Image 4

Left side:

will look any thing
like civilized. I believe
though, that they are
trying hard to improve
themselves and their
Country. next time
you are to travel you
ought to go to Killarney
lakes! beyond description
(almost) beautiful

Otto is quite well
always the same to-be-relied-upon friend and
who sends to you his
most affectionate regards
he loves you so deeply!
My Messiah is to be given
on the 27 inst. and the
day afterwards we have

Right side:

the honour to dine
with His Excellency the
Lord Lieutenant and
I hope to cross- if
not too rough - on
the following Monday
the 31st and after having
paid a visit of a day
at the home of two
elderly Ladies - old
acquaintences of mine -
in Wales we shall
return will God! to
our beloved children
somewhat the 3rd or 4th
of November they are
both in perfect health
and I hope to God you
will find Walter [morally?]
improved, [Miss?] [?]
gives me the most comforting