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Brennan Postcards
1904 to 1924
names include Essie, William, Robert - Bob, Dan Kane etc.
Page One: Postcards 1904 to
1906
Page Two: Postcards 1907 1908 1909
(this page)
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
PNTA means Riga in Russian
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1) 18th January 1910 Postmark PNTA to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Kind regards
2) 13th/18th/22nd January 1910 Postmark BNTA/PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, Co. H. Millar, Riga, Russia (by
B??? c/o Messrs. P. Bornhol??? Windan?) - Dear J. Received P.C. glad to hear
you are well, tell Purdy I liked the P.C. he sent it was a beauty be sure
and answer from Riga. this is all M. J.
3) 20th January 1910 Postmark Ayr to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - I hope you are nothing the worse of your nights
amusement. Leaving today for Riga
4) 21st January 1910 Postmark Ayr to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - 21.1.1910 S.S. Fair Head, Ayr Dear E.,
Just a P.C. hoping to find yous all well as this leaves me aye one, hoping
to hear from you in Riga Co. H. Muller, rite on monday
5) 4th March 1910 Postmark Glasgow to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dearest, Sorry I did not get down to see you, hoping
you are well. With kind regards. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Don't
forget a P.C. to Riga. 'Puzzle: Find Yours Truly'
6) 6th March 1910 Postmark PNTA to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Leaving today for Belfast. Expect to get Easter and
hope to have a good time. J. H.
7) 6th March 1910 Postmark PNTA to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Many thanks for nice P.C. hoping you are
well. I think we will be home for Easter, hope so any way, with love. The
rise is red, the violet blue, And they are sweet and so are you. My love I
send to tell you this, And when we meet we'll have a xxxx
 
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1) 8th March 1910 Postmark Ayr? to Miss Essie Brennan, The Spout, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - My Dearest Pet, Leapyear comes only but once in four,
so be sure and take advantage of the present as things will not be looking
up so well in the future, from one who is deeply interested.
2) 17th March 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- 21 Agnes Street, Belfast. Dear Essie, Received yours alright. Thanks
very much for same. Perhaps I will see you about Easter. Love to all, From
M. I. Hill
3) 18th March 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, The Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Sailing today, write on wensday and give
me the news of the ball address C/o Messrs. Kleyens Tuber Co., Konigsberg,
Prussia
4) 5th/14th April 1910 Postmarks Nephob?/Islandmagee to Mr. John Brennan,
S.S. Fair Head, C/o J. Dick, Pernau, Russia - Gransha. Dear John,
Received P.C. glad to see you are well, we are all well at home. Mary Jane,
Essie & me were all away at they Gobbins yesterday & had a grand time of it.
I was at Millbay ball & had a splendid time, hoping to see you soon again.
You can tell Hugh Purdy I was asking for him from A. J. H. Jane Ford was
married yesterday.
5) 12th April 1910 Postmark Nephob?/Ballycarry/Belfast to Mr. Jack Brennan,
S.S. Fair Head, c.o J. Dick, Pernau, Russia - Remembrance adds another link
to friendships golden chain. Hoping this will find you well. Kind regards
??? McK?
6) 13th/24th April 1910 Postmark Nephob?/Islandmagee to Mr. John Brennan,
S.S. Fair Head, c/o J. Dick, Pernau - Gransha Dear John, received
P.P.C. this morning, sorry I can not get a nice card to send you, we are all
well at home. You can tell Hugh I was asking for him. I am going to Millbay
to they dance tonight. From A. J. H.?
7) 18th April 1910 Postmark Marcushook, P.A. to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, County Antrim, Ireland - 17th '10 D. E. Another for your
collection. We are laying in the river at present ready for sea. Je vous
félicite G.R. or C. R.?
8) 30th April 1910/8th May 1910 Postmarks PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, c/o H. Muller, Riga, Russia - Received P.C. Hope
you are well, and had a safe voyage. Have you seen the Comet yet? Tell Hugh
to beware of its tail. With Love from all. Yours B. S.S. Look below
the stamp. Somewhere a heart is pining. at Nelson's now/row/bow?.
 
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1) 30th April 1910/9th May 1910 Postmarks PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, co H. Millar, Riga, Russia - Dear J. Received P.C.
alright. Keep me a corner in you heart, Dear friend of long ago, And I will
also from my part, Never cease to think of you. From a friend of thine. To a
friend of mine. M. J. xxx Did you
2) 3rd May 1910/21 May 1910 Postmarks PTNA/Belfast to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S.
