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Letter from Robert Smith to his father, James Smith, and family, Moycraig, County Antrim, care of Moss-side Postmaster. Endorsed 'received 20 January 1845', 24 December 1844
Luaigh an doiciméad seo Amharcóir IIIF
Bailiúchán Smith/ Smyth Letters
Title Letter from Robert Smith to his father, James Smith, and family, Moycraig, County Antrim, care of Moss-side Postmaster. Endorsed 'received 20 January 1845', 24 December 1844
Description Robert W. Smith answers his parents letter with thanks but is disappointed his sister must think "I am greatly failed in person" when sending him a present of a large shirt as "I just weigh 180 pounds, vigorous and healthy and a hard-working man". Smith expects his "laborious" position in the Custom House to be renewed at a higher salary and reports that as a "true member" of the Democrats they have succeeded in electing President James K. Polke, Vice-President George M. Dallas ("with whom I am particularly acquainted with") and State Governor Francis R. [Hunk]. Smith has been invited to an official dinner to celebrate the "glorious victory" against monarchy and federalism. He recalls the victory of "Old Hickory — that is General Jackson, the son of an Irishman who, on that day, gained the Battle of New Orleans which makes this a free and republican government. He also expects a "handsome situation" for his electioneering efforts, including addressing an audience of 5,000, but may have to resign to take over his uncle's business as he is in failing health. Smith expresses his reluctance to see his brother Jonathan come to him as "if he stood in my shoes for one day" he would return quickly. Instead he asks that he remain there and go to school until Robert sends for him or perhaps wait for Robert to visit home next summer to bring back "some pretty young lady" — but in any case he has the money to send for both Jonathan and his sister Mary Jane. Smith concludes noting other families who have emigrated out to them and asks if his brother James "would venture on the sea with a family".
Date 24/12/1844
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 Moycraig Hamilton (townland),Antrim (county),Ireland
Temporal Nineteenth century,Eighteen forties
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 Robert Smyth/ Smith