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Events: 1916 – Recovery
Paisley: “I often heard it said that Scotch people were hard with their money. But I will believe it no longer. “
The Royal Alexandra Infirmary,Paisley,Scotland 30.06.16 My Dear Mother Just a few lines to let you know that I received your parcel all right. Many thanks for what you sent to me, it was awful good of you. but you might … Continue reading
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Paisley: “We are sick of rain now.”
The Royal Alexandra Infirmary, Paisley,Scotland 03.07.16 My Dear Mother Just a line to say that I received your letter this morning. I wrote to you the day I got your parcel, but you could hardly have it at the time … Continue reading
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Paisley: “We went out for a drive on last Tuesday.”
The Royal Alexandra Infirmary, Paisley,Scotland 07.07.16 My Dear Mother Just a line to say that I received your letter this morning. And am glad to know that your self and all at home are in your Usual Good Health. As … Continue reading
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Glasgow: “I will be home on Tuesday if all is well.”
Stobhill, Glasgow 23.07.16 My Dear Mother Just a line to let you know that I will be home on Tuesday if all is well. I expect I shall come home by Newry except something happens that I do not know … Continue reading
Newtownards: “Excuse this scribble as I have not got the proper use of my arm yet.”
10th Roy Ir Fusiliers, B company 37-Hut, Military Camp, Newtownards 13.08.16 My Dear Mother I am awful sorry I have been so long in answering your welcome letter that I received alright. But my arm was so sore that I … Continue reading
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Board of Docs: “I was put back for further treatment”
20.10.16 My Dear Mother I am sorry I have been so long in writing to you but it was not my fault as I thought I had written to you and I was wondering why I never heard from you. … Continue reading
Tipperary: “I had no word from Jennie this long time.”
Royal Irish Fusiliers,No1 Coy A Block H Room,Irish Command Depot,Tipperary 28.10.16 Dear Mother Just a few lines hoping it will find all at home enjoying their usual good health. As this leaves myself the same at present. The weather has … Continue reading
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Tipperary: “There is no chance of me getting home for Xmas”
Royal Irish Fusiliers, No 1 Company A Block, Irish Command Depot, Tipperary Sunday 17.12.16 My Dear Mother Just a few lines hoping they will find yourself and all at home enjoying good health. As this leaves myself in the same … Continue reading
Newtownards: “This place is simply flooded”
“D” Company Royal Irish Fusiliers Newtownards Camp Co. Down 24.02.17 Dear Mother I received your parcel alright this morning and I thank you very much for what you sent to me for may handkerchiefs were all lost … Continue reading
Newtownards: “I am doing Orderly Sgt this week so I will not have a minute to spare”
“D” Company 10th Royal I. Fus.[sic] Newtownards Co. Down 03.03.17 Just a few lines hoping they will find you still enjoying good health. I am sorry I was so long in answering your parcel which I received alright. Many thanks … Continue reading
Newtownards: “If all is well may be home on Sat”
[postcard: Cave Hill and Belfast Castle] [to Mrs John Adams, Lisadian] 16.03.17, N’Ards Dear Mother Just a card hoping it will find all at home in good health. If all is well may be home on Sat but I do … Continue reading