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William Smith [Lombard Street and 12th Street] Philadelphia, to his brother, James Smith, Moycraig, County Antrim, 18 October 1836
Luaigh an doiciméad seo Amharcóir IIIF
Bailiúchán Smith/ Smyth Letters
Title William Smith [Lombard Street and 12th Street] Philadelphia, to his brother, James Smith, Moycraig, County Antrim, 18 October 1836
Description William Smith laments news of Jonathan's death and reports his "distillery and wholesale liquor business" is very successful and offers accommodation at his "well furnished" home for James Smith's son Robert, or any of his family, if they come to America. He did this for John McCurdy — "a very good young man" — who Smyth reports he also employed in his business. Smyth declares that while he bought his house and lot for $2500 and is now offered $3000 for it, he had to endure many losses since leaving Ireland. Yet he prevailed and has a good standing in society with his wife and children ("not 2 smarter or handsomer children in the world I think"). Smyth advises his brother to do as James Montgomery did and purchase a farm for $1200, if he intends "coming out here" but warns him and his children from moving, "as there are so many that does bad here".
Date 18/10/1836
Date Issued 27/03/2023
Cineál Acmhainne Text
Archival Record Id p155/1/3/1
Publisher University of Galway
Extent 2pp
Topic Smith/ Smyth Letters
Geographic Philadelphia (city),Philadelphia (county),Pennsylvania,United States,Moycraig Hamilton (townland),Antrim (county),Ireland
Temporal Nineteenth century,Eighteen thirties
Genre Transcript
Note Title and transcript by Professor Kerby Miller. This transcript includes handwritten corrections to transcript from PRONI, made with reference to original letters. Letter description by University of Galway. The names Smith and Smyth are used interchangeably in this series so both are quoted.
Creator / Author Name William Smyth/ Smith