Transcribe Kean, R.G.H. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-04-03)

incur considerable sacrifice of a personal and professional character, to do what I may to exhibit and service the carrying out of the noble intentions of our unknown benefactor.

  I was careful in writing

to the Governor, who is a per- sonal friend, to inculcate the idea, that our unknown friend is averse to premature publicity in regard to his in- tentions - and to suggest that the matter be kept quiet as regards all but those necessary to be informed. - I further said that as soon as he can make and announce his appointments