some random documents, some of interest to my new world cousins?

Extracts from original letter of Major Beauchamp Colclough to the present writer (His grandson JC)Toronto July 6th 1842.
Dear Beauchamp,
Your letter of the 26th June only came to me this morning, and as you don't mention the post town, I enclose this letter to John Ussher to forward it to you with an enclosure of twenty Dollars. I would send you more only I was robbed of two hundred and fifty Dollars last Wednesday three weeks ago by a servant I have had since last August. It was dire necessity that obliged you to write to me I am convinced- your letter was sent to Chippawa, and sent after me here- as you say nothing of your health, I presume you are well, and remain your affectionate grandfather,
Beauchamp Colclough,
Beauchamp H. Colclough Esq., Fenelon Falls.
Note: My poor grandfather liked me to write to him very often-oftener than it was possible, living as I then was in the Backwoods, perhaps 100 miles from a Post Office.

Extracts from original letter, Beauchamp U. Colclough to Beauchamp Colclough
Elm Grove, 28 May 1843.
My dearest Father,
I wrote you a long letter on the 9th of last month. xxxxx Such a prospect of plenty never was in this Country, and I fear we wont have peace to enjoy it. Before the breaking out of the last rebellion, Ireland could not have been more excited than it is at present on this confounded repeal- O’Connell is the destruction of the unfortunate Country. The meetings he has is frightful, and the sums of money collected is enormous, the collection of the last week alone was £2202, and what this is for God only knows except to buy arms for these villains. The Government permitted them to go too far, and now, like the Emancipation, they will find it very difficult to stop. The only step as yet taken is to deprive a few Magistrates of the commission of the peace for being present at the meeting, but that has done more to forward the thing than anything else, as O’Connell tells the people that both Peel and Wellington are afraid to take measures to put him down, and that it was only spite made them deprive a few Magistrates with himself of the paltry Commissions they held, but all this you see by the papers. I cannot as yet say what will become of me as to this place, one of my numerous landlords returned from America last week, and when they all meet, there being six of them, something will be done. I forgot to mention to you I thought my son Beauchamp’s education not sufficiently forward to send adrift on the world, so have him still at school, and what to put him to I know not. Xxxxxx Unfortunate John was obliged to go to sea again-he left Liverpool about a fortnight back in a ship bound to Montreal- had I room for him and able to keep him, I would, but my family is too large. He is the most improved man in the world in his habits- while he was with me I could not get him to take a second tumbler of punch. Believe me my dearest father your sincerely attached and affectionate,
Beauchamp U Colclough.
Major Colclough, Chippawa, Upper Canada.





From the same to the same (see above JC). Elm Grove 1st June 1844.
My dearest Father.
I forward yesterday’s (Carlow Paper) by the post that takes this, in hope it will go by the Packet of the fourth- it will shew you how O’Connell and Co. have been treated, the best thing that ever happened this Country, for it will shew his dupes that the laws and the Government are stronger than he is. The Judges have at last passed sentence-he has got 12 months imprisonment, and fined £2000- the others 9 months and small fines and securities to keep the peace for 7 years- it is wonderful how quiet the people are now.xxxx My next, which will be please God by the Packet for July, will be a longer letter, and I will make Jane write you all the news. John James of Ballychrystal is dead, indeed almost all your old acquaintances in this Country are gone- I hope to a better world. I am joined by all here in affectionate love to you, and believe me my dearest father,
your sincerely attached,
Beauchamp U. Colclough.
Major Colclough, Chippawa, Upper Canada.




Extracts original letter of Bombardier Guy Carleton Colclough 4th Troop Bombay Horse Artillery to the present writer (see above JC). Deesa, June 5th 1844.
My dear Beauchamp.
Your kind letter of the 19th November reached me in due course. You can imagine what pleasure it gave me to hear that you were well, but on the other hand it grieves me to hear of your misfortunes-God help us, what will become of us yet- the only pleasure I have in this infernal Country is to receive a letter from you. As you mention in your letter, only for that word hope, I would try some other plan, but believe me Beauchamp, there is not much occasion for trying a Gooly, as the natives call a ball in this Country for we are carried off quick enough. Would to God my dear brother I had no further news to communicate, but alas the pestilential climate of India has done its work, and our dear brother Crawford is its victim. I know not how to enter my dear Beauchamp, upon the details of his sickness, months have now elapsed since the melancholy event occurred, and still I feel unequal to the task, there is a degree of self reproach mixed up with my grief- still all was done for the best. When I left Poona and my brother for the Troop to which I at present belong, I was suffering from the effects of a long and painful attack of Dysentery. I imagined that change of air would benefit my health, it has done so, and thank God since I have been in Deesa I have enjoyed as good health as can be expected in this Country, but a pang will shoot through me when I think (But now Beauchamp how unavailing the regret) that had I been by my brother's bed side, if I could not have saved, I could have soothed his agony, a brother's voice would have cheered him under his affliction, and a brother's ear would have heard and obeyed his last request. He was attended Beauchamp by strangers, but they were comrades of a good order- they had not a brother's feelings, but like the good Samaritan they poured oil upon the wounds of the afflicted, and I firmly believe that our brother was aided and attended upon during his sickness, well and truly. xxxxxxx You wish to know if we were in any battles-we were too late for them- there is great talk though of an army going to a place called the Punjab, a long way from this part of the Country. If we go, there will be some hot work you may depend. I have been promoted to the rank and pay of a Bombardier- there is one thing Beauchamp, if I rise to the rank of Sergeant which I have a great chance of doing, and serve my last 8 years as such, I will go home with 2 Shillings a day, but 17 years more is a long time- write as soon as possible, and let me know if your prospects have improved.
 Your sincere and affectionate brother,
Guy Carleton Colclough.
To Beauchamp Colclough Sr. Fenelon Falls, Canada West.



