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Brennan Postcards
1904 to 1924
names include Essie, William, Robert - Bob, Dan Kane etc.
(this page)
Page One: Postcards 1904 to
1906
Page Two: Postcards 1907 1908 1909
Page Three: Postcards 1910 to 1913
Page Four:
Postcards 1914 to 1918
Page Five: 1919 to 1957
also Greetings cards, Bookmarks, Photos and PCs with no dates
Postcards
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1) 7th May 1904 Postmark ...tford, N.Z.? from R. M. Brennan to Mrs. Wm.
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmaggee, Co. Antrim, Ireland 'Dawson's Falls, Mount
Egmont, Taranaki, N.Z.
2) 19th May 1904 Postmark ? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co.
Antrim, Ireland - Sail to night. 'Muhlgraben, Zollami'
3) 18th July 1904 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. W. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Ireland - I hope the children are very good. I will go down on Tuesday to
see how the are. I. M. 'St. Ann's Cathedral, Belfast. Sir Thomas Drew,
Architect'
4) 23rd July 1904 Postmark Rouen, St. Sever to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Island Magee, Ireland - Sail tonight Barry all well hoping you are the same
? 'Rouen, Eglise Saint-Ouen'
5) 3rd August 1904 Postmark Barry B.O. Glam. to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, we are both well, hoping you
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1) 11th August 1904 Postmark Port Talbot to Mifs Eassie Brennan, Gransha,
Island Magee, Ireland - Dear Eassie, we sail saturday for Tor Bay hopes that
you are all well at home. J. M. M. 'Land's End. S/S Skelden Port Talbot
10/8/04'
2) 24th September 1904 Postmark Millom? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Milom. sail to night swansea. dont write
am well J. B.
3) 29th September 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Received your card. I have not got my holidays yet as we have
our Sale on now but expects to get them Sat. night first. All going
well I might be down for one day but no longer. I wrote Jennie? and asked
her to let me have Johnie's address but I have never got any answer so that
is as much as I was not wanted down. you seem to be enjoying your prose
alright, watch you dont curse yourself. How is your mother, I hope well, I
heard Annie say she was going to write her. 'Brose and poetry. From scenes
like these auld Scotias grandeur springs.
4) 5th October 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I will be down on Sat. night to stop to Monday.
Thanking you very much for your kind invitation, hoping all is well. What do
you think of this for our honeymoon. I want you to be ready to come up with
me for a week, hoping you don't forget. 'Phoenix Park, Dublin'
5) 26th October 1904 Postmark Newry to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmaggee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - ss/seapoint Newry sail tomorrow for
barrow and furnis do not write from your brother John Brennan
 
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1) 28th October 1904 Postmark Barrow-in-Furness to Mrs. William Brennan,
Gansha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - ss/seapoint barrow & furness
friday 28 Oct. Sail tonight for Newport load for belfast. I will write out
of Newport? from J.? Brennan
2) 31st October 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, I am writing you tomorrow. I thought I
would have had a letter before this from you, yours Mary?
3) 14th November 1904 Postmark Swansea to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland
4) 16th December 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 71 Gt Vict. St. Dear Essie, Got your P.C. allright.
I will be home on Monday but will not b at school for a long time, am
allright now, yours Isa
5) 19th December 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss Eassie Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Jennie/Jimmie? Dear Eassie, I hope you will forgive me for not
answering your post-card, you have not offended me in any. Tell your mother
I was asking about her and remember me to all the rest.
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1) 6th January 1905 Postmark Troon to Mr. William Brennan, Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - sail tomorrow penarth you can write
office some time before we come back, wont write for trip, so good night to
All ??
2) 13th January 1905 Postmark Larne to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- Dear Essie, I thought I would send you this P.C. to let you know that I
got home alright. Greta was glad to hear you were all well and is wishing
for her Holidays to get back to Gransha again. When Mary is coming up we
would only be to pleased for you to come along with her, hoping this will
find you all in good health. Remember me to mother and all. We will have
great value? Tuesday night, you might write a P.C. for familys? sake.
Goodbye at present. Emma E. Shaw, Mounthill, Larne. hoping you will write
soon. 'Father said "Turn" and we all Turned!!!'
3) 13th February 1905 Postmark Magheramorne to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, We were very busy this last while back, but now
the work is slack, I might get a day up before long. Tell Aunt Jane that
Mother and father will be up either Wednesday or Thursday night as promised
to Willie. Your Cousin Jenny Hill. 'Tryin' An Experiment. Och! Dennis,
darlint, what is it you're doing?" "Whisht, Biddy, Ise tryin an experiment"
Murther! What is it? Why, Its giving hot Wather to the chickens I am, so
that they'll be afther laying boiled Eggs!!!'
4) 20th February 1905 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I am very glad to know you are in good health, as
this leaves me just middling. We have all been very ill with influenza. I
hope not been able to go to school this last 3 weeks. Emma has been so and
that accounts for he not answering your P.C. Thursday is 14th birthday. I
wish I had got my Holidays. Your Mate Margaretta. Remember me to all and
Auntie go to school sure xxxxxxxxxxxx Hopes yours is pleasanter looking than
this one is very cross must have been annoyed. Goodbye Gretta 'On the
Boards'
5) 27th February 1905 Postmark Bute? Docks B.O. Cardiff to Mifs Essie
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Skelden
Cardiff 27th Loading for St. Malo. Leaves me well, Bob
6) 29th March 1905 Postmark Du? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, I will be down some day next week. Hoping
you are all well. You might have answered my two letters. Aggie
7) 30th March 1905 Postmark Dublin to Mifs Eassie Brennan, Gransha, Island
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1) 30th March 1905 Postmark Dublin to Mr. Hill Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee
2) 31st March 1905 Postmark Donaghadee, Co. Down to ? M. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - sail to night for garston to load for Newry. ?
'Donaghadee'
3) 19th April 1905 Postmark Penarth to Mifs Eassie Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Ireland - s/s Skelden, Penarth 18.4.05 sailing tonight Portland
J. McM.
4) 20th April 1905 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- Dear Essie, Have you got any of these amongst your collection. I was very
sorry I did not get down a race before I came away but I hope the next visit
down I will have more time. From your old friend Mary? hoping your Mother? &
all the rest are enjoying good health. Aggie was asking for you. 'Castle
Place, Belfast'
5) 26th April 1905 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I got home very well and was home about half past
three, hoping you have seen J. B. since, tell him I was asking for him, Gretta
6) 28th April 1905 Postmark Castle ? Portland to Mifs Eassie Brennan,
Gransha, Island Magee, Ireland - Sailing Friday afternoon for Penarth to
load St. Malo. J. McM.?
7) 2nd/3rd May 1905 Postmarks Penarth/? to Mifs Eassie Brennan, Gransha,
Island Magee, Ireland - 2.5.05 Sailing morning J. McM.?
 
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1) 6th May 1905 Postmark St. M?? Ille et Vilaine? to Mifs Eassie Brennan,
Gransha, Island Magee, Ireland - Sailing tonight Penarth 6.5.05 Jamie
'The Toll Gate'
2) 10th May 1905 Postmark N.Z. Whangarei to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Neice, Just a few lines to say we
got your Card all right, we got a card from you some months ago, you said
you were writing the next day, we got no letter so we were waiting for it ?
next week. Your Uncle & Aunt, R. M. Brennan
3) 23rd May 1905 Postmark South Queensberry to Mifs Eassie Brennan, Gransha,
Island Magee, Ireland - s/s Skelden 23.5.05 Sailing today Howden Dock North
Shields to load St. Malo, Jamie
4) 29th May 1905 Postmark Weymouth to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - hoping you are all well. I'm sorry of the
news. M.? Good Bye
5) 6th June 1905 Postmark Cardiff to Mifs Eassie Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Ireland - Skelden, Cardiff 6.6.05 Sailing tonight St. Malo Jamie.
Hopeing Willie & John is getting on well.
6) 16th June 1905 Postmark Ardrossan to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Expect be home Monday night. Hoping this
finds you all well Leaves me aye one.
7) 20th June 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John Brennan, Garston Accident
Hospital, Granville Road, Garston - Hope you are keeping better.
8) 20th June 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mr. K. Brennan, Esq., Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Larne
9) 21st June 1905 Postmark Troon? to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - got here alright expects to sail tomorrow
night or Friday morning for swansea. Will write out of there good bye. wave
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1) 26th June 1905 Postmark Barry B.O. Glam? to Mifs Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Instead of going to Swansea we
came here and is loading for st Malo again. Hoping this finds you all well.
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2) 2nd July 1905 Postmark St. Malo, Ille et Vilaine to Mifs Eassie Brennan,
Gransha, Island Magee, Ireland
3) 13th July 1905 Postmark Carnlough to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - ? having a good time.
4) 21st July 1905 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- Dear Easie, I received your letter last night and was glad to see it. I
cant tell you for sure what time we will be down but I think we will be down
before 6 oclock. Mary is coming down but she is only stopping on Sunday,
Jinnie
5) 22nd July 1905 Postmark Barry B.O. Glam to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - I have no time to write as we came in at
11 oclock to day and is going out at seven to night, and my Load on. ?
6) 26th July 1905 Postmark Le Havre Port to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Ireland - Sailing tonight Barry 25/7/05 Jamie
7) 1st August 1905 Postmark Larne - 'The little flower I send today, Will
tell you in its own sweet way, That I Forget thee not!' Write soon. I am
longing to see you. to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee - Darling
Essie, I hope you are tip top this weather, as I am thinking greatly about
you as you will read on the other side. Hope Mary McC. is well. S. H. N.
8) 7th August 1905 Postmark B? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee -
I hope you received your parcel all right, your Blouse was only half a crown
so I don't think that will be to much. Aggie said it would be better to let
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1) 7th August 1905 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - I have not sent? you any this long while, hoping you are all
well, your loving chum ?
2) 13th September 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - sail tonight for Glasgow post my letter
to night it is in the book on the room table mind and dont forget it.
3) 15th September 1905 Postmark Newport to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - I only got your letter today and thanking
you for riting to me. Yours truly W.? P.S. Duchess sails tonight for Derry
4) 19th September 1905 Postmark Belfast to Miss Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Slieve View, Ballymurphy, Springfield, Belfast Dear
Essie, How are all the people at Gransha doing? I hope you are all well.
