From Clara Wehl to Euphemia Henderson   2 April 1863

Dear Euphemia!

I take the liberty of thus addressing you, since my dear Brother introduced you to me as a sisterly Friend; I never received communications from him with more pleasure than the last; and the high terms in which he speaks of you, have already won you my sisterly love. May God bless the connection you have formed, and sweeten for you both the parting hour,1 so soon to succeed the happy ones.

I shall have great pleasure in corresponding with you my future dear Sister, until the time may come when I shall have the pleasure of making your personal acquaintance.

Remember me kindly to your Sister and believe me dear Euphemia to be yours very sincerely

Clara Wehl.

 

Mt. Gambier 2d Aprill 1863.

1
M was planning to visit Europe alone before his intended marriage (see M to E. Henderson, 1 April 1863).

Please cite as “FVM-M63-04-02,” in Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, edited by R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora†, J.H. Voigt† and Monika Wells accessed on 10 May 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/vonmueller/letters/M63-04-02