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Foreign News
May 17, 1873
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
US Consul James Rea in Belfast, Ireland, reports that immigration books are effective, with about 3,300 young people from agricultural districts emigrating to the United States in April, and more continuing to leave.
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The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics has received a letter from James Rea, Esq., U. S. Consul at Belfast, Ireland, in which, after acknowledging the receipt of a large number of immigration reports, he says: "I am happy to tell you that most of the books have been distributed, and that they are producing the results intended by their publication. During the month of April just past some 3,300 of the flower of the youth of the agricultural districts have left this port for the United States, and still they go."
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Belfast Emigration
Ireland To Us
Agricultural Youth
Immigration Books
What entities or persons were involved?
James Rea, Esq.
Where did it happen?
Belfast, Ireland
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Belfast, Ireland
Event Date
During The Month Of April Just Past
Key Persons
James Rea, Esq.
Outcome
approximately 3,300 young people from agricultural districts emigrated to the united states, with more continuing to leave.
Event Details
The US Consul at Belfast reports that distributed immigration books are achieving their purpose, leading to significant emigration of youth from agricultural areas to the US in April.