| Title: | G. O. Giltenan, U.S.A. to W. J. C. Allen, Belfast. |
|---|---|
| ID | 1197 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Giltenan, G. O/6 |
| Year | 1877 |
| Sender | Giltenan, G.O. |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | businessman |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Destination | Belfast, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | Campbell Allen. William J. |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | business, friends |
| Source | D 1558/1/1/732 : Papers of William John Campbell Allen Deposited by F. D. Campbell Allen. |
| Archive | The Public Record Office, N. Ireland. |
| Doc. No. | 9803085 |
| Date | 20/04/1877 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Document added by LT, 26:02:98. |
| Word Count | 631 |
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| Transcript | Summerville Augusta April 20th 1877 W. J. C. Allen Esq Belfast Dear Sir It is a long time since I have written to you, but increasing bad health and a total want of energy must be my excuse for my neglect. My disease is bronchial asthma from which I have suffered every two or three months for these last five years and I am now inclined to think it has settled on my lungs. I know that I may be spared a few years or perhaps the next attack may be my last so I am trying to put my affairs in order, and it would add much to my peace of mind if I had the assurance of your continued attention to my poor sister. Her legacy is still in the hands of Mr. Bean and perhaps as safe there as any other place, until the winding up of the estate, which will not take place, until about two years from now - the time named in the Will being five years - I have bought on my Residuary Uncle's house on the Sand Hills called "Fairview" the one he occupied when you came over to this country. I have put it through repair - so much painting both inside & outside as houses require here - takes a long time to get rid of the smell of the paint and to avoid paying rent when I was hurried into it, which I think had a bad influence on my health. My neighbours are Mr Coskery & family, Mr D. R. Wright, General Summers, & Judge P. King, President of the Georgia R Road [Railroad?], my brother Robert & family have the next lot to him, in the house Uncle owned called "Woolsey Cottage" - it is a very short distance and he walks twice a day to see me. I had a letter from sister dated Jan 7 in which she says she has not been to see you since you wrote to me last. She seems to think that if she could supply herself with provisions she would be more comfortable but I think very differently and advise her to do no such thing, she could not manage money. I reminded Mr Bean to remit to you regularly. I beg leave to trouble you with the photographs of my nephews which sister requested me to send her. She is so isolated if is is any satisfaction I will try to give it to her. I am too unwell to get mine taken but will send her one taken some years ago. Will you please forward this to her. Memory often carries me back when I used to be with your Mother and in your Uncle James' house. I would like to know something of his children, where his sons are settled - and the young ladies - where are they ? All our Augusta friends are in their usual health but many of the old acquaintances have passed away - Miss Hannah Longstreet is in her usual health, living with her sister Mrs Carmichael. Mrs Sibley enjoys excellent health and has four children nearly grown up, two boys & two girls - her husband's numerous family are all well & doing well in their business. Mr John Davison, Mrs Bryson and family are in their usual health. When I take up my pen I trouble you too much with my affairs, but I loose (sic) sight of everything but that I am writing to a valued friend of my venerated Uncle & for whose sake you will still allow me the privilege of claiming you as such. I hope this may reach you enjoying all the health & happiness I so ardently wish you, and that your useful life may long be spared to your family & friends - Very respectfully yours G. O. Giltenan. |
