Series 18 - Montgomery-Searight letters

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P/P155/58/18

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Montgomery-Searight letters

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  • 1847-1859 (Creation)

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Kerby A. Miller created his transcripts of the Montgomery-Searight Letters from the original manuscripts held in PRONI [reference number D2794/1/2/1-110].

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Kerby A. Miller's transcripts and abstracts of selected letters from the Montgomery family papers held in PRONI, specifically focusing on eight letters written by William Montgomery in New Orleans to Joseph Searight in Philadelphia between 1848 and 1850. The Montgomery family were from Belfast and Portadown; Searight was a linen merchant. Much of the letters concern payment for orders and commenting on the linen industry in Ireland, although there are mentions of personal news as well. William Montgomery's letters are written while on business travel, per Miller, 'William Montgomery seems to be in partnership with his brother, Harford, and Robert Moore, and still lives in Portadown.'

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