Correspondence (incoming) - N-P

Dated: San Diego Cal [25?] To: Mrs. Leland Stanford [Car?] Calif and Powell St [sf?] We reached here last night all well the Governor feels and acts splendidly. He is now going around the Bay in a [tug?] weather like [summer?] N.C. Nash

230, [West?] 59 St, New York, March 20, 1885

Dear Governor, I informed the [General?] on [yesterday?], that [as?] [expected?] you and Mrs.Stanford here next week, and he expressed a wish to see you. He is [very?] sick with periods of [exaltation?] and depression from the nature of the disease. At this writing, he is somewhat [relieved?], but as [for?] the reaction, I hope you may get here and see him in his better [state?] so that you can [?]. He [tenderly?] [appreciates?] the [prayers?]

which [are?] offered for him and keeps the fact in mind. I was [near?] to his [inner?] life last [evening?] than at any time since my return and I now seek to lead him into a joyous Christian experience, and I feel sure that your coming will aid in this. Let us pray much for him, he clings to life and [yesterday?] felt that the chances were in his favor; but when he feels that the end draws [nigh?], he will express himself more fully. The family [are?] not confident of his recovery. Please remember us to Mrs.Stanford and accept for yourself our sincere regards. [Mrs.Newman?] is recovering from her [severe?] cold and joins me in earnest prayer for you. Yours Very Truly [J.P. Newman?]

Dated: Washington DC [?] To: Senator Leland Stanford General [Lagon?] was [unconcious?] apparently since four this morning just before he passed away he gave two loud calls as if saluting friends this thrilled everybody present [and?] then he quietly passed out of the [body?]. I arrived there at one and

remained till the end. His was a hard struggle but rest came at last. He seems to be sleeping. We offered prayer just as he departed. There were present besides the family and physicians Sheridan Beal Callum [Cockerall?] and Miller. Mrs. [Logans?] expressions were eloquent [in?]