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and your devotion to your
children. It makes me
sad to think that in your
declining years but one
can be we as to you to winter
this regard. If I am able
to visit you during this year
I shall hope to have you
return with me. At the
most favorable season
of the year I think you
would enjoy the passage
out and I am sure that
once here we could make
your stay happy. I hope
you will think favorable
of coming out for I hope
to make the request.
Good bye now
from your affectionate
Son

Leland Stanford