FORTESCUE [15898]

  General Notes:

A new grandson is mentioned in Francis F Knottesford's letter of 14 May 1855 to his neice Catherine Liveing in rather glum terms as if the child was sickly? as: "I have now the pleasure of announcing the birth of another grandson at Perth, of the [poor?health?] of which I suppose you have been aware. I know not how far it may be a subject of congratulations except in so far as we are taught to consider the man as happy who has his quiver full & ought therefore to look upon them as gifts from God & trust in Him to provide a sufficient maintenance for them in this world & to render them meet for the heavenly inheritance promised in the life to come. I have often observed that large families succeed better than small ones thereby [?] connexions are diffused & enlarged & they are often able to assist & to promote each other's welfare.