Fair Head c/o H. Muller, Riga, Russia - T. C. I.magee. Hopes this P.C.
will find your arrived? ? nice & ? expected. You should have left me
so dirty? last time, yours in haste, ??izza (dreadful writing) 'I
find this such a lovely book, So at the pictures let us look.'
3) 3rd May 1910 Postmark Swansea to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - I suppose you have forgotten all about me since last
we met. Hope to hear from you soon. W. J. W.
4) 3rd May 1910 Postmark Ardrossan to John Brennan, c/o 2 Heyn & Sons,
Ulster Chambers, Belfast - S.S. Fair head Hope you had a good voyage,
got your P.C. & it was very nice. Au Revoir from R. mack?
5) 13th May 1910 Postmarks PNTA/Belfast to Mr. John Brennan, S.S. Fair head,
c/o H. Mullen, Riga - 21 Riga Street, City Thanks very much for P.C.'s
and for remembering me by sending them. I hope this one will reach you
alright. Hoping you are quite well. from C. I. H.?
6) 23rd May 1910 Postmark Irvine to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Irishman? Irvine Dear Ess
Cousin, Just a P.C. to let you know that I am still alive yet. I hope you
are the same. We are going to Castlebay. No more at present from I remain
your Cousin B.H.?
7) 28th May 1910/6th June 1910 Postmarks Nephob?/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S/S/ Fair Head, Co. J. Dick, Pernau, Russia - Dear J. Received P.C.
alright. A love that is firm, A heart that is true, My dearest one I offer
you, Oh do not then the offering spurn. But your affection in return, Hoping
you got home safely that night, hoping to hear from you in Riga. M. J.
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1) 3rd June 1910 Postmark New Orleans, L.A. to Miss E. Brennan, The Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland. dinna forget
2) 7th June 1910 Postmarks Ballycarry/Rephob? to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S. Fair
Head, c/o J. Dick, Esq., Pernau - Received P.C. Hope you have had a good
voyage. Your 'best girl' is home from town again, so I suppose we won't see
much of you when you come home again. M.J.'s temper is as placid as can be.
with best wishes to all. yours J. S. S.
3) 9th June 1910 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Hope you are not flirting to much these
times, we are Sailing today for St. Petersburg. With Kind Regards W. J. W.
4) 11th June 1910 Postmark Marcushook to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, County Antrim, Ireland - June 10th, '10 Dear Old Friend,
Many thanks for P.C. sailing today for Amsterdam add c/o Pure Oil Co.'
arriving there about the 27th. I am sure there will be lots of fun about I's
now, as you are having such lovely weather, give my kind regards to all, not
forgetting Mrs. H. & A. J. H. GR?
5) 16th June 1910 Postmark PNTA to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - See and do not be flirting too much or you will have
me to contend with. We are leaving today for Dublin. W. J. W.
6) 18th June 1910 Postmark PNTA to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Thanks for nice P.C. hopeing this will find you well,
having lovely weather here. Leaving on the 1st for Dublin, with kind regards
from J. B. Will send a P.C. from Dublin. 'im wearing my heart away for you.'
7) 20th June 1910 Postmark Kirkpatrick, Durham to Miss E. Brennan, c/o Miss
Brennan, Ford Farm, Islandmagee, Ireland - Dear Essie, How are you getting
on, was da sick? Grandmas keeping better but not much will be home about the
end of next week, Jenny Sarah Burgess & all was asking for you. J. Brennan
8) 25th June 1910 Postmark Dundalk to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Irishman, Dundalk Dear Cousin, Just a P.C.
to let you know I am well, hoping this will find you all well at home, the
address I suppose all the Dancing is over now. I remain your Cousin B.H.? S.S.
Irishman, c/o J. Kenedy Road, 26 Renfield, Glasgow
9) 25th June 1910/4th July 1910 Postmarks ?/Belfast to Mr. John Brennon,
S.S. Fair Head, C/o A. Kayler Ship. Lebaw, Russia - Dear J. I receved your
P.C. alright. I thought you were dead (all but) I am so busy at present I
have not time to say any more. I am working to all Hours. ? S. look below
the stamp.
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1) 27th June 1910/6th July 1910 Postmarks Nephob?/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, c/o J. Dick, Esq., Pernau - Received your P.C. all
right. We did not see too much of you the last time. I suppose you were
courting too much. Hugh must be getting more comical when he sent cards.
