yet I cannot bear to look on the reverse of the picture. Continue for the present to write to me by every opportunity: I may receive your letters on some occasions when I need them most to support my spirits. I love you very tenderly. Remember me with affection, should you never hear from me again.

Your affectionate brother,

Robert Walton

Letter 3

July 7th, 17 —

To Mrs. Saville, England

My dear Sister,

I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe — and well advanced on my voyage. This letter will reach England by a merchantman now on its homeward voyage from