Series 25 - N. Shanks letter

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P/P155/67/25

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N. Shanks letter

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  • 1888-1899 (Creation)

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Kerby A. Miller created his transcripts of the Shanks letters from the original manuscripts held in PRONI [reference number D2709/1/1-88].

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Transcripts of two letters written in 1888 and 1890 by Nick Shanks, who emigrated to Chicago in 1888, to his brother James in Ballyfounder, County Down. The first letter showcases Nick's first impressions of Chicago, while the second sends news of the American branch of the family and provides emigration advices.

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