1 Ballincoona
Caher Daniel
Co. Kerry Dear Miss O'Rahilly I don't know how
to thank you for sending
me not only to such a
nice place && country and
its homely people But also
for the honour that you
have bestowed on me
In placing me under the care
of such a splendid Lady
as the Hon A Broderick 2
I almost feel a different
person since I came here
and improving every day.
I must not forget to tell
you how much I feel the
honour of knowing your
Brother (R.I.P.) I know that it
is hard to loose ones Brother
but I am quite sure that
you are the proudest sister
to have such a brother as
you had I hope you will
excuse me for intruding
on such a sacred subject
but I am quite sure that
you will understand me. 3
Because I feel the honour
so much that I could not
help saying what I have
said. Mr Gannon wishes me
to also thank you he is
delighted with the place
and Lady Broderick. Dear Miss I am run of our
money, and I do not want
the Lady know, for she is
really too good to us down
here so if you can, get from
the National Aid just a little
for expenses I should be very
thankful to you. Of course I
should have had plenty 4
to last me for my time here
out of what you generously
gave me in the offices, only
I had to pay my hotel Bill
in Dublin before I came away
I hope you will excuse my
being so forward. But somehow
I would sooner ask through
you than apply to the office.
I think I have said as much
as time permits me at present
so I will conclude and I
again thank you. I remain Yours sincerely John O Brien