Hoping this will find you well, B.S.S.
2) 27th June 1910/5th July 1910 Postmarks Nephob?/Belfast to Mr. John
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, c/o J. Dick, Esq., Pernau, Russia - 6.7.1910
Dear J. Just pc hoping to find you well. I'll still be true to one I love,
Tho' the dear one be far away; I'll still be true as stars above, Or sun
that shines by day, Then doubt not my love, my faith to thee, Though I am
away from thy side; I'll constant be while life doth last, Thy love shall be
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1) 4th July 1910 Postmark South? Shields to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - July 2nd '10 Dear Old Friend, Just
a PC to let you know how I am getting along. We expect to sail tonight for
Phila. King regards GR
2) 7th July 1910 Postmark Islandmagee to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, Co.
J. Dick, Pernau, Russia - Dear J. Received P.C. hoping you were nothing the
worse of your wetting that night, heard word of you next day, tell Hugh that
the P.C. he sent were beautiful, hoping to hear from you in Pernau. M. J. H.
3) 18th July 1910 Postmark Belfast to Master Hill Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Hill, Just a line to say I am thinking great
long to get home again but we are having lovely weather tell Joe I was
asking for him. Lillie
4) 19th July 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim - 55 Killowen Street Dear Essie. I send you this PC to let
you know we got home alright and we got a train at twenty five to nine, Aunt
Mary is just much the same. The baby is keeping better. E. A. hoping
you are all well.
5) 21st July 1910 Postmark Newtownards to Miss Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sorry for not sending you P.C. sooner, but this is
where I am finishing up my holidays, I got home safe on Saturday night and
they have been making fun of me ever since about being so brown. The weather
here is not quite so good as in I'magee. Remember me to all, M. W. 'Francis
Street, Newtownards'
6) 22nd July 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Islandmagee - 20
Hopefield Avenue. How are you? We have been very busy this week in
town. Coming back to you on Friday night. Louie 'Llandudno, The Heroes of
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1) 22nd July 1910 Postmark Marcushook to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 22.7.'10 D. E. Sailing tonight for
Copenhagen. Having lovely weather here at present. Remember me to all. Kind
regards ? R. 'You give my heart a wrench every time I think of you'
2) 27th July 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, The Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 21 Agnes Street, City Dear Essie,
Thanks very much for P.C. received long ago. Kindly excuse me for not
answering it. I saw you on Sun night week but did not know you till I was
past. Hope you are all well. from M. I. Hill
3) 27th July 1910 Postmark Maryport to Miss McCartney, c/o Mr. Brennan,
Gransha, Island Magee, Belfast - I have got notice - on other side (sorry
didn't scan it) -put in window but have had no inquiries yet: hope to
have soon. J.
4) 31st July 1910/9th August 1910 Postmarks PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, Co. H. Millar, Riga, Russia - Dear J. Got your P.C.
alright, hoping you are nothing the worse of taking us to Whitehead that
night. I am sure you are wearing your heart away for the girl I heard you
were with in Whitehead that Sunday night, you had a fine time, do not be
working too hard this weather, it is bad for your nerves. The Millbay Ball
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1) 3rd August 1910 Postmark Maryport to Miss J. Clapham, c/o Mr. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Belfast - I have been looking for another Post Card
from you but it hasn't come. with love from Daddy
2) 9th August 1910 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John Brennon, S.S. fair Head, C/o
K. Hansen, Copenhagan, Denmark - Dear J. I got your nice P.C. alright and am
glad you are well. I have not been at home so I never heard about anything
being wrong, be sure to write soon, M. L. or S.?
3) 12th August 1910 Postmark Newport Mon. to Mrs. Wm. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Mother, Neither of us were sick
going to new-port, we expect to be home on sunday. Hoping youre all wel at
home. Hill
4) 16th August 1910 Postmark Carnlough to (scored out)
M.................nan, Islandmagee, Granshaw, Co. Antrim - ?
5) 27th August 1910/5th September 1910 Postmarks PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, Co. H. Millar, Riga, Russia - Dear J. Got your P.C.
You need not try to get up my sleeve with your talk about Whitehead, we are
having jolly times here. M. J. xxx
6) 28th August 1910 Postmark PNTA to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, C/o
Henry Muller, Esq., Riga - Read your P.C. Hope you are well. Tell Hugh we
thank him for his nice P.C.'s It is very dull here now. I did as you desired
underneath the stamp. With best wishes, In Haste B. Remove stamp.
