Item 13: Letter from James McClintock to Andrew [Todd] McClintock, 1829 January 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Dates
- Created: 1829 January 2
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter/Correspondence
Condition Note:
Good, paper is in fine shape and still fairly durable. Handwriting is mostly legible and the letter only contains one small tear on the back page.
Measurements:
9 ¾ in. x 8 in.
Description:
In the following item, James McClintock is writing a letter to his nephew, Andrew, dated January 2, 1829. In the letter, James speaks about a business falling through that Andrew had intended to come to town for with Misters Hoff and Scott. The business is not defined, but the reason it is falling through is that the extension on the canal that was supposed to occur is being postponed due to some unrest in Harrisburg. James writes that the men feel hesitant to begin a new endeavor with the tensions continuing. James writes to ask if Andrew would like to keep his other business arrangements with Mr. Shannon, and states that he will inform the man with enough notice to write Andrew a check. He concludes the letter by commending Andrew on his character, which many wise people respect by James’ esteem. He suggests that Andrew never do anything to compromise this character he has built, but notes that he cannot tell him anything Andrew’s mother has not already taught him.
Location:
Wilkes Barre, PA
Transcription:
Front Page:
WilkesBarre January 2. 1829 Dear Andrew
Since the rect [receipt] of your letter I have called on Messers Hoff & Scott. They say they will not want you before April next; and indeed, if the canal showed not be extended it seems doubtful whether they will want you, at all; as in that case, there will be less inducement for the opening of another establishment. When I first addressed you, they supposed the extension of the canal to be an event admitting of no doubt whatever; but the late aspect of affairs at Harrisburg has in some manner alarmed them; and they will not inlay this business until all apprehension is at rest. Meanwhile, if you think proper to continue with Mr. Shannon until Spring, I will take care that he have notice in time to procure another check, if necessary. Judge Scott is well pleased with the character he rec[eive]d of you, as well as regards your morals as in respect to your qualifications for business. Believe me, I hope with all sincerity that you may never loose the respectability of character which you now possess. It were useless for me to assure you, how important it is, to be held in honorable estimation by the good & wise; without it, life would be a cheerless journey; and death, if one could dare to die, “a consummation devoutly to be wished.” But I have no counsel to give which the kind heart of your mother has not already antiquated.
Respectedly (sic) [Respectfully] Do not pay postage when you write. James McClintock
Inside Page Left and Right: Blank
Back Page:
James McClintock Esq[uire] Mr. Andrew T[odd] McClintock Northumberland Penn[sylvani]a. Mr. Mallory
WilkesBarre January 2. 1829 Dear Andrew
Since the rect [receipt] of your letter I have called on Messers Hoff & Scott. They say they will not want you before April next; and indeed, if the canal showed not be extended it seems doubtful whether they will want you, at all; as in that case, there will be less inducement for the opening of another establishment. When I first addressed you, they supposed the extension of the canal to be an event admitting of no doubt whatever; but the late aspect of affairs at Harrisburg has in some manner alarmed them; and they will not inlay this business until all apprehension is at rest. Meanwhile, if you think proper to continue with Mr. Shannon until Spring, I will take care that he have notice in time to procure another check, if necessary. Judge Scott is well pleased with the character he rec[eive]d of you, as well as regards your morals as in respect to your qualifications for business. Believe me, I hope with all sincerity that you may never loose the respectability of character which you now possess. It were useless for me to assure you, how important it is, to be held in honorable estimation by the good & wise; without it, life would be a cheerless journey; and death, if one could dare to die, “a consummation devoutly to be wished.” But I have no counsel to give which the kind heart of your mother has not already antiquated.
Respectedly (sic) [Respectfully] Do not pay postage when you write. James McClintock
Inside Page Left and Right: Blank
Back Page:
James McClintock Esq[uire] Mr. Andrew T[odd] McClintock Northumberland Penn[sylvani]a. Mr. Mallory
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu