Williams, Sherman · Boston, Ginn & Company · leaf 136
asylum and charity LELAND STANFORD 127 hospital in Washington was remembered by them everyChristmas, and they were constantly giving to all chari-table and philanthropic objects. They gave an annual din-ner to the Senate pages, and both then and at Christmasgave them all appropriate gifts. Each… … Leland Stanford University never recovered. The young man was tall, handsome, fondof study, ambitious to be of use in the world, and of greatpromise. Mr. Stanford established the university at PaloAlto in his sons memory and named it for him. Many friends had urged the Stanfords to give theirmoney…