7) August 1910 Postmark Maryport to Mrs. Haychams? c/o Mr. Brennan, Gransha,
Island Magee, Belfast - were you anything like other side when you crossed a
fortnight ago. J. 'Rising to the Occasion' I hope it won't be this bad on
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1) 6th September 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha Cottages,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear E. I have resigned myself to work again and
am getting plenty of it, however I suppose it must be done or I wont get to
Islandmagee next year. I hope you will have a good meeting to night and lots
of fun (Dont you know) I will send you the sticky back in a few days. What
do you think of the picture. I think it is a good photo of myself. Remember
me to Miss McM and her sister. Yours omry? (Mary?) 'Tell me Mary, how to woo
thee
2) 7th September 1910 to Mr. A. V. McMullen, 17 Newington Avenue, Belfast -
Dear V. Many thanks for nice P.C. it looks very like you. I suppose you feel
as you would like to be back in Island. Dear V. Many thanks
3) 10th September 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha Cottage,
Islandmagee - Hope you are well, remember send me a P.C. ???
4) 15th September 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear E. It is well for you living in the country all the time,
I wish I did. I have wanted back ever since I came home. Don't forget to let
us know next time you are in Deacon Street as L. & J. would like to see you.
Tell Jim I was asking for him. Yours M???????
5) 19th/20th October 1910 Postmark Belfast/Islandmagee to Miss Essie
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - D. Essie, sail tonight at 9 for
Ayr. Hope to see you soon again. From Lillie you know
6) 20th September 1910 Postmark PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S.
Fair Head, C/o Henry Muller, Esq., Riga - Kilcoan, Islandmagee This is
a better card than you deserve after the 'fraud' you sent me. I am getting
on A.I. I suppose you are all right too. We enjoyed the visit, you paid us,
immensley. We have plenty of company at present. With best wishes from an
old friend. Bill?
7) 25th October 1910 Postmarks Linwood Station/Marcushook, P.A. to Miss
Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 24/10/10
Dear Old Friend, Glad to hear you are having such a royal time, with all
those visitors down. Sorry it is getting near winter, as they will be going
away again. I am sure you will fell it so much, never hear any news about
the people in Islandmagee now, I suppose they have all forgotten me. I am so
glad as arrived here on Sat. sailing for our next discharging port tonight,
kind regards. Remember me to Mrs. C. and all my old friends, yours in
Friendship G.S.
8) 28th October 1910 Postmark Whitehead to Mr. John Brennan, S.S. Fair Head,
C/o D. Mallar, Riga, Russia - Dear Jack, Just a card hoping you are well,
excuse me not riting a letter as I had not time but will explain it better
to you when I see you. I hope that you will rite and let me know when you
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1) 9th November 1910 Postmark PNTA to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Many thanks for P.C. hoping you are well
and got home from the dance allright but I haven't mind of anybody fainting.
Hoping to see you soon. ??? Think of me when you are lonely, spare me just
one little thought, in the depths of your affection, Plant a sweet
forget-me-not. When I know I'm not forgotten by the girl I can't forget.
2) 10th November 1910 Postmark PNTA to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - See and do not take any more drink when
ever you are sending me P. Cards, hope to see you soon, J. W.
3) 16th November 1910 Postmark Belfast to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S. Fair Head,
Docks, Ardrossan - When the golden sun is shining and your mind is free from
care. When of others you are thinking, will you sometimes think of me, think
of me for I am lonely, keep for me one little spot, in the depths of thine
affection, plant a sweet (Forget-me-not) S. McC.?
4) 21st November 1910 Postmark Belfast to Mr. J. Branan, S.S. Fair Head, c/o
Bornholdt, Revel, Russia - Dear J. just a P.C. hopen you are well has I am.
Roses red, violets blue, sugar sweet & so are you & so are they that
sent you & ? ? We meet we'll have a kiss & when we part we'll ? ? ? Thanks
very much for P.C. Susan Mc? x's
5) 25th November 1910/16th November 1910 Postmark Islandmagee/PNTA to Mr. J.
