"GREYSTONE, YONKERS, N. Y., _July 28, 1883_.
"DEAR MRS. BLAIR,--I am deeply afflicted by the sad
intelligence concerning Mr. Blair which comes to-day. I share with
you and his children in the great bereavement, lamenting that I am
so impotent to lessen your sorrow while mingling with it my own.
"Tendering you my heart-felt condolences, I am,
"Very truly yours."