| Title: | R. Campbell, U.S.A. to W. J. C. Allen, Belfast. |
|---|---|
| ID | 475 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Campbell, Robert/5 |
| Year | 1869 |
| Sender | Campbell, Robert |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | merchant |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Destination | Belfast, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | Campbell Allen, William J. |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends, business |
| Source | D 1558/1/1/381: Papers of William John Campbell Allen Deposited by F. D. Campbell Allen. |
| Archive | The Public Record Office, N. Ireland. |
| Doc. No. | 9802479 |
| Date | 19/04/1869 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Document added by LT, 09:02:98. |
| Word Count | 428 |
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| Transcript | Augusta 17th April 1869 W. J. C. Allen Esq Ulster Bank Belfast My Dear Sir Since acknowledging on the 30th ult. your letter of the 20th February, a sale at public outcry has been made, of the residue of effects of the Bank of Augusta; and a few days ago, I forwarded to you a N. paper [Newspaper?] containing the advertisement with the result of the sale. A word of explanation for finding among the effects of the Bank of Augusta, such securities and and to such amounts as appear in that list; tho' less necessary to you, than to most other persons not in this country, it may still be desirable. On 1st June 1861 its permanent investments, which had been the same for years previous, were $347,100 viz Real Estate 17,600 Geo [Georgia?] Railroad Stock 200,000 Bank of Montgomery 99,000 Telegraph Co. Stock 500 Banking House 30,000 Discounted Bills & Notes &c 511,333.12 During the continuance of the war, over four years, all the individual debts due the Bank were paid, or very nearly all - in the currency then existing (the Confederate) which the Bank was denied the right of refusing - In looking out for the investment of this currency, those which were recently found on hand, were taken on the best that offered at the time - and it was hoped they would be of such value at the end of the war, as would save the Bank at the best loss -Notwithstanding all these investments, the Bank found itself in possession of a large amount in the currency of the Confederacy. It is supposed that after appropriating the proceeds of the recent sale, there will still be a deficiency of about 20% - Our friend Mr. Bones continues in his usual health which is that of feebleness - Miss Longstreet was unwell for several days, but was able to go out yesterday. Mr. Jno. Davison & Mrs. Bryson are well - her little Grd Daughter [grand-daughter?] has the measles - Mr. Bryson & family I believe are well. He is too close a business man for me to see him often. We are now busy preparing to leave next Wednesday for Clarksville hoping to return in November, if not in improved, at least without its being much impaired - My wife desired me to send her affectionate regards to Mrs Allen. I am much gratified always at receiving your letters, but confess that writing is irksome to me and therefore cannot promise equal returns - Please present my regards to your cousin Wm. [William?] Campbell and his sister, and believe me ever Truly Yours R. [Robert?] Campbell |
