Jenny Lind letter to Catherine Stanley, 1859 October 13

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Belfast 13.Oct.1859

Beloved Mrs. Stanley

How extremely kind of you to thus answer on the silent questions I have been asking you all these last two weeks about Dr. Vaughon?, and what a sweet confidence you have shown me when you thought that my humble self would be able to understand why [Dr. Vaughan?] is [?] [his?] rest indeed_ Otto and myself are rejoicing in the hope of his getting some time of rest, and more than

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deeply do I feel how it was not possible for a gentle spirit like Dr. Vaughon? to carry much longer such an awful responsibility on his soul and mind and I truly hope that my beloved Mrs Stanley will soon feel quite reconciled to this important step taken herself and believe that her two children have acted quite right for the future and that also Mrs Vaughons health would sooner or later have almost given way under the daily toil she had to go through and which probably brought on those painful and

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weakening headaches. When I first read about Dr. Vaughons intended departure from his task at [Harrow?] I did not believe it and as Mrs [Coates?] seemed to know nothing whatever about it I left it to the next news and when I saw them in the papers I felt it was true. Well with their 800 agree they will feel very happy for some time - until you will greet you son in Law as Bishop that is [?] humble believe. Dear thanks to your beloved Mrs Stanley for having letting me know so much about this deeply interesting transaction.

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Left side: I rejoice to hear that you are so well and have had a propicious travel on the Continent - and that my Professor likes Lubeck makes me proud for I have actually a faiblesse for that dear old fashioned place , where still is to be found so much true and genuine virtue.

their Clergy still wearing the same dress as our beloved Luther!

You kindly wish to hear about us? Well I have nothing but the very best news to give you.

I am in perfect health after Eastbourne. My voice in perfect order better than ever. I feel no fatigue and feel as if

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I could go on so for long yet to come!

Our concerts go splendidly the same thing as ever. this was because only a little very short [?] and we are now soon [done?] I promised to come over to sing the Messiah in Dublin for two Charities and so we gave a few concerts in Ireland besides

Ireland is beautiful I am quite charmed with its mountains and lakes but much is to be done here before the Country and its people

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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

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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 [?] improved, [Miss?] [?] gives me the most comforting

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account of his behaviour. Now I don't know much more to tell in writing I hope you will come and stay a couple of days at Argyle Lodge on both our return to London - so as to allow me to show you how deeply I feel that I am Your devoted child

Jenny Goldschmidt

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