I heartily rejoice in the prospect.
I have been a sincere mourner for Mill.

He and I were on the best terms, and his services at the India House were never so much needed as at this time.

I had a most kind letter from him a few weeks before I heard of his death.

He has a son just come out, to whom I have shown such little attentions as are in my power.
Within half a year after the time when you read this we shall be making arrangements for our return.

The feelings with which I look forward to that return I cannot express.