$$H158 Part of the Diane Tempest Catalogue$$H
Dec. 4th
1864.
My Dear Uncle
I was a mere Child when last I had the pleasure of seeing you.
Many
changes have taken place since then, my prospects seemed
favourable
to me at first when in Dublin but now fortune seems to frown
upon me
which I have not brought upon myself, the Man I married deceived
me
very much, I did not know he took drink until it was too late to
remedy
it which has kept me poor ever since whereas if he was a sober
man I
might be worth many thousand dollars, I hope it will soon end
but he
is very quiet drink (sic) and his only fault, if he would give
that
up I might be very comfortable indeed, I hope when I write main
I may have a
more pleasant story, he is related to the Skellerns of Capel
Street.
I was glad to see my Aunts likeness, I hope soon to see yours. I
would
not know her but by the expression of her eyes which I
remembered. I
suppose she forgets me but my Father intends sending my likeness
with
the rest. I should like to see my Cousins likeness when
convenient.
I have a slight recollection of London, I remember Gog and
Magog, I
was sorry to hear by your letter that you were so ill, I hope
you are better
now so that you may send your likeness. I was sorry to hear of
the death
of one of my cousins. I should like to see my other two. You
have had
Your troubles as well as me. I am glad you have got such a good
wife
to help you to bear up against your trials. Tell your daughters
to
write to me when you are writing to my Father, give my love to
them.
I hope business prospers with you, not having much space I must
now
conclude with fond love to you and Aunt hoping she is well.
I remain your of affectionate Niece,
Maria Fitzgerald.
Transcribed by Jonathan Engstrand