From Major Beauchamp Colclough to Beauchamp H. Colclough, Fenelon Falls,Peterboro, Canada West, Chippawa July 6th 1844.
My dearest Beauchamp.
Your Letter was handed to me on Thursday last at Slaters by Mr. Dennestown, as fine a young a fellow as I could wish to see. Your Uncle, James Ussher was with us when he came up stairs, and knew him very well- he often saw him at Peterboro at John Ussher’s and you may be assured I did everything in my power, from your letter, to pay him all attention. For some time back my distress has been great, not being able to command a pound in consequence of the situation Ireland has been in these last two years, and my Dublin property not worth anything-the houses almost all fell and the tenants ran away, and Mr. Maxwell only pays me four and a half interest money instead of six,xxxxxxx But your Uncle Beauchamp says, can I get over this distressed year, and the country at the eve of a rebellion in consequence of this villain O Connell, who is in the Penitentiary for his villainy about Repeal. Ireland will never be the same for fifty years. In short, it is impossible to know how it will end. Wishing you my dear fellow, every happiness that your present situation can afford. Jane joins me in very affectionate love to you, and I hope on your return I will be in some way to assist you, and remain your ever affectionate grandfather,
Beauchamp Colclough.

From Bombardier Guy Carleton Colclough, 4th troop, Horse Artillery, to Beauchamp Colclough Sr, Fenelon Falls, Upper Canada.
Camp Deesa 13th August, 1845.

My dear Beauchamp.
I dare say you have heard long before this of poor Henry’s death, what a melancholy affair. I little thought when I last wrote to you of poor Crawford’s death, that such a short time would elapse between his death and poor Henry’s, that is two of our family that has left this world without one relation near them, poor fellows. The account I got of his death troubles me greatly-you also must have been greatly shocked-he was a good hearted boy, and to think that he should have lost his life in such a melancholy way. We are an unfortunate family altogether. I took great delight in the description you gave of your hunting excursion-it put me in mind of old times. Poor Henrietta, I am glad to hear she is well- give her and the Doctor my kindest love, hoping to hear from you soon,
I remain your affectionate brother,
Guy Carleton Colclough.

From Major Beauchamp Colclough to Beauchamp H.Colclough, Fenelon Falls, Canada West, Darlington, August 21st 1846.
My dear Beauchamp,
I arrived at this beautiful place about this day week, and when I came, I was fully determined to have let you know, but on my arrival there was no bed for me, and poor David Mitchell most kindly gave his bed up to me and slept on the floor, on blankets-otherwise I should have gone to the Hotel- so had you come, it must have been most unpleasant both for you and myself, but when I come again I will have a bed for you. I have been at Thomson's in Toronto since 6th July, and return there again tomorrow. I met an old friend of mine here yesterday- you remember Templeton, who lived formerly in the Townships, he now lives at the Credit, but does not like that part of Canada. Sam Ussher, with the boys and Mitchell send their love to you, and remain my dear Beauchamp, your affectionate grandfather
Beauchamp Colclough.


From McCarty Colclough to Beauchamp H. Colclough, Chippawa, Canada West. Clonmel, January 30th 1848
My dear Beauchamp
I now sit down to answer your letter of the 10th December last, announcing the melancholy account of my beloved uncle, (Major Beauchamp Colclough's) death. I was quite unprepared for it. The Packet that brought me your letter, also
brought me one written by himself. What a blessing it was that you were with him to sooth his last moments and close his eyes. I loved him equal to my father, and I know he loved me as a son. Your Uncle John is the only surviving child of your grandfather-he is residing in Liverpool. should you be the person selected to come over to manage the matters, I am sure I need not say what sincere pleasure it will give Mrs.Colclough and self, that you will make my house your own home during your sojourn in this Country, but every thing that I can do to assist you all will afford me sincere pleasure. I believe you are the only surviving son of my poor cousin Guy (my brother Carleton was living at this time ), xxx your late uncle Beauchamp’s family are living and well. His two children by his first marriage, I have at school. This Country is in a dreadful state, I remain my dear Beauchamp your most affectionate cousin,
 Mc Carty Colclough.

From John Colclough (not me JC I was born over 110 years after this letter!) , to Beauchamp H. Colclough, Chippawa.
42 Charlemont Street, Dublin, 9th May 1848.
My dear Beauchamp,
I perfectly recollect you, and if I were to meet you among one hundred persons I would know, it was at Doivillier I saw you last. It would be hard for you to know where I went to, as I did not know myself for some time-however, I came to Ireland and from that proceeded to Van Diemen’s Land, where I remained for 11 months, but when I see you I will give you an accurate account of my adventures. The first intimation I got of my father’s death was from a stranger, when I called to see your mother (at Quebec in 1838) it was my intention to go up to my father, only I had not sufficient means. Please let me know where your sisters are, or whether any of them are married, as they are the only part of the family, I want to look to. I don't think it necessary that you should wait for a power of attorney from Carleton, as you are the head of my brother's family, you can transact business for them yourself. Come home as soon as you can by way of Quebec, as it will be much cheaper that way than any other. Xxxxx When we do meet we will never part again, for what I will have, you’ll have the same, or one of your father's children shall never want while I am in possession of it. I remain my dear Beauchamp your affectionate,
Uncle John Colclough.
P.S. My wife desires her best respect to you, not having any children of her own, she will adopt you as her son, and when we meet you’ll find an old fellow without a grey hair in his head for your uncle, and never had a head ache in his life, farewell J. Colclough.

Note: His wife (widow) kept me (Beauchamp) in litigation for twenty years and did me all the harm in her power.