Letter from L. Murphy to Bridget O'Neill, 1 July 1916 Letters 1916-1923 L. Murphy

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A letter from L. Murphy to Bridget 'Bridie' O'Neill (1897-1941). The writer hopes that their friends arrived home safely and avoiding the rain. Murphy describes the process of writing of the letter and encloses Bridget's key.

 O'Neill Family Private Collection https://letters1916.ie/item/5948 English L. Murphy 1916-07-01 Kilmore Village, Co Wexford Bridget O'Neill Coolnasheegan, Myshall, Carlow Female Country and City Life

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 Kilmore Village C/O Mrs H 1/7/16 My dear Bridget I sincerely hope you and Josey arrived home safely Did you get much rain? Sheila went on the 12 train and like you and Josey never shed a tear! I am writing this on my mattress and of course it is splendid writing, but you know that I have no ink or anything else so you will excuse me. I got your key on your bed so I am enclosing it hoping you will get it alright. I will say no more for the present. Hoping you will enjoy yourself for the time lost. With best love to self and Josey From your fond Companion L. Murphy My trunks and all is gone. Am going in an hours time L.M L. Murphy Letter from L. Murphy to Bridget O'Neill, 1 July 1916 Kilmore Village, Co Wexford Letter from L. Murphy to Bridget O'Neill, 1 July 1916 Coolnasheegan, Myshall, Carlow Letter from L. Murphy to Bridget O'Neill, 1 July 1916