Remember me to your Father & Mother, hope to hear from you soon. Fond
regards Martha Phillips 'Downhill Castle, Castlerock, County Derry'
5) 21st September 1905 Postmarks Annalong/Newry to Mifs Essie Brennan,
Spout, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Annalong, Thursday. we are lying
here and cannot get away as it is small tides we are bound to Dublin. Tell
George if you see him. Bob
6) 25th September 1905 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, c/o Miss
McClenaghan, Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I got home safely, only a
little tired. I was in good time for the train, I wish I was going to the
thanksgiving in Ballycarry again, yours Emma, write soon. excuse bad writing
7) 27th September 1905 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear E. I received your P.C. alright but I am rather late of
answering it, but however I hope your are in good health as this leaves me
very much well. I will be down after the Fair at Aunties. I am at school
every day and I am just home and at my dinner. Your chum Margareta. write
soon. your devoted xxxxxx
8) 9th October 1905 Postmark Maryport? to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Ireland - D. E. This will add to your collection well, write soon N.?
 
 
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1) 9th October 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Oscar Legge, Ballycarry Ry.
Station, Islandmagee - Dear O. I received your kind letter alright and very
glad to hear you are getting better. I was sorry not having answered your
letter before this but I was extra busy, please write and tell me when you
will be up in Belfast and I will meet you sure at the station, yours truly,
Ethel Graham 'Donegal Place, Belfast'
2) 19th October 1905 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - My two friends will be down on sunday if we get
the 9.30 train. 'Slattery's Mounted "Fut" There is a page of hist'ry that
still remains uncut, That tells the martial story of the "Slattery's Mounted
Fut" Percy French'
3) 24th October 1905 Postmark Exchange B.C. Liverpool to Mifs H.? Breannan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Heasey, Just a Card to say
that I arrived home safe on Sunday evening. I must say that I enjoyed the
evening well. I was so sorry that I had not more home, when are you going to
pay me a visit. Remember me to all. Regards from Joe?
4) 30th October 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Wm. Brennan, Caloric, Princes
Dock, Liverpool - Dear W. Got your P.C. allright very pretty indeed when you
are thinking of going on your honey moon please let me know & I will come to
see you off never out on Monday be looking out for us on Thursday night P.
M.
5) 1st November 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Oscar Legge, Ballycarry Ry.
Station, Islandmagee - Dear O. I received your long expected letter last
night and very sorry to hear of another accident to you, are you drunk or
what is the matter with you. I am very glad to hear you are coming up on
friday eve. so mind and come, I will be there at the bookstall so you might
write and say you will come sure this time. I am very well, yours truly
Ethel Graham
6) 5th December 1905 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Spout. Landed safe all well, sleep on,
Yours L. ?
7) 6th December 1905 Postmark Carrickfergus to Mr. Oscar Legg, Cloughfinn,
Island Magee, C/o Mifs Lizzie Bowen - from A. A. ( I gave up trying to
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1) 27th December 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Willie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - from a unknown friend - Take this child,
this girning thing, from its dady, it will not go, oh boys never marry. Its
nice to have a home of your own, especially when you have to nurse the baby.
Dear Will, Did ever I think you would come to this, Perhaps this will make
it keep quiet. Makerly?? 'Where's your Mother?'
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30th ? 19?5 Postmark Belfast to Mr. J. Brennan, Granshaw, Islandmagee,
Larne - Dear J. Thanks for P.C.'s I am writing this at Annie's House. Hope
you are well. Any fun since we left, Do you go to W. Head yet on Sat. Evg.
Kisses are few, Kisses are plenty, Never be kissed, Until you are 20. Your
old sweetheart Anne. look under stamp. Put these marks here in future xxxxx
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1) 5th January 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. Co. Antrim to Mifs E.
Brennan, Gransha, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a
card hoping you & your people are all keeping well. I am thinking thinking
long for a good country dance again, give my kind regards to all. I wonder
if Willie would like to spend a few days heare, love from Joe? - Essie has
any of your fortune come true, what about ? ? anything strange yet, regards
from Joe Graham?
2) 5th January 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. Co. Antrim to Mr. Robert
Brennan, s/s Caloric? Princes Dock, Liverpool, England - Sorry that I could
not see you on Friday last, hoping to see you soon again 'Riddles: What
trade should be recommended to a short person? Grow Sir!'
3) 6th January 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - D. E. This is another to your collection, yours
sincerely, B. M.?
4) 8th January 1906 Postmark Islandmagee to Mr. W. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - When the first storms of life are o'er,
Shall a gentle calm succeed, I mean to calm a troubled mind, Sleep is the
friend you need. With these few lines I send my mind, You shall in them a
question find, My answer's plain pray find it out, Love is a torment without
a doubt. '"In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of
love" Squeeze her gently.'
5) 17th January 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Well Essie, How are you getting on since the
last time I saw you . I hope you are doing fine, you will never forget the
good afternoon we had with dancing and singing, no doubt I was a fool.
Remember me to your father & mother as I hope to see you soon, with kind
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1) 30th January 1906 Postmark Hartlepool to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - This is one to add to your collection. I
hope you will like it. Give my kindest regards to all. Geo.
