Reference code
IE CA FM RES/9/2/5
Title
Framed Letter of Father Mathew
Date(s)
- 19 May 1847 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
3 pp; 24.5 cm x 19.5 cm; Manuscript
Name of creator
(1615-2023)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Scope and content
Letter of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC to Mr. Martin referring to the latter’s emigration to the United States. The letter reads ‘Gratification at the prospect of you securing an honourable independence for yourself and your dear young family in the great and glorious Republic. Your education, talents, application to business and virtuous religious habits would ensure prosperity to you everywhere, except in our own impoverished, afflicted country. Here all classes are on the very verge of ruin, and in adopting the resolution of emigrating you are acting prudently’.