
          Recd Jany [Received January]
26

Royal Gardens, Kew
Jan. 9. 1856.

My dear Dr. Torrey,

On my return from France
where I had to spend more than
2 mos. [months] on duty I found your
letter with mingled feelings
of grief & pleasure. Pleasure
to have again news direct from
a faithfully attached friend,
& grief at the heavy loss you
& your dear family have sustained.
Happily you & they
do not sorrow as those who
have no hope, & the consciousness
that she [Eliza Shaw Torrey] who is gone 
before you is freed from
all sorrow & pain for ever &
ever will serve to quicken you
to make your calling & election 
sure & be prepared to
        