Tag: Bessie Paulin Goodwin

Frederick Paulin to his son Frederick, 29 Nov 1887

Letter from Frederick Paulin to his son Frederick Arthur Paulin, dated Nov 29th  [1887]

Acock’s Green, November 29

Dear Fred,

It is I think sometime since I wrote a letter to BC, though the interval has been frequently represented by a newspaper to me or the other of you. During this seeming absence however I have been fully engaged in searching for a few crumbs in the matter of keeping the cart upon its wheels for things are not any better in the old country than all counts doubtless tell you, and the period of improvement in kind cannot be said to have yet come to hand.  The break front has been a hybrid one lately combining cigar selling with advertisement canvassing for an Hindustani Journal.  The more scarcely agree very well looks like up too much of this time whilst I independently they are not self-supporting or rather individually efficiently remunerative so I am jogging along. My health thank God continues good and something I am told contributes to my health rather than not.  My ground lately has been [illegible] hire Yorkshire and is so far from hours I would rather have home ground which would enable me to run back at night, but as we are not likely to have every thing just convenient to our wishes the point is yielded to the necessity.  You no doubt know Bessie left here on the Egypt 27 Oct and had a peaceful voyage.  Who were just holding on though what the Captain described as the worst weather he had witnessed for 16 years in the Atlantic.  I speculate when she will reach you and am disposed to be [illegible] you will united by find a way for her to pass your

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Will it be before or by Xmas next if so it would be I know a season with you of festivity seasoned with many a thought and sentiment of House and your family connections.  We shall DV not fail to be with you all in spirit on our customary manner going through a mimic Xmas.  But not such as it[illegible] to be when my boys as well as girls roared out their cheery welcome of the fiery pudding as it lit up the circling jacks and revealed the greatest delight possible.  But shall we not yet meet all round some festive board [illegible] the final expansion in some one or more of us takes place?  I hope so!  One more union of now distracted members of an normally affectionate family will I divine and believe to be permitted us yet,  Isn’t that something grand to look forward to?

I met with a man in Leeds of the name Whitlock son of a tavern keeper there I know, who had come hours invalided from Victoria after working in a brickyard for I think Dunsmuir and coming from £12to £18 per brick there.  He said the air was too strong for him so he shifted to Chicago where he got worst and came home where I think he will stop.

Bessie’s address if 449 Dean Str Brooklyn NY.  We write in affection to you all, pass these sentiments round From your very affectionate Father.

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Where Bessie Lived, 1887

In a letter from her father Frederick Paulin, to his son Frederick, dated 28 December 1887, he talks about writing to his daughter Bessie, who had emigrated to the United States that year.

She arrived in New York City 15 Nov 1887. She lived in Brooklyn, NY. The letter to her brother provided her addresss as 449 Dean Street, Brooklyn. It is not clear how long she lived there, and there is the suggestion that she moved a lot.

So where is this place? I searched on google and found this image on streetview. It appears to be 447-449 Dean Street. The area is under a bit of development, but across the street there are still some older, low rise apartment buildings.

Building which appears to be 449 Dean Street. Now boarded up, but clearly a low-rise apartment building. From Google street view
Map of Brooklyn from Google – 449 Dean Street 2020
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Frederick Paulin to his son Frederick, May 1884

 

Frederick Paulin to his son Frederick A Paulin, 13 May 1884

Tuesday May 13, 1884

Dear Fred

Yours dated April 7th received to day in which you afford us a [illegible] glimpse of your present surroundings and occupation and we are all very much pleased indeed with contents.  It is cheering and interesting and suggests to us a sincere wish that the summer’s run you have entered upon will strengthen your eyesight, benefit your health and proved remunerative to you in every way.  There would be many opportunities doubtless for profitable barter and by the time this reaches you the preparation for market of the prince of fishes will have begun.  It is almost a pit that some one or two fo the many grand fellows you will feast your eyes to on cannot come here with as little ceremony or cost as the letters.  For we ever can imagine the difference between fresh salmon so called here and that which will be afforded you in a rapid transition

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From the mountain stream to the pot or grid.  I saw Blantern’s brother a few days ago and he informed me that you had been graduating in the Indian tongues. I I spose a sort of patois?  Are there any sketches to be had of the scenery around you – you might give us one of your own doing for an idea.  I will by its immensity probably be difficult subject, but try if you have time, and describe the colourings.

