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goes through troubled waters. They are the happy ones who have passed beyond them, & are where the unfading light is shining on them. Your husband & son are there. When Gods good train comes may you join them, never more to part.
When you return to Washington, I hope it may be my privilege to know you, & to speak with you of these priceless blessings which Christians rejoice in. Most of all our Mothers promise of immortality & peace. May God comfort you. Believe me, I am Madam,
Faithfully yours,
Alex Mackay-Smith.
Rector of St. John Parish.
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Trans-Atlantic Cablegram.
London June 21. - 1893
To Mrs Leland Stanford
Palo Alto Cala
Dreadfully shocked to hear of your dear Husbands death God give you courage to bear your sad loss - accept heartfelt sympathy
Louise Mackay
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June 25. 1893
1325 Sixteenth Street. Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Leland Stanford.
Dear Madam:
Permit me on my own behalf, & on that of St. John Parish, to express to you our very deep & sincere sympathy with you in your great sorrow.
You have indeed
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THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
RECEIVED at Menlo Park Cal [June] 22 1893
Dated Washington DC 22
To Mrs Leland Stanford
Accept deepest sympathy from
Jno McKay
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PACIFIC POSTAL TELEGRAPH-CABLE COMPANY.
Dated New York 21 Rec'd at Menlo Park
To Mrs Governor Stanford June 21 1893
Please accept, dear Mrs Stanford my sincere sympathy - California has lost a great Gentleman and Benefactor