| Title: | George Mahood, Baltimore to Robert Love, Petersburg, Va. |
|---|---|
| ID | 3671 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | mahood, george/98 |
| Year | 1820 |
| Sender | Mahood, George |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | unknown |
| Sender Religion | Protestant (Methodist?) |
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Destination | Petersburg, Virginia, USA |
| Recipient | Love, Robert |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends |
| Source | T 2393/2/9: Presented by Messrs Heron & Dobson, Solicitors, Banbridge, Co. Down. |
| Archive | T 2393/2/9: Presented by Messrs Heron & Dobson, Solicitors, Banbridge, Co. Down. |
| Doc. No. | 9405165 |
| Date | 26/01/1820 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Document added by LT, 09:05:1994. |
| Word Count | 512 |
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| Transcript | Baltimore January 26th 1820 Mr Robert Love Respected friend Your very kind, affectionate, welcome letter, [per?] Favour, Mr Tufts: I have received, and am happy to understand you have procured a situation, so much to your liking - I am, not at all surprized [surprised?], that you considered it, almost impossible to live, in this Country, with any kind of satisfaction. When surrounded by strangers, we cannot enjoy the same social converse, as with our intimate friends, but, if we are strangers: and have not that confidence in them: we had in our former associates, we will not be always in this deplorable situation; you know it would be unreasonable to expect the same friendship, attention & respect from Strangers, we would from our friends and acquaintances but as soon as a young man is known to be steady and Correct, I am persuaded, he will find, that Americans are not wanting, in Politeness, Hospitality, civility &c, in Common with other civilized Countries. If I promised to write you - I must Certainly have forgot such a promise as my impression was, that you were to write first. I cannot give you any information respecting Mr Standfield - I Received 2 letters from Father, on the 6th december last. He mentions John Lavery's marriage and a number of other trifling circumstances. But not a word respecting your fathers family - I suppose they were all well, otherwise he would mention it, as he does not omit even small things - According to your request, I waited on Miss McWilliam & Family. They were glad to hear of your good fortune, and requested to be remembered to you. - Ephraim Searight, went on to Bedford, to his Brother there, and has opened Store, within 8 miles of Bedford, at a place called [Bloodyrun?] His address is E. S. Bloodyrun near Bedford Pa. [Pennsylvania?] Thro [through?] the tender mercy of the Great God I was preserved in health during our late visitation, my health has been extremely good, ever since the excessive heat subsided, many are the mercies & blessings I enjoy: but Oh, how ungrateful, how unthankful am I - Dr [Dear?] Robert. I have been conversant with sin, folly, and Pleasure, But the things I once loved are now an abomination to me. I find that there is nothing in this vain delusive world, abstract from the peace of [God?] enjoyed in the soul, that can satisfy the cravings of an immortal spirit, I am convinced heaven is worth a striving for; and if ever I reach that peaceful shore, I will certainly raise a high note in ascribing Salvation, Glory, Honour, & praise, to God & the Lamb for ever You must certainly know that there is a glorious reality in the religion of JESUS try to know it experimentally for yourself live for Heaven - God will bless you - wishing you heavenly wisdom, divine Knowledge, a holy, useful & happy life, I remain with sincere regards: your unworthy Countryman and friend Geo [George?] Mahood excuse Haste Please write again by first oppy. [opportunity?] [Sender:] Geo [George?] Mahood 26 Jan. 1820 Balt. [Baltimore?] [Addressee:] Mr Robert Love Petersburg Va. [Virginia?] p [per?] favour Mr Tufts recd [received?] 2d Feby |
