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Brennan Postcards
1904 to 1924
names include Essie, William, Robert - Bob, Dan Kane etc.
Page One: Postcards 1904 to
1906
(this page)
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
1907
 
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1) 8th January 1907 Postmark Swansea to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. seapoint Swasea going to
Newport to load for Dundalk so you can answer this to Dundalk from J. B.
2) 10th January 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a P.C. hoping you are
all keeping well, how do you like this P.C. when you look at it, will put
you in mind of mr wheeling a wheelbarrow. Hoping Will is keeping a little
better, Love from Joe 'Labour's O'er'
3) 11th January 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I think you had forgotten us, for I wrote to you
last. I hope you enjoyed yourself at Knaresford? I did. Be sure write soon.
I remain yours truly Martha
4) 11th January 1907 Postmark Dundalk to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. seapoint, Dundalk. sailing tomorrow
morning for Barrow to load for Britonferry? so you can writ to Britonberry?
on monday night, we will have sunday in Barrow. I will write out of Barrow.
J. B.
5) 12th January 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Finlay, Hartford Place,
Coleraine - Dear Maggie, I received your P.C. Thank you very much. I hope
you are well as this leaves me well at present, I hope you have got over
your lazy fit by now, with love L. N. 'Cafe Burnt 1903-1904 Promenade was in
existence Summer 1905'
6) 16th January 1907 Postmark Briton Ferry? to Mifs E. Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. seapoint Britonferry
going to Newport to load for Dundalk. I am well and received your letter
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1) 18th January 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. L. Brennan, S.S. Seapoint,
Dundalk, Ireland - I received your P.C. last night but I am sorry I have not
a better one to send ? ? I am in a hurry but hopes to get you a better one
next time. I am glad you are both well. It is about time you were back in
Belfast. I hope you are looking after that fellow. I still say he ? keep ? ?
J. R.? 'Seymour Hicks. (Dover Str. Studios)'
2) 19th January 1907 Postmark Dundalk to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Seapoint, Dundalk, Saturday Sailing
tonight for Whitehaven so sends this card with best affection just to add to
your collection. K. D.
3) 24th January 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - It is now a long time since I have heard of you,
how are you all getting on. I was disappointed that you did not come down
the night after Xmas. Are all the boys at the sea. The weather is very cold
here, you can write me a line when you have time, excuse scribble as I am in
a hurry. Yours Jenny Hill
4) 27th January 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, received your letter allright
glad to hear off you all being well as this leaves me, the ? pardon me for
not answering your letter sooner as I am sailing every night, remember me to
Will hoping he is keeping a little better, we are having great frost just
now but does not keep the fowl? from the door. Au Revoir Joe
5) 28th January 1907 Postmark Castle? Dou? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Cousin, Arrived all safe we were not
sick I am enjoying myself well hoping all of yours are well. from Mary Agnes
Brennan
6) 29th January 1907 Postmark Le Havre, Ingouville to Mifs Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Wensday. Hoping this finds you
all well at home leaves me aye one, we are sailing to day for Neath Abbey,
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1) 4th February 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a PC hoping you are all well.
I received your letter allright. You were saying John & Dan Kane was at
home. Oh how sorry I am, I only wish I was down until we would have a rough
s? I would soon make my friend Willie run round. You can tell him that
I will be down soon so he will need to have dumbell exercise every morning
to be able for me, dont forget au revoir Joe 'Daddy' He's my daddy, my dear
daddy, and I know that he loves me; He's my playmate, rain or shine, there
ain't another daddy in this world like mine.'
2) 7th February 1907 Postmark Whiteabbey to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Just a PC hoping you are all well as this leaves
us all well at present. Joe was telling me that he had a Letter from you and
he was telling me that you were very busy Nellie May was asking about you
all you can tell your mother and father and all the rest that I was asking
about them. Willie James and Charly was asking about him. Don't forget to
come up and see us soon. Au revoir Harriet
3) 10th February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Rochefort,
c/o Shamrock Shipping Co. Ltd., 127 Bute Road, Cardiff, England - you would
better get your hair cut, you have got a set of fine teeth, everything is
very dull here at present, hoping you are having a good time. Yours J. B.
4) 12th February 1907 Postmark Pecamp? Seine INFre? to Mifs Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Sailing to night for Barry roads
at nine oclock Saw Capt. Ferguson here. Leaves me aye one Hoping this finds
you all well Bob
5) 15th February 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Miss Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a P.C. hoping you are
all well, pardon me for not writing sooner, we are having miserable weather,
how is willie remember me to him also Dan Kane & all the rest, how do you
like this PC I think it is very nice. I had a PC from Miss Phillips lately,
Au Revoir
6) 19th February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee - S.S. Theory sailing tonight Newport J. B.
7) 20th February 1907 Postmark St. Malo, Ille et Vilaine to Mifs Essie
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - we are bound for Barry
rds, but cannot sail owing to the weather being so bad. Blowing very hard at
present, the raloo is here. Hoping you are all well. Bob
8) 21st February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Rochefort,
c/o Shamrock Ship Co. Ltd., 127 Bute Road, Cardiff, England - That is a very
nice tune you are playing to your girl. Bob take care that she doesn't fall
out of the window.
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1) 22nd February 1907 Postmark Newport Mon. to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. theory Newport funny? sailing
tomorrow night for Belfast so I will not be home this week we had bad
weather J. B.?
2) 24th February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Rochefort,
c/o Shamrock Shipping Co. Ltd., 127 Bute Road, Cardiff, England - Take care
Bob and dont be spooning to long or you will have to look sharp. I hope you
are well as this leaves me well, yours J. B.
3) 26th February 1907 Postmark ? to Mr. Robert Brennan, c/o Shamrock
Shipping Co., 127 Bute Road, Cardiff - we had bad we? ever since I came I
came home up to now I have had a run round the Island I didn't see any one I
now hoping you are well
4) 26th February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. theory sailing tonight Newport
I saw old Mothus? to day and he wants me to go back with him so I am going
to hope are all well J. B.
 
 
 
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1) 2nd March 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - From an unknown Friend. 'A Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year' (in March?)
2) 7th March 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Rochefort,
c/o Shamrock Shipping Co. Ltd., 127 Bute Road, Cardiff, England - Wouldn't
it be nice to be on the car the seem very happy, times are very dull here
now. I expect you will be getting wed when you come home. Bella McClenaghan.
You would like to be in his shoes. "Riding on the Top of the Car" Then we
go, go, go, for a ride on the car, car, car, For you know how cosy the tops
of the tramcars are, The seats are so small, and there's not much to pay,
You sit close together, and spoon all the way; There's many a Miss will be
Missis some day, Thro' riding on top of the car.
3) 10th/11th March 1907 Postmarks Honfleur, Calvados/Dublin & Belfast to
Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Honfleur
Saturday sail to morrow morning for Barry? roads. Hoping this finds
you all enjoying good health leaves me well, Bob 'Honfleur, Le Phare'
4) 12th March 1907 Postmark Larne to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Rochefort, c/o
Shamrock Shipping Co., Cardiff - I got your card. I see you are aye one as
it leves me much the same. I want to let you no the way in to the hart, I
have it learned.
5) 17th March 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Rochefort,
c/o Shamrock Shipping Co. Ltd., 127 Bute Road, Cardiff, England - I hope you
are well Bob as this leaves me well, there is not much fun about here now,
everything is very dull at present. J. B.
6) 28th March 1907 Postmark ? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee -
Dear Essie, Many thanks for your PC it was very nice, I hope you are all
keeping in good health as we are all well at home. Joe has started to his
work again, he enjoyed himself when he was down the last time. I hope you
will enjoy your Easter Holidays, we are getting from Saturday to Wensday
morning so I intend to enjoy them, tell your mother and father and and all
the rest that Mr. & Mrs. Bruce wishes to be remembered to them, tell Willie
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1) 1st April 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a PC hoping you are all well,
pardon me for not writing you sooner as I was so bussy, we are sailing every
night, will be home for easter, we are carring a lot off passengers first
now we had 200 into Belfast on friady last hoping you all are well love from
Joe. I had Mr. Niblock ????????????????
2) 1st April 1907 Postmark Belfast to William Brennan, Junr., Gransha,
Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Willie, Just a PC hoping you are a
little better as for me I am nothing the worse off my holiday at the
granotha? only the time was two short we are having plenty of passangers
here & beautiful weather. Niblocks of Islandmagee crossing on friady with ?
he was in one of my rooms Joe
3) 1st April 1907 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Darling wee Dear, Think on me when you are lonely,
Keep for me one little spot, In the depths of your affections, Plant a sweet
forget me not. Excuse write as bad pen in post office. write soon C. ? K.
4) 9th April 1907 Postmark Troon to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - got here alright and sails tomorrow for
the Bristol Channel next this A nice house
5) 13th April 1907 Postmark Barry B.O. Glam. to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Saturday sails tonight for Dieppe 'I have just
arrived at Troon'
6) 20th April 1907 Postmark Swansea to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Saturday Swansea sails monday night
to havre hoping this finds you all enjoying good health at home. Bob
 
 
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1) 24th April 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. R. Brennan, S/S Rochefort, c/o
Shamrock Shipping Co. 127 Bute Road, Cardiff, England - 24/4/07 I
know you like this. Here's to the rocks and strands and foreign lands. And
sailors may go free, A happy life to man & wife. The same to you & me. M. J.
McC.
2) 29th April 1907 Postmark Magheramorne to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S.
Rochefort, Co. Shamroack Shipping Co. Ltd., 129 Bute Road, Cardiff, England
- Don't let the old lady come in, Bob, I hope your are well as this leaves
me well, no fun about here yet. J. B.
3) 5th May 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robt. Brennan, S.S. Rochefort, c/o
Shamrock Shipping Co. Ltd., 127 Bute Road, Cardiff, England - We were at a
party at Robt. Flacks on Friday, his shipmates were there, Sam Forsythe is
for having a party on Wednesday eve in Victoria Place Larne, we have got the
invitation, hoping this finds you well. Meg 'Boarding house life, Insects
disturbing sleep.'
4) 6th May 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim - You will be thinking I have quite forgotten you, but put of
writing from one day to another ? the weather terribly cold and stormy. Do
send a P.C. or a letter soon and I will write a long letter soon. Kind
regards to all, yours S. J. Ross 67 Dublin Road
5) 17th May 1907 Postmark Calvados to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Hoping this finds you all enjoying good
health at home as it leaves me much the same, sails tomorrow Barry roads,
Bob
6) 17th May 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. J. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee -
D. J. Many thanks for card, glad to hear from you, hope you are well, write
soon M. A. P.
