Dalmuir Hill December 6th 1851 My dearest Donald Your letter which I received yesterday by the 'Rose' was a great comfort to me. I had been so anxious to hear from you. I was much disappointed however to hear that I should not see you for some time longer for I was in hopes that I would have my darling husband home in a few days but I must submit patiently to the disappointment. I would not wish you to neglect your duty on my account and I know love that you feel our separation as much as I do. Your wife loves you too much ever to annoy you by grumbling. I trust however that you will be enabled to get home soon as poor Mama seems anxious to see you. I am afraid love that I cannot give a very favorable account of