William Smith, Philadelphia to James Smyth, Co. Antrim
Philada [Philadelphia?] March 31 1837 Dr [dear?] Robert I read your letter of Decr [December?] 29 on the 26 [inst?] and note its contents you wish to come to this country & say that your mother thinks you to [too?] young But iff [if?] you want to come you are old anough [enough?] the sooner you Come the [better?] [stained] [torn] you are not coming to strangers if you are coming to a strange country you will come to the best home you ever had and if you are coming I wish you to come in the first vessel that will sail from Londonderry belonging to James Carscaden as I have payed * your passage and sent you two pound for [pocket?] [torn] money which James Cascaden will [pay you?] [torn] on presenting this letter to him and if you do not come you will send this back the firs [first?] opportunaty [opportunity?] bring home oatmeal with you & 1 irish cheese do not neglect to come as soon as you can or [--ct?] of this as I have a situation waiten [waiting?] on you give my love to all my friends I have to Send this by Liverpool as there is no [carry?] and [sendt?] to Ireland as I remain your affectionate ------ [uncle?] Wm [William?] SmithClose