MY DEAR MRS. O'SHEA,—I seize a vacant moment to write you a few words, as it does not look as if Irish affairs would permit me to see you for some time longer. Perhaps even a week or ten days may pass by before I can see Eltham again. I also wish you to forward enclosed to Captain O'Shea, as I have not got his address.
I have had several conversations with Fr. White, who is a very superior man, and has impressed me very much.
I intend to make it my first business to look up West Clare, and trust that Captain O'Shea may be able to meet me there.—With best regards, yours always sincerely,
C. S. PARNELL.
MORRISON'S HOTEL, DUBLIN,
Tuesday.
MY DEAREST WIFIE,—Your letters received, and always give me the greatest happiness to read.
Please continue writing. I will make arrangements to have them kept out of sight here.
Shall see him[[2]] Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, and do what I can. I fear his position in Clare is irretrievable.—With best love, YOUR HUSBAND.
AVONDALE,
Sunday.