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Penllergare
Jan^y 30 1861

My dear Cousin Henry

We see so little of you, that I am concerned to think the marriage of my eldest son, ¹ should be a matter, in which I must hope for your good wishes, without your knowing him – altho’ it is to a kind of cousin he is soon to be united – a relation of yours I think, as well as mine, Miss Beach of Williamstrip Park ² eldest daughter of the late, & sister of the present, Sir Michael Beach ³ & grand daughter of the old M^r Beach ⁴ whom I think you must remember formerly at Penrice. ⁵

It is a match that gives us great satisfaction in every way – as she has a charming Mother ⁶ – and they have had excellent opportunities of knowing each other.

When you write pray tell me about your dear Matilda. ⁷ I was grieved to hear of her severe illness some time ago. My sister Mary ⁸ is an excellent correspondant [sic] and keeps me among others, au fait, with regard to the state of affairs among our relations, which keeps up a family feeling – Are your other daughters now in Scotland? When will you bring them all here!!! We go to London – next week for a week – When I shall have the pleasure of seeing my Thereza & her dear little girl ⁹–

Believe me with kind regards to all your family your aff^te cousin
Emma Llewelyn