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Dickson, Thomas , 1819-08-02

 Item — Box: 8

Scope and Contents

Letter: Earlston, Scotland, to John Dickson, Philadelphia, Pa.

ALS. Begs to know why his brother has not written to him: "If by word or dead [sic] I have injured you only let me no [sic]." Also describes the depressed state of trade in his area: "This town chiefly depended on the weaving class of people and that is now most wretched. Wrights and masons is well imployed [sic] in Edinburgh as there is little or no trade in the country." Contemplates immigrating to America.

Dates

  • Creation: 1819-08-02

Extent

1 items : 3 p. on double sheet ; 23 x 38 cm folded to 23 x 19 cm

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