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The letter is from May English, a St Vincent convent resident, to her brother Patrick English (1894-1970). May states that she is glad to learn that Patrick is well and hopes that people are writing to him. She goes on to state that she may go to visit him though he is a long way from Manchester. May then discusses one of the sisters at the convent who thanks Patrick for his prayers and will send Patrick rosary beads if he has none. She also asks if any of the sister of charity visit the prison. Patrick English was part of the F. Company, 4th Battalion, Dublin Brigade who fought in the General Post Office Garrison in Easter 1916. After the Easter Rising of 1916 Patrick English was interned at Stafford Prison before he was later moved to Frongoch internment camp in Wales.
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