[Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Edward Bannerman Ramsay]@TWC D-Link bookReminiscences of Scottish Life and Character CHAPTER VII 119/146
RAMSAY. Very soon after the date of this letter Admiral William Ramsay died, who had lived with his brother the Dean in the most affectionate friendship for many years.
Their duties and interests were identical.
William Ramsay was known as the promoter of every scheme of benevolence in Edinburgh. Right Hon.
W.E.GLADSTONE to DEAN RAMSAY. Hawarden, December 7, 1871. My dear Dean Ramsay--It is with much grief that we have seen the announcement of the heavy loss you have sustained in the death of your brother.
It was a beautiful union, which is now for the time dissolved.
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