| Title: | John Chambers, New York, To Robert Simms, Belfast. |
|---|---|
| ID | 609 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Chambers, John/67 |
| Year | 1825 |
| Sender | Chambers, John |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | unknown |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | New York, USA |
| Destination | Belfast, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | Simms, Robert |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends |
| Source | T.1815/25: copied by Permission of Presbyterian Historical Society, Fisherwick Place, Belfast. #TYPE EMG John Chambers, New York, To Robert Simms, [General Merchant], Belfast. 1st June 1825. |
| Archive | Public Record Office Northern Ireland. |
| Doc. No. | 8809124 |
| Date | 01/06/1825 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | 20:09:1988 GC created 25:01:1989 ET input 30:01:19 |
| Word Count | 431 |
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| Transcript | To Mr Robt Simms Belfast New York 1 June 1825 My Dear Simms Your Letter & the papers were very acceptable - & the additional light on the Strange & discordant principle which have so long governed our unhappy Country - but the worst of it is, that the discord seems to be as widely differed amongst the governed as amongst the governors! - We have received the parliamentary Proceedings to the 22nd April, wh which gives the 27 Majority in the Commons, & Mr Lawless's Apple of Discord; [than?] which I cannot conceive any thing more untimely, unwise, or mischievious,; & fully justifies the observations of many of the London prints, that "our own feuds are our greatest enemies" It is really melancholy to see that the egotism of two political rivals is likely to frustrate a great [measure?] by which a whole Nation is to be served. We (in this Quarter) have little hope of success for the measure in the Lords, - so if it miscarries, there, we shall not be disappointed. The personal influence of Peel the chancellor, added to the Church seem too strong for any combination of talent or power. The English Revenue & commerce appear at length to have got into liberal & enlightened hands, & great consequences I suppose are likely to follow - How far Ireland will be permitted to participate we have to learn; Tho' [Though?] opinion goes that she already manifests much improvement. The Country rapidly advances. The rise on cotton seems wonderful, & is extending its culture in proportion. As for this City in growth, there is no example. We built [1600?] houses last year, & it is probable we shall double that Number in this. There are 5 New Churches at this moment building in my neighbourhood! - Our New Exchange will be 114 feet [front?] all of white Marble & will be finished next Spring. Our Canals are doing Wonders, & produce a revenue beyond all anticipation. They have excited a spirit Throughout The Whole Union for similar Undertakings - & Their number & extent, (by & bye) will far exceed Those of England. As for the Canadas. (if your government is wise & active,) another great empire will be raised There - sufficient to drain off your superfluous population & Manufacturers. Present best wishes to friend Tennant & any other friends near you. Mrs C. unites in kindest remembrances to Mrs Simms your daughter & family & believe me, with [unaltered?] esteem &c [etc?] Dr Simms Yours J Chambers I see your son Robert frequently, - he seems to be doing well & in good health |
