My dear D^r. Günther

I have just received your letter, & am astonished & deeply grieved at its contents.¹ You have my most entire sympathy. Your words so full of tenderness & resignation brought tears into my eyes.

There is at present no comfort for you, & I can only wish you fortitude to bear the greatest loss, which a man can ever have to bear.—

I will write in few days & in the meantime I thank you for all your very kind assistance, so kindly rendered.—

Believe me, Yours very sincerely | Ch. Darwin