_March 23rd._

DEAR MRS. LAURIE,

You will have heard by now the sad news of your husband's death, and
it is but cold comfort to offer you my sincerest sympathy. It will,
however, be a satisfaction to you to hear how well he was thought of.
He commanded his Battalion with distinction, and, I hoped, would have
lived to have risen higher. He died a soldier's death, gallantly
leading his men in the face of the enemy; and his memory will live
among the gallant men who have done so much to keep the fine
traditions of the British Army unsullied. He is buried with his
brother officers near where he fell. If I can help you in any way, I
hope you will not scruple to tell me. My wife will also have written
to you, and is very anxious to hear if she can do anything for you.

Yours very truly,
A. LOWRY COLE.

(_From Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Laurie, D.S.O._)

HEADQUARTERS,
3RD CAV. DIV.,
EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
_March, 1915._

MY DEAR F----,

My heart's right there with you. There is little doubt how he died,
gallantly cheering on his men; the whole thing has made history. I
will go over and get the fullest particulars, find his grave, have it
carefully marked, and send you a photo. He would wish you to be like
himself, brave and trusting in the future.

Let me know if I can do anything....

(_From the same, later._)

I went over to-day to make inquiries and find George's grave. I went
to his regiment and found a brother officer who was with him when he
was killed. A bullet struck him to the right of the nose and killed
him instantaneously; he was about to lead his regiment to the charge.
His servant stayed with him, but has not been seen since; it is
thought he has been hit by a shell. George is buried by the side of
his adjutant in a little garden in the village, between two houses on
the west side. The grass is marked by a cross, and is fenced round. I
know the exact spot. 9 officers were killed, 9 wounded, 400 men killed
and wounded. So the gallant old fellow rests with most of his officers
and men. His personal effects have been collected and sent to you.
Everyone was loud in their praise of him, and the General said he had
lost a gallant o