7) 28th May 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. J. Brennan, Granshaw, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - this puts me in mind of a thing that you would do if
you had the chance below the big bush ? X. M. A. 'Where ignorance is bliss 'Tis
folly to be wise!'
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1) 4th June 1907 Postmark London to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - June 3, 1907 We are all well. Expect sail
Wensday night, hoping all well at home. Martha McM.
2) 7th June 1907 Postmark Dieppe Seine INFre to Mifs Essie Brennan,
Granshaw, Island Magee, Ireland - June 7, 1907 hoping you are all well
at home as this leaves us the same, we sail tonight for Penarth Martha
McMurtry
3) 22nd June 1907 Postmark Cardiff to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - June 19, 1907 Sailing tonight for Cardiff write
M? Murtry John well hoping all as well
4) 25th June 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Lord Lansdowne signing Wednesday wages £4 5s if you are
coming be at the office at ten oclock. W. McMurtry
5) 28th June 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, It is now a long time since I have
written you a scrape so I thought when I had time I would write you a line.
I cannot get down now till Sunday morning. I come on the 7 train to
Whitehead and then rides my bicycle home. You might write me a line soon and
let me know how you all are. Your Cousin Jenny Hill excuse scribble as
I am in a terrible hurry for the Post.
6) 29th June 1907 Postmark Greenock to Mr. Oscar Legge, Ballycarry Station,
Co. Antrim - Dear Oscar, I havent forgot your P.C. lovely weather here I am
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1) 1st July 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Monday Sailing to night 5 oclock for
Penarth. Hoping this finds you all the same. Bob 'Royal Avenue, Belfast' (Van
Houtens Coach; Berlitz School of Languages; Goodson's)
2) 4th July 1907 Postmark Plymouth to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Theory Plimouth sailing
to day ofr Newport to lod for queenstown so you can answer this for I Dont
know when we will be in Belfast. J. Brennan 'Wild Roses'
3) 8th July 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robt. Brennan, S.S. Lord Lansdowne,
c/o Grand Canary Coaling Co., Las Palmas, Canary Islands - Thou shalt not
covet thy neighbours wife, His ox thou shalt not slaughter, But than the
Lord it is no Sin, To covet thy neighbours daughter. MEG
4) 8th July 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Lord
Lansdowne, c/o Grand Canary Coaling Co., Las Palmas, Canary Islands - Times
are not so lively now about the roads since you went away, I am trying to
keep my heart up till Saturday to see if there is an luck. I was at W.head?
on Thursday night hearing the band. You sent a lot of beautiful cards, Jean
thinks they are very nice. B.
5) 11th July 1907 Postmark Whitehaven to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Theory Whitehaven 11 07
Sailing to night for Swansea hopes this will find you all well as it leaves
us fine from your boy J. B. 'His Master's V-ice.'
6) 18th July 1907 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O., Co. Antrim to Miss Essie
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee - 17.7.07 Dear Essie, I received your P.C. all
right glad to hear that you are all well as we are all well at home. Joe was
down on Sunday and Charles was down and he enjoyed himself your H. M.
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1) 18th July 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - 18 Abbey Gardens Dear Essie , Just a PC to say
that I received your letter you were saying your visitors were going away
today so my sisters were saying if it would be suitable for your mother to
take them on Saturday or Sunday the should be pleased to go so would you let
them know by the return of Post as the are prepared to go, from your friend
Joe
2) 19th July 1907 Postmarks Belfast & ? to Mr. Robert Brennan, S.S. Lord
Lansdowne, c/o Grand Canary Coaling Co., Las Palmas, Canary Islands - Now
Bob I know you have good taste & likes a fat girl, so give her a tickling up
the was you do below the big bush & dont let her sleep, but her a pair of
new ear rings. How I love you dear. If this photo does not please you love,
I'll get another taken. take these ++++++++ Bella? I am your wee dear xxxx (written
on front of card, card not posted as not PC)
3) 19th July 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Agnes Ferguson, c/o Mrs. A.
Hamilton, 18 Deacon Street, New Church, Belfast,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - When stormy seas are past and gone, Shall
gentle peace succeed, I think when you are sad at heart, Sleep is the thing
you need, With these few lines I tell my mind, You will in them a question
find, My answer is plain to find, Love it is there without a doubt.
4) 20th July 1907 Postmark Wh?, Co. Antrim to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, In answer to your letter I received this morning I
see by it that you are well as this leaves us the same. I hope to see you on
monday we will go down on the 1 30 so you will know the weather is very nice
now if it keeps like this From ? M.
5) 22nd July 1907 Postmark Briton Fe? to Miss E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Theory. Sailing tonight Newport to
load ? Passage west will write out of newport well J. B.?
6) 25th July 1907 Postmark Pass? R.S.O. to Mifs Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. theory Bass? ?age sailing for
garston so on for wee? will be home soon J. ? ?ford
7) 30th July 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a PC to say that I am nothing
the worse of my day at the Island only the time was short. I enjoyed Sunday
Evg performance tell James B. & Bob & Mary McL. Maggie & B. that I send my
Best love to them all from your ould friend also your mother Joe
8) 31st July 1907 Postmark Waterford to Mrs. M. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Theory, Waterford. tuesday
sailing tomorrow for Newport to load for Belfast. expects Belfast sunday J.
