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Robert Smith, Philadelphia, to his brother Jonathan, Moycraig, Moss-side, County Antrim; in care of the Moss-side postmaster, 12 June 1845
Luaigh an doiciméad seo Amharcóir IIIF
Bailiúchán Smith/ Smyth Letters
Title Robert Smith, Philadelphia, to his brother Jonathan, Moycraig, Moss-side, County Antrim; in care of the Moss-side postmaster, 12 June 1845
Description Robert Smith sends £6 to his brother Jonathan for his passage to America, reminding him that while he had always discouraged his family from emigrating lest he be blamed if "it might not come up to your expectations". Yet he "is decidely in favour of this country for young men who are disposed to raise themselves by exertion". Smith tells his brother that while he will do all in his power for him, he must "put himself entirely under my control" until ready to take care of himself and further warns him not to continue to engage in "anything of boasting or quarrelling" as it would soon lead into the law coming down heavy on them. Robert advises him on how to take the ship at Liverpool and what to bring with him, being careful to avoid anyone "who will offer you advice, no matter how genteel his appearance". He also expresses some disappointment at the lack of adequate enthusiasm from family and friends at home towards his news of having selected a wife and "giving up folly and taking a wise step".
Date 12/06/1845
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 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