Brennan, A.A. Fair Head, Co. H. Mullar, Riga, Russia - Dear J. Got your P.C.
alright. See & do not forget your promise, excuse this post card as it is
all I have, am in a hurry. C. M. J.? 'Public School, Auchterarder'
6) 26th November 1910 Postmark PNTA to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Riga Thursday Dear E. Hoping this
will find well got your pc safe going to sail Friday for Belfast. Hoping too
see you about saturday week saw fair? today. going out on tuesday. Best
respects from Isaac
7) 19th December 1910 Postmark Carrickfergus to Mr. John Brennan, S.S. Fair
Head, c/o H. Mullar, Ship Agents, Riga, Russia - Whitehouse. D. Jack,
Just a PC hoping it will find you enjoying yourself & also wishing you a
merry xmas. Best respects from James A. Home from Friday till tuesday
going too Whead tonight sunday 'All Good Wishes fro Christmas'
1911
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1) 12th January 1911 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee Spout - 277 Hillman Street, Belfast. Dear Essie,
expect to be home tomorrow night, hoping this will find you all well, May
Higgan
2) 18th January 1911 Postmark PNTA (Riga) to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. We arrived here last and sailing
on saturday for Belfast expect to be home on sunday with yours ever J. B.
3) 1st February 1911 Postmark PNTA to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head, Riga Feb. 13th 1911
Dear Essie, Just sending you this card to let you know we are all well.
Expect to leave home on Wednesday. Here's to the ship that sails the sea,
And here's to the Lad that's in her, Here's a health to my true love, And
every new beginner. From Ned?
4) 2nd February 1911 Postmark PNTA to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Cousin, Just a P.C. to let you know I am well,
hoping this finds you well and enjoying yourself. John says you are to write
to Belfast. I think I have no more to say at present only I hope you are not
taking too much out of it. I remain yours C. H. F.?
5) 9th February 1911 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Ardrossan. D. Essie, Hoping this
will find all well at home, sorry had no time to call & see the friends at
Gransha, from W.A.& C.? Going to Pisa
6) 10th February 1911 Postmark Whitehead to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 10.2.11 Dear Old Friend, Have been
disappointed in my expectations, so that I will hardly seen you before I
have another trial, of course you will understand. Yours with kind regards,
G. Ross
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1) 6th March 1911 Postmark Ardrossan? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Ardrossan. D. Essie, Just a P.C.
hoping to find you well, going to Windau sailing tomorrow monday at si? you
are having a good time & also enjoying yourself, love from all, dont forget
By By
2) 15th March 1911 Postmark ? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Windau? 15/3/1911 D. Essie, Sailing tonight for
Riga. Hoping this will find you well, give my respects too all at home.
Hoping to see you soon, From Natp?
3) 15th March 1911 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Wm. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Spout - 277 Hillman Street, Belfast Wont be home tonight.
Theory arrived & not sailing until tonight. Yours ??
4) 15th/24th March 1911 Postmarks PEBE?/Belfast to Mr. J. Brannen, S.S. Fair
Head, C/o Pbornholdt, Reval, Russia - My Dear Jack, Just a line hoping you
are having a good sea faring & sure be back again. I fell lonely without you
because I enjoyt my self so mough wen I was out with you the last time & I
am looking forward to a no? life thats wen you come back. best Love from S.
McC.
5) 22nd March 1911 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head, Belfast Dear E.
Just a P.C. hoping to find your all well as this leaves me aye one. We are
sailing today for Reval & Window so you can write till Window c/o P.
Bornholdt, you can write on saturday or sun yours ever J. B.
6) 23rd/27th March 1911 Postmark Rephob? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 9/5/1911 Pernau. D. Essie, Just a
P.C. hoping it will find you well, having splendid weather here just now,
heat unbearable, splendid for spooning in the Park, just ? ? ? From a
married? man. Don't forget.
7) 30th March 1911 Postmark Bute Docks, Cardiff to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - S.S. Lord Dufferin, Sent in affection to
add to your collection. Sailing tomorrow probably for Port Said. Haven't got
any address yet. I went away suddenly at last, didn't I. Remember me to all,
Kind regards ??
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1) 19th/28th April 1911 Postmark PNTA/Ballycarry to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S.
Fair Head, C/o H. Muller & Sons, Riga - Ballycarry (1) N.S. Ballycarry
28/4/11 Received your lovely P.C. Sorry I could not get as pretty a
one to return it with, but perhaps this will do as well. The sentiments
expressed are just rather strong. This is all at present. With love from Bob
Y.S.K. (you see I have not forgotten)
2) 21st/23rd/30th April 1911 Postmarks PNTA/PEB???/Whitehead to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, C/o P. Bornholdt, Reval, Henry
Muller, ? Russia - Dear J. in answer to your post card which reached me all
right, glad to know that you are well. Absence makes the heart grow fonder,
thus my feelings are appeased, my affection grows the stranger you of all.
