1 a 3/56 963 Edward Moran,
Irish Prisoner, Wakefield,
c/o Chief Postal Censor,
G.P.O., London 5.IV.'16 Dearest Mother, Your letter of 1st inst and Maire's
of 29th ult. to hand just now. I was indeed glad
to get them and the parcels. I enclose a letter for
Lewie which came yesterday. I got 3 Independents
the Leader & one Mail. Marie's letter to Lewie
in which she asked about sheep does not appear
to have got here. Yes the price was 58/=. Of
course send those that are fit to Newbridge.
Re mares, I did not intend sending them, no use.
Uncle Simon is very good, he is getting a lot
of trouble. I hope the press is right about the
prisoner's food but it is not in evidence
here yet. We get four hours exercise per day
now which is a great improvement and are
to get Mass every Sunday in future. Most
of the men in this wing, including myself, were
at Holy Communion on Sunday last. We
all hope to be released soon but of course
we know nothing definite. You will have all
the latest news per Lewie , ask him to send me
an account of his trip home. I am glad to hear that the youngsters are
enjoying themselves. I'm sure they are in
great form. I had two letters from Nancy,
or should I say one for Lewie & one for myself.
As I believe these letters will not be posted until
Friday I will not write any more just now. 2 Since writing above I have got Gus' parcel which was very welcome
as supplies were running low. Don't send any more tobacco for
a bit I have a lot, but send cigarettes & matches. I have just
received letters from Maire, Nancy & Gus. You are all
very good to us. Gus seems to think we are downhearted here.
We're not a bit, quite a jolly crowd, but of course would
give a lot to be in Ireland. Tell Gus that A. F. Macken
is here C. 2/50. 539. I must try and get to see him tomorrow,
we are allowed to go to other wings now to see relatives. All the letters and parcels do not reach us as Maire's letter to
Lewie and Nancy's parcels of butter. The stamps Gus
sent will be very useful. Tell Marie I'll write to her the very first opportunity.
You all understand that we cannot
react on our correspondence here so one letter will
have to suffice for a reply to all. I got two "Heralds" to-night from Gus. The papers are
most welcome as we are all on the lookout for home
news. Now, mother dear, I will say slan leat and
I hope you and all are in the best of form. With best love, From Eamonn 6.VI.'16. "Herald" to hand from Gus and "Guardian" and
100 cigarettes from Maire this morning. I
fear we are giving our people a lot of
trouble. Good bye again dearest mother E