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               <p>A letter from the War Employment Inspector to Emily Julia Slocock. The author is thanks Ms. Slocock for her letter received earlier that month. He also writes that he is glad that Ms. Slocock is not taking a pessimistic view on the present situation regarding women in Belfast while also looking forward to meeting her again.Emily J Slocock was the Inspector of Factories in Belfast.</p>
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                LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD  (War Employments Branch)   DUBLIN.    20th March, 1916   Dear Miss Slocock,   Thank you for yours of the 15th instant from which <lb/>I am glad to know that you do not take a very pessimistic <lb/> view of the present situation or immediate prospects <lb/> in Belfast so far as women are concerned.   I look forward to having the pleasure of seeing you <lb/> when your duties permit of your return to Ireland.  <seg type="closer"> Meantime with kind regards. <lb/> Yours truly,   <seg type="unclear">EUU.</seg> War Employment Inspector    Miss Slocock,  H.M. Lady Inspector of Factories,  124, Donegall Street,  BELFAST  </seg> 
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