Item 19a: A Letter from A[ndrew Todd] McClintock to Henry L. Southard, 1841 Jan[uar]y 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19a
Dates
- Created: 1841 Jan[uar]y 12
Creator
- McClintock, Andrew Todd, 1810-1892 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letters/Photocopies
Condition Note:
Fair. The general condition of the photocopy makes it difficult to read in places.
Measurements:
8 ½ in. x 11 in.
Description:
The following item depicts a letter written by Andrew Todd McClintock to Henry L. Southard, dated January 12, 1841. In the letter, McClintock writes about receiving a letter from Southard. He explains that he wishes to have written sooner, but his profession keeps him tied up in court recently. He hopes that Southard does not believe it is from a lack of feelings on McClintock’s side, stating that he writes when the chance arises, such as this letter which is being written in court. He invites Southard to stay in their home, saying that he can entertain Southard from Saturday to Wednesday next. He asks after Southard’s profession and studies, a trade that seems to be tied to the land. McClintock says he will withhold his previous arguments that Southard should try law, but does share his regret that Southard is not in the fraternity. He concludes the letter by sharing Augusta’s regards to Southard.
Henry L. Southard was a nineteenth century figure in the region, known widely for his work with mining and railroad companies.
Location:
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Transcription:
Wilkes Barre, 12 Jan[uar]y 1841.
Mr dear Henry,
I have delivered the letters you—
enclosed, & am requested by Mrs. Hollenback
to say that the party is to leave Friday
evening & they will be much gratified
to see you present – Come if you can leave
your business – Write & tell me I must
say to you that unless “eggs be too scarce” there
is to be a gathering on Tuesday evening west
at the Stone House Where I need not tell
your presence would be most Welcome—
Come then & we’ll try to keep you employed
from Saturday till Wednesday — I think you
might give us that much of your good
company —
You must not think that I do not fully
reciprocate all those friendly feelings which
you entertain toward me— If I have assure
you the opinion arises from no falling off
in my feelings of friendship — I am the
most negligent of my correspondence & sometimes
from that my friends have good cause for
desisting me entirely— Let me hence forth hear
from you & I’ll promise to be a better boy in
future —-
I have been engaged for the last
Back:
week almost constantly in Court, and am completely tired out — I am able to write this only by taking advantage of a little leisure given us by my brother Kidder’s waking a speech without beginning or ending — I am writing in Court, with his harsh voice grating with thunder in my ear, & you must not therefore look for well turned periods— Much as I like my profession I do get tired of these courts & will rejoice when I can next week let down at mine ease, in mine old arm chair, & book a good Havard By the by what are you going at when locks &c [etcetera] are rebuilt — I cant help regretting that you did not leave the beginning for the profession— But I am not going to renew my suggestions on this subject you will tell me that I fancy there is nothing like land because I am a lawyer— And yet I will forbear again [illegible] my regrets that you are not of the fraternity —- If you cant come in proper person with on Friday or Tuesday Ill expect to hear from you during next Week—- Augusta tells me to give you her best regards — Believe me truly your friend A. McClintock H. L. Southard Esq[ui]r[e]
Envelope: 10 Henry L. Southard, Esq[ui]r[e] Mauch Chunk Luzerne County Penn[sylvani]a single—
Back:
week almost constantly in Court, and am completely tired out — I am able to write this only by taking advantage of a little leisure given us by my brother Kidder’s waking a speech without beginning or ending — I am writing in Court, with his harsh voice grating with thunder in my ear, & you must not therefore look for well turned periods— Much as I like my profession I do get tired of these courts & will rejoice when I can next week let down at mine ease, in mine old arm chair, & book a good Havard By the by what are you going at when locks &c [etcetera] are rebuilt — I cant help regretting that you did not leave the beginning for the profession— But I am not going to renew my suggestions on this subject you will tell me that I fancy there is nothing like land because I am a lawyer— And yet I will forbear again [illegible] my regrets that you are not of the fraternity —- If you cant come in proper person with on Friday or Tuesday Ill expect to hear from you during next Week—- Augusta tells me to give you her best regards — Believe me truly your friend A. McClintock H. L. Southard Esq[ui]r[e]
Envelope: 10 Henry L. Southard, Esq[ui]r[e] Mauch Chunk Luzerne County Penn[sylvani]a single—
Creator
- McClintock, Andrew Todd, 1810-1892 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
Contact:
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu