July 21st, 1873.
They say that " good-bye " is equivalent to " God be with you." It may be so, but from habits of thought the former drags down the mind to circumstances; the latter tends towards a lift upwards. If I do not see you en passant, my heart's and my soul's desire is that " God be with you," as well as with me, until we meet again. I am prisoner to-day, waiting for—to come here. Tomorrow's dawn may give light for my steps to-morrow. I have at present none. My heart entreats God's blessing on you. G. V. W.