Jane Lathrop Stanford Papers

{preprinted: LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA,}

{date stamp: MAR 2 1905}

March 1, 1905

Mr. Charles G. Lathrop,

Stanford University California

My dear Mr. Lathrop

I am profoundly shocked to hear of your sister's sudden passing away. It is indeed hard that one who has labored with such steadfastness and loftly ideal should not be spared a few years at least to enjoy the results of their labor. We are all of us losers in her taking away. Seldom indeed has there been a more glorious exhibition of courage, loyalty and devotion than shown by Jane Lathrop Stanford in the upholding of that which was dearest to her heart.

Will you and Mrs. Lathrop kindly accept the deep sympathy of Mrs. Lenox and myself in the sorrow that has befallen you.

Very truly yours

Lionel R. Lenox