Letter from Hariot Georgina Blackwood to Hermione Blackwood, 27 April 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Hariot Georgina Blackwood

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This letter was written by Lady Hariot Georgine Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood (nee Rowan-Hamilton) (1843-1936) to her daughter Lady Hermione Catherine Helen Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood (1869-1960). The letter concerns the Easter Rising. In the letter Hermoine's mother tells her that Hermione probably knows as much as she does about the events in Dublin as there are no papers in Dublin but plenty of rumours. Her mother then moves onto everyday events such as the weather and that a friend, Jenny, is going to have a baby.

 Public Record Office of Northern Ireland Dufferine and Ava Papers, D/1231/M/2/69/1 https://letters1916.ie/item/408 English Hariot Georgina Blackwood 1916-04-27 Hermione Blackwood Standish House Hospital, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, England Female Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 My darling Hermione, As few letters are leaving Ireland I do not know when you will get this. Duke could not cross tonight & will now wait for Trevor & I shall send my 4 off the first & better next week. Basil motored to Dublin from Belfast on Tuesday & I have had Congratulations on his safe arrival there for Mr Dunville had been very seriously wounded en route & cars were confiscated &people turned out on the road - You know as much as we do - for very little is in the papers about what happens (we have no English letters or papers this week) in Dublin but there are plenty of rumours & it would be much better if we were told the truth . I trust Mr Birrell will be got rid of after this — a good man, & not any old joker is wanted here. We had a lovely summer day yesterday & today a cold dull one; it seems as if fine weather cannot begin this year. I went to see Jenny Moffat (Falls Road) yesterday - she is going to have a baby & from what she tells me I fear there is a danger I do worry about. & I entreated her to see a doctor - told her it was absolutely necessary Her kidneys are evidently all wrong. I hope Dr.Mitchell will be able to do something - Mrs. M Ceallough Has a rumination In her where & CasementKnew it. Advises her Not to write. Mar got a new Place. No other news but to Take care V. Loving Mother HBW Hermione Blackwood Standish House Hospital Stonehouse Gloucestershire England OPENED BY CENSOR. Standish House Hospital, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, England Letter from Hariot Georgina Blackwood to Hermione Blackwood, 27 April 1916 Hariot Georgina Blackwood Letter from Hariot Georgina Blackwood to Hermione Blackwood, 27 April 1916