1 They tell me that
the cream has
improved my
complexion.
Much obliged
for sending
it.
Remember me to
Murnaine etc. Irish Prisoner u8F Stafford June 24th 16 Dear Mollie Very many thanks
indeed for that parcel. The
fruit especially was
beautiful. Indeed I don't
know in the world what I
shall ever be able to do for
all my friends who are being
so kind. I think we shall be
off to the old camp sometime
during this coming week.
By all accounts it will hardly be a change for the better
but at any rate we shall
have some beautiful scenery.
by all a also a dismantled
brewery or distillery. This
latter will recall happy
memories at any rate. I was very pleased
to hear some account of Dan
Murphy. He never answered
a letter which I wrote him about
November last so we have got
out of touch. They can all
be having a good laugh at us
now but I don't think they
are somehow. Even if
the Camp is a more unpleasant 2 place than this it is something
to look forward to meeting many
of my old friends again. We've been doing
greatly here for the last few
days. Someone brought in
a melodion & a flute so we
so we have music go leor. It will
be better still when we get to
the camp. I'm afraid though
that we shall be only allowed
to write one letter each week
so it will take me some time
to reach all my friends.
Of course we may receive
all the letters that are sent us. We had Mr Ginnell here not long since. He said
a few words to us and we
gave him a great ovation. Well goodbye - if
you don't hear from me you'll
know it's because we are on the
one letter a week. I hope
Statia & Bessie are having
a fine time in the old
country. I fear it will be some
time before any of us see it
again. With many thanks
& best wishes
Yours Sincerely M Collins