| Title: | William J. Stavely, Philadelphia to his sister Sarah. |
|---|---|
| ID | 3062 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Stavely, William J/40 |
| Year | 1902 |
| Sender | Stavely, William J. |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | unknown |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Penn., USA |
| Destination | Belfast, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | Sarah |
| Recipient Gender | female |
| Relationship | siblings |
| Source | D 1835/27/3/29: Deposited by Greer Hamilton and Gailey, Solicitors, High Street, Ballymoney, County Antrim. |
| Archive | The Public Record Office, Northern Ireland. |
| Doc. No. | 9310014 |
| Date | 17/10/1902 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Action By Date Document added by C. R., 01:10:1993 |
| Word Count | 527 |
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| Note | |
| Transcript | Letter from W. [William?] J. Stavely, 149 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, to his Sister Sarah [address unknown] 149 North 4th Street Philadelphia October 17 1902 My dear Sarah I have now for some time been looking for a Mr. Dickey to whom you wrote me you had intended a parcel for me but have not for so far heard further of perhaps you can send me his Philadelphia address that I can look him up I would thank my Mother for the kind thought which prompted the sending of such even though I should never receive it. The [----?] of life have rubbed the sentimental largely out of my make up I have imbibed the Americanism of putting commercial value first. Let shaddows [shadows?] go where all the substance has gone I have not for so far discovered any thing remarkable in my family. just crockery like the mass [sic]. For the fine China I am afraid you will have to look in some other branch. They all however seem to have the knack of making friends a quality which may perhaps stand them in just as good stead as finer parts. They all had for two make a good time this past [-------?] [sic] - It [----?] May laying in a store of health for the winter on the shore of the same old ocean as rolls by Portrush yet 3000 miles away. Do you ever get down to the shore now. Portrush must be greatly changed since I knew it. The Causeway how was the dispute settled about it. I am not surprised to hear of A Hamilton being now in South Africa. It was a leading subject of talk with him when here. A place where through family connections family influence bright openings awaited him the only surprise is that with such prospects he should have been allowed to be here without one cent to put against the either. What became of his child? Thanks for the photos and prints of the coronation you forget however my wife is of German extraction English affairs do not interest her rather the opposite The Dutch have no liking for England a feeling which has not here improved by her victory over the Boors [Boers?]. They would gladly have keeped [kept?] Krugers if they could. Mr. McCarrel would tell you he saw me shortly before visiting you. They are certainly enjoying the [---?] of life. Well life is but a see-saw perhaps the see-saw up may come my way some day. It is a good thought that all of happiness is not centered in a little material wealth "Atia [?] Cina [?] #PAGE 2 stedit post equideui [?]" Those who have not may have a peace of mind a contentment to which those who have are strangers. My family are all well. The children hard at work at school and seemingly holding their own as students. It is too early in life to have any plans for any of them. Give them a proud mind in a proud body their fortunes will care for themselves. Ida unites with me in best wishes for Mothers health and with a full share for yourself, I remain Your attached Brother W. [William?] J. Stavely. PS. Kisses to Grandma from the children |
