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1847 May 17 . Arthur V. Watson ALS to Jacob Harvey; Ardrahan, County Galway, Ireland

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Box 4
Abstract:
Appealing to "Friends in New York" for aid to help relieve famine in Ireland. "...as Curate of the Protestant Church in the West of (the extreme west of Ireland) I am called on to witness many scenes of the most heart rending wretchedness." Notes the rising distress, his region reaching "the same miserable plight as our more unfortunate neighbors," and the cessation of all public works. Mentions Belgian merchants purchasing all the corn available in Galway and all other provisions being sold at exorbitant "famine price." Worried about impending "vice and criminality," especially from unemployed servants. "My house is surrounded from morning until night by female applicants for Relief." Describes the weakened and starving condition of residents. "...the mirth of the land is gone,--and to employ no exaggerate terms, a strong lad might push his way through the most dense crowd--all are shadows." Appreciates the aid already rendered by America and hopes God will bless continued charitable efforts.
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