| Title: | McMahon Glynn, Patrick to Glynn, Ellen, 1888 |
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| ID | 4396 |
| Collection | Patrick McMahon Glynn: Letters to his family (1874-1927) [Gerald Glynn O'Collins] |
| File | glynn/48 |
| Year | 1888 |
| Sender | McMahon Glynn, Patrick |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | politician |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Kapunda, South Australia, Australia |
| Destination | Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland |
| Recipient | Glynn, Ellen |
| Recipient Gender | female |
| Relationship | son-mother |
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| Log | unknown |
| Word Count | 549 |
| Genre | family, work, mining business |
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| Transcript | Kapunda S.A. 25th [March] 1888 My dear Mother, On taking up the paper I find there is a mail tomorrow, and having half an hour to spare before going to the Doctor's—my only place of abandon here—I will devote it to a reply to your letter. Indeed, whenever I receive a letter from you and am reminded of the self denying kindness with which you always devoted yourself to us, I feel ashamed at not writing more regularly. I was indeed very sorry to hear of poor Patrick Tyrrell's death—it seems such a quick change. I will either write or mention it to Cissey. As for Fanny, she has many palliatives. She married again only after serious pressure to a young fellow—of excellent character—who, such is human nature, became hopelessly attached to her. There may have been improperly met, but nothing frivolous. It is possible I may be in Melbourne this week. I am seldom at home now, owing to the number of speeches and lectures I have to deliver. On Patrick's day I lectured at Kapunda, & at different places four nights in succession last week. This sometimes means covering a lot of ground. For instance, on Wednesday I drove about 75 miles, lectured and attended a ball, starting off again next morning to lecture about 150 miles nearer home. The most—in fact only—tiresome business connected with lecturing is, having to talk in the intervals to deputations who attend in all kindness, but one gets tired of interviewing. The week before last I went to the famous Barrier Ranges, where the celebrated Broken Hill Silver Mines are. There is a growing town of 10,000 where 4 years ago a shepherd or two only lived. My all is in mines, waiting for a further boom. The shares I advised John to buy are being sold at £2/10/ - premium, but of course I only made the suggestion in case there was any money available. I would not advise any one to buy British Blocks higher than £7. If I had the command of £1000 two years ago, I would be worth £20,000 now. But as it is, in six months or so I may be able to clear a few thousands. If it was not for the constituents, I would set up in Adelaide. To progress in law here is impossible, & it is really the mining investments that enable me to keep decently going. A young fellow wants me to take him as an apprentice, which probably I will. Then I should open an office in Adelaide, keeping on this for connection sake. If I could get a really good partner, it would be better, as the position I occupy with the public does not leave much time for the drudgery of office work. Johnny Wallsh is still in Melbourne, clerk to the Electric Light Company, & fairly contented. I tried to marry him once to antiquity and money, but he is a greater connoiseur than myself. I was very glad to find that James' novel was a success. He must not mind, except for advantage, unfavorable criticism, as tempers differ. Eugene's testimonials reflect great credit on him. With love to you all, I am Your affectionate Son P. McM. Glynn |