Have the best ? hoping to hear from you, from A. S. xxxxx
3) 25th April 1911 Postmark Nephob? (means Pernau? Russia?) to Miss
Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Pernau, Monday. D
Essie, Got nice P.C. to day safe. Thanks for it, hoping this will find all
well at home. We will be home. From yours W. Wisher? so long?
4) 26th April 1911 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - S.S. Fair Head, Belfast Dear E. Just a P.C.
hoping to find you well as this leave me aye one, sailing to day write till
Riga 30th yours ever J. B.
5) 7th May 1911 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Spout - 277 Hillman Street, Belfast. Dear Essie, Expects
to be home tomorrow evening unless it be raining, it has been nice today.
Hopes this will find you all well. Willie is keeping better. L. Haggan?
6) 12th/25th May 1911 Postmarks Nephob?/Magheramorne to Mr. Jack Brennan,
S.S. Fair Head, c/o H. Muller Esq., Riga ????? - Dear Jack,
Your card received, hope this one will find you well. Maggie hopes you are
enjoying yourself. Kind regards Mary
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1) 13th May 1911 Postmark Govan to Master Hill Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 50 Ibrox Street 13/5/11 Dear Hill,
This is a view of the exhibition. I have not been to it yet, but hopes to
before the summers out. How is all your folks at home, tell Mary & Joe I was
asking for them. Kind regards from all. Yours sincerely J. Ferguson
2) 14th/17th/23rd May 1911 Postmarks PNTA/Nephob?/Islandmagee to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, C/o H. Muller, Esq., Riga, Russia
c/o Messrs. J. Dick & Co., Pernau - Ballycarry (1) N.S. Ballycarry
Received P.C. Expected to see you down, but will look for you the next time.
yours etc. J. S.S.?
3) 14th/17th/24th May 1911 PNTA Rephob?/? to Mr. Jack Brennan, S.S. Fair
Head, C/o H. Muller, Riga, Messrs. J. Dick & Co., Pernau,
Russia - Dear Jack, Glad to see you did not forget me, don't forget to being
me something good from Riga. Please let me know as soon as you arrive in
Riga. With love and kind thoughts from yours Bessie x's
4) 15th May 1911 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, C/o
Head Line Office, York Dock, Belfast - Dear John, I'm glad you are coming
Home, hope you will come up to see me next door to Mrs. McDowell. I'm very
sorry I cant get down to Island Magee this time, dont forget to bring Ned up
with you, hope to see you soon, from yours truly, Bessy Anderson
5) 20th May 1911 Postmark Glasgow to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim - S.S. Fair Hd., Glasgow. Dear Cousin, Just a P.C. to let
you know we are this far on our journey. You I love and shall forever, You
may change, but I shall never, Although separation may be our lot. Dearest
forget-me-out H. E. ? ?
6) 22nd May/12th June 1911 Postmarks PNTA/Whitehead/Dublin to Mr. J.
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, C/o H. Muller Riga, Russia,
Belfast G. Heyn & Son, Ireland. Dear Jack, I received P.C. alwright &
glad you dident forget about me. While the silvery waters shine & the stars
are in the sky, I shall love thee for ever with a love that will never die,
best love from Maggie
7) 23rd May 1911 Postmark Belfast (Porto) to Mr. John Brennan, S.S. Fair
Head, C/o Henry Jacobs, Stettin, Germany - Her address is Mullaghdubh - Ford
Farm - Don't forget to write to me, yours M. A. Brennan. P.S. Hope you
will be able to read this. Dear John, As I did not get writing to you
the last time I take pleasure of writing now. Got your address from Essie.
Put your full address on the P.C. you sent to me & I will answer it. Mary N.
is always asking for you & wishes you would send her a P.C.
8) 27th May 1911 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Penarth 251911 Dear Essie, Hoping
this will find all well at home. Sailing today for Cronstatd? steam
stamp A. Revoir 'Did you see?
9) 31st May 1911 PNTA to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim,
Ireland - Riga 13th June 1911 Dear Essie, Hoping this will find
enjoying yourself at Coronation Sports. We are to leave here Thursday for
Dublin, hoping to be in ? for the fair? Best Respects to all from ?
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1) 7th June 1911 Postmark Belfast to Miss Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee -
Will the ? do on tomorrow week Friday 9th as that is the earliest I will be
able to go, let me know by P.C. tomorrow & oblidge M. C. I am sorry about ?
