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Andrew Richey, New York City, to his parents, Ireland, 11 April 1836
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Collection Richey Letters
Title Andrew Richey, New York City, to his parents, Ireland, 11 April 1836
Description Writing from New York where he is purchasing a years' supply of goods for their Mississippi market, on his only second visit to the city since his arrival in America in 1829, Andrew Richey informs his parents that he is now a full partner in business with his brother James. He explains how they purchase goods on the 12 month credit system as "a person's credit here is governeed as much by his business qualifications & integrity as it is by his Capital". His describes that winter as the most severe the North has experienced in some time, with the Ohio river being frozen for two or three months. Richey predicts that travelling in a few years will be "remarkably expeditious & very cheap" with the great many railroads being built throughout the country. When they left Kentucky, Andrew reports that James did not make as much clear profit when all was settled and the former hopes that "if God spares us our health" they "will make something considerable" in Mississippi, where their business is good. Richey concludes with news of aquaintances and family while wishing he could see his family in person again.
Date 11/04/1836
Date Issued 27/03/2023
Resource Type Text
Archival Record Id p155/2/1/1, p155/2/1/2
Publisher University of Galway
Extent 7pp
Topic Richey Letters
Geographic New York City,New York (state),United States,Lisburn,Antrim (county),Ireland
Temporal Nineteenth century,Eighteen thirties
Genre Transcript,Reproduction
Note Title and transcript by Professor Kerby Miller. This transcript includes handwritten corrections to original transcript from PRONI, made with reference to original letters. Letter description by University of Galway.
Creator / Author Name Andrew Richey