| Title: | William Stavely, Pennsylvania, to an unknown addressee |
|---|---|
| ID | 3048 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Stavely, William J/4(2) |
| Year | 1861 |
| Sender | Stavely, William J. |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | sales supervisor |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Allegheny City, Penn., USA |
| Destination | Belfast, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | Stavely, James |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | brothers-in-law |
| Source | D1835/27/3/2: Presented by Greer Hamilton and Gailey Solicitors, High Street, Ballymoney, County Antrim |
| Archive | The Public Record Office, Northern Ireland. |
| Doc. No. | 9310737 |
| Date | 04/02/1861 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Action By Date Document added by C.R., 26:10:1993. |
| Word Count | 746 |
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| Transcript | Allegheny City Pa [Pennsylvania?] February 4th 1861 Monday Morning Dear James, On the 3rd January I wrote Annie, and six days later your self, to which I refer. This day two weeks I left Cornplanter, but did not get to this place untill [until?] late on Thursday night. Friday forenoon, I saw, our manager, I agreed with him to go to his residence _ 12 miles distant by RR [Railroad?] at 3 Ock [o'clock?]. About 1 went to Mr. Sprouls got a package of deeds in bad order (two documents _ with note of 10th November) also yours December 1st and one of letter from Alex written on board the Europa. In relation to your documents you advised signing them before Mr. Caldwell, my own judgement would have been a Cautionary [?] course. On my return from Mr. Colhouns on Saturday, I went to the office intending to sign before him and the book keeper [book-keeper?], it was 12 Ock [o'clock?]. He said his witnessing would not do it must be before an Alderman. At 2 Ock [o'clock?] I was to and did leave for Detroit. Consequently the matter had to lie over untill [until?] Saturday last. I took Thomas Woodside late of St [...?] with me went to an Alderman, who said he would be pleased to take my signature, but that in this case, he had not the power. He went to the Courthouse, where the lawyers offices are generally. No two agreed as to before whom it should be signed one said write to Ireland for instructions, another said he would be glad to tell me if he could, but he did not know, no such case had ever came before him, etc., etc. Were it useful, I might go on at length, but would now say, I have carefully looked past the deeds and in the mean time, enquire at Mr. Granisie [?] and let me know at once before whom they should be signed. My wish is to make the deed perfect I am to be in Philadelphia in a short time, if I hear from you before I go there it is well, if not I will take the deeds with me, and sign them, before the British Consul, there. Once and for all, rest assured I will do all I can to perfect the deeds at the earliest moment, but write me at once, as to the proper course. I enclose receipt for interest due next Month, when you write address Wm. [William?] Stavely, Penn [Pennsylvania?] and Salt Mauf [Manufacturing?] Co. [Company?] East Tarentum, Allegheny Co. [County?], Pa [Pennsylvania?]. I cant [can't?] tomorrow and #PAGE 2 cant [can't?] meet the superintendent from the works, with Mr. Colhoun, at 10 Ock [o'clock?] this morning. All is well. Left here, at 2 Ock [o'clock?] on Saturday week, reached Toledo, within 60 miles of Detroit at 12 Ock [o'clock?]. Stopped there untill [until?] 3 Ock [o'clock?], this morning week, was in Detroit at 6 am saw my children, about 8 Ock [o'clock?], John not well, the little ones are fat and healthy. I had, business to attend to for the Company, and have done well. Left Detroit on Thursday night, arrived in Cleveland on Friday morning. Spent the day in business matters left at 9 Ock [0'clock?], and reached the house of Mr. Culbertson, at 3 Ock [o'clock?] on Saturday morning. With my children in perfect safety. It is a ground of thankfulness, I have met with them in the land of the living. Part of Saturday I spent as stated the rest of the day in making some calls, and in consulting a Doctor about John. Yesterday I heard Mr. Sproul preach. Come and go what may, my bringing my children here is a move in the right direction I must and will write a long letter soon. You may say J [James?] N Moore and family are well, an addition to it is expected this month. I have this on the very highest authority Mrs. Moore herself. I am extremely grieved to hear of the death of Aunt Matty. I think her Memory was [------?] to more than a passing notice. The letters, two in number, referred to by you never reached me. Alex gives no connected news. Consequently I am satisfied with what I know is done, but ignorant as to all minor matters. I leave my children here in safety their future, not determined [..?] Write soon, excuse this Wm. [William?] Stavely Sent you a paper from Detroit. |
