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As keynote of the preface, I quoted a current state- 

 ment regarding Dr. Newcomb, astronomer and econo- 

 mist, "who had left a record wholly blameless and 

 wholly salutary and whose work added to the only 

 permanent wealth of nations." 



NOTE 



Subsequent to the writing of the above I recall Mrs. Stan- 

 ford's affectionate letter of 1903 to the women of the Univer- 

 sity. This being so expressive of a high phase of her character, 

 I insert it here with slight omissions: 



To the Young Women of Stanford 



"I would have each one of my girls remember that she exerts 

 an influence extending far beyond her conception, and I pray 

 that it will be for good always; and I would have her realize 

 she can use it for the good of her University in a constant 

 endeavor to uphold the Stanford standard of honesty, sincerity, 

 and truth in all things. ... I would have her enjoy to the 

 fullest her equal privileges here with gentle, womanly dignity, 

 respecting herself and making all with whom she comes in 

 contact respect her. Finally, above all else, I would have her 

 go out into the world a noble Christian woman, who will stand 

 for something serious in life and always be a credit to Stanford. 

 What is more pitiful than to meet a highly educated, cultured 

 boy or girl, man or woman, who is utterly devoid of any sense 

 of obligation to an all-wise Heavenly Father for the many 

 blessings bestowed upon the children of earth ? . . . Therefore 

 I beseech you one and all to so live and act your part in life 

 that you will be known as lovers of the greatest of all teachers 

 our precious Saviour." 



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