Page:Memorials of Capt. Hedley Vicars, Ninety-seventh Regiment by Marsh, Catherine, 1818-1912.djvu/155

148 and was off again with us on board so very soon, that I had not a moment's time to write to you at starting.

"The little packet, sent in September arrived the day before we left Greece. I cannot tell you what delight it gives me. Williams has, indeed, been most successful. The little picture has really the beauty of a miniature with the truth of a daguerreotype. Nothing else in the world could have been of so much value to me. It brings her so forcibly to my memory... God grant I may soon have good news of you all.

"I cannot imagine why I have not heard for so long a time. You would not, I know, willingly deprive me of my greatest earthly solace.

"Farewell now, dearest, best of friends. May grace and peace be multiplied unto you!

"I have much to distract me now; but, in 'looking unto Jesus,' I find still, as in happier times, comfort and peace.

"Blessings on you all.

"Ever your most deeply attached friend and brother,