Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 3 June 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Kate English

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Letter from Kate English (b. 1855) to her son Patrick (1894-1970). Kate writes concerning parcels that she had sent to Patrick and mentions additional packages that she intends sending to him. She writes about what is happening in Dublin, mentioning Patrick's brother David and a young boarder in their home Laurence Godfrey. Kate continues that she is lonely at home and raises the possibility of house-keeping for David Shandl. The letter ends with Patrick's siblings sending their love.This letter was written by Kate to Patrick English while he was interned. Patrick had been stationed in the G.P.O for the Rising. Following the surrender he was sent to Stafford Prison before being moved to Frongoch internment camp in Wales. He had at least six cousins fighting with the British Army in France during his incarceration.

 Patrick English Private Collection https://letters1916.ie/item/224 English Kate English 1916-06-03 Castleknock, Dublin Patrick English Male Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 Castle Knock. 3.6.16 My Dear Patrick I received your ever welcome letter glad to hear you are going on well. I am glad to hear you recieved the parcel alright. I have sent you on another parcel which contains cake. 3 packets of ciggarettes. prayer book. pencil. handkerchief. note paper. & 3 stamps. let me know in your next letter if your recieved them allright. Davie told mother that he wrote to you I recieved a P.C. from Sister Vincent and she said you were all right. For myself I am keeping splendid the only thing that upsets me is the loniless here at night .It is such a lonely place I am thinking strongly of giving up the place and going over to live with David Shandley. he has me tormented to go over so dont be surprised if Iyou hear of me going over to him I still have Lawerence with me he is not a bad chap at all.I am shure you are a splendid Laundress I would have to scream laughing If I saw you washing your shirt I am shure it comes strange to you. Let me know when you are writing again what would you think of me giving up the place and going over to housekeep for Davie Shandly I would like to have your opinion on it what would be the best to do he has plenty of room over there. how are you keeping yourself I hope you are keeping up your poor old heart and not fretting to much about me as I will be all right. Katie. Nellie. Jamesy. & all the rest join in sending their every best love to you and trust in God to meet soon again. Good - Bye & God Bless you. I remain Dear Patrick. Your Ever Loving Mother Mrs K. English. Kate English Letter from Kate English to her son, Patrick, 9 May 1916Letter from Kate English to her son, Patrick, 23 May 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 3 June 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English in Stafford Prison, c. June 1916Letter from Kate English in Dunsink Cottage to Patrick English, c. June 1916Letter from Kate English in Finglas to Patrick English, c. June/July 1916Letter from Patrick English to Kate English, c. June 1916Letter from Patrick English to Kate English, 12 July 1916Letter to Patrick English from his mother, Kate, 18 May 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 17 August 1916 Patrick English Letter from Kate English to her son, Patrick, 9 May 1916Letter from Davie English to his brother, Patrick English, c. June 1916Letter from Kate English to her son, Patrick, 23 May 1916Letter from James Maloney to Patrick English, 3 July 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 3 June 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English in Stafford Prison, c. June 1916Letter from 'May' to Patrick English, 21 June 1916Letter from Kate English in Dunsink Cottage to Patrick English, c. June 1916Letter from Kate English in Finglas to Patrick English, c. June/July 1916Letter from Robert Driscoll to Patrick English, 13 August 1916.Letter from Patrick English to Kate English, c. June 1916Letter from Mary to Patrick English, 26 May 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 1916Letter from Patrick English to Kate English, 12 July 1916Letter to Patrick English from his mother, Kate, 18 May 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 9 June 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 17 August 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English in prison, c. June/July 1916 Castleknock, Dublin Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 3 June 1916Letter from Kate English to Patrick English, 9 June 1916