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Title: Vote of Thanks From the Passengers of the Arethusa.
ID3958
CollectionIrish Emigration Database
File1841-50/51
Year1848
SenderPassengers of the Ship Arethusa
Sender Genderunknown
Sender Occupationunknown
Sender Religionunknown
OriginNew York, USA
Destinationunknown
RecipientCapt. John Kelly
Recipient Genderunknown
Relationshipletter of thanks
SourceThe Belfast Newsletter, Friday, 30 June, 1848
ArchiveThe Central Library, Belfast
Doc. No.900190
Date30/06/1848
Partial Date
Doc. TypeEMG
LogDocument added by LT, 02:10:00.
Word Count135
Genre
Note
TranscriptTO THE EDITOR OF THE BELFAST NEWS-LETTER.
SIR-The following resolution of thanks, from the
passengers of the Arethusa, Belfast to New York,
was unanimously agreed to, as a tribute to the
excellent commander of that ship.
JAMES FRENCHBY, cabin passenger.
New York, April, 1848.

"Resolution of thanks to John Kelly, Commander of the
'Arethusa.'

" That, at the close of a prosperous and pleasant voyage,
in which his professional knowledge had been frequently
and fully tested, the undersigned desire to express their
approbation of his services, while under his care.
" The considerate attention constantly shown to the
comfort of each passenger, and the urbanity of manners
which have, at all times, characterized Captain Kelly,
merit from us, severally, a distinct acknowledgment,
and shall be sufficient, at all times, to give us a
sincere interest in his welfare.
" To Mr. Davey, the chief mate, the warmest expression
of our regard is due, for the gentlemanly conduct which
has distinguished him throughout the voyage.
" Desiring to Captain Kelly our best wishes for his
further prosperity, we are, respectfully,
(Here follow the signatures of the passengers, 249
in number.)
" New York, April, 1848."