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

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.