| Title: | William Murphy to Martin Murphy, 21 May 1878 |
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| ID | 4142 |
| Collection | Argentina - Murphy |
| File | murphy/117 |
| Year | 1878 |
| Sender | Murphy, William |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | cattle breeder |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | San Martin, Salto, Argentina |
| Destination | Haysland, Co. Wexford, Ireland |
| Recipient | Murphy, Martin |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | brothers |
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| Log | unknown |
| Word Count | 553 |
| Genre | weather, family, friends, politics |
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| Transcript | San Martin, Salto Dear Martin, the enclosed I found lying in a corner of the drawer of my box. I send it thinking that Willie in case he goes to Haysland, may want some little things which Father Barry may not be aware of. Father Barry say he is not ruddy or so fresh as he would wish. Neither is Katie, but I think the change to Dalkey in vacation will serve Katie very much. Maggie is as usual, looking very well. I am looking out any mail for your letter, as it's time I should have heard from you. I got a long letter from Tom Fortune. Then the season was very mild and farming operations very forward. What a contrast to last year! The winter is just set in, with us very severe frosts owing to the overstock of grass in the [camp] not being consumed, it has prevented the winter grass from growing, leaving us short of feed in many places. I have had to move one flock. I may be able hold on the others, but much depend on the weather. John O'Connor passed a night here. He was out to attend a land auction a few leagues from here. I went with him and we met John there. Patt had promised to attend but failed to put in an appearance. Private. Patt has given me to understand that with fair reasons he expect to make something handsome out of his contract with John. Nicky and Annie stood for our little one Mary Margaret. On Palm Sunday Nicky passed to the City and I believe entered Richard Lett's school. Clemmie is very much improved in appearance. His eye has a speck on it scarcely discernable. We have not yet got the Dr. opinion on it. He often come over your Mary as its Mama. Lizzie is as well and healthy as usual, and growing very much. She would willingly start for Ireland again. Since I came home I've been making alterations on the house. The center part you will understand was the old house, which I did not alter when building the wings. The roof was failing, so I took it off from the walls up higher, and made an upstairs with two windows to front. I received a People from Mr. Walsh. I see he has resigned the Vice-Chairmanship. He was the most abused man I know for all his trouble and attention. It's now to be seen who will take his place. This Country is much the same as usual. We have got a new governor, of whom great things are expected. He seems about to make some reforms through the Camp, which are badly needed. Murders continue to occur as usual, an also robberies. I had a letter from John the other day. He is speaking of leaving here early next month for the old Country. I hope he may meet a finer season than we had. How is Bonita? Did you work her? I see James yet continue for St. Helena. I hope you and he escaped all sickness last winter, and that Margaret and all the children enjoyed good health. With kind regards to you all and to all friends, I remain your Dear Brother William |
