A Fitting Requiem 



best known names in the land, but the outstanding feature is 

 the extent and variety of the classes represented in this 

 remarkable testimony. I have indicated in only two cases the 

 authors* names — one from a distinguished dignitary of the 

 Church for whom my brother entertained a profound respect ; 

 the other from a dear young connection and friend who has 

 since laid down his life for his country. For his future my 

 brother foretold all good both as landlord and sportsman, and 

 it may be truly said of his death, almost in the same words he 

 himself used regarding my brother's, " England has lost one of 

 her most gallant sons." 



" Bishopscourt, 



" Manchester. 



" Dear Lady Yarborough, 



" The unfailing and most helpful kindness which you 

 and your dear husband have shown to my brother and sisters 

 moves me to make some poor effort to express my deep and 

 sincere sympathy with you in your bereavement. 



11 The whole country is poorer to-day by the loss of one 

 of the very finest and most polished of country gentlemen. 



" But your loss is such as you alone can measure or 

 understand. 



"It is only right that you should know how truly you 

 have endeared yourselves to all who had the privilege of 

 knowing you. 



" My brother and sisters have enjoyed conditions of 

 country parish life happier than I have ever seen. I have 

 admired the considerations which you have showed and the 

 loyalty with which my brother has been supported. Forgive 

 me for this very poor attempt to express my gratitude. 



"It would be possible to add some words of my admiration 

 for the character of your dear husband, but at this moment 



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