B. 'Tramore'
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1) 5th August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim - Mrs. Brase? Dear Essie just a PC to let you know that we
got home alwright I hope you will not forget to come to see us you can tell
your mother and father I was asking for them and all the rest from a freind
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2) 8th August 1907 Postmark Chester to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a PC hoping you are all
keeping well. I suppose you heard of us having a collision on Sunday last we
are in Touring? Dock getting repairs so I am on a holiday at this place 30
miles out of Liverpool, it is a nice place, remember me to all round Joe
3) 10th August 1907 Postmark Whitehaven to Mrs. M. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. theory whitehaven sailing
tonight swansea so you can write to swansea and tell me if you got any
letters out of Belfast J. B.
4) 12th August 1907 Postmark Swansea to Mifs E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. theory sailing tonight Newport
to load for Belfast J. B.
5) 23rd August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss A. Brennan, Spout, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim - Slieve View, Ballymurphy, Belfast. Sorry I could not stop
that night, the old woman was a bit cross. I was looking out for you on
Thursday but I could not see you, you must have been hiding. I had a good
day at Newcastle on Wed. No more, hoping all at home are well. I remain
yours truly James Phillips.
 
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1) 24th August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Oscar Legge, Ballycarry R.
Station, Co. Antrim - Dear O. Received your very nice P.C. do not be killing
yourself with too much work, I suppose you will be in town soon, do not
forget to call as we would all like to see you, Annie
2) 28th August 1907 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear E. Hope you are well & M is having a good time I only
wish you were up to will be glad to hear soon. Excuse write as I have a sore
hand.
3) 31st August 1907 Postmark Whiteabbey to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, In answer to your Letter which I received you must
excuse me for not writing sooner but my Sister wrote to you and then I did
not bother. I was sorry to hear that your teeth was bad. If you had a got
them out when I was there you would have been alright. I suppose my sister
was telling you about my Brother getting away. I hope you have not forget
the notion of comming up to our house for a while. I hope you wont forget.
Tell your mother and father and all the rest that I was asking for them,
Love H? 'Fermenting House, Guinness's Brewery, Dublin'
4) 31st August 1907 Postmark Calais, Pas de Calais to Miss E, Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. I got here alright if
you were here you would get plenty of boys we arrived here Saturday morning
with love M. J. xxx
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1) 3rd September 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - 89 Cavehill Road, Belfast Dear Essie, I hope you are
quite well, as we are. I will send you the pattern of crocheting next week.
I think this is all I have to say now. Hoping to hear from you soon. Martha
2) 19th September 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Robert Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Forestside Road, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Utilanders Hamlet - You
have two hearts, I have none, be good to the one that is not your own, from
your own heartbroken (Nell) Dearest love forget-me-not.
3) 23rd September 1907 Postmark North Lonsdale Road to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Ulverston, Monday. Theory
arrived here last night and sailing today for Lanelly then Cardiff to Load
for Belfast received letter Card in Cork all fine yours J. B.
4) 26th September 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - I am sure you will think I have forgotten you but not so. How
is your mother & Harry I hope they are well, when are you coming up, my
sister is still going about yet the children are all well. remember me to
all. M. Montgomery
5) 29th September 1907 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast to Mr. Robert
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee - Oh Love, Love, Love, Love is like a
dizziness, It wanna let a poor budy, Gang about his bizziness. an unknown
fren
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1) 3rd October 1907 Postmark North Lonsdale Road to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Ulverston, Tuesday. Theory
sailing for Swansea. Arrived here sunday morning, hopes this will find you
all well as it leaves me at present. from your B. J. Brennan
2) 7th October 1907 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast to Miss Essie
Brennan, The Spout, c/o Foreside Road, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim,
Ireland - oh once I loved a bonnie lass, Ay and I love her still, And while
that honour warms my Breast, I'll love my handsome girl. spokes have do you
remember the good time we had at fair I was sorry I could not come down on
sunday because of the rain. J. Hall
3) 10th October 1907 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast to Master Bob
Brennan, Gransha, Isle of Magee - Puzzle find the writer.
4) 26th October 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Oscar Legge, Ballycarry R.
Station, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim - Dear O. Many thanks for parcel received
some time ago. I enjoyed it immense. Very busy, hope you are the same. Annie
5) 28th October 1907 Postmark Crewe to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - We have got this far safe, and will be
heading for Cardiff in another hour, so we will send you another P.C. when
we arrive at our destination. Bob
6) 28th October 1907 Postmark Dublin? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, Just a PC to let you know that I have
come to this place. I am enjoying myself here. I have been through
exhibition it is very nice. I hope you all are keeping well, you must excuse
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1) 5th November 1907 Postmark Cardiff to Mr. Robert Brennan, c/o Mr.
Gardiner, Ships Grocer, Burry Docks, Wales - S.S. Lord Ormonde, Cardiff
6/11/07 Roath? Dock Dear Bob, This ship will sail from here on
Friday. Signing on tomorrow at 11 am if you dont come up send me word where
to leave your clothes W. Wilson
2) 5th November 1907 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast to Miss E.
Brennan, The Spout, Islandmagee, Ireland - My charming little Essie youre
the prettiest girl in life, And I want you now to promise to be my little
wife, Youre not to think it strange this Valentine comes late, For lovers of
youthful years are often rather late. Please accept this as a token of my
love from one who adores you.
