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James McConville to Bridget Hughes and his sisters, 1847 July 1

 File — Shared box: 1222, Folder: 3
Identifier: MS2004_074_90749

Dates

  • Creation: 1847 July 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains five letters written to Bridget Hughes, a recent immigrant to America, by her family in Ireland, including her father Daniel McConville and her uncles James and John McConville. The letters discuss both family news and general events. They are particularly noteworthy in their discussion of the economic and social impact of the Irish Famine. Transcriptions are also included.

Creator

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research; digital version also available.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 container)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861