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William Williamson, New York City, to his brother, Hugh Williamson, Ahory, Richhill, County Armagh, 22 May 1843
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Collection Williamson Letters
Title William Williamson, New York City, to his brother, Hugh Williamson, Ahory, Richhill, County Armagh, 22 May 1843
Description Mostly a fairly interesting voyage letter; the voyage was remarkable for being so short (21 days, 8 hours), but the ship's food was terrible; even the bread was inedible. William met old neighbors in New York City, including his Peebles cousins. Was soon going to Albany en route to Illinois. Ask whether his brothers John and Ben were following him to New York or going to Upper Canada. Asks whether his brother James should be apprenticed in Ireland before he, too, emigrates. Praises New York City for its prosperity and the beauty of its natural situation.
Date 22/05/1843
Date Issued 27/03/2023
Resource Type Text
Archival Record Id p155/4/1/1
Publisher University of Galway
Extent 7pp
Topic Williamson Letters
Geographic New York City,New York (state),United States,Aghory (townland),Armagh (county),Ireland
Temporal Nineteenth century,Eighteen forties
Genre Transcript,Reproduction
Note Title and description by Professor Kerby Miller. Transcript text by PRONI.
Creator / Author Name William Williamson