3) 7th November 1907 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Island Magee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, Just a PC to say that I will not be
able to get down before next week. I will drop you a PC later on from Joe
'Jordanstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast'
4) 12th November 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Cousin, Thanks for last two P.C.s received,
it is very kind of you always to write to me as it keeps me from thinking
long excuse me for being so long in answering them. All being well I hope to
be home next Sunday. I suppose I will hardly see you till Xmas as I hope to
spend a day with you then. Hoping this finds you all in your usual. excuse
scribble J. H. 'Will Evans'
5) 12th November 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, Just a PC to say that I will go down on
Friady mory. I will stop a few days hoping you all are well as this leave us
all well at home remember me to all Joe 'Masonic Hall, and Station,
Whiteabbey, Belfast'
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1) 12th November 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - Sailor's Home, Canning Place. Dear Essie, I
arrived here safely at six o'clock, we had good weather crossing. Jack was
waiting at Ballycarry station for me and he went back to whitehead in the
same train. dont forget to write soon. yours in love W. H. M.?
2) 13th November 1907 to Mr. William A. McClenaghen, c/o Sailors Home,
Canning Place, Liverpool - 13.11.1907 Many thanks for your nice P.C.
glad that you got that length safe. Jack went away on Tuesday morn in
Wheatsheaf, the were going to L.pool & then Cardiff. So I expect you would
see him there. No word from Bob yet. The last few days have been like a
month, it is so lonely, no one about, all going away at one. I am your
forever B. E.? I will write later & give you all the news?
3) 14th November 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Mrs. M.? Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Wheatsheaf, liverpool. arrived here
last night sailing tonight Cardiff expetcs to get suday in cardy we were
wind bond in belfast lough willie Mcleneghan is with me now
4) 14th November 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - Sailors Home Canning P{lace Liverpool. Dear Essie,
Jack was up at the home today and I went down aboard with him. I was
disappointed when he told me there was no news of Bob but he promised to
send me a P.C. when he reaches Cardiff if he heads anything, yours truly
Will
5) 22nd November 1907 Postmark Bute Docks B.O. Cardiff to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Ireland - Cardiff Saturday. Dearest Essie we are
leaving tonight for Charente and I do hope you will write Best Love W. H. M.
6) 26th November 1907 Postmark Tonnay Charente INFre to M. J. Brennan, The
Spout, Gransha, Islandmagee, Ireland - Dear Jack, we have got so far
allright I dont know whether I will do another trip or not before christmas
W. Hill? Hall? Hull?
7) 27th November 1905 Postmark Warrenpoint, Co. Down to Mifs E. Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. seapoint warrenpoint
sail tomorrow for white heaven load for Cork so you can write hopes your are
all well J. B.
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Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - hope you are well as I am well, sailing
just now
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Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Hoping you are well leaves me aye one we
expect to leave here on Saturday night for Barry roads
2) 1907 to Mifs (E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland)? -
S.S. seapoint Whiteheaven leaving tonight for Newry. Dan and me
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1) 3rd February 1908 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O., Co. Antrim to Miss Essie
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Many thanks for your PC it was
very nice, you must excuse me for writing sooner, I hope you are well and
all the rest, we are all well, only May has a bad cold, we are going to stop
on Monday and the Factory is stopping 3 days in the week. M. A. Gough is
getting plenty of Holidays now. From Harriet 'Whiteabbey, Belfast'
2) 4th February 1908 Postmark Liverpool to Miss Essie Brennan, 18 Deacon
Street, Belfast, Ireland - Be sure and write, not sailing till Friday.
Bessfield Salthouse Dock Liverpool 'Oh! constable have you seen my valentine
about, Is she an elegant and handsome girl. Awful lovely!! I saw her
at the bank just now, be sharp and turn over I thought she was an Angel, as
she passed.
3) 5th February 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, 18 Decon
Street, Belfast (Deacon) - It is very dull about this port now. Bill went
away on mondy night, you would see him in Belfast, yours paddy. we got no
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1) 10th February 1908 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss E. Brennan, 18 Deacon
Street, Belfast, Ireland - Hoping you are getting on alright and likes the
place. Be sure & answer this at your earliest convenience & let us know all
the particulars. Please excuse this writing as I am in a very big hurry.
From your M. J. xxxx
2) 10th February 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, 18 Decon
Street, Belfast (Deacon) - Dear E, I got your P.C. allright, I was glad you
had a good time with bill, had you any P.C. from him since he went away. I
got none from him, hoping you are keep your eye on the fellow on the other
side haveing a good time. No more at present from your freind, paddy
3) 14th February 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, 18 Decon
(Deacon) Street, Belfast - you are very lonely up there, hury up and come
down. 'Delays have dangerous ends' Shakspere St. Valentine will
quickly pass, And leave you on the shelf at last.'
4) 10th March 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, 18 Decon (Deacon)
Street, Belfast - hoping you are well as this leves me awe one 'I wouldn't
leave my little wooden hut for you-u-u'
5) 23rd March 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Wm. K. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Sunday 22nd. Dear Mother, I had nothing strange to say.
So I only sending this PC hoping you are all well, leaves me well. I expect
to see John to morrow, he did not go down last week & L is well. Your D. E.
Brennan.
