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Stanford University, California, Nov. 11, 1896

My dearest Mama:-

I received your welcome letter this morning, and was quite sorry to see you displeased over my suggestion concerning the F.B. Game.

Had I not already made arrangements, I would willingly do as you asked, but having invited Miss Hay I can hardly withdraw my invitation now.

Moreover it would cost just $1.50 to see the game from the Stanford "bleachers" and I would scarcely consider it worth while to attend the game and not sit with my college, and