Letter to Fitzgerald & Lee, Inc. from Francis J. O'Brien

Archive

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Antique Boat Museum

Name/Title

Letter to Fitzgerald & Lee, Inc. from Francis J. O'Brien

Entry/Object ID

2022.16.8819

Scope and Content

Letter to Fitzgerald & Lee, Inc. from Francis J. O'Brien Transcription: [Letterhead: Francis J. O'Brien. 1016 Lake Avenue, Rochester, New York] January 22, 1940 Mr. J.B. Fitzgerald Alexandria Bay, N.Y. Dear Friend, For two reasons I am writing to you and neither one of them is another boat. First I wonder would you write me just to tell me about Mrs. Fitzgerald, as I think she must be seriously sick when you stayed away from the boat show. Next I wonder if you could and would secure a job for Donal on the boats for next summer. You have influence and knowledge that we haven't. As you know we have tried and been turned down by nearly every line while Art and Don Munn and others are solicited to do it. I like them both but when they are working for me they have to quit to drive page 2 boats. My son as you know is a very skillful and careful driver but has no influence and hates to ask. I could perhaps get him a job here but his board lodging and carfare would eat up what he earned and we would not have his company. You said you could sell my Gar Wood boat at any time but unless I'm finished I do not want to sell it. If you did could I have the spotlight put on the fishing boat? I hope to keep the fishing boat even if I sell the cottage as may happen some day. Donal will be going to college for some years yet. Trusting that Mrs. Fitzgerald is not in a serious condition and that you are perfectly well, I remain Sincerely Francis J. O'Brien Best regards to Alvin

Collection

Fitzgerald & Lee Collection of the Cornwall Brothers Store Museum

Category

Correspondence

Acquisition

Accession

2022.16

Source or Donor

Cornwall Brothers Store Museum

Acquisition Method

Loan

Credit Line

Cornwall Brothers Store Museum

Source (if not Accessioned)

Cornwall Brothers Store Museum

Notes

The Fitzgerald & Lee collection is held at the Cornwall Brothers Store Museum in Alexandria Bay, NY. Due to mutual interests in the substance and context of the collection, the ABM digitized the collection to be able to use the materials for internal exhibit purposes.

Archive Details

Creator

Francis J. O'Brien

Date(s) of Creation

Jan 22, 1940

Archive Size/Extent

2 pages

Restrictions

This collection is open for research use

Primary Language

English

Archive Notes

Transcribed by Mike Gimigliano on 3/30/23

Archive Items Details

Container

6-13

Location

Building

Cornwall Brothers Store Museum

Copyright

Copyright Details

The Fitzgerald & Lee, Inc. collection is the physical property of the Alexandria Township Historical Society. The ABM reserves the right to reproduce items from the Fitzgerald and Lee Collection for exhibition use. Any other use must be approved by the ATHS. Inquiries as to publication or reproduction for profit must be forwarded to the ATHS. Copyright belongs to the authors or creators or their legal representatives where applicable. For further information, consult the Alexandria Township Historical Society at 315.482.4586.