
          [Tissa?], on the 14th inst [instant], a week ago, 
 my trusty companion for five years, 
 a dear good fellow, whom we sadly 
 miss.


 In haste 
 Ever Yours 
 A Gray


 Come & visit me as soon as 
 you like. 
 A.G.


 Did Mr. Stone get the small 
 parcel I sent a day after that which
 contained the Atlas?
        