2) 5th February 1905 Postmark Exchange, Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan,
Gransha, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, your letter
sent & received allright. Does this put you in mind of anything. It recalls
many a happy hours to me Love. Was speaking to Willie on Saturday, will
write you later on. Remember me to all, with love from Joe
3) 15th February 1906 Postmark Whitehead, Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan,
(S.S. Glorie?_ Liverpool Boats, Belfast - Pick me up a good watch dog. But I
would prefer a good man instead. Just the same. M. H. B.
4) 19th February 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, Just a Card hoping you &
your people are all well, this is another for your collection, hoping you
will like it, I think ? are very pretty, what do you think. Remember me to
all, with remembrance from all, Joe
5) 16th March 1906 Postmark Warrenpoint S.O., Co. Down to Mifs E. Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. This will add a nother
one to your collection. I do not like my birth very well, hoping your all
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1) 17th March 1906 Postmark New Orleans, L.A. to Miss Essie Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland
2) 19th March 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sail to night for revel? and Rija? you needent
write now as we will be back in three weeks time.
3) 23rd March 1906 Postmark PNTA? to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Hoping this finds you all in good health.
Leaves me well we will be in on Sunday night or Monday morning so you will
see me on the six train all being well, Sorry to of Willie being failed,
plenty of snow and ice up here yet. Good bye for the present. Bob
4) 24th March 1906 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast to Miss Essie
Brennan, The Spout, Gransha, Imagee - Now Essie Dear I see by your photo you
are just in your prime, never speak of your stripped stocking. you know
distance parts not loving hearts. from your own Peasy Easy
5) 25th March 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Mrs. Brennan, You P.C. sent &
received. I was very pleased to hear from you, well how are the all down
about your place, what about the people at Bally keel, give them my kind
regards, also your father & mother, give them my compliments, don't forget.
I believe Bob was home last week, sorry I did not see him. Au Revir, Joe
6) 27th March 1906 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, You will think I have forgotten you altogether. We
were putting in potatoes Thursday & Friday I might get a day up before long.
I am longing for one. Excuse scribble I wrote it at the kitchen fire. yours
Jenny Hill ' Albert Memorial, Belfast'
7) 30th March 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, Just a card hoping you
are all keeping well. It is only now that I have got time to drop you a
card. Well how is Mary, has she got her fortune yet, what about my old
friend Sammie down the road, also the people at Bally ? give them my kind
regards, also your mother & father as I hope to pay a visit in the warm
weather. Regards from Joe. 'Night are dark friends are few, Remember me as I
do you. It only takes this little spot to hold these words forget-me-not. A
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1) 30th March 1906 Postmark Belfast to William Brennan Esq., Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Will, Just a P.P.C. hoping you are
enjoying yourself since the last time I saw you. Mr. Mc. was speaking to me,
he was saying that you were up at his house during the time we were in dry
dock? but he did not see you. I believe you were up at A? ? the other day I
hope you are not going after the laughter? Remember me to Ma? A Revoy? Joe
'Spooning on the Pier' you cant keep the moon from shinning. I am ? this
puts you ? ? ? ?
2) 19th April 1906 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Think of me when you are lonely, Keep for
me one little spot In the depths of your affection, Plant the sweet
forget-me-not. From your friend Wee Cissie. How did you enjoy the
Cinemotograph?
3) 19th April 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - I hear we are for sailing on Friday morning,
expect home to night. Bob
4) 23rd April 1906 Postmark Newport Mon. to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. Hope you are well as I am well. I
am going away on my holiday next week an I should like you ? me.
5) 24th April 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Glen Head,
c/o Dick Ship Agent, Pernau, Russia
6) 3rd May 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- Dear Essie, How are you getting on this weather. This is a grand place. I
am in now. Hoping you will write soon. yours Sallie R. 113 Albertbridge
Road, Belfast
7) 4th May 1906 Postmark Londonderry to Mifs Essie Brennan, Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - The hills are high, the valley's low and
deep oft times I think on you my love when you are fast asleep although
there is many a mile between us you are not forgotten by me for there is not
a night that I lie down but what I think of you xxxxx
8) 4th May 1906 Postmark Maryport to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island Magee,
Ireland, Co. Antrim - D. E. Many thanks for P.P. Card, hoping to hear
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1) 4th May 1906 Postmark Cork to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co.
Antrim, Ireland - s.s. seapoint Cork received your letter going
to Newport load for Dundalk write sailing to morrow night J. B.
2) 9th May 1906 Postmark Dundalk to Mrs. W. Brennan, Granshaw, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - 8.5.06 s.s. seapoint write to Newery, John,
write Newry
3) 9th May 1906 Postmark Larne to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee -
Dear E. I hope you got home allright on Sunday night & that you were nothing
the worse of the journey. Hope to hear soon. JAS? We Meherg??
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15th May 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co.
Antrim - This is sent with my affection, just to add to your collection. Peasy Easy - Souvenir of Belfast
5) 15th May 1906 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Your cheeks are like roses, Your the
fairest I have seen, I will come and marry you, When you are sweet nineteen.
Good bye from you know our (hearts) are locked, key away, sweet heart G. F.
