| Title: | Alisha [Marshall?], Belfast to Isabella Allen, America. |
|---|---|
| ID | 3688 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | marshall, alisha/29 |
| Year | 1866 |
| Sender | Marshall?, Alisha |
| Sender Gender | female |
| Sender Occupation | unknown |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Belfast, N.Ireland |
| Destination | North America |
| Recipient | Allen, Isabella |
| Recipient Gender | female |
| Relationship | sisters |
| Source | D/1558/1/2/211: Presented by F. D. Campbell Allen Esq, London Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, England. |
| Archive | The Public Record Office, Northern Ireland. |
| Doc. No. | 9804382 |
| Date | 09/08/1866 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | LET |
| Log | Document added by LT, 16:04:98. |
| Word Count | 892 |
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| Note | |
| Transcript | Fannornan Sunday, 9th Aug. My, dear old Sister, Here is a lovely day of sunshine and gentle breeze!! The old weather! The barometer fell steadily for 4 days till it stood below change the clouds had gathered black and lowering and all hearts were cheered at the near prospect of rain. But alas! then winds got up till the waves were white and high and the dust on the roads nesting in choking clouds, as very fine slight showers, fell at long intervals, and now you would not know that any refreshment had come to the thirsting earth, save that the grass is a shade less brown and the young cabbage plants hold, thin heads somewhat less dropping - Barometer has risen to 30. Thermeter 65. The air is cooler and more enjoyable so much for your satisfaction regarding the weather, (or dissatisfaction). Your dear Son did not go to the waterfall. The D[-----?] arrived in due time, but as we all thought the day unfavourable for going so far from home the wee son acquiesced quite pleasantly, and contrived to spend his days greatly to the satisfaction of himself & Guests on the croquet ground, and in various ways. A better, or more agreeable Host could not be. He occupied Papa's seat at tables, and does all the honors [honours?] in a dignified and [------?] manner apparently quite aware of the responsibility of his post. He is a splendid wee Fellow! nothing but good humour since you left. Miss T. and I are so glad he is here. He is off to meeting with Aunt Rothwell, Margarite (who has improved [---?]zingly) and Mammy, in the Phacton. He will bring Richard by special desire from Miss T. and this will nearly end our visits from the Townspeople as all begin duty tommorrow. Rosa looks well. She is to have Rev Orl's Daughter from Comber a day pupil, but loses Miss Walker, who came to her last quarter, no great loss! She was too old too learn. Miss T. has not been quite so well these last few days, and begs me to give her love to you all, and says she cannot write, but thanks you for your letters. She has a letter from Isabel. Arthur has had fever, and they were off to Cashmere sooner than they intended on his account. Tina was quite well. I have taken B. J, some drives, which the Dr recommended for her. She seemed to enjoy them. Private. He said the lungs and her health generally would get quite recovered, if she would live by rule. This she wont do. Her brother is quite deceived by her, and thinks she is in consumption. R and I never have had her cough! knows that she does eat very fairly, and that someone is bringing in poison to her. It seems a hopeless case. The porter was not allowed, was got from B. C. She was ill after and frightened poor M. with a bloody spit. She quite spoils my pleasure or peace of mind even. But dear perhaps I should not have written this to you, only I know you like to know the true state of home matters. Margt [Margaret?] and Maggie came to her on Friday, looking as usual, but former in shocking spirits about B's lungs. Mr and Mrs and W. Ringland came up on Thursday evening to eat gooseberries (which are nearly done). Mr R. [Ringland?] seemed to have cold, however he was at Bella Campbell's on Friday evening, and Rosa says was very amusing, spouting Shakespeare & - But I dare say she wrote you an account of the evening. I did not go. I was disappointed that you did not seem to have received either of my two long letters one posted this day week, the other to Bella I think on Tuesday, or Wednesday, I fancied I had done very well (for me) in the writing! but I have no acknowledgement that you received either. Have you? or have the letters miscarried? We get your letters in the afternoon by sending for them. Oliver was in town on Friday, he sold 3 more large melons. So what do you wish done with any plums, apples, or apricots or pears, which ripen? O [Oliver?] send us in the pears not one could be eaten they were rotten from ripeness. I dont know if you have give him directions concerning the fruitbush it ripens fast and better give it away to Friends then allow it to rot. Please let us know. So much for the household. Oh! Margarets husband is off from Glasgow with the other woman!!! Many thanks for your last note. I rejoice to find the good husband is improving, and yourself enjoying the baths. You will both come back lovely. And the two dear Girls I hope have cheered up and are enjoying the society of the places. John Scott remained longer in Liverpool than he intended. I suppose he has turned up ere there. He was quietly pleased with Bella's letter which she did not show me. Goodbye dear Sister. Write soon; tell the Daughters to write me a letter description of the scenery around, the cold people and the mode of spending their day. When do you go to Charlsworth? Dear love to Papa and Daughters, from Your ever Affect. [Affectionate?] old Alisha |
