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Ashfield, Mass
June 26. 1893

My dear Mrs Stanford,

It was with real
regret that I received your cards
when you left Washington for
I wished to see yourself.
I have felt a very deep interest
in you ever since we first met.
In any other city than
Washington, I believe we might
have become warm friends.
I cannot let this hour of
bereavement pass, without
assuring you of my deep
sympathy in you loneliness.
I feel for you deeply and
think of you daily.