6) 15th May 1906 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- 5/16/1906 Dear E. glad to hear you got home safe, sorry you can not
come to market, hope to see you soon, Emma
7) 25th May 1906 Postmark Finistere? to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Ireland - S/S Carn Marth Brest 25.5.06 Sailing noon sunday expects to be home Thursday. Hopes all well at home from M. McMurtry
 
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1) 30th May 1906 Postmark Newport Docks to Mifs Essie Brennen, Spout
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Forget-me-not. I hope you will get this
card allright and don't forget to look at the blue letters, glad to hear you
are well, from Newport. don't forget the sender.
2) 7th June 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, How are you getting on. I am almost ashamed to
write. I received all your PCs allright. Are you all well. Isn't this lovely
weather now. I will write a long letter soon, yours, Sallie 113
Albertbridge Road
3) 7th June 1906 Postmark Bantry to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - June 6, 1906 Glengarriff Wee are visiting
this sailing this evening for Penarth, Bonds? for orders M. McMurty
4) 13th June 1906 Postmark Queenstown to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Queenstown. Both well, hoping all well, Martha
McMurtry
5) 13th June 1906 Postmark Queenstown to Mr. Hill Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Queenstown. Your Ant Martha all well, good night
6) 21st June 1906 Postmark Swansea to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Are you not dear unto my heart, Oh search
that heart and see, And from my bosum tear the part, That beats not true to
thee. Goodbye Little Girl
7) 27th June 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, Just a PC hoping you are all
well about your place. Essie & Liz say that absence conquers love. But ah
that can't be true for us, the days go slowly by, my heart doth ? ? ? with
Remembrance from Joe
8) 6th July 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mifs Jennie Hill, c/o W. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Jennie, Would you mind to bring Horners weekly
back with you, as we cannot get another one, the are all sold out & oblidge,
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1) 6th July 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - s.s. Heroic, Princes Dk., Liverpool Dear
Miss Brennan, There must be something the matter with your mother for I
never received a reply from the letter, also the P.C. I sent you, that makes
me think there is something the matter. I hope to hear soon. with kind
regards from Joe
2) 7th July 1906 Postmark Larne to Mr. Willie Brennan, Spout, Island Magee -
I hope you both got home safe on Thursday night. If you ever see Mrs.
Wright? tell her I will be over soon to see her, it may be Sunday fortnight.
Call and see me any time either of you are down. Kindest regards to D &
yourself.
3) 8th July 1906 Postmark Newport, Mon. to Mifs Essie Brennan, Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - My dearest darling, Just sending you this
post card with picture at the back hoping you are thinking so much of me as
she is doing. I heard last Sunday you were well but I think it is nearly
time you were sending me a post card as it is a long time now since I got
one from you but hoping to get one from you soon. c/o W. A. Younger, 32
Donegal Quay, hope to sail from Belfast ??????????
4) 13th July 1906 Postmark Queensland to Mr. Henry Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim - hoping your a good boy & at the school, your Ant M. McM.
5) 21st July 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - s.s. He? Princes Dock, L.pool Dear Miss
Brennan, received your PC allright, glad to hear of you being well, as for
me you would hardly know mw as I am improving in the line of health, every
day since I wrote your mother last I wish to be remembered to all, sincerely
yours Joe 21/7/1906 'And every time I gaze into your Irish eyes of
blue, They seem to whisper darling boy, My love is all for you.'
6) 21st July 1906 Postmark Liverpool to William Brennan, junr., Gransha,
Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Heroic, Princes Dock. Willie, I
often thought of dropping you a line of scribbling but I hope this will find
you a little better as there was a gentleman informed me about seeing you on
the as day, he only gave you the wag of his Paw. I hope Jack is keeping all
right, Love from Joe 21/7/1906 'Molly dear and did you hear, What all the
neighbours say, About that hundred sovereigns You've got safely stowed
away.'
7) 31st July 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - s.s. Heroic, Princes Dk., Liverpool Dear
Miss Brennan, received your P.C. allright. I see you had word from Bob, I
hope he is doing well, also Willie, give my kind regards to May or Mary, you
can tell her that I will be down some Sunday soon, remember me to your
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1) 1st August 1906 Postmark Larne to Mr. Wm. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee -
Dear Wm. got home to Larne in good time to see the wedding? the were just
splendid, Hill? or Will looked twice at once? Now be good to yourself, yours
? xxxxx 'Holding Hands Before Marriage ' dont let Mum? see this?'
2) 1st August 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Hill, c/o Mrs. W. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Jane, I sent you a P.C. yesterday and I hope you
received it. My mother is thinking of letting me go down on Thursday and
still till Friday. From your loving Sister Mary. No Mrs I cudn't take any
more, mother and F. is well. Mr. Wall's was in yesterday.
3) 15th August 1906 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Monday Dear Essie, I got home safe, only it turned out a
very wet day. We had a good fete Saturday, weather all that could be
desired. I hope you are enjoying yourself in Every's? I have had a terrible
time since I came home. write & let me know you might come to the flower
show on the 24 august, J. A. sends his love.
