From John Tyndall, Snr   May 8th. 1840.

To John Tyndall | Ordnance Survey Office | Youghal | Leighlin Bridge | May 8th. 1840.

Dear John

I received your letter on the 7th instant¹ and am happy to hear that you are well and settled in your lodging. I was very uneasy to hear from you as the weather was so very hot during your time on the road I was afraid you had caught a severe cold. Another thing that caused me to fret much was the unguarded manner you acted the evening you left this² by walking from the back to the front of the coach and it going at the time. For God’s sake for mine and your mother’s be more watchfull. And as the sea is so convenient to you do not make too free with it or swim beyond your depth. Your mother and Emma are frettin for your absence, but I think it all foolishness. The Cork ‘you see’³ I believe are a curious sort of people but I hope not half so bad as the South Boors.⁴ I was told that you and seven or eight of the men were together in one house, I am glad to find that such is not the case. Mr Stewart told me he saw you on the coach towards Kilkenney,⁵ and that if anything came round for your benefit during your absence him and others would not forget you. John Mooney says he wont go to Youghal to hear old Ocean’s roar but that he is very well pleased to hear from you. And to prevent wigs on the green⁶ the house must be neat and clean for you against Christmas. I hope Corporal Davey is in better health than when he left Leighlin and let him know that he has my best wishes both for his temporal as well as for his eternal welfare.⁷ Remember me to Phillip Evans and all the boys. I myself your mother, Emma and all your friends send their love to you

I remain your affectionate father | John Tyndall

P.S. | Dont neglect writing to me often, and to mention Emma in your next.

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