1 II 30. XI. 15 Darling, I expect I am some worry to you regarding
those harps, but, I think if Florrie is in
touch with the Cumann na mBan over there,
there would not be much difficulty in
obtaining say 60 sets for me for a start. See
WE Lacey and ask him if he thinks it in
order, but I want them soon, in fact at once. Are you getting quite Americanised
pet, & climatised, the weather here is
awfully cold, snow everywhere, I dare say you
have it in New York by now. How I wish 2 I could be with you. Do you remember our last little supper
together, somewhere in 5th Avenue. If I get
through this business , we will dig out that
café again & have our next supper there. I am sending a few papers for
safe custody to a friend in Hamburg
who will transmit them to you at the end
of the war, should I not come back.
Retain them in case any question should
arise with the Irish People as to my
actions whilst in Europe — I can only
take the best course which will in my
opinion help Ireland most, but as you
know some people would question the
wisdom of God. Mollie darling I forgot to take one
of your curls with me when leaving 3 America, send me one at once, then I
shall feel that I have you with me, and
will feel safe no matter what or how great
the danger may be. It may be that some considerable time may elapse
ere you receive this letter & although it is
early — I want to wish you my own, and
all at home a very very happy Xmas and the
brightest New Year of your life. You will come
to me wherever I am on Xmas night as you
came to me when I was away from you in the
days gone by. Last time dear you kissed me
but did not speak. This time sweetheart you
will not leave me without a word. Fondest love, Kiss the little ones for me. Yours Robert 4 P. S.
Mollie dear can you send me the
words & if possible the music of
'The Soldier's Song'
You will remember it
Soldiers are we etc.
Bob
Address your letters as under & hand to J.L.
Lieut R. Monteith
Irish Brigade