Author Archives: Mary Adams

A mother’s anguish: “Dear Johnnie if you are able to speak ask some one to write to me.”

Context This letter was written after John Adams mother, Mary Adams, had received the telegram from the War Office. Lisadian, Whitecross, Co Armagh 5th Oct 18 My Dear Johnnie It is with a sorry heart I write to say I … Continue reading

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