6) 24th March 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, 18 Decon Street,
Belfast (Deacon) - I hope you are well, everything is very dull here now, it
is very wet weather here, it is raining today, you will be haveing a good
time of ot in Belfast, you will have got a boy by this time. Paddy
7) 25th March 1908 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. to Miss Essie Brennan, 18
Deacon Street, Shore Road - Dear Essie, Just a R hoping you are well as this
leaves us all well at home. I got home alright on Monday night. I hope to
see you soon, dont forget to write, you should come down some night next
week, you would get the 6 oclock leaving town. If you could come you can let
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1) 13th April 1908 Postmark Larne to Miss E. Brennan, 18 Deacon Street,
Belfast - Hoping this P.C. will find you well. Remember me to Aggie, hope to
see you in Larne some day, yours M. Downie
2) 24th April 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John Brennan, Clyde Shipping Co.,
S.S. Eddystone, Waterford - My heart is like a cabbage, That cant be cut in
two, The leaves I share with many but the heart I keep for you. Just a line
in Remembrance Kind, To show out of sights not only mind. Sincerely yours
Nessa? 'Father's Box of Tools' Now, pa said, when the tools arrived, "Just
keep your eye on me, I'll show you how to strike a nail, as easy as can be."
He struck the nail - his finger nail - then screamed aloud with pain, And
then he gave one mighty blow - and hit the place again, He nearly killed
poor brother Bert, because he asked him if it hurt!
3) 29th April 1908 Postmark ? Manchester to Mr. Oscar Legg, c/o J. Hawkins,
Ballycarry Station, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Oscar, Thank you for
remembering us at Easter. We are all well but had a very bad winter here &
will be glad to get a run about Ballycarry, yours sincerely Isabel. Hope you
are keeping well.
4) 29th April 1908 Postmark ? Manchester to Mr. Oscar Legg, c/o Mr. J.
Hawkins, Ballycarry Station, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Oscar, Hope you are
still able to take your run round. I am thinking time long to get a run
about the shore. Hope to see you when we come over, yours sincerely Jeannie.
Thanks for P.C.
5) 6th May 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, 18 Deacon Street,
Belfast
6) 11th May 1908 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss E. Brennan, 18 Deacon Street,
Belfast, Co. Antrim - I have long promised to answer your P.C. so I have at
last got the length of doing so, I hope you got home dry on Sunday. Be sure
& be a good girl until after the Communion B.
7) 18th June 1908 Postmark Warrenpoint to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I hope you are well, you will see by this P.C.
that I am not in Belfast. Many kind regards from Sarah Myles
8) 27th June 1908 Postmark Nephob? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head, Pernau, friday 10th (says July but
postmark is clearly 6 for June?) I received your letter in Narva, we
arrived here on wensday night and expects to sail to morrow night, we will
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1) 2nd July 1908 Postmark Whiteabbey R.S.O. to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear E. I hope you enjoyed yourself at the 12th I
cant say I did for I was very wet, thanks for so nice a P.C. sorry for not
answering it sooner but it took me all this time to get sober. Yours H. C.
P.?
2) 20th July 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Ellie Athinson, c/o Mr. W.
Brennan, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Ellie, we are glad that you are
enjoying yourself so well, I hope you are not lonely, we seen Miss B. to day
and she was telling us how you were, give our love to to all Mother 'Miss
Bloomfield'
3) 21st July 1908 Postmark Nephob? to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. I hopes you are well as this leaves me well,
hoping to be home a bout wensday week. J.? Brennan
4) 21st July 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Atkinson, c/o Mr. W. Brennan,
Grenshaw, Iselandgee, Co. Antrim - Dear Ellie, how are you getting on, are
you thinking long you are getting nice weather, it is very lonely here I am
looking forward to you being home on satuerday Maggie is at ? I hope you are
wet, McM.
5) 22nd July 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. W. Brennan, Granshaw, Iselandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Mrs. Brennan, I send you this P.C. to let
you know that I got home all right on Thursday night and I feel the better
of my visit to the Iseland and hope it will not be long to we will be down
again with yous, hoping your all well, yours J. A. write soon 'The Coal of
the Country' "Black Turf! Black Turf! Twelve sods a penny"
6) 23rd July 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Wm. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Dear Mrs. B. I suppose you are nearly tired of your little
charge. Glad to hear she has been a good girl & enjoying herself. I suppose
she wont be willing to leave you on Sat. How are you keeping, I hope you are
well. It was very kind of you to tale the trouble of keeping Ellie. At this
time I'm sure you are kept busy. Remember me to all. Mary?
7) 24th July 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Granshaw, Islandmagee
- Dear Essie, my sister received your letter. Do you think it would be wise
to let E. stop another week, her Mother would be pleased if it would not be
too much trouble for you. I'm sorry I was not able to get down to see you
but hope to later on, Mary 'The Pavilion, Alexandra Park, Belfast'
   
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1) 10th August 1908 Postmark Troon to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - 10 1908 Troon Dear Essie, I am well James is
well, got here alwright, love yo all Martha McMurtry 'D. & F. L. T.'
2) 12th August 1908 Postmark Bute Docks B.O. to Miss Essie Brennen, Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Cardiff S.S. Inishowen Hd. Dear
Essie, Arrived here yesterday morning, sailing about Thursday morning for
Montreal. Hope you got home from Black Head all right, will be expecting a
P.C. in Montreal c/o McClean & Kennedy. J. B.
