Robert McClurg/ McClorg, Whitehall, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to his father, David McClurg/ McClorg, Templemoyle, Bovevagh Parish, County Derry, 18 June 1820
well in general and harvest will be on in a fortnight.
We got several accounts of the alarming state of the West of Ireland
and of the dissatisfaction in England and Scotland. With regard to
this country I cannot advise any person to come to it as my time
here has been short and most people have a delicacy in advising upon
a subject so important; in short, the times in all countries
have been depressing in some degree, and this country must feel
them as well as others. If an answer comes from John or he comes in
here I will let you know by the first opportunity and also from friends
Samuel and John for the information of their friends, those whom I
mentioned in my first letters are all well. Mr. John George and family
are well. I have nothing particular at present to write, but
desiring to be remembered to Uncles and Aunts and all enquiring
friends and neighbours. I remain your ever affectionate and
grateful son.
Robert McClorg
P.S. When you write to me direct to Mr. . John George, South
Eighth Street 143, Philadelphia, who always knows
where I am and can forward your letters immediately. This and
another letter go by the Conestaga, a regular trader to Ireland.
[End of Letter]
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.
