"Dear Dr Williams,--The Lord has seen fit to call home another of our little company.  Our dear departed brother left the boat on Tuesday afternoon, and has not since returned.  Doubtless he is in the presence of his Redeemer, whom he served faithfully.  Yet a little while, and though ... the Almighty, to sing praises ... throne.  I neither hunger nor thirst, though ... days ... without food ...  Maidment's kindness to me ... heaven."