1 Rathfarnham 25th May 1916 Dearest Jim. When I saw by the Freeman
that you has been deported
to Stratford. I wrote you a long
letter but did not send it as
I was not sure of the address.
Since then I have seen Martin
and others and I am going to
write you another one and send
it to you through him. I came here on the 5th May
and I hear now I am to remain
here this term.This is a
lovely place I don't think 2 you were ever here but if you
are back soon as we all hope
you will be you will come to see
me. Martin came up to Dublin
on Monday to see Katie & Nellie
and see about their release from
Mountjoy. I fancy they will be
out in a few days now as they
were only arrested on suspicion.
I don't know whether he has
gone home yet or no. He
was here on Monday &
Tuesday but not yesterday.
All the members of the family
are quite well & we were
all delighted to get your
long letter & to learn that 3 you are quite well after all
the vicissitudes of the last
few weeks. Work hard at
the medicine now Jim & say
your prayers and you will
not feel the time passing. Phyllis is working hard I
think. I saw herself & Min
last Sunday. Fr. P. Browne
came out with them. Chris came
out here too on her way
from Galway and was looking
awfully well. You will
be home for the wedding
any how. I don't know yet
about Agnes & Denis. Agnes
is at home & Denis immediate 4 future is still uncertain. He
is still in Richmond B. and so is
Sean T I think. Martin was
to see them all yesterday. I hope you get plenty of cakes
and good things. The country
looks prosperous over here. I
believe they are working hard
at home. You need not bother answering
this direct. Just send a few
lines enclosed in Min's the next
time you are writing to her & she
will pass on to me. Have they
sent you stamps? I will write to you again later on
when I have more news. Best love dearest Jim from Joe