4) 17th August 1906 Postmark Liverpool to William Brennan, junr., Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 17/8/1906 D. Willie, Just a card to say
that I will be down in the 9.30 leaving Belfast so I will expect you to meet
me at the station. I want you to get me some Beans for a gentleman friend of
mine & bunch of ripe corn, ? from Joe
5) 22nd August 1906 Postmark Larne to Mr. Willie A.? Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Wm. if any of you intend coming to flower show, come
tomorrow Thursday as it is far the best day, if you can get at all come by
train and I will be on the look out. I will stop in Larne all night. Emma. I
have got no letter yet. tell Essie to be sure and come down, hoping you are
all well. Have you ever been at this place. 'Belfast Castle and Cave Hill,
Belfast'
6) 27th August 1906 Postmark Belfast to William Brennan, Esq., Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Will, hoping you are still
progressing in the line of health. I hope the walk around the Gobbins did
not take any effect on you. I know there was a good breeze then, look at the
front of P.C. it puts me in mind of walking round the Gobbins ? ? ? ? what
about Miss Phillips, I hope you are not in love with her Goodbye au revoir
John
7) 27th August 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, Just a P.C. hoping you are
keeping well as for me I am nothing the worse of my holiday for I enjoyed it
well, you can tell Nellie? that I enjoyed my walk around the Gobbins,
remember me to your mother. I will write her later on & let her know how I
am getting on, give my love to Bob if he is at home, also Mary, Au Revoir
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1) 1st September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. R. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Spout - Dear R. You won't stay many voyages from sea when you
shoe all these hoofs. 'Who said "Marriage was a Failure"?'
2) 3rd September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. J. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Spout - Dear Jack, we arrived home alright, I wish I was going
back, I will write to Essie later on, I am thinking on last Sunday doings.
A. M.
3) 3rd September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Master Henry Brennan, Gransha,
Island Magee, Spout - Dear H. I hope you are a good boy and has not forgot
me, I am longing to get back. A. M.
4) 3rd September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Master H. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Spout - Dear H. no Beans now A. M.
5) 5th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. B. Brennan, Gransha, My?
Islandmagee - Slieve View, Ballymurphy. D. B. I hope you are nothing
the worse after yesterday's performance, hope you are well, with love
Martha, write soon. 'Royal Avenue, Belfast'
6) 5th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. W. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Slieve View, Ballymurphy, Belfast. D. W. I hope you got
home alright, I suppose by this time you have quite forgotten all about me,
With Love Martha, write soon. feeling very lonely. 'Castle Junction,
Belfast'
7) 6th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Slieve View, Ballymurphy, Belfast Dear Essie, I arrived
home safe, am thinking awful long. Tell Willie I hope he is keeping well,
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1) 7th September 1906 Postmark Exchange B.C. Liverpool to William Brennan,
Esq., Gransha, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Willie, Bob Ross is
left this ship. Just a P.C. hoping you are improving a little in the line of
health. I am thinking of going down on Sunday evening, if I go I will stop
over night, this is our last Sunday but I am sending you a small parcel with
Bob Ross for you so if anyone of you are at the station in the morning you
can get it. Joe - All the hands are leaving this ship. I will go down in the
three train. I am sending you this parcel with Bob Ross in case I dissapoint
you. 'The Landing Stage, Liverpool'
2) 7th September 1906 Postmark Exchange B.C. Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, Received your
PC allright. I see you & your people are getting on fairly well. I was
hearing Willie was not doing very well so I had the notion of going down on
Sunday but if I go I wont arrive to the evening then I will stop to Monday
morning, the same as the last time in case I dissapoint you, I am sending a
parcel for Willie with Bob Ross
3) 8th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim - 48 Mt. Collyer Road, Belfast Dear E. Many thanks
for your P.C. I am in the ware room with Aggie Ferguson was asking for you,
we are all well, I hope you are well to. Your old friend K. Milliken
4) 10th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, The Spout,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I hope you won't be angry at me for not writing
sooner but its better late than never. I hope you are all keeping well. Have
you finished your tabe-centre yet. I have never touched mine since I came
home. I am back at school again. Martha. I hope I will hear from you soon,
M. A. Annie says she is asking for you. I hope you wont have to do this.
Mind your slipper, it is coming off. 'Legal Phrases Illustrated - The
Pursuer'
5) 13th September 1906 Postmark Larne to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Hope you are well as this leaves me Tip Top, am in
Market today, saw Mary. Hope to hear soon. Excuse write as this is a bad
pen. xxxx
6) 15th September 1906 Postmark Liverpool to William Brennan, Esq., Gransha,
Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Will, Just a P.C. hoping you are
keeping a little better, as for me I am doing fairly well only I am thinking
long for another day at Islandmagee, how is Bob getting on, also I am
thinking long to see his sweet face again of course I don't mean it.
Remember me to Mary & Essie & to all round, hoping to hear soon Dear Lo?
from ? M.
7) 17th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. W. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - I hope you are keeping better. Remember me to all, hope to see
you soon, yours in haste May?
