1 Also a hand-
kerchief in
the parcel Dunsink Cottage, Castleknock 9 - 6 -16 Dear Patrick A line in answer to your very welcome
letter which I was longing to get it made me young
you did not mention anything about the last parcel I sent
it contained Prayer book homemade cake stamps cigarettes
when you are writing always let me know what you receive
I am glad to see by your letter that you are going on
well and keep up your heart as it will not be long
untill you are home with your poor old mother again
Mrs Dewar was out to see me she was greath —
to hear you were in England she stayed for a
few days 2 You will be surprised to hear who I had for a visitor last
week, Mrs McMahon (Baby) Mary Henderich she has three children
they were here for a few days so I was not too lonely
you will be — to hear that Lady Holmpatrick met
with an accident she sliped at the halldoor and hurted her
shoulder. Lawrence is a very good boy now, Nellie has
changed her mind she is not going to England she is afraid
to go across the sea Frank expects a job as Motor Driver
in Guinness Jamesy Mary Jane Aunt Annie Nellie Katie and all
the boys sends their love enclosed is a postal order for
2 shillings as the funds are very low as you want
no girl I send you my love what is better than a
Mothers Love Your loving
Mother I got Davie to write this