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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.406.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1765-1774 |
| Title | William Irving to Thomas Irving about Charles's petition, family, farming and the army |
| Date | 11 April 1772 |
| Author | Irving, William (fl. 1772) |
| Additional authors | Irving, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by William Irving to his son Thomas Irving, who was Inspector General of Imports, Exports, and Register of Shipping for North America in Boston. Says he has waited impatiently the past three weeks for the result of Charles's petition. Says Thomas's brother James has christened a new boy, named William. Claims that James has determined to live more frugally now, and has moved to a smaller farm called "Waterside" where he hopes to live a quiet life away from the mismanagement of large farms. Says "Mistress Goldie" has again left her husband. Wants to know if "Thomie" has finished his bargain to get into a troop of horse guards. Hopes to see him in Scotland soon. Says Thomas's mother and all at home are well. Postmark stamped "Dumfries" on 15 April. |
| Subjects | Religion Petition Children and Family Finance Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Global History and Civics Marriage Women's History Military History |
| People | Irving, William (fl. 1772) Irving, Thomas (fl. 1768-1773) |
| Place written | Gribton, Scotland |
| Theme | Women in American History; Agriculture; Children & Family; Banking & Economics; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Thomas left his position in Boston later in 1772. He eventually became Inspector General of Customs in Great Britain. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Appointment of Thomas Irving to Inspector of Imports and Exports and Register of Shipping in America |