8) 20th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. W. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - D. W. Arrived home had not time to get my ticket at B.carry,
train was in just as I reached the station, hope to hear from you soon. MaP
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1) 24th September 1906 Postmark Larne to Mr. D. Kane? c/o Mr. W. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee - Hurry up Dan. This is the month you were to be ?
fancy the picture. good business 'The Happy Home'
2) 24th September 1906 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I received your P.C. alright and glad to know you
are well. We are very busy at the ? We will be expecting you and Mary up on
Sunday evening, let me know what train you will come in and I will meet you,
now don't dissappoint me by not coming, write before Saturday, your loving
friend Emma. M. sends his love, we will have a good time I hope.
3) 24th September 1906 Postmark Larne to Mr. W. Brennan, c/o Mr. D. Kane,
Gransha, Islandmagee - Be careful. Hoping to see you soon.
4) 25th September 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, received your PC last
Friday, glad to know you are all doing well. I was speaking to Jack on
Monday last, he was saying he was going away on Thursday, I mentioned Bob to
him. I believe he is going away in a few weeks, how is Willie getting on,
also your mother. I will hardly be down until I get my holidays, hoping to
hear soon. Good night, love from Joe
5) 26th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I received your letter, was glad to hear that you
were all well, I am quite well. I am in a hurry as I am going to see Fred?
and does not like to keep a gentleman waiting, is the young man in question
away yet, if he is not I think I should take a throw at him. A. M.
6) 26th September 1906 Postmark Manchester to Mr. Oscar Legg, c/o J.
Hawkins, Ballycarry Station, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Oscar, Received your
very nice P.C. & thanks very much. I am sending you a paper, if you like it,
let me know and I will send you another, with love from all, Jane Wilson,
Write soon.
7) 28th September 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I meant to write sooner only I was away at Whiteabby for three days & I forgot when I came back. This picture is very
like you on Thursday when you go to Duffs. Hoping you are all well as we
are. Martha
8) September 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, Just a P.C. hoping you are
keeping well, also your people. I am thinking long for another sunday, not
that alone but a full month for there is no place I enjoy myself as much as
the Island I am thinking long to have another night sport out of Bob, has
any of his fortune come true, let me know, remember me to your mother, with
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1) 1st October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - s/s Fair ? Belafst? - I don't know
wheather I will be Down on friday night yet or not but will be down on
saturday. 'The "Beauties" of Belfast cannot be exaggerated. Too busy to
write.'
2) 9th October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I hope you are all well. You may expect a letter
from Annie on Thursday. I mean't to write sooner and I forgot. We are all
well. Martha - Very like you when you are doing your table-centre. 'An
Irish Islandmagee Courtship'
3) 10th October 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss, received your P.C. allright,
it was very pretty, you have exceedingly good taste. How are the all down. I
was in company with your brother on Monday last, I suppose he told you a
great story about me, with kind regards, ? 'An interrupted Spoon'
4) 15th October 1906 Postmark Port Talbot to Mifs E. Brennan, Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Port Talbot, Sunday. Dear E. Arrived here
last night, sailing Tuesday for Quebec, hoping you are well, tell them all I
was asking for them, dont forget to send me a P.C. to Harold Kennedy,
Quebec, Canada. J.B.?
5) 15th October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Master H. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Hill, I hope this P.C. finds you well as I am doing well.
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1) 15th October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Hope you are not offended at me for answering your
card, but have not been very busy, but will not be guilty of the like again.
Mat?
2) 15th October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. W. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - D. W. Sorry I did not write to you sooner but will presently,
hope you are well. Yours Map. Mat?
3) 15th October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Master Henry Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear H. I hope you will like your PC. I will write to Essie
soon. I have four you know PC what I would not like you like any girl better
than I. Annie
4) 20th October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mr. O. Legge, Ballycarry Station,
Islandmagee - Dear Oscar, I thought I would have heard from you before this.
We are all well and hope you are. Now word of going down yet it is to cold.
Edward 'Cave Hill Road, Belfast'
5) 22nd October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- Dear E. I got your letter, glad you were all well, I am well. I am ashamed
of myself being so long of sending a P.C. Ask Bob are the sitting on hay,
got no P.C. from anyone that you know, let me know if you got any, love tom
all, steam the stamp, A. M. (obviously didn't steam the stamp) 'Down
at Lover's Roost'
6) 25th October 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim to William Brennan junr.,
Gransha, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Will, Just a P.C. to day
that I arrived safe home, I am nothing the worse of my holiday, only
thinking? long, hoping your mother received my letter, hoping you are
getting a little better. Joe
7) 2nd November 1906 Postmark Maryport to Mr. W. Brennan, junr., Gransha,
Island Magee, Ireland - Dear Mr. B. I hope you are keeping better, thanks
for the P.C., we are having wretched weather here, raining every day, with
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1) 2nd November 1906 Postmark Maryport to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Ireland - Dear Essie, I was glad to hear from you, I have had a
severe cold for three weeks but I am glad to say it is getting better,
Jinnie is keeping well, and as ? and big as ever. with kind regards from all
to you all, yours sincerely M. C.
2) 6th November 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. Co. Antrim to Mifs E.
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a P.C.
to say that I will be down on thursday, I shall stop to the end of next
week, you might tell your mother that my sister cant come on thursday, most
likely will pay a visit on Sunday, hoping all well, regards from Joe?
