| Title: | W.G. Weir, New York, to His Father, Banbridge, Co. Down |
|---|---|
| ID | 3259 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Weir, William George/21 |
| Year | 1860 |
| Sender | Weir, William George |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | works at linen trading company |
| Sender Religion | Protestant |
| Origin | New York, USA |
| Destination | Co. Down, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | unknown |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | son-father |
| Source | D1948/3/15: Presented by P.J.V.Doake Esq., Kinallen, Dromara, Co.Down |
| Archive | The Public Record Office, Belfast |
| Doc. No. | 9501041 |
| Date | 29/05/1860 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Document added by LT/JW, 05:01:1995. |
| Word Count | 595 |
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| Transcript | New York May 29th 1860 3 1/2 P.M. My Dear Father, I had last week yours of the 12th enclosing one each from Henry and Thomas since then I have been so busy taking stock that I have not had time to reply. I have got my stock all taken now and will not have much to do for a couple of months or so; till the busy season commences which will be in August some time [sometime?]. I am sorry that this time at least I will not be able to write you a long letter nor even to reply to H. & T. [Henry and Thomas?]. By your last you mentioned that grandmamma was stronger and getting better this I was very glad to hear as I was afraid I might never see her again but now I have some hopes of doing so. I was glad to hear that all at Lisnabreeny were well and that the place itself was looking so well, I wish you could send me a good Photograph of the House, with the whole family in front. Something like that taken by McColville but on Paper. Business is over now and there is nothing to communicate of any importance. We are going to get a new Man next month A Mr Caldwell formerly with Robinsons here, before that with J&J Stuart & Co. He is a very decent fellow & pushing just what we want, Joe Stuart got him in. I do not know if you ever met him he has but one hand. I am in the white goods room as first man as yet but it is quite possible that when the busy season comes on they may put in someone of more experience. Of this I could not complain I would work with him as well as possible, as even when there are some grounds there is seldom any thing got by quarreling or letting ones temper get the better of you. My policy is always to keep cool & not to mix myself up in any other parties quarrels and I have no cause to regret having adopting this course. You do not hold out much inducement for looking for orders. I have been so busy for the last 10 days that I had no time to call on any one, But to morrow I will go round although from what I have been able to do before this season I do not expect very important results, Greer has got a situation in a large Domestic house in this street and is not in opposition at all to G.H. [SHea?] I am glad of this for he is running down the house to everyone; and if in the same same line would if only for spite Try to drive or lead away our customers, I have sold goods to a number of his particular men since he left & will look after the rest I have just now a few minutes. The 23rd was the anniversary of my landing here. Since then I have had uninterupted good health made a good many friends, had more experience in business than I would have had in 3 years in Belfast. Grown about 1 1/4 stone heavier and ever so much stronger, & learnt a good deal more German with the advantages too numerous to mention, I have also reason to be thankful that it has been a very favourable year for you all at home and I hope you will have many years as good Time is up With love to all at home Wm. [William?] Geo. [George?] Weir |
