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A. Young to her sister Sally, 18 Novermber 1849
Luaigh an doiciméad seo Amharcóir IIIF
Bailiúchán Robinson Letters
Title A. Young to her sister Sally, 18 Novermber 1849
Description Sally's sister A. Young replies to her with news of her family life since they moved from home to America with her husband (a doctor) and children. The doctor's poor pay is supplmented by renting out rooms on their first floor to a gentleman and his wife, and another room to a single gentleman who sleeps with her boys. She enquires of family news and says that despite her loneliness of home, they are healthy and happy. [No addresses included in the transcript but the mention of Balloughton (townland) suggests a Co. Wexford home location. The mention of a friend intending to visit them on his way from New York to Cleveland also suggests a location in New York State for the writer's home, i.e. along a route via Albany and Buffalo].
Date 18/11/1849
Date Issued 27/03/2023
Cineál Acmhainne Text
Archival Record Id p155/74/17
Publisher University of Galway
Extent 2pp
Topic Robinson Letters
Geographic United States,Wexford (county),Ireland,New York (state)
Temporal Nineteenth century,Eighteen forties
Genre Transcript
Note Transcript text by Professor Kerby Miller. Title and description by University of Galway.
Creator / Author Name A. Young