Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1829 Excerpt: ... On the earnest entreaty of my friends, I was induced to solicit another month's leave of absence, to remain with them. I obtained it, but was directed, on its termination, to join the depots for the purpose of proceeding to India the following year. As my health had suffered considerably when there, my too anxious friends solicited a company by purchase for me on half-pay. We received an answer, saying I was noted for promotion, but as there were many officers of prior date entitled to it, I could not expect very early success. I therefore made up my mind to obey orders, and to proceed again to India. Each member of my family wrote me a parting address, some of which I transcribe. To William, on his leaving home to join his regiment in the East Indies. BY HIS AFFECTIONATE MOTHER." "Farewell, my child t may heaven for ever shed Its brightest rays upon thy youthful head; Oh! I could weep to see thee leave thy home, O'er this delusive dangerous world to roam, But that I fondly hope thou hast within, That which will guard thee from the power of sin. Thou canst no longer share a mother's care, Yet, Oh! thou canst a mother's anxious prayer; Where'er thou goest, where'er tby foot-steps rove, I'll pray for blessings on thee from above. Oft will my eye rest on tby vacant place, And memory oft the feeling past retrace; Oft shall I think to hear thy accents mild, When gentle kindness sorrow's self beguiled-And oft forgetting thou art far away, Still looking for thy step at close of day; Yet, tho' an anxious sigh may sometimes rise, And busy tears unbidden fill my eyes; Tho' sometimes I may wish for thee to share An hour of joy, or soothe a passing care; Yet still bright hope be ming'ed with that sigh, And thoughts of peace the (ailing tear drops dry-The hope, that tho...
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