Letters to Margaret Cronin and Patrick McAuliffe in the United States, from their families in Ireland,

1866-1880.

The letters are a poignant example of the efforts of separated families to keep in touch despite the long distances. The families in Ireland are eager to hear news from America, and sometimes pass on requests from neighbours and friends to their own family members, living in Newport, that they write home more frequently. A common theme is the distressed state of Ireland: the correspondents make reference to the failure of the potato crops, the price of food and the lack of work. It is clear how important is the money sent from America by those who have emigrated. There is obviously some pressure on emigrants to send the money, not only to help out their family, but to enable other siblings to emigrate in their turn.

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Main Creator: Cronin, Margaret
Contributors: McAuliffe, Patrick
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Emigration and immigration
Famines > Ireland
Ireland > Emigration and immigration > 19th century
United States > Emigration and immigration > 19th century
Ireland > Economic conditions > 19th century > Sources
Ireland > Social conditions > 19th century > Sources.
Notes:In 1866 Margaret Cronin of Coolageela, near Kanturk, Co. Cork emigrated to Newport, Rhode Island where her aunt, Catherine, already lived. She was about 18 years of age at that time. She later married Patrick McAuliffe of Freemount, near Milford, Co. Cork.

Physical description: 10 items.

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Letters to Margaret Cronin and Patrick McAuliffe in the United States, from their families in Ireland,

1866-1880.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Letters to Margaret Cronin and Patrick McAuliffe in the United States, from their families in Ireland, 1866-1880
Description:The letters are a poignant example of the efforts of separated families to keep in touch despite the long distances. The families in Ireland are eager to hear news from America, and sometimes pass on requests from neighbours and friends to their own family members, living in Newport, that they write home more frequently. A common theme is the distressed state of Ireland: the correspondents make reference to the failure of the potato crops, the price of food and the lack of work. It is clear how important is the money sent from America by those who have emigrated. There is obviously some pressure on emigrants to send the money, not only to help out their family, but to enable other siblings to emigrate in their turn.
Main Creator: Cronin, Margaret
Language:English
Extent:10 items.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 50,530 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.