We are going on much the same here.  I am still pursuing the “British Mercantile Gazette” with the view of increasing its bulk in advertisements for which I get a share of 20%.  Canvassing is of course in the present depressed condition of trade difficult and laborious to the mind still my average earnings per week have been better than the cigar business, besides I seldom go from home and am only responsible to and at the bidding of myself.  The rush of such an arrangement and freedom is most appreciable.  George I have found an opening for him in the office of Mess Short Short & Co the export merchants in Gr Charles St and the owner and proprietor of the paper or publication I am working.

Ernest is fairly settled and I believe is satisfied with his work at Wright and Butlers the Lamp people.  They have now a season ticket each which I paid for yesterday total 11.7.6 and they agree to pay me back so much a month.  Our garden is likely to prove much more remunerative to us this year because a larger tract is under cultivation than last season and the ground breaks down better.  I have added also some 3 or 4 dozen standard rose trees, some 200 gladioli bulbs, 3 Doulton ware vases in the rear also, and the pansies have given plenty of blossoms all the winter thro.  We have in the house the long room and one opposite across the hall papered and [illegible] sundry little items also give a more furnished effect than it used to have – on the whole we are gradually following our destiny and I know you will rejoice when I say that the future may be an improvement on the present

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And that the present is decidedly better than the past which we have just left behind.  The Dr Swinbourne would like a line from you, I think you never have sent to him since your departure.  He is not in such robust health as his best friends would wish him to be.  We have had a visit from Sarah Churchill and Col Burnaby in Birm lately, in anticipation of their bid for the midland metropolitan vote – the former delivered some talented and effective speeches and ahs gone quite to the front of the political arena in their country.  Bessie I omitted to say is apprenticed to Fordred (Millinery & Co) and seems to like it up to know.  Louise is still with grandpa and Gma at Henley having occasionally all her patience severely taxed occasionally by their eccentricities and crochets still she doesn’t murmur much at the sacrifice.  The remainder of the family are well.  Your mama is overworked as usual but in fair health, studied with the customary consideration of

Your affectionate father

We eagerly anticipate your letters

 

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Letter to Frederick Pauline from his father, 10 Aug 1888

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[Illegible] Friday Aug 10 [1888]

Dear Fred

The poo for $10 arrived safely and this morning.  It has also been paid over to Louise which she will acknowledge to you of course.  She has been luck in the way of gifts, money as well as various articles more or less decorative and useful.  The wedding went off I think in every way satisfactorily there was every thing the company or the newly married needed or could require and then to the club on Wednesday last so that they had 18 days holiday chiefly at Tynemouth in fishing boating we have not let the house

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Yet though several inquisitorial people have replied to my advertisement- property at [illegible] is just now a drop in the market. There are many properties unlet at the same time the speculative builder is busy – Matthews the overseer tells me that owing to the above state of things AG in a clog upon the parochial balance sheet.  This is is considered a temporary state only and will probably quickly recover itself.  I wrote you some time since the letter any how should be with you before now saying we were all coming in the Lake Superior steamer tine to Montreal and thence to

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You via CPR.  We have Lpool this day fortnight on the 24 sail.  So [illegible] we shall reach Montreal [illegible] about the 2nd Sept where we hope to meet with Bessie.  I have instructed her so far as possible what to do and sent her £2 POO to pay her rail to Montreal from Brooklyn.  I hope she will have no difficulty in the matter.  I have Royal Insurance introduction to Ward of Victoria also the Butins private card to Mr Turner, and [illegible] in

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Also now in Birmi port to manufacture &c saying I am going to BC and could negotiate an agency or hrs &c but the time is yet young for any replies.  I am bringing some cheap canvasses in oil, some scenes & C for spec and if they “go” I have arranged for a regular supply.  We are bringing a coat for Leonard Philips which his ma has sent for enclosure, but we are not yet decided what to do for you and in the way of clothes.  I have two handsome waistcoat pieces that I am expecting to get mended up for you if I can manage the size though Powell.  Grandpa sends you a pipe by me – we are very fully occupied in completing arrangements for our journey which I [illegible] start will be safely completed + consummated in our writing again – we bring photos of wedding group and our love to all and from your affectionate Father.

 

[Cheat Sheet: The letter did not have a year, but Louisa Mary Paulin married Robert Rutherford on the 21 July 1888.

The Ship SS Lake Superior Beaver Line was the ship that they had booked passage to Montreal –

SS lake superior Beaver Line

Interesting to note that Bessie was in Brooklyn and would meet the family in Montreal before they went on to Victoria.  I will look into this.]