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2) 11th/20th June 1911 Postmarks Egypt/Whitehead S.S. to Mr. J. Brennan,
S.S. Fair Head, St. Petersburg, C/o P. Bornholdt, Russia (more in red)
- Dear Jack, I received your P.C. alright & sorry I dident see you the
last time you were here. Though sea & land divides us Jack still I'll think
of you till we settle down in sweet Islandmagee & you will think to rome no
more, from M. M. with love
3) 14th June 1911 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head, Ardrossan 14-7-1911
Dear Essie, Just sending you this P.C. to let you know we are sailing
tonight for St. Petersburg so you can send me a P.C. there dont forget, tell
them all at the back I was asking for them. Ned. Tell your da to mind the
goat & chickens.
4) 15th June (could be August) 1911 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John
Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, c/o Pbornholdt, St. Petersburg, Russia (writing
in red) Dear John, In answer to your P.P.C. was at Church
yesterday and got drenched. Hoping to here from you in St. Petersburg. Yours
Nep? Look below the stamp Nep.
5) 18th June 1911 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John Brennan, S.S. Fair Head, C/o
Pbornholdt, St. Petersburg, Russia (writing in red) Please excuse
scribbles. Dear John, Received your P.C. alright. I suppose you thought I
did not see you getting your bicycle on Sunday night but I saw you out of my
bedroom window. Hope you enjoyed yourself after I left you & Mary. Be sure &
write from St. Petersburg, yours forever Mary B. We had your Mother up all
day today telling me you had not time to send Essie a P.C. you were sending
so many M. B.
6) 22nd June 1911 Postmark Stettin to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear, Just a P.C. hoping this will find well you must
forgive me not answering your P.C. last time as I hadn't much time. Kind
regards from B. Say you will be mine forever, Tell me still that you
are true. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, That's why I'm forgetting
you. (there's another lot of writing but I give up, this cross writing
they do is nuts lol)
7) 29th June 1911 Postmark ? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co.
Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Symetric? Thursday Dear Cousin, Just a PC to
let you know I am alive yet, hoping this will find you all the same. You can
tell John I was asking for him and I hope he will get on well at the school.
No more at present only I hope you will write inside of eight days. My
address is S.S. Symetric, Co? Port Said
8) 20th July 1911 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, The Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 53 Braemar Street, Belfast Dear Essie, We
arrived safe & are all well, hoping you are all the sale. Tell your Mother I
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1) 3rd August 1911 Postmark Belfast to Master H. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Hill, Hopes to see you soon, we are
all well. Hope this will find you the same, yours Stewart
2) 3rd August 1911 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 10 Elaine Street, Stranmillis Road.
Dear(est) John, Hope you recognize me & my pony. I will be home for the
Regatta. Get into the house about 11 or 12 every night after being at the
Hippodrome etc. etc. etc. Wear this next your heart. P.S. Look below the
stamp. 'Yours truly, Mary Brennan'
3) 11th August 1911 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Ward ? 9 August 11/1911 D. Essie, Hoping this will
find you well, excuse the scribble as I am in bed & I am feeling alright.
Went through? Opera Tuesday last. 'Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim'
4) 18th August 1911 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Belfast D. John, Just a P.C. hoping this
will find you enjoying yourself, I expect to get up any time, from James?
Harland Ward No. 9, Royal Vic. Hospital
5) 25th August 1911 Postmark Belfast to Mr. John Brennan, S.S. Fair Head,
c/o Henry Jacobs & Co., Stettin, Germany - 25-8-11 S to Miss Essie
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Do you not think it's
time you were home when this is the case. O you Bounder. Could you get me
nothing better than a d****, but what for a few more weeks, then ? won't I
give you ? pepper, wont be in it this time. Alex & I will be on your track
for ? P.C. well look out for your ? Little self once you reach old Erin's
Shores, don't be loseing your heart to a German girl. from poor soft Nora
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1) 14th September 1911 Postmark ? to Mifs Essie Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Ireland - Sept. 14th 1911 Dear Essie, Just P.C to let you
know wee are both well. Sailing today Sea? Harbour, wright a few lines, I
remain your affect uncle & Ant Martha i hope your mother is better.
2) 21st/23rd September 1911 Postmarks Larne Harbour S.O./Swansea to Mrs. W.
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Fair Head.
