Leland Stanford Papers

[by careful experiment can?] this be determined, and this requires laboratory facilities, which the individual does not possess - Is not the American mind equal to the foreign in quick perception of facts, & the practical use of them? Certainly it is, but, the mechanic with poor implements cannot compete with the artizan furnished with modern tools - With a well equipped laboratory, which would not require a vast outlay, these questions can receive their share of attention in this country, & the eyes of the world may be directed to America, which in practical

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[preprinted] DR. ALFRED C. HAVEN, LAKE FOREST, ILLS. [/preprinted]

arts has amazed all nations by her fertility of invention.

No grander theme could engage the attention of scientists than the elimination of those scourges, which sweep over our land & decimate the population. And whether America shall do her part in solving this great problem, depends on the munificence of a few private individuals in our Country. No better place could be selected for the establishment of such a laboratory than in the great Leland Stanford Jr. University.

[notation: 57]

[I have?] [illegible] [will?would?] [illegible] these suggestions, they simply express my convictions, & I am sure I should be glad to be identified with so noble a project.

Very truly

A.C. Haven

[upside-down, different hand] A. C. Haven Lake Forrest Ills. suggestions for the Leland Stanford Jr. University. [/upside-down, different hand]

[notation] Ans.d August 1. 1888 [N. C. K.?] [/notation]

Los Angeles July 30 1888

Sec: “Leland Stanford Jr University„

[notation: 129]

Dear Sir:

Will you be kind enough to inform me by letter or otherwise, if the “University„ will have a School of Technology by autumn '89.

I am now preparing a young man to enter such a school next year, but as his parents do not wish him to go to Boston, but prefer the coast, I have held out to them the hope of availing themselves of your institution.

At present I am following the terms of admission to the Boston school, and I should be glad to know your terms, if you have already decided upon such, or as soon as you may determine them.

Yours very respectfully

W. Havemann

951 South Main St. Los Angeles. California

Philada. July 13/89

Mr Governor

Dear Sir:

Could you please give me some account of Senator Stanford's College?

Is the college building finished and is the school in progress or if unfinished when will it be completed?

I would also desire the name of the President of the college, & if possible, the names of some of the trustees.

Hoping you will kindly answer my questions I remain

Yours Very Respectfully,

Prof. [?] B. Heller.

853 72 20 St.

[notation] [2?] 4 4 [/notation]

[preprinted] POST OFFICE ADDRESS: MENLO PARK, CAL. SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE: 621 MARKET STREET. [/preprinted]

[notation] Resp.ly referred to Mr. Timothy Hopkins H. C. N. [/notation]

[large notation: 184]

[preprinted] OFFICE OF I. D. HENRY,

LAND, LOAN AND COLLECTION AGENT.

ST PALO ALTO STATION.

University Park, Cal. [/preprinted] May 7th 1889.

Hon. Leland Stanford

Dear Sir. I have a small building at Palo Alto Station, expecting later to build a home and give my children an opportunity to enjoy the privilege of the University. Part of the passenger trains stop here - but there is no good way to get in or out.

I have been informed that there will be an Avenue direct to the University from this station, but suppose it will not be completed for several months. In the meantime parties owning property in University Park (myself included) desire to be making some improvements and I write to ask you, if arrangements can and will be made, whereby we can have a temporary road, then we could reasonably ask for a Crossing, and those interested could get here and improvements would soon begin. I do not suppose the road would need any grading, but simply a "Right of Way" through (probably 200 or 300 yards) though a temporary fence might be needed. If you will see that this piece of road is opened you will receive the sincere thanks of myself and others.

Yours Respectfully

L. D. Henry

Lynden [Whatcom?] Co. Wash. [Ger?]. Editors Rural Press

Gentleman

Will you oblige me answers to my request or forwarding this some officer of the Stanford University. When the school will open, the requirements to enter, the expenses [insert: of pupils] attending, &c.

Please address Mrs. J. M. Hilton.

[notation] [164? 167?] [/notation]

[preprinted] IRA G. HOITT, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. JULIA B. HOITT, DEPUTY SUPT. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

[image: b & w round engraving, Great Seal of California, Minerva and a grizzly bear, "EUREKA"]

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Sacramento, [/preprinted] May 27, 1889

Hon Leland Stanford

Dear Sir:

I note with ever increasing interest the progress being made towards the completion of what, to my mind, is to be one of the grandest Educational Institutions of the age - the Leland Stanford Jr. University.

If I can be of service to you in any direction in promoting its interest, you have but to command me.

Very sincerely yrs.

Ira G. Hoitt

[large notation: 211]

[image: b&w circular logo, "OCCIDENTAL HOTEL MONTGOMERY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO CAL. Wm. B. HOOPER. MANAGER."]

[preprinted: San Francisco, 1889.]

[insert: the?] Coggswell College with me and I am sure he will fully appreciate any attention; and any information you can give him concurring your college.

Very Sincerely Yours

Ira G. Hoitt

[large notation: 277]

Lakeport Cal. July 18. 1889.

President Stanford University

Palo Alto Cal.

Dear Sir.

Please send me one of your catalogues and oblige,

Lena L. Howell

Lakeport Lake Co. Cal.

[large notation: 248]

[notation] Hon. W. W. [??king?] [/notation]

[notation in shorthand: