| Title: | Vote of Thanks From the Passengers of the Arethusa. |
|---|---|
| ID | 3958 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | 1841-50/51 |
| Year | 1848 |
| Sender | Passengers of the Ship Arethusa |
| Sender Gender | unknown |
| Sender Occupation | unknown |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | New York, USA |
| Destination | unknown |
| Recipient | Capt. John Kelly |
| Recipient Gender | unknown |
| Relationship | letter of thanks |
| Source | The Belfast Newsletter, Friday, 30 June, 1848 |
| Archive | The Central Library, Belfast |
| Doc. No. | 900190 |
| Date | 30/06/1848 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Document added by LT, 02:10:00. |
| Word Count | 135 |
| Genre | |
| Note | |
| Transcript | TO 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." |