3) 13th August 1908 Postmark Troon to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - Troon 12/1908 Dear Essie, Just a line to let
you know we are both well, hoping this will find you the same. I hope you
like this P.C. alwrite M. McM. will be home Saturday
4) 1st October 1908 Postmark Killough, Downpatrick to Mr. John Brennan,
Gransha Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear J. Just a P.C. Hope you are enjoying
yourself as I am. Am tired at home wish I was back with yous again. Hoping
to hear from you soon. Tell Ag I was asking for her if you see her. From
your J. McEvoy, Killough
5) 14th October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S/S Fair Head? Belfast I dont know
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1) 5th November 1908 Postmark Ayr to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. hopes you are all well as I am aye one we are
sailing this after noon for Danzig germany you can write on the ? from J. B.
'A Morning Devotion'
2) 5th November 1908 Postmark Nephob? to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head. Pearnau 17th.11.08
Dear E. I hope your are all well, we arrived here yesterday and will Sail
tomorrow night and expects to be in belfast about the 24th good bye J. B.
3) 16th November 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Received your PC on Saturday
last. Well Essie I am off on my Holidays this week so I will be down on Wedensday Evg. for to spend a few days so you can tell your Mother, hoping
you all are keeping well, with kind regards from all, Joe 'The Herring
Seller'
4) 17th December 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, gransha,
islandmage - Dear Essie, I send you this PC hoping you are all well as this
leabes us all enjoying good health at present, give my love to to all Ellie
Athinson 'Castle Junction, Belfast'
5) 17th December 1908 Postmark Belfast Miss Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee -
Dear Essie, I hope you are well. I saw the P.C. and thought I should send
you for my long absences, I was wondy were you in town but I could never get
my eyes on you. I hope Hill and Harry is well. write me a long letter and
all the news.
6) 31st December 1908 Postmark Ayr to E. Brennan, Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head, Ayr we are sailing
to day write on Saturday P. Burnholat rival? J. B. 'Moore's Tree, County
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1) 12th January 1909 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Sorry I will not be at home to-morrow. I
have made arrangements to go to Belfast. I will let you know when I come
home, & you can come up any day after that, your Friend M.? Ross
2) 16th January 1909 Postmark Konigsberg to Mrs. M. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head, Konigsberg, Friday.
we will sail tomorrow morning for Belfast and expects to be in on friday if
the weather is permitting J. B.
3) 25th January 1909 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss E. Brennan, The Spout,
Island Magee, Ireland - The say that abscents conquers Love, But that can
never be, For as the days ... R. Millar
4) 25th January 1909 Postmark Whiteabbey to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear E. I would have sent you a P.C. sooner only I
was so long of writing, I couldn't get started again now I am answering it.
U to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - I hope you will
return the compliments. From N.? C. P.?
5) 26th January 1909 Postmark Whiteabbey to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear E. I hope you have received my other P.C. &
was always going to write but I put it off until I am ashamed, my time was
taking up by dancing, but the dancing is over so I have plenty of time now,
hoping you will write soon, Yours Harper
6) 27th January 1909 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss E. Brennan, c/o A. Legge,
M.P., Granshaw. Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - My Dearest? I must write
you, just to tell you how I do. And to say that I was Disapointed at not
seeing you, on saturday we just now leave it over to saturday ? ? am I to
wait. Be sure and have your best close and meet me at the ga?t. write soon.
'Have a little of this every evening before ? - Swing me Higher, Obadiah.'
7) 28th January 1909 Postmark Ayr to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - S/S Fair Head ayr sailing to day for reval
and Riga write on Tewsday till H. Muller Riga I am in a hurry J. B.
8) 10th March 1909 Postmark ? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, I. Magee,
Ireland, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, Hoping you are well and having a joyful
time, you were very sleepy the last time I seen you. Best Love from Fair
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1) 24th March 1909 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head, Ardrossan, wensday
Dear E. we will sail on Friday for belfast home on saturday J. B.
2) 25th March 1909 Postmark Larne to Mr. Jack Brennan, S.S. Fairhead, c/o
Messrs/ Heyn & Son, Ulster Chambers, Belfast - Received post card this
morning, glad to hear you are well. I am quite well thank you. I went to
Islandmagee on Wednesday. Mrs. Armour is not much better. Remember me to
James. Mother & Sisters wish to be remembered also to you & James and wish
you a safe voyage. M. McC.
3) 12th April 1909 Postmark Portadown to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear E. I hope you are spending a Happy Easter.
Sorry you are not here in Portadown as I know you are allright where you are
but I could have done with you here. with best love, Harper
4) 13th April 1909/22nd April 1909 Postmarks PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, Co. H. Millan, Riga, Russia - Dear J. Hopes you are
well as this leaves us all aye one, hoping this is not too late as I had
forgotten all about it, having very bad weather here at present. From ??? be
sure & answer this soon
5) 16th April 1909 Postmark PNTA? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Riga? Dear Essie, Received P.C.
safe was very nice. Hope you are well expect to sail on Friday. Hoping to
see you soon. From F. H. By By
6) 29th April 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, The Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - I have a heart a heart that is true long have I kept
that heart for you, If you prove loyal I'll prove true, forsake all others
and go with you. RM. Dont forget to write
7) 12th May 1909 Postmark Glasgow to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Hope you are having a good time & ?
Enjoying yourself, Love from all Bye Bye xx
8) 14th May 1909 Postmark Larne to Mr. Jack Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, c/o
British Consul, Danzig - Received your letter & glad to know you are well,
as this leaves me & all at home very well. Hope you will have a safe voyage
& good weather. yours ????
