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John Love, Banbridge, County Down, to his son, Robert Love, Petersburg, Virginia, 9 August 1821
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Collection Love Letters
Title John Love, Banbridge, County Down, to his son, Robert Love, Petersburg, Virginia, 9 August 1821
Description This is a very lengthy parental advice letter, partly concerning the " loyalty" issues which Robert raised in his 9 June 1821 letter: i.e., whether to join a volunteer company. John also strongly discourages Robert's courtship and possible marriage, as detrimental to his economic prospects. Classic bourgeois advice, urging hard work and deferred gratification : don't waste time on volunteer companies or singing societies; don't think about women; be cautious and frugal; and focus on God. Apparently, Robert seems to have played well the role of dutiful son, reliant on constant parental guidance.
Date 09/08/1821
Date Issued 27/03/2023
Resource Type Text
Archival Record Id p155/6/4
Publisher University of Galway
Extent 7pp
Topic Love Letters
Geographic Banbridge,Down (county),Ireland,Petersburg,Virginia,United States
Temporal Nineteenth century,Eighteen twenties
Genre Transcript,Reproduction
Note Title, description and transcript text by Professor Kerby Miller.
Creator / Author Name John Love