Jane Lathrop Stanford Papers

OFFICE OF

JANE L. STANFORD

AND

LELAND STANFORD JR. UNIVERSITY

819 MARKET STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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was going to accept the position, so that his name could be put in the new register. They endeavor in every way possible to get at your business affairs.

I note you approve the bill of Salviati and Co., for $2690.00. The Mosaics have arrived and are in the custom house, awaiting instructions from Washington to release them, which I hope will be in a few days.

I am also in receipt of bill of City of Paris duly approved amounting to $251.50 and same will be paid. Copy of letter of M. Camerino will be retained in this office.

I called Mr. Day's attention to your dissappointment [sic] in his not having the work in his charge, progressed more rapidly. Mr. Schultz is of a temperment [sic], that whatever might be said to him, would make no difference in his hurrying the work. He is stubborn, and I think it would be best to let him complete the building as far as he goes, and whatever has to be done after the contractors are gone, and he (Schultz) has been paid in full, can be looked after by Mr. Hodges. Dr. Jordan was very anxious to have the shelving, desks, tables, etc. placed in the building, but I wrote him I would not enter into anymore contracts as long as Mr. Schultz was in the Building. If you will remember the contract of Mr. Schultz with yourself reads that whatever is done by the owner of the building while he (Schultz) has charge, he shall receive a commission. I am sorry that Dr. Jordan likes to interfere or break into business that does not concern him.

He is now in Los Angeles attending some Womens Convention and most of his time is devoted to traveling around the Country and delivering lectures and making himself prominent with politicians, railroad people and any old thing. I do not think he ever says "No" to an invitation

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I know of nothing at present that would be of interest to write you. I wish to inform you however, that I have signed the contracts in your name for the addition to my house as instructed and the lowest bidder was a Mr. Thompson, his figure being $11,500. Mr. Thompson is a brother in law of Mr. McGilvray. The highest bid was over $13,000. Previous to letting out the contracts, the excavation was made for the cellar, so the work now can be commenced immediately. The time limit to complete the work is September 1st, 1902.

I am pleased to inform you that we are all quite well here and I hope on receipt of this communication it will find you and party enjoying the same.

If you are enjoying your visit, why not remain longer, providing you are well.

Your affectionate brother

[signed] Chas G. Lathrop

P.S. Also enclose letter received from a party in New Zealand. I think this is one of them fake letters and I might suggest your sending same to Mr. Thomas Welton Stanford, and he would probably be able to find out something regarding same.

Saturday, May 17th, 1902

Dear Sister:

I was obliged to come to town this morning to affix my signature as representing yourself and the University, to contracts for putting in tables, etc. etc. in the new Chemical Dept. I hope this building will be ready for occupancy in September next, although I am a little doubtful, but I am urging Mr. Day to do his utmost so there will be no delay.