I believe he considers it more his interest to remain with the 49th than to act as my private secretary; indeed, the salary is a mere pittance.

Poor Leggatt is dead, and has left his family in the most distressing circumstances.

His wife died last year.
Major Smelt and Captain Brown have sent me your letters, for which I thank you.

Let Richard Potenger be assured that his letter afforded me the highest gratification.

I trust in Heaven that the whole of his thoughts will be directed to study, and to qualify himself for the holy profession he has chosen.