Letter from a soldier in the British Army (J.B.) to Miss. Lyden, 27 April 1916 Letters 1916-1923 J.B.

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Letter written on the Thursday of Easter Week from a soldier in Protobello Barracks to a Miss Lyden. In his letter J.B. writes that there are four regiments battalions of the Notts & Derby regiments, in addition to two Sherwood Forrestor battalions. He writes about Sheehy-Skeffington and notes that Alderman Kelly is also being detained. According to the letter soldiers have been confined to barracks and are now on war rations.

 National Museum of Ireland HE, EW.1142 https://letters1916.ie/item/522 English J.B. 1916-04-27 Portobello Barracks, Dublin, Ireland Miss Lyden 104 Marlborough Rd., Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland Male Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 Found in Brooks Thomas Co a few days after Rebellion by GT Portobello Barracks Dublin. Thursday morning My dear Miss Lyden, Just a few lines to let you know I am going on OK. We are kept very busy here at present. Do you know it all seems like a bad nightmare. I am Try and let me know how things are going on up there. Have the people gone home yet. I tried to get on the phone to Kellep. but it is only open for military purposes. We have 4 Battalions of the Notts and Derby Regiment and two of the Sherwood Foresters One of the Sherwood Foresters and one of the Veterans Corps were brought in here dead, during the night. I will never forget the shooting of Sheehy Skeffington, the Editor of the 'Eye-opener' (He wont open his eyes again) Also the Editor of the 'Toiler' We have Alderman Kelly a prisoner here also. I believe the city is in a horrible state. I had a decent sleep last night I managed to get a bed. that was the first time I got one and the first time I had my clothes off since Sunday Have you been able to get into town at all, and what about 'Peg o' my heart' also Lal, You can take a kiss from me. also give them one. If the post is going again and if my people are gone home, would you please drop them a line letting them know I am all right. Dear knows when I will be able to see you again as we expect to be confined to Barracks for weeks. It is jolly awkward for me here as I have nothing except what I stood in no razor brushes or anything. We are on War Rations Bully Beef and Biscuits so it is proper active Service. Early this morning the machine guns were cracking for all they were worth. I hear Liberty Hall is blown up. How about Sister Mae, Mrs Mac, Mr and Mrs Bolton. I am anxious to know how they all are. I must now close for the present. hoping to hear from you soon, I am Yours as ever J. B. 104 Marlborough Rd., Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland Letter from a soldier in the British Army (J.B.) to Miss. Lyden, 27 April 1916 Portobello Barracks, Dublin, Ireland Letter from a soldier in the British Army (J.B.) to Miss. Lyden, 27 April 1916Letter from William Upton Tyrrell to William J.H. Tyrrell 3, December 1915 J.B. Letter from a soldier in the British Army (J.B.) to Miss. Lyden, 27 April 1916