Series 12 - James McBeath letter and testimonial

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P/P155/68/12

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James McBeath letter and testimonial

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  • 1837-1851 (Creation)

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Kerby A. Miller created this transcript from the original manuscript held in the James McBeath and Family papers, Minnesota Historical Society.

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Transcript of an 1837 letter from James McBeath, a native of County Tyrone who has just moved with his family to Bath, New York from New York City. He is enjoying the country life more than the city. McBeath describes his property and house in Bath. Attached are two character testimonials; one, undated, for McBeath from the Presbyterian Minister of Colgherny and Termont; and one for James McBeath Jnr, a bookbinder, dated 24 May 1851.

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