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Letter to Frederick Paulin from his sister, about 1887

Transcription – letter to Frederick Paulin, no date, no signature [Likely Sarah]

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Henley Lodge

Acock’s Green

Sept

My dear Fred,

Very many thanks for your nice long letter received the 17th Sept.  We were all very pleased to hear you are all getting on so nicely – Sorry Herbert has had a bad hand, but that it is better than having more horrid abscesses he has had from time to time.  I have been having a bad time of it

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I think I am most unfortunate, you will hear details again.  Mrs Natts has offered the money for Bessie & I to go to Victoria, I am afraid the offer has come too late for this year so you must look forward to seeing us come next spring.  I have decided to be an old maid, and keep your house, taking for granted that you intend on being a bachelor.  Emmie makes a great mistake in being

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All agreeable with Herbert.  I am very sorry for Ernest.  She thinks her spurious perfect but she has much to learn poor girl – Papa’s business is very awkward I wish we could all start afresh in Victoria.  Amy is earning a little money and Bessie.  I shall start up and I hope shortly but my health is very bad.  I think it would save my life the journey across the sea.

I am glad your health is better – George seems

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To occuoy himself pretty well – we have sent newspapers with account of H Lawley’s murder, it is such a shocking thing for the family. AF is very slow just now the church is closed to have light stained glass windows in will be opened on the 22nd Harvest Festival going to extra grand at least the choir is old Mr Watts has married his housekeeper just come back from his honeymoon in the Lakes people say never despair after that its been the latest talk.

 

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Arrival in Victoria, 1889

Victoria Daily Colonist, 11 Sep 1889

Per Str RP Rithet from Westminster – Mr. and Mrs. Pauline, Misses Bessie, Flora, Sarah, Marion, Nellie and Violet Pauline, Mrs. Ferloyd, Mrs. Burns, Miss Murchison, Miss Sharp, WL Thompson, EG Fletcher, George Doing, JW Todd, WW Wilson, WH Bone, S Clay, Gelley, Dr Cardwell, J Harvey, J Pauline, G Brooks, Bondier, Greenwood, Wilson.

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Mary Cutler Paulin to FA Pauline, c1884

Transcription, letter from Mary Cutler Paulin to FA Pauline, nd (circa 1884)

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Henley Lodge

Good Friday Evening

 

Excuse writing

Dear Fred

We received your cheerful letter dated 6th March on the 8th April and considering the pleasure it is for us to receive one from you. I think it a pity we so seldom write.  I regret very much that we do not write once a week, we are always talking of this, I must say I am always very busy and lately have been put out in my work having been obliged to go to London twice, first to help with Uncle William [Cutler – Mary’s brother], then I went away to shop with her the load a letter to say come at once Aunt was very

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Ill so I went and ursainer [?] another 9 days  Aunt is better, but not at all well as soon as she can collect a few little debts she will I think come and live with us. It is a great pleasure for us to think you are in a new and pleasant part of the world and hope the right work does not try you. You seem to think the girls are all out but Bess remains only 3 weeks in her first place not that it was her fault the lady she went to help was ill and had to go away.  Amy [illegible] two months when the family went to Bath and I would

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Not let her go with them as she was subject to walk in her sleep. Bessie is now at Fordreds High Street and will not have any pay for two years, the season ticket is an expense, but she seems to be getting on very well. Amy + Florence are helping me with work but I shall find them something to do before very long as I should do better with a strong servant I think. George does not like the curate with the Father would be glad to get back

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To his old place he has been suffering with tooth ache, last Saturday went to Lucas and had one out.  I went with him and had one of my troublesome old stumps out. Louise is not happy with the old folks at Henley.  I went there on my way from London and they are from what I saw the most trying old couple, Poor Loo says she will try and have patience.  Uncle Harry [Clements – FA Pauline’s great-uncle] that gave you the knive, died last Monday of heart complaint Mrs Tom Clements [Rebecca – FA Pauline’s great aunt] died 3 weeks ago.

With kindest love and wishes, MP

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Your father is as well as hard work will let him be, has been to church twice.  The Rector often talks of you. Many thanks for papers.  The children are well, five of them have been to church to day, hope you will be able

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To read this.  I must get nice thin paper. I hope to see Lizzie and Pollie Braund here on Easter Sunday.  Miss Shearer went London Easter day and will go to Henley on her way back to see Louise.

