From John Tyndall, Snr   Dec. 14th. 1840

Mr John Tyndall | Ordnance Survey Office | Youghal

Leighlin Bridge | Dec. 14th, 1840.

My dear John

I received your letter of the 12th instant.¹ Its contents fills my heart with delight, I read it for Mr Stewart and Mr Beauchamp Newton, who expressed their utmost pleasure at your performance² and said I was happy to have a son able to do the like I intend showing it to the Dean³ and Mrs Stewart the first opportunity. I was in bed when your mother brought it to me, I read it there and nothing I have read this good while has given me so much pleasure. And now, for your further information, I have to let you know that there was so much interest taken with regard to the Election of Carlow that in Liverpool six thousand good men and true assembled on the beach waiting for the Packet which was to bring the result. The moment they heard it announced, their shouts rent the air and one cheer more for the Carlow Boys⁴ was given. Mr Mahon in this town is a complete Bedlamite,⁵ the Sunday after the Election he told as much lies as would disgrace a cannibal, but it is by lies they live, move, and have their being.⁶ Mr Conwill read a beautiful letter⁷ from you last night, your mother was very well pleased, he said he would answer it this day, and as we expect you home at Christmas I will conclude

Your affectionate father | John Tyndall.

RI MS JT/1/10/3198

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