Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 23 May 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Susan Fitzgerald

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Letter from Susan Fitzgerald (d. 1980) to Michael Gorman. The letter was written from Susan's home and she mentions minding some of family's children, a cold she picked up in Dublin, a photograph he had sent, the weather and a plan to meet with Michael. She also refers to an exam in London that Michael was unable to travel to.Michael Gorman was one a large Catholic family living at a farm in Ballinalug, County Laois (then Queen's County). Susan Fitzgerald was one a Church of Ireland family living in Raheenahone House near Stradbally, County Laois, also in the Slieve Bloom mountains. At the time the letter was written they were involved in a courtship but owing to the religious difference the love affair had to be kept secret. Eventually both were in Dublin: he in the Albert Agricultural College in Glasnevin (where he eventually became Professor of Agricultural Botany and Biochemistry) and she as a volunteer nurse in the Royal Hospital in Baggot Street. They eventually went to London to marry.

 Michael Gorman Private Collection https://letters1916.ie/item/1283 English Susan Fitzgerald 1916 Raheenahone House, Stradbally, County Laois Michael Gorman Albert Agricultural College, Glasnevin, Dublin Female Personal Relations Country and City Life Personal Relations

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 Writing at the top of the page written sideways I quite forgot to bring the pink shoes when coming home. Will you please let me have them. I hope it isnt too much trouble Love Sue Sunday Beginning of letter Raheenahone House Stradbally Queens Co My dearest Mickie I have been threatening to write to you all last week and I made several attempts on yesterday but didn't succeed. Mother & Fannie went to Dublin for the day & I was asked to keep an eye on the write very soon a long letter kids, so I had a very busy time trying to keep them out of mischief. They are very wild, but most delightful, especially the boy. We expect to have them here another week, & I'll be sorry when they leave. I got a bad cold coming home from Dublin, & I haven't been outside the house since, but my throat is nearly all right again. I was sorry to hear you where are unable to get across to London for your exam this time. It might be just as well, especially when you had such a short time to work for it; and as you say, if you go up next year you'll have far more confidence. Thanks for the latest style in photography It's simply too funny! M.R. is splendid also [So of hits] aren't we having glorious weather. I hope June will be as nice, particularly the first week-end. I may be able to make some arrangement to see you in Maryboro' & we can talk about your holiday week-ends etc then. I suppose Maryboro' is the best place. You see I'll have to drive. Im not able to walk or cycle yet.I'm taking a long time to get really well. Did you hear from McAuley since? I replied to his letter at last. Indeed I owe several letters & I'm leading such an idle life.It makes me quite lazy sitting out most of the day reading & darning at present I'm making a very pretty costume.I hope it isn't a failure when finished. Did you get your new suit Heaps of love from Sue. Mr. J. Gorman Esq. Albert College Glasnevin Dubin Albert Agricultural College, Glasnevin, Dublin Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 8 January 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 17 April 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 23 May 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 25 July 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 10 November 1915Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 22 January 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 12 October 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 12 January 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 1916 Raheenahone House, Stradbally, County Laois Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 8 January 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 23 May 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 25 July 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 22 January 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 12 October 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 12 January 1916 Susan Fitzgerald Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 8 January 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 2 February 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 17 April 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 23 May 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 25 July 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 10 November 1915Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 22 January 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 12 October 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 12 January 1916Letter from Susan Fitzgerald to Michael Gorman, 1916