Correspondence (incoming) - W-Z

he [and?] I could talk ten minutes quietly with Mr. Stanford we could show him convincingly that it is the greatest possible opportunity to set the University in motion. In regard to Mr.Mills's maps and notes already made, Prof Davidson said that the publication of them by Mr.Stanford [would?] to the noblest kind of a [corner-stone? to the University

The Washington authorities hav desired to publish the, but Mr.Mills and Prof [Agassiy?] both wish theem to be published in connection with some educational institution, Prof [Agassiy?], of course, [preferring?] Harvard. It was very gratifying to hear Prof Davidson speak so cordially because Mr. [Mills?] is a very warm and very outspoken [religious?]

man, and [in?] his idea the natural sciences [would?] [miss?] [this?] [chief?] [use?] if they failed to [illustrate?] the [Divine?] [thought?]. I am sure Mr.Stanford would [feel?] Mr.Mills's ability and sincerity of character if he were to meet him in the private way which would allow [their?] [coming?] together; but Mr. Mills would rather have his [pictures?] [introduced?] by those acquainted with his work

and, [first?] among these would be Prof [Agassiy?]. If [Pres?] [Waffler?] could [but?] speak Mr.Mills's name to Prof Agassiy he would get a response that would be all satisfying. Mr.Mills's brother is a member of the Board of the [Mass?] Institute of Technology. Mr. Mills is closnig up his work in the [mountains?] [preparatory?] to going East. [Pardon?] my length. Yours sincerely [Joe?] [Worcester?]

Seattle N.J. June 29-'89 Hon Leland Stanford, U.S.S. Dear Sir: The request that I shall ask of you is of no importance to you but of the utmost to me. I want you to give me a chance to obtain a good education by working for it. I understand that you are building a great University. Now all I ask is for you to give me some work around the Institution whereby I can make my tuition and other expenses. It doesn't matter to me what kind of work it is for I'm willing to do anything to obtain an education. I am twenty-four years of age. Have had to work for my living all my life. But I am ambitious to be something and I know a good education will go a long ways toward making something out of me. I do hope you will give this request enough consideration to grant it. If you will I shall feel