Postcard from A.H. to Miss K. Fallon, 29 August 1916 Letters 1916-1923 A.H.

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In this postcard, A.H. assures Miss K. Fallon that he or she arrived home safely on Sunday night and apologises to Miss Fallon for being unable to see her during the week. Miss Fallon is also promised good news, and A.H. asks her to call in on Saturday at 3 o'clock while sending sending 'love to all at home'. The reverse of the picture postcard depicts Sackville Street, Dublin, 'BEFORE AND AFTER: SINN FEIN REBELLION', depicting Sackville Street (now called O'Connell Street) before and after the Rising.

 Military Archives of Ireland Br. Allen Collection, IE-AL-1916-80 https://letters1916.ie/item/851 English A.H. 1916-08-29 K. Fallon 71 Haddington Street, Ballsbridge, Dublin Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 Dear K. I arrived home quite safe on Sunday night. Sorry I could not get across to see you this week I will let you know why, when we meet. I have some good news for you K I will ask you to call on Saturday at about 3 o'clock, and will we will land up at the Club about 3.30 Just in good time for the Sports Brat. Love to all at home A.H. Miss K. Fallon 71 Haddington Rd Ballsbridge Dublin. 'BEFORE AND AFTER' SINN FEIN REBELLION 71 Haddington Street, Ballsbridge, Dublin Postcard from A.H. to Miss K. Fallon, 29 August 1916 A.H. Postcard from A.H. to Miss K. Fallon, 29 August 1916