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Thomas Gunning, New York City, to Major Charles O'Hara, Collooney, County Sligo,, no date (between late 1837 and the end of 1838). [Likely January 1838]
Luaigh an doiciméad seo Amharcóir IIIF
Bailiúchán Gunning Letters
Title Thomas Gunning, New York City, to Major Charles O'Hara, Collooney, County Sligo,, no date (between late 1837 and the end of 1838). [Likely January 1838]
Description Gunning's shortest letter, in which he comments hopefully on the continued Canadian Rebellions, which began in November 1837. He has just returned to New York City in poor health, suffering from ague (malaria), after a long trip to the Southern and Western states, undertaken for unexplained purposes probably associated with his employment. He seems to be making final plans to bring his son to America, but he only sends £3 for that purpose. He still boasts of American greatness and prosperity, including high wages for immigrants, which, in the wake of the Panic of 1837 (which Gunning does not mention) is surprising. ["Jan 15th to John Scanlon £3" appended to end of the letter].
Date 01/01/1838
Date Issued 27/03/2023
Cineál Acmhainne Text
Archival Record Id p155/6/10
Publisher University of Galway
Extent 6pp
Topic Gunning Letters
Geographic New York City,New York (state),United States,Annaghmore (townland),Collooney,Sligo (county),Ireland
Temporal Nineteenth century,Eighteen thirties
Genre Transcript,Reproduction
Note Title, description and transcript text by Professor Kerby Miller.
Creator / Author Name Thomas Gunning