Item 19b: A Letter from Andrew T[odd] McClintock to Henry L. Southard, 1842 June 5.
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19b
Dates
- Created: 1842 June 5.
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 June 5, 1842. In the letter, McClintock writes his regrets that the letter has taken so long to be sent. He mentions that he has thought of his friend often, sending mementos within his letters before to show his affection. He then goes on to share a little of his life, explaining his and his wife’s living situation in the valley. He continues to explain the prominent people in the valley, mentioning a Dr. Channing, a Mr. Wise, who is presenting a hot air balloon demonstration, and Orville Taylor, who has been instructing in general education. He shares his travel plans in the following section, noting that he will be traveling in July to the Supreme court. He explains that any letters received during this time will most likely be handled by his student, Mrs. Covell, who aids him in his business while traveling. In the conclusion of his letter, McClintock sends his sympathies for Southard’s father who is ill. He writes that it is a shame his father had to relinquish his duties as President of the Senate, but hopes that some respite may be good for his health overall.
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 5 June
My dear Henry,
I’ve had a half written letter on
hand for nearly a month, & have sat down
half a dozen times to finish it, but always
been interrupted – I am ashamed of my neglect
& must ask your pardon — I’ve two or three
times sent you a memento accompanying letters
enclosed and trust that you will believe me that
I feel no small interest in my friend—
Gus [Augusta] & I are living along in one quiet and
comfortable way and would be most happy to see you
We hope you will pay us a visit during the
summer— Our valley never looked more beautiful
and I am still admiring it out of my window
from which, stands the old barn infront of us
as been walked off, we have quite a view—
The great men of the land are gathering in
upon us thick & fast— We have Dr. Channing
sick at the hotel— J. Orville Taylor has been
lecturing in General Education— And Mr. Wise is
here preparing to astonish the natives by our
ascension in his balloon — And we aforewarned
people —
I expect to be about a week or ten days
in July at our Supreme Court — I shall leave about
the 8th & mention it for your information in case
you “shd” [should] be writing certain letters about that
time— My student Ned Covell usually opens my
letters on such occasions, & attends to my business, but
I w’d [would] say direct to myself, but it is most probable she
will accompany me to visit my mother —
Back:
I regret very much to learn from the papers that your father’s ill health has deprived the Country of his services as President of the Senate– I trust, however, that a short relaxation from his public duties will restore his health — Do let me hear from you– I fully intend to write you more at length soon — Augusta sends her love to you — Truly Your friend Henry L. Southard Esq[uire] Andrew. T. McClintock
A. T. McClintock 5th June ‘[18]42
Henry L. Southard Esq[uire] Washington City D.C.
Back: In pencil: 3
Back:
I regret very much to learn from the papers that your father’s ill health has deprived the Country of his services as President of the Senate– I trust, however, that a short relaxation from his public duties will restore his health — Do let me hear from you– I fully intend to write you more at length soon — Augusta sends her love to you — Truly Your friend Henry L. Southard Esq[uire] Andrew. T. McClintock
A. T. McClintock 5th June ‘[18]42
Henry L. Southard Esq[uire] Washington City D.C.
Back: In pencil: 3
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