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communication received from an esteemed friend, with which 
this number begins, we concur. To refer to these is not now 
necessary. On some points we have, unknown to each other, 
fallen into a similar train of thought; and it only remains for 
us to reciprocate the kind wishes with which he has closed 
his friendly review of our proceedings. May both his and 
our expectations be fully realised. 
We regret exceedingly to have to announce the somewhat 
unexpected death of the esteemed Editor of this Journal. 
For some time past the health of Mr. Percivall had been 
failing, and much anxiety was awakened through it among 
his friends ; but it was hoped that as his labours had become 
much lighter by his retirement from the army, and he had 
located himself in the delightful town of Richmond, in Surrey, 
that his life would not only have been prolonged, but health, 
in a great measure, if not completely, restored. It was, how- 
ever, not so to be. He died at his residence on the 11th of 
December, 1854, after only a few days’ severe illness, and 
was buried in Brompton Cemetery on the 1 6th. In a 
subsequent number we hope to be enabled to give a 
biography of him ; for it cannot be, that a leader has fallen 
amongst us, and there is not one to recount his deeds, or 
place on record what he has done. 
Mr. Percivall’s life was truly devoted to his profession, of 
which he was, in every sense of the word, a most distinguished 
member ; not only by filling a high and prominent position 
in it, but by his pen adding very considerably indeed to its 
literature, and, by untiring energy and gentlemanly deport- 
ment, promoting its welfare. It may be that for a long 
time his loss will be felt by us. In the meanwhile, we 
earnestly and respectfully solicit the friends of the deceased 
not to slacken in their assistance. Arrangements will soon 
be completed for the continuance of the publication of this 
Journal, one with which the name of Percivall has long been 
associated; indeed, with him it may be said to have almost 
