He has often told me that he knew he could depend on you.

Now listen." The letter went on to state that the writer realized his health was no longer good, that he was likely to die at any time and was quite reconciled.
I should be glad to go [Captain Hall had written], if it was not for one thing.

Since my wife was took from me I care precious little for life and the sooner it ends the better.

That is the way I look at it.

But I have a stepdaughter, Mary Augusta Lathrop, and for her sake I must stick to the ship as long as I can.