From John Tyndall, Snr   April 10th, 1842.

Mr Carberry McCarthy | Strand Road, Cork | for John Tyndall

Leighlin Bridge | April 10th, 1842.

My dear John

I received your third letter¹ this morning, and am happy to hear that you will be at home by the first of May. You accuse me with making a vow never to write to you again, be assured such is not the case. I had nothing worth your notice to communicate I hope I wont have cause to regret the neglect of your interest, as I have (I am afraid) let one opportunity pass without endeavouring to advance your temporal welfare. The Colonel² was at home for a few days, and being ignorant of the proper mode of acting I let him set off without making any application to him on your behalf, but I hope as the old saying is, ‘all is not lost that’s in danger’,³ and that a day may come when my application will be made with good effect. You still hold a situation under the Government and continue to do so as long as you think proper, and if at any time you want to withdraw from them you have a home and of course a hearty welcome to return to. A couple of such letters as that of Mr Wynne’s⁴ will do a great deal to advance you, and I think you will always merit such praise. I would be glad to know what mode of travelling you will adopt, as if you come on the night coach as Phil Evans did we might remain up for you. Your mother says she will make use of everything that comes in her way to make herself fat by the time she sees you. Emma sent you a paper though you did not acknowledge the receipt of it.

I am your affectionate father | John Tyndall.

RI MS JT 1/10/3271

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