Letter from Kate English in Dunsink Cottage to Patrick English, c. June 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Kate English

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This letter is from Kate English to her son Patrick. This letter was written by Kate shortly after she found out that Patrick had been sent to Wales. Kate immediately asks for all the details concerning when and for how long she can visit in addition to any items Patrick might like her to bring over. In the letter Kate reassures Patrick that she and all the family are well and look forward to his return. This letter was written by Kate (b. 1855) to Patrick English (1894-1970) 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.

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 Dunsink Cottage, Castleknock Co. Dublin My dearest Patrick, I have just received a card from Fr. Moore telling me you have gone on to Wales what I want you to do is to write at once and tell me what way you are situated tell me what is visiting hours & days and how long can I stay with you, for go to see you I will. I will bring on your shoes & socks and tell me do you want shirts I am bringing the cocoa and any other little things that you would like tell me I wont wait until August as I think the doolans are not going until then. I think darie is going to come with me so I won't be too bad I am not one bit nervous strange to say I am grand and I hope you dear self is just the same I got masses offered for you and we are all praying for you night noon & morning and please God we will be together and happy again. How is Mick Cosgrove and all the lads I hope to see everybody when I go we will have a jolly time if we can. dear Son cheer up and don't be fretting about me I am all right and have a grand job waiting on you the minute you arrive. No more slaving 25 shillings per week we will be as happy as the day a long. Jamesy Larie Katie Nellie and all the rest of the long tail family sends their best love to you, not forgetting Cathleen na Houle James is working in Mooneys its very hard to get work now a days Lawrence has got a very good boy he minds me well. Annie was home for a few days she looks fine. She sends her best love to you tell Jo Mooney she sends her love to him and best wishes to all the lads I think I have no more to say only no matter what you do write at once by return and tell me all particulars. I will be watching every post to see what news from you good bye dear & god may bless you. Write me meet soon. From your loving Mother 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, Ireland Letter from Kate English in Dunsink Cottage to Patrick English, c. June 1916Letter from Patrick English to Kate English, 12 July 1916