Robert McClurg/ McClorg, Whitehall, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to his father, David McClurg/ McClorg, Templemoyle, Bovevagh Parish, County Derry, 18 June 1820
have so much at present. My rent per year is 50 dollars
but better places offer and near the town and I will embrace some
of them; all the bedclothes remain with me yet and ever will.
Many particulars are in this as also in yours in
respect of Campbell and concerning his death; many write
of their salaries here the half of which is lies. John George
has removed which made me direct to another place. This letter
goes by a Mr. Stevenson from the Faughan with whom I am
acquainted. Little attention is paid here in many places to
precious Sabbath time, but I am a omst entirely alone.
I sent a letter to John at November but got no answer, remember-
ing my old promise as soon as possible but it is too long in coming.
Dear Father and Mother, my greatest desire wish and prayer is that
you make sure work for Eternity and my greatest happiness
if I could once see you. Dear Brothers and Sisters look to your
parents with care and attention. I am far from them at present.
All my clothin since here has been nearly 3 suits and some other things
and I cannot advise any of you to come here at present. You
stated many things of great importance for time and eternity for
which advices I am much indebted.
My kindest love to you all for your present although not received but it
will yet. How sorry I am I cannot send something now but again.
And now to conclude may the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
peace of god and the Communion of the Spirit be with you all, Amen.
N.B. Miss no opportunity in writing and send me account of affairs and
how matters stand. I commend you all to the great Redeemer now,
and forever more. Amen. Yours unto Death Robert McCLorg
Robert McClurg/ McClorg, Whitehall, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to his father, David McClurg/ McClorg, Templemoyle, Bovevagh Parish, County Derry, 18 June 1820
Description
[This item contains two letters addressed to the same recipients and written on the same day. In 1861 Whitehall was officially changed to Brunnerville ].
Transcript text by Professor Kerby Miller. Title and description by University of Galway. The names McClurg and McClorg are used interchangeably in this series so both are quoted.
