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" is addressed to Mr Thomas Penney, No.1 New Buckingham Sq Dover Road London, from his son (also Thomas Penney) in New York.
Last modified 18 December 2002
