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followed. But when he left the Army in that year as a General, a G.C.B., and G.B.E.,
the strong frame had at length given way, and though he devoted much time and labour
in his last few j-ears to the various institutions connected with the welfare of the soldier,
he was carried off at the end of last September by disease due to overwork. He will be
mourned by many an old comrade, and his help will be missed by those with whom he
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lately worked, but his memory and example will be cherished as that of one who gave all
his energies and time to his duty, who gained the confidence of the greatest soldiers of
his time, and made himself beloved by all high or low with whom he was brought in
contact. From Cadet to General he was ever distinguished by his integrity, his industry
and his loyalty to those he served, and his character remains a model for every boy entering
the service to imitate. E. S. M«
