| Title: | Arthur McConnell, Dungonnell, to Jane Nettleton, [America?] |
|---|---|
| ID | 1680 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | McConnell, Arthur/55 |
| Year | 1857 |
| Sender | McConnell, Arthur |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | farmer |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Antrim, N.Ireland |
| Destination | Canada |
| Recipient | Nettleton, Jane |
| Recipient Gender | female |
| Relationship | father-daughter |
| Source | T 3081: Purchased from Metropolitan Toronto Central Library |
| Archive | The Public Record Office, Northern Ireland. |
| Doc. No. | 9406182 |
| Date | 10/06/1857 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | LET |
| Log | Document added by LT, 10:06:1994. |
| Word Count | 423 |
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| Transcript | Dungonnell, June 10th, 1857 Dearest Daughter Jane:- I received your letter bearing date 16th, May, and was very happy to hear of you all being in good health and I rejoice with exceeding great joy to hear of your safe recovery after your confinement and I trust in Almighty Disposer of all gifts that as he has added to you another child He will add to you another blessing. For you are well aware Dearest Jane that all spiritual blessing comes from God and all must return to him again, and as you are growing in years and your family increasing I hope that you will grow in grace and that thy Lord may give unto wisdom and knowledge in all things is the sincere prayer of your affectionate Father. On looking over your letter I see that you have changed your residence, hope that it will be for the better, think that it was great wisdom in not disposing of your farm until you would see how you would succeed in business thinks if you do succeed you will be far easier than farming for in all accounts labour is very scarce and looks for great wages. Was sorry to hear of little William taking ill so suddenly but hopes after passing the worms he will get better I rejoice to hear that your children got all through Hooping [Whooping?] cough & measles - As for myself has my health pretty well, healthy and stout for my years, thinks nothing of walking to Antrim on Thursday and often see Mr.Mackay [Mr. Mackey?] there and is still asking for you he is in good health. Your mother is in tolerable good health at present - rejoices to hear from you all and I may just say that your sisters Anne and Betty is in good health (Both at home) And that your married sisters and Husbands with families is all enjoying good health at present and that your two brothers with wives with families is well Your Aunt Sally was poorly sometime ago with sore jaws but is getting better all the rest of your friends is well all your acquaintances is well that I know of. as there is no changes amongst our old friends since I wrote last has little more to say at present. Your mother and two sisters join me in sending their love to you - and that the Almighty may guide and protect you in all your ways is the sincere prayer of your affectionate father Arthur McConnell Please write soon (written by Arthur McConnell personally) Dated. Antrim - Ju. 11. 1857 Liverpool Ju, 13, 1857 London Canada, Jun. 24, 1857 |
