Letter from Dan Quinlan, New York to ''Dear Humphrey'.
TitleLetter from Dan Quinlan, New York to ''Dear Humphrey'.
ReferenceIE 627/U128
Date
1 Aug 1802
Production date 1802 - 1802
Scope and Content(1) Photocopy of TS. transcript of MS. letter written by Dan Quinlan, New York, [formerly of Kilbrogan, near Bandon, County Cork], to 'Dear Humphry'. Describes chartering a schooner for the West Indies and contracting yellow fever; eventually arriving in New York via Charlestown and Baltimore where he is quite content. Expresses concern at his brother James not apprenticed to a genteel trade in Cork; "Dan Sullivan fled this place . . .McCormick died in Charlestown, Tommy Moore died in Baltimore, John Croneen of Barrett's Hill was in New York. . .. Hosford kept a large store in the island of Bermuda. Sweeney died of Yellow fever.'' Enquires if Mr. Stokes' papers have come from Lisbon [ordination papers]. Enquires about the Watergate Building. Wishes to thank Sammy Jervois and Cathy Hurley and Tom Duke. Note, 'Copy of original hand-written letter in the possession of Mrs. B McGrath, 235 Blackrock Ave., Dublin 7.
(2) 29 Sep 1975 Copy of letter from Sean Quinlan, St. Patricks College Maynooth, to 'Dear Christy' enclosing copy of Quinlan's letter.
(2) 29 Sep 1975 Copy of letter from Sean Quinlan, St. Patricks College Maynooth, to 'Dear Christy' enclosing copy of Quinlan's letter.
Extent1p
Persons keywordQuinlan, Dan | New York | fl.1802
SubjectEmigrant Letters
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LevelFonds
RepositoryCork City and County Archives