9) 28th May 1909 Postmark Danzig to Miss Essie Brennan, The Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - ? ? Thursday Dear E. Got P.C.
safe, hope this will find you well, give my respects to all at home, sail to
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1) 9th June 1909 Postmark Larne to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, I. Magee - My
word if you're not off. - 'Keep Cool! You have a Leg-a-cy.'
2) 9th June 1909 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Brennan, Spout, Islandmagee,
Ireland - Glasgow, D. Essie. Sail to night Hope this will find you well Love
from all By By
3) 19th June 1909/22nd June 1909 Postmarks Karlskrona/Belfast to Miss E.
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head,
Karlskrone, Friday. Dear E. sailing tomorrow for Pernau, hope to hear
from you then, the weather is very warm here now, good bye for the present
as ? ? are well J. B.?
4) 15th July 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Outlandish Hamlet,
Spout, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 15/7/09 Dear Miss, I hope you got the
noisy? bag over you. Did you get a waltz around. I hope to pay you all a
visit very soon. With love from Bertie I only wish I was older. Amen.
5) 27th July 1909 Postmark Troon? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head, Troon 27/6/09 Dear E.
Sailing tonight for windau? write Fruiday Care P. Bornholott.? J. B.
6) 28th July 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, grensha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, will you be soon doon we got home on
saturday alright is your mother and father all well I wish I was down again
Willie said he was coming down again. E. A.
7) 18th August 1909 Postmark Dublin to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - S.S. Fair Head, Dublin 17.7.09 Dear E.
Sailing for Belfast tomorrow and will be home on thursday we arrived here on
Saturday night bye bye J.B.
8) 19th August 1909 Postmark Nephob? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Pernau, Sept. 7, 09 Dear E. Just a
P.C. to let you know that I am well, sailing on the 3rd and expects to be
home on the 9th, bye bye J. B.
9) 20th August 1909 Postmark Ayr to Miss E. Brennan, Spout, Islandmagee, Co.
Antrim, Ireland - Ayr Friday D. Essie, Hope this will you the same as me?
Left at Duff ? to sleepy to write Hope to hear from you soon, good bye love
from Joe or Jas?
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1) 20th September 1909/11.10.09 Postmarks Belfast/Stockholme to Mr. Jim
Armour, S.S. Fair Head, Riga c/o Wab. Roselios, Ship
Broker, Sweden - 20.9.09 Dear Jim, Many thanks for
nice P.C. glad to see you still think of me, hoping to find you well leaves
me aye one. Though seas & mountains divide us, And hills & valleys too. But
if there was as many more, I'll always thinks of you. Ta Ta The Noo. A.
Revoir E. B.
2) 22nd September 1909 Postmark PNTA? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Riga 4/10/1909 D. Essie, Just a P.C.
Hoping it will all well at home, Love from all here, Good Bye. Sail to night
see & be good. Would you buy a broom
3) 24th September 1909 Postmark Glasgow to Mr. Hill Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - 23th?/9/09 Dear H. hope you are well, I am enjoying
my holiday very well, mother & father sends their love to you all. J. F.?
4) 30th October1909/8th November 1909 Postmarks PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. John
Herman? S.S. Fair Head, c/o H. Mullen? Riga Russia - Dear John, Just a P.C.
hoping to find you well, I wish you were here now, big times at home. See &
take care of yourself & finf nice ribbons, times are a bit dull here ? you
failed. Kind regards N. B. R.
5) 3rd November 1909 Postmark PNTA to Miss . Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - 17/11/1909 D. Essie, Just a P.C. Hoping this will find
you well, got your P.C. safe. I admire the was you sent that one to Sweden,
love from all the boys. Don't know when we will sail but hope to see you
soon. Love from you know Good Bye xxx Plenty of snow here now. Give my best
respects to all at home. Beware of Ribbons.?
6) 3rd November 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Spout - 277 Hillman Street, Belfast. I hopes you received
parcel all right. Wm. came in on saturday night at eleven & sailed yesterday
for Cardiff to load home again due in on thurday night, we are all fairly
well. You might let us know the latest. Johns not away yet & wont be home to
Wm. sails again. yours L. H. Hopes aunt jane is in her usual ?ite soon.
7) 20th November 1909 Postmark Ardross to Miss E. Brennan, Islandmagee, Co.
Antrim, Ireland - You see I have kept my word, expecting you to do the same,
see and do not be courting too much, or you will have me to reckon with.
From one you know.
8) 24th November 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 21 Agnes Street, City 23/11/'09
Dear Essie, I hope you will excuse me for not writing sooner. Why did you
not come down that Fri. I was disappointed, but I suppose you were busy.
Hoping you are all well as it leaves me at present. From M. I. Hill
9) 30th November 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - c/o Mrs. Campbell, 13 Colenso Parade, Stranmillis
Dear Essie, I am well, hoping all well at home, am getting on splendidly,
hoping to see you before long, this is a nice place, excuse this, am in a
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1) 4th December 1909/10th December 1909 Postmarks Belfast/Hango Xah??
(Finland) to Mr. John Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, Hango, Fincauce? Beussia? -
With Best Wishes for the coming season, hope your undertaking will be
successfull your ? 'The Whole Dam Family'
2) 22nd December 1909 Postmark PNTA (I know its not PNTA, humour me)
to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - W. J. W.
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Postcards 1910 to 1913
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