James Patrick<br/>c/o Mcgrath Shipping Co.<br/>10 Kings Street<br/>South Carolina<br/>United States<br/><br/><div class="floatright">8 February, 1846</div><br/><br/>A Ghrá mo Chroí James,<br/><br/>I am so relieved to hear that there is no danger of losing you to war. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have you in my life. Things here have been quite bleak and I must say I look forward to your letters with all my heart. They offer a break from the hardships. There is much sickness this winter. Food is quite scarce and the weather has not been kind either. But I must not complain. We are all still well and have a roof over our heads, so there is still enough to thank God for every day.<br/><br/>You said you would explain the destiny notion to me. I do hope you will do so. I would like to know more of what is happening in your world. I cannot wait to join you.<br/><br/>It is quite late and I must not waste the lamp oil so I am saddened to say I shall have to sign my love and send this in the morning. Do write back soon. I look forward to it more than you can know.<br/><br/><div class="floatright">Tugaim cion dui, <br/>           Moira</div><br/><br/>