These letters graciously have been shared with the Victorian Web by Eunice and Ron Shanahan; they have been taken from their website. The letters give an insight into the daily lives and concerns of 'ordinary' people without whom history would not exist. The letters are a wonderful example of how much history may be gleaned from such sources.
This 'letter from the past' was written by William Cloyne in June 1820. Despite its age, the writer seems to jump off the page to me, with his irascible humour.
Last modified 16 December 2002