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Jonathan Smyth, Philadelphia, to his father James Smyth and family, Moycraig, County Antrim, 4 June 1846
Luaigh an doiciméad seo Amharcóir IIIF
Bailiúchán Smith/ Smyth Letters
Title Jonathan Smyth, Philadelphia, to his father James Smyth and family, Moycraig, County Antrim, 4 June 1846
Description Jonathan Smyth writes home to report he has been discharged by his brother Robert who did not appreciate him giving advice on how to run his business. He thanked the Lord for his assistance in his sickly uncle granting him charge of his store, however he subsequently fell violently ill himself with bilious fever and Robert kindly moved him into his house whle employing a new doctor. However, now recovered, Robert presented hm a bill of $13 while his uncle said his board covered all owed to him. He concludes noting that 'Sister Rachel will soon be no more" with consumption.
Date 04/06/1846
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 Jonathan Smyth/ Smith