| Title: | William W. Shanks, Chicago, U.S.A., to Dear Mother, Co.Down |
|---|---|
| ID | 2434 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Shanks, William/13 |
| Year | 1888 |
| Sender | Shanks, William |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | sailor |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Destination | Ballyfounder, Co. Down, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | Mrs Shaw |
| Recipient Gender | female |
| Relationship | son-mother |
| Source | D2709/1/53: Presented by Miss Shanks, Portaferry, Co.Down |
| Archive | The Public Record Office, Northern Ireland |
| Doc. No. | 9501220 |
| Date | 22/03/1888 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Document added by LT, 20:01:1995. |
| Word Count | 208 |
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| Note | |
| Transcript | Chicago March 22 1888 Dear Mother I write you these few lines hoping this will find you as it leaves me at presant [present?] I send you this ticket you will have to pay your way to Liverpool as I could not get a pass for you unless I was sending a stearage ticket it would be better for Nick you all could come sooner he ought to be here now you need not be particular in making much stuff woolens [woolleens?] is the only thing that is cheaper there but if you want sewing done you will get it done here as my Aunt Bella has a machine and my wife has one so it is much quicker one pair of boots and two suits of clothes that is one good suit under clothes is the dearest here Nicky ought to bring his Books with him as he might like to study here as it is quicker two years from where he is now I hope James is getting along good as we are doing bravely, and keeps good health, you will give my kind love to James Mrs family Eliza David & family Bella John & family hoping to see you soon, I remain your affactionate [affectionate?] Son William Shanks |
