D.T.K. Drummond, and the third from the Premier:--
Rev. Dr. J. HANNAH to DEAN RAMSAY.
Trinity College, Glenalmond, N.B.
June 15, 1866.
Dear Mr. Dean--I _must_ write one line, though I know you
will be overwhelmed with letters, to say how deeply
distressed and shocked we are at the news in this morning's
paper, and how profoundly we sympathize with you under this
fearful affliction. I thought instantly of Mr. Keble's lovely
poem in the Lyra Innocentium:--
"Sweet maiden, for so calm a life,
Too bitter seemed thine end."
And it applies closely, I am sure, in the consolations it
suggests; that
"He who willed her tender frame
Should rear the martyr's robe of flame,"
has prepared for her a garland in Heaven,
"Tinged faintly with such golden light
As crowns His martyr train."
But if blessed for her, it will be a sore trial for the
survivors. We feel so keenly for her poor sisters, who seem
to have to bear the brunt of so many sorrows. May God support
them and you! So prays in hearty sympathy, yours ever
sincerely,
J. HANNAH.
Rev. D.T.K. DRUMMOND to DEAN RAMSAY.
St. Fillans, Crieff, 16th June.
My dear Friend--This morning's paper brought us the sad, sad
intelligence of the frightful calamity which has befallen
your household.
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