Though the author's branch is now the least wealthy of the four abovenamed branches of Krasinski's family, it was originally the richest. Enormous wealth passed from the author's ancestor into Prince Lubomirski's family, and one Princess Lubomirska, having no children, purposed bequeathing part of her wealth to the descendants of the author's branch, (from whence it was derived), but she died very suddenly without a will, and was thus precluded from carrying into effect, her just and laudable intention, though it was proved by many persons that she mentioned it the very day of her demise. The author may be pardoned an expression of his hope that his Highness Prince Henry Lubomirski, who is not only an honourable man, but one of the most accomplished gentlemen in Poland, may so far prevail on hi s relatives, that the author, who is the eldest of the family, and has not taken any share in the succession which was divided after the death of his three uncles, among his younger brothers and his sister (already mentioned), shall not be utterly left without some honourable means of existence in England (where he will probably reside for life) merely because he fought for Poland.
In the future edition of the " Polish Aristocracy " the author will probably mention more anecdotes of the Polish families, and may publish all the songs and poems on the celebrated regiment of Polish lancers commanded, during the time of Napoleon, by General Count Vincent Krasinski, who has been very kind to the author's parents, and even to the author himself before 1831; and though he may differ in politics with many, whoever knows the general must more or less like him. He is a sort of scion of the Krasinski family; and though the author's paternal uncle (Isidor), who commanded the whole Polish infantry before the war of 1831, had frequent misunderstandings with the general alluded to, yet before his death in 1841, he appointed him a trustee of his lady. Her maiden name was Countess Barbara Krasicka, and she was half-sister to the author's late mother, and is still alive, but blind.
All the abovenamed Krasinskis, with whom the author is personally acquainted, are liberal, brave, at times excitable, slightly proud and whimsical, extremely hospitable, rather fond of the fair sex and of jesting. They prefer a monarchy to a republic. They possess strong perceptive powers, are grateful for the slightest mark of kindness, and yet often difficult to please. The general has recently established an entail in the family, reversable to other branches.
From the above description of Korwin Krasinski's family it will be perceived that it is not inferior to any, not only in Poland, but in Europe. Pew even sovereign houses can trace their ancestors to the Romans.
Count Stanislaus Krasinski was decorated for his gallantry, and has been in England.
Among the female portion of Korwin Krasinski's family, Countess Sigismond Krasinska is one of the best, and for charity and kindness has a reputation equal to that which the honourable Mrs. Hamilton enjoys, near Worcester, and Misses Harris and Lowther, near White-haven.
See ancient edition of Niesiecki, Sarnicki, Konstytucye Xieztwa Mazowieckiego, Akta, Woievrodztwa, Plockiego, Rozmaitosci, Wegierckie i Szlaskie, &c. &c.
T. C. JOHNS, Wine Office-court, Fleet-street.