| Title: | H. M. Cooke, Toronto to J A Smyth, Ontario |
|---|---|
| ID | 688 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Cooke, H. M/19 |
| Year | 1905 |
| Sender | Cooke, H.M. |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | doctor |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Toronto, Canada |
| Destination | Essex, Ontario, Canada |
| Recipient | Smyth, James Alexander |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends |
| Source | Copyright Retained by Mr & Mrs J Smyth, Castledamph, Plumbridge, Co Tyrone, castledamph@btinternet.com |
| Archive | Mr & Mrs J Smyth |
| Doc. No. | 505021 |
| Date | 27/6/1905 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Document added by LT, 12:05:2005. |
| Word Count | 383 |
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| Transcript | [Front of Envelope] J. A. Smythe Esq. Essex Ontario Principal Essex P.S. [Primary School] [Stamped] TORONTO. JUN 27 11-AM 1905 [Back of Envelope] [Stamped] ESSEX JU 28 05 ONT. [Page 1] 60 Grenville St Toronto, My Dear Smythe, I have just heard from Dr Reaume that you have been appointed licence inspector for Essex Co. Congratulations, that shews [shows?] what a man can do if he tries. I was talking to Dr Reaume this a.m. he may have something better for Essex later so keep your eyes open. How are you getting along anyway? I got thro [through?] alright. When the results came out they had handed [Page 2] me a star in surgery. but I raised a big kick I knew they were soaking me for my independence during the year. The result is that they have given me the subject alright, and now I am thro [through?]. I wish Jim you were in Toronto I looked for you down in Toronto at Easter It would be great if (sic) could get a Government job in Parliament buildings. They pay good salaries and a good man will soon work to the head of his department [Page 3] Now Jim. I wish I had a good start myself. It takes a lot of money to get thro [through?], and then it requires more to get started I have a job. in Spragge Township. up Northern Georgian Bay. $100. a month which I shall take, and now I tell you what I want you to do for me if you will that is lend me $25 for 1 mo. [month?] or six wks. [weeks?] and I will never forget the obligation I shall be under to you. Now I want you to let me have this amt. [amount?] if you possibly [Page 4] can. I want $50 and I have about $25 now so I am asking you if you can lend it to me. If you can send it to me as soon as you can by return mail if you can. I will send my note with good interest for 1 month. I want to go up there this week. Trusting that you will oblige me I will look for a letter this week from you. Now Jimmy I want you to do this and some day if ever you need it I will help you out financially if required and otherwise at any time Expecting to hear from you in a day or two I remain Ever your friend H. M. Cooke Transcribed by Alan Houston |
