[ Caroline Norton; social reform ] Autograph Letter Signed CNorton to [Mrs] O'Brien, wife of a Henry O'Brien (mentioned in another Norton letter).

Author: 
Caroline Norton [Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (née Sheridan;1808–1877), social reformer and author.
Publication details: 
[docketed April 1847]
£200.00
SKU: 23058

Three pages, 8vo, fold marks, small closed tear on fold, sl. dingy, but clear and complete. She couldn't reply quickly to her correspondent's clever & interesting letter because she was ill and indeed doubted whether I should write any more to anybody. I have since read it to many members of Parl[iamen]t and you , who are so humble, should have heard how reespectful & attentive the were to my 'Jamaica correspondent' - THere have been debates on West Indian subjects, which made your letter really (even to strangers) extremely interesting: - to me it was a great treat. She then discusses the efefects of her illness (nervous attack). I sent my dear Fletcher [ her son] to Lisbon, having got him an attache ship there. It is of course far better for his spirits & prospects that he should go, rather to embark in a profession, than as an invalid [tubercular]. He has kind friends in Sir H & L[ad]y Seymour there - but parting from hi was agreat sorrow, & knocked me down flat [underlined]. | How is your brother? Is he come back. I am sure [underlined] always to be in from two till four [phrase underlined] if you are not so early - I shall be glad to see you & Henry. | Can you dine on Sunday? Let me know soon by post. Constance Graham is come out & is much admired - very graceful & sings very prettily. She sends love to Henry.