January 21, 1890

Dearest Maggie,

It seems wrong to write of such happy tidings when yours are full of woe. I know that you and Edmund had your differences, but I can hardly imagine that has lessened the sorrow and difficulty of such a situation. I implore you to let me know if there is some way I might be able to help. Ask anything, dear friend, and I shall oblige.

Does the Ministry not even enlightened you to the circumstances of his demise? There must be little respite for you in this knowledge. Is there no news they could even share that might comfort the children? Perhaps such a thing might provide solace to them?

For your sake I shall include the answers to your questions, in hopes that they might provide you with a small bit of happiness for a time.

I am given to understand that American and British weddings are quite the same. There are a few small differences in the matter of Church and religion, but I hardly noticed them. The event itself was a simple affair. A morning wedding and followed by a small luncheon at the Delaney home. I suspect the Delaneys wished to make it a bigger affair as they seem to be one of the leading families in Boston, however, for my sake it was kept small.

We had planned to take a honeymoon along the coastline of the Atlantic ocean, however, the weather and work did not cooperate with such plans. Shawn and I were only able to make it as far as Philadelphia before we had to return to Boston. I admit, that what I have seen of the American lands is quite beautiful, if different than Irvingly.

Shawn has begun to discuss returning to London this spring, but we have not yet set upon a date. There are some affairs to be taken care of here first.

Please write to me soon so I may know you are alright.

Yours,
Nimiane