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE", British Royal Arms, garter crown lions harp]

6 St George's? Place London SW

18th July [1889?]

Dear Senator Stanford,

It is very good of you to remember me after so many years, and to send me the account of your sister's wedding. My daughter, who is now married Mr Stephen

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