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George Paulin to Frederick A Paulin, 13 Aug 1884

Letter George Paulin to Frederick A Pauline, 1884

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London,

Balmoral Buildings

91 Queen Victoria Street V

Birmingham

Short, Short & Co

c/o Messrs McClelland Bros

Cambridge St, B’ham August 13th 84

 

Dear Fred

You will almost think I have forgotten you, but had I any news I should have written before.  Many thanks for papers received a week ago.  I notice your remark in the centre of one of them that “all’s well.” You will see by the above address that I am back again in my old quarters, and so I shall remain I expect now until I emigrate the place is alright you know as regards comfort but they have the name of paying the most miserable screws in B’ham.  I am very please to inform you that we are all in very good health + in pretty fair circumstances that is to say we can manage to pay our way + this is as much as you can expect these times.

I trust you are having a good salmon harvest up your way.  We have the prospect here of having the best harvest for 7 years so I hope to see better brave, not that I don’t have to work hard enough for my 25/ a week now.

I have had plenty of work on the organ this year, having played services at St Lawrence’s “Morning Afternoon + Night for the last two months, this is filling your Sundays up with a vengeance eh”  Gladstone’s jerrymandering government are still in power, deeper in the wind, the laughing stock of Europe + everywhere else.  Louise is at home from Henley and

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Very well but what her future movements are going to be I don’t know.  Bessie is as you know at Fordre’s.  Florence + Amy are learning Dress making at Miss Ristews but as they are all apprenticed with no pay they are expensive then in the household.  Pa has gone a Sheffied journey this week I don’t expect him home until Saturday, hope he’ll have good luck.  Vicar says he has had a very nice letter from you and is very pleased. Your place in the choir is still vacant.

Acock’s Green is just as quiet as ever no go at all, cricket clubs falling to pieces in all directions.  You don’t happen to know (I suppose) a place out your way where an organist teacher of harmony would be able to do a good thing eh.

I went to Blackpool on August Bank Holiday, had a splendid sail on the sea beautiful weather.  We have had it 92o in the shade for the last fortnight, such weather not seen for years.  Sunstroke the rage everywhere. Cholera playing up high jinks in the South of France ni fach the worlds waking up all together.  Gordon shut up at Harthorn, Gladstone told the house he was not shut up, but only hemmed in.  House roared made the Gom in such a rave – must have been after supper I should think.

Well old man I think this is enough twaddle for one dose I wish it will find you as it leaves Henley Lodge + [illegible] in the best of health.

Your affectionate Brother

George

I am still single + have not got a girl + don’t intend to have up as I think of exploring Outer Africa and putting Stanby’s light out.

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Letter Ernest Paulin to Frederick Pauline, 15 Jan 1884

Letter, Ernest Paulin to Frederick Pauline, 15 Jan 1884

Acock Green

Jan 15th 84

Dear Fred

Many thanks for the slip enclosed in George’s letter.  I am much obliged to you for effecting the sale of my cards and at such good prices too, there is no wonder of some of them being damaged I consider we are very lucky at only losing one out of four.

We spent rather a quiet Xmas this time you being so far away, we had a few toasts throughout it was all “Canada” and “absent friends”

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I hope you will share our dinner at that festive time next time then we shall all be in a more rollicking mood than lately experienced.  Pa was especially quiet, really quiet, the younger ones of course felt nothing of the kind and amused themselves in the usual manner.

We have generally been doing a little better lately.  Pa has made twenty odd pounds this last fortnight and had the rhino too, I hope it will continue, then we shall stand a chance of reducing the National

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Debt which is not as large now as when you left.  Pa has made an average £5 every week he has been with Short’s as far as I can reckon and I’m not far ont in own opinion.

Pa, Ma, and the young ones (8) are going to the P of W Pantomime to night “Cinderella” fancy that tribe to manage “what a treat” it is the fulfillment of a promise which has stood in their little mental diaries for about three months.

Amy is out at service at a nice house in the Pershore Road as nurse girl – Bessie has been out but turned up a bad

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Penny after about 10 days of it but she hadn’t such a nice place as Amy, she will soon go out again when her bad finger is well, the reason they were sent out was, they made the “Mansfield” just above us a rather close acquaintance and could never get anything done, when sent to the Post they would go straight up there and stay till 11 o’clock PM and forget their errands, 5 nights  out of 6 this game was carried on for 3 weeks and Pa couldn’t thrash them so the above course was adopted which was in my opinion the wisest possible.

Will write again soon please excuse scribble + clericals I am writing at my office in Union St where I have not much time to myself 5 to 7 am now closing time.

 

[1 – on the corner]

Just going home to take charge of home all gone to Pantomime by I home.

 

[4 – in other direction]

With love

Yours affectionately

Ernest A Pauline

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