New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-27
LOvELETTERS FROM MoLTKE
HIS CORRESPONDENCE WITH MARY BURT.
THE STRONG MAN OPENS HSTENDER HEART TO
HIS AFFAIRS.


The German periodical Ueber Land und Meer."
which secured the privilege of publishing the CORE
spondence Of the late Field Marshal Count Helmuth
Won Moltke, has given TO the world many important
letters of the great SraegS No letters however have
been read with interest than those 10 Mary Burt
after the announcement of their engagement As will
be remembered, Moltke married Miss Burt, and lived
happily with her for almost thirty years Her death.
IN 1865 the hardest saddest blow Of his eventful
life.
:" Here 1 am, my dear, dear little Mane,' wrote
Moltke, at the time, 1s41, officer of the general
staff. two days in Berlin without thee. The duties
Of the day have forced thy lovely face to the back
ground of my soul
DOch, wenn In unscrer engen Zolle,
Das Laempchen frcundlich wicdcr brcnnt,
Damn wirds I'm cieenen Innern helle.
I'm Herzen, das SIGH sclber kermit
There thou liv'st in my thoughts see thy beautiful
face, and feel that thy soul is near me.
During the journey TO this place followed in
fancy thine every step. was with thee on the vessel
While the express crossed the Prussian border at sun
down. could the black pillar of smoke rise from
the fields about Itzehoe.' Mamma l could sec greet
thee at the threshold. could see the teatable, with
my empty place. l could hear the pleasant words
about me, and thy stories OF experiences and adj
ventures in Hamburg. While thou sleptst, post
wagon hurried along the Linden. went to my rooms
took refreslNg bath, and then made the necessary
visits and reports. As my Prince Charles of Prussia
tons for me. One of my first walks TO John (his
future broher-inaw), whom, however, failed to find
at home lie called upon this morning; but still
have much TO tell him. his time Is occupied in at
entons to the Brockdorffs, who arrived yesterday.
hall call upon them tomorrow. They know thee and
we can speak Of thee.
IF only knew that Papa would come to Berlin
this autumn, should at rent IN large
house which adjOns my own home. They are
in the third story, it is true but for that reason can
be reted for 200 thalers less than the corresponding
rooms the ground floor. The suite can be had for
300 thalers-withOut the stables, which close by
and do not believe that l find its equal for the
same price The front rooms are large, although not
high. There is room for wood and for washing in the
cellar. The situation is next to that Of the Linden,
Che best in Berlin In front of the house is the Leipzig
Place behind it the Thiergarten. The suite is large
enough TO accommodate Papa, Mamma, Jean
ette the small children and the servants. l
shall furnish it, that it will cost little
more than the dwelling at Itzehol.
Il found a letter from my father upon my arrival
here, saying that he still in Ilmenau. but wishing
me to send his letters, postrestante, to Geneva !
wrote to him ut once, matter of course, he will
be so happy to hear of our engagement The Ball,
horns Noltkes patenal aunt married Ballhorn) send
greetings TO thee and hope soon 70 see thee. Have
congratulations yet arrived from Uncle Paschen and
thousand kIndest remembrance to Papa, Mamma
ana Jeane1e nj nope that they VIII Visit us S1te1 a.
wilt feel deserted and lonely at first after parting from
/
might only be able to reward thee for ali the sacri-
fees thou hast made for me Yes, dear Marie.
thee pray hspp COD may take me am w not 70
Let both bring good intentions and confidence and
leave the rest to the Almighty.
Sweet dear Marie if thou lOokst toward the
southern heavens about o'clock in the evening thou
IS the star that my dead mother often admired.
never it without thinking Of her, and believe
That it is my good star, my star of hope. Think
:" Poor tnngl Thou must now make the calls
xvt hfah
often be Thy fate heal the that my secretive
unfnendy nature causes me to make. Yes, thou
better in order to be worthier Of thee
Now, good night dear Marie. Sleep sweet and
SOFT p ana think INK upon aTakng' Of thy Helmuth
Dear Marie the great man wrote again on June
think 9o1 wilt receive it odsy-wheg the post
a6th Which rad several times s"ee day Sn'''o Oh '0
heariiest thanks for the detailed account of thy
hour; see thee In thy rooIn reading, in the kitchen
and on the promenade; Perhaps thou art now
moon shining between the branches of the tree. Per
hsps thon art looking into the pale, heavenly face
seems to brig me greetings from thee. As thou
number Of photographs which are 50 true TO nature
that, when look at some of them, fancy myself
the places familiar me- described in the
book. But WHIT does Papa do during The lecture as
stil out Of humor! send thee also small memento
"Tfou good little soul! That thou dldst not wish to
part with the old, WORKOUT hat simply because re
minded thee of the old, ugly face which had peered
n. Mamma fancy, viii read thee her letter, and thou
wit see from that what beautiful dreams l have of
seeing thee again. OF course everything IS still IN
certain but shall soon be able to write something
not go TO the summer resort Shall come 70 Hze6oe
although II would be better still meet AT Cuxhaven
But must urge again that thy Papa come to Berlin
this fall. jeanette must aid us in this plan She
anowS u how to treat him and accomplish every
she promise her aid. John his brides brother sends
many greetings 10 thee. saw him yesterday.
Dear Marie. write me long and often as everything
even the least thing. interests 1t Is harder for me
10 write because thon dost not know world After
links for our letters But dear tzehoe is so Jain be-
Hast Ron reccre S1 o See letters nee every
seved Danish letter fan Of sympathy and good wishes
irS Ms aId n0tEe lwiie OF the Fiedmarshals
hrst learn the glad tidngs in Geneva.
Hast thou been with the Princess princess Pauline Won
Hessin Aobess OF the clolser of ltzehoe recently
grass on the lawn already green Does Ewald still
modest thee Hast thou seen Cal Rrockdor Baron
muslin dress finished last thou received an answer
bit As thou seest, have many questions to ask.
The two long episdes to Papa and Mamma have ex,
hansted me: and il is really rather hot storm is
rb ho%er in front Of my window is almost dead
hoe; When arrived here the aeacias were already
IN full bloom although the leaves had hardly burst on
those at Itzehoe. have also few cherries for
sale
80 Good night, my sweet, dear. lovely little Marie
Sleep well, and may sweet dreams visit thee. God
bless and keep thee. ] shall write thee soon
again. The postmaster will become rich from as
II thou wilt letters regularly Good night
and God willing auf baldiges Wledersehen.' Thy
"HELMUTH."
greetings 10 the woman who loved him so long and
so true. My sweet, dear, little Marieo he said
Z" shall write thee at once, the minutes have
10 spare cannot be better employed than TO come in
thought close to thee possible. shall follow
in fancy every step Of thy return Tomorrow
Thousands Of greetings TO Mamma Jeanette and
Papa. &c happy. my FnluleiD. shall be clad 10
receive Thy first English letter.
Letters from Mine BrockdOrff. Uncle Paschen |
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