3) 8th November `906 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - excuse scribbles. xxx Dear Essie, I hope you are well as
this leaves me tiptop, thought I would have seen you today, saw Mary. J. H.
S.?
4) 14th November 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - s.s. seapoint. went out this morning and we
went ashore so we are going ? of and come to carrick to morrow, J. B.?
5) 15th November 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. Co. Antrim - Miss E.
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I got home alright Sunday night,
I enjoyed myself the very best. May is always talking about you, so you must
excuse me for not writing sooner. So I hope your Mother is keeping well and
all the rest, I hope you will not forget to come up some Sunday, so I hope
Joe is enjoying himself. Love from Mrs. Bruce, 33 Office Street, Whiteabbey.
'Railway Station, and Masonic Hall, Whiteabbey, Belfast'
6) 15th November 1906 Postmark Islandmagee to Mr. John Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear John, I lost you address but chanced to pick it up to
day, you will wonder I never wrote to you, I was down here for a week, hope
you will answear this and forgive me for not writing sooner. Ethel S.
7) 20th November 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee from H. Martin, c/o Flaxspring c/o Whiteabbey, Co.
Antrim Dear Essie, Just a P.C. to let you know that we got home
alright on Sunday night. Joe was very sorry that he had to come home. I am
sure Willie would think long last night so remember me to you Mother and all
the rest at home. Mrs. Bruce was asking about you all, tell Willie that Mr.
Bruce and Charles was asking about him. Give my best love to all round from
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1) 24th November 1906 Postmark Dundalk to Mr. R. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - ss Seapoint, Dundalk. Sailing tomorrow for
Whitehaven to load for Warrenpoint getting on all right hopeing you are the
same, ? yours R. D.? - Gransha Islandmagee 'Ever of thee I'm fondly
dreaming'
2) 25th November 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O., Co. Antrim to Bob Brennan,
Esq., Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Bobbie, gay Rough we Sat
ma we son.
3) 25th November 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. Co. Antrim to Miss E.
Brennan, Gransha, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a
P.C. hoping you are quite well, as for me I am nothing the worse of my
holiday, I only wish I had them to look forward again. I wrote your mother a
letter, she must look over it for I am sure there are plenty of mistakes in
it, I was in a hurry, I wanted it to catch the mail that night, remember me
to all. Love from J. M.
4) 26th November 1906 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I received your PC it was very nice so I
hope you will like this one. I hope your mother and all the rest is keeping
well. Mrs. Bruce and May was asking about you all. So I hope you will keep
your word and come up, dont forget, Au Revoir Harriett
5) 5th December 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- Slieve View, Ballymurphy. Dear Essie, I want you to let me know if
there is any anything wrong with Mrs. Haggen, as I have twice and have had
no answer. I hope all are well. Kindest regards Martha Phillips?
6) 7th December 1906 Postmark Liverpool to William Brennan, Junr., Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - I think you may have a chance yet, after
? Bale. What Poi? for Islandmagee. Willie 'Oh dear, what a pity! My new
dress was so pretty!'
7) 7th December 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, Just a P.C. hoping you are
doing well. I received a letter from your mother which was answered by ?,
give her my kind regards. I was in company with Dan Kane on Thursday evg. he
had got a bad finger, he was saying Jack was doing well & keeping straight,
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Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I received your PC it was very nice and I
see Nellie has got one from you to, it was very nice, she will answer it
later on. I hope you are all well at home as this leaves us the same. Joe is
wishing that he was down again, he was telling me about your Brother Bob
being away to sea so I hope to hear from you soon. Au Revoir Harriett
2) 11th December 1906 Postmark Methil, Fifeshire to Mifs Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - I heard you got a boy home from
the ball, it is well seen that I am away, dont forget to write ? H.
3) 12th December 1906 Postmark Methil, Fifeshire to Mr. William Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 12/12/1906 Sail to night
for st. malo, fine weather here but cold, hoping John is well, leaves me age
one, now Father you look well. Bob, Only A Joke
4) 13th December 1906 Postmark Exchange Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan,
Gransha, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Miss Brennan, I am sure
you feel tired after the Ball at Island Magee. I had a Glentleman? crossed
on Saturday night from Belfast the name of Stewart, was telling me about you
& Will being there, he was in my State Room, had a long chat, love from Joe.
This man belonged to the Island.
5) 14th December 1906 Postmark Glenarm to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - s.s. seapoint in Glenarm. sail to night
for barrow in furnis load for newport needent write J. B.
6) 20th December 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I got you letter all right. I will not be down
till Christmas morning as we are busy now. I am sending a Xmas card till the
Ford as I didn't write to them yet. I am getting on well. Any work of Xmas.
This is all at present. excuse scribble as I am in a hurry. Yours Jenny Hill
7) 21st December 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, What do you think off me here dont you think Essie I have got quite a big girl at least Mother says so.
Uncle Joe was saying it is time I was going to school but Dada says I will
be a useful girl some day. I am so big as my ? is ? dont you think so. wish
you merry xmas Love from ? 'Hearty Christmas Greetings'
8) 21st December 1906 Postmark Newport Docks to Mrs.? W. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - s.s. seapoint, Newport. sail tonight for
Dundalk and I am leaving here so I will be home on monday night, hope your
are all well J. B.
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