A KIND WORD IN SEASON

Ingratitude is, for the most part, the reward of those who labour for the public good. I also hâve had hard expérience of this for a long time ; and, less fortunate than you, I cannot yet ask my dismissal. These Unes I hope will be sufficient to prove to you, dearest general, that you preserve always the estecm and the friendship of

Your most affectionate

ViTTORIO EMANUELE.