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Introduction letter to judge Lorenzo Sawyer from Judge James D. Thornton.

San Francisco, November 16th., 1885.

Hon. Lorenzo Sawyer,

Dear Sir:-

This will be handed to you by my friend, Doctor Max Axelrood, who desires
to have some conversation with you in regard to Governor Stanford and the
-Institution of learning he desires to establish.

Dr. Axelrood is a man of good character and a physician of learning. He
will explain to you what he desires. Please aid him as far as you can.

Very Respectfully Yours,

James D. Thornton.

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Endorsement of above letter by Judge Sawyer to Governor L. Stanford.

San Francisco, November 17th., 1885.

Hon. Leland Stanford,

Dear Sir:-

I have received the enclosed [insert] this [/insert] morning from Judge James D. Thornton,of
the Supreme Court, and I respectfully refer it to you for consideration.

Respectfully Yours,

Lorenzo Sawyer.