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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.