21.9.1911 Sailing tomorrow for Copenhagen and stettin?, write to
stetten by return, yours ever J. B. 'I am very busy just now'
3) 22nd September 1911 Postmark Larne to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - Dear E. I hope you are still in the land of the
living, you will see by this that I am in Larne today. I am coming home
tonight (Friday) hoping to see you on Sun. from an old pal Mary J.
4) 26th September 1911 Postmark Granville, Manche to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Granville, France 26/9/11
A P.P.C. from one who is given to roaming. Do y still an occasional walk up
the road to the quarries? From a Well-Wisher H. H.?
5) 27th September 1911 Postmark Islandmagee to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S. Fair
Head, Co. H. Jacob, Stettin, Germany - Dear J. Your P.C. received alright,
hoping this one is not too late as I am only home from being down at ? ?
very dull about here now, not fun at all. Mary x
6) 27th September 1911 Postmark Bute Docks, Cardiff to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Cardiff, Wednesday. Dear
Essie, Just a line to let you know I am alive & expect to sail for Las
Palmas on Saturday. Hope you are alive & well yourself. Bob Hill Be sure &
reply. This is the address S.S. Carrigan Head. c/o Grand Canary Coaling Co.,
Las Palmas, Canary Islands, N. Altantic?
7) 28th September 1911 Postmark? to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Trostan? Bordeaux Dear Essie, Just a P.C.
to let you know we are both well, hope this will find you all well, expect
sail Saturday, Swansea, your affect. Ant Martha
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1) 5th October 1911 Postmark ...hithe S.O., ..ent to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Lonson 5.10.11 Just a
P.P.C. in remembrance of former times. Did you ever have a fall off a
machine since? The weather here is very rough. Kindest regards from H.
Montgomery c/o Mr. J. Coburn, 83 West Street, Glasgow
2) 10th October 1911 Postmark Waterloo, Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Belfast, Ireland - Dear E. Maisie or I have had a good
time in Liverpool, we leave here for home tomorrow, hoping you are all well,
yours M. Clapham
3) 13th October 1911 Postmark Belfast to Miss Brennan, The Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 21 Agnes Street, Belfast. 12-10-11
Dear Essie, Thanks for P.C. and hope you will excuse delay in answering it.
I will be pleased to have J's photo. Hope I mat see you sometime soon, and
that you are all quite well. With love from M. I. Hill
4) 23rd October 1911 Postmark Liverpool to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Las Palmas, Carrigan Hd.? Thurs.
Dear E. Received your P.C. alright & hope you are doing your duty at
Kilcoan. Yours is the only mail received here for me. We sail for New
Orleans on Sat. so write your aff. cousin R. Hill
5) 25th October 1911 Postmark Bowling, Glasgow to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Bolwing XIV-X-II Your P.P.C. to hand
yesterday morning. We are lying here doing nothing but killing time more
ways than one, do you ever see her? Any boys in hand this miserable weather,
what do you think of my friends, photo on the other side of the card. I
don't mind if I was similarly situated tonight. If you could only get an
aeroplane for a few hours you could soon be here, what say you. yours etc.
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1) 4th November 1911 Postmark New Orleans to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. Hope you are looking after
Kilcoan well, if not lookout. She has been telling you about (I don't know).
Hope this finds you all well as it leaves me. Sail on 5 Nove. arrive on 22
or 23. Your aff. cousin B. H. 'We were greatly impressed' So was I.
2) 16th November 1911 Postmark Larne to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ireland - Larne. Dear Essie, Just a P.C. Hoping this will
find you well and also all at home as this leaves me first class. Kilcoan?
3) 23rd November 1911 St. Nataire? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - S/S Gipsy, St. ? 23/11/11 Do you ever throw any stones
at door's now? I did not see you last time at all hardly. How is that? I am
having a rough time of it now the weather is so terrible rough. I am going
to Swansea from here with ? yours sincerely H?? c/o G.P.O. Swansea, Wales
4) 25th November 1911 Postmark Islandmagee to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S. Fair
Head, C/o J. Dick, Pernau, Russia - Dear J. Your P.C. arrived alright. I had
forgotten all about sending a P.C. to Stettin, hoping you will get this
alright. Hoping to see you soon having a splendid time, all at present. From
an old friend M. F.
5) 5th December 1911 Postmark Bute Docks to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 88 Carrigan Hd. Cardiff, Tuesday.
Dear Essie, I have been wondering if you are all dead about there, for I
haven't got word from anyone. M. J. sent a P.C. but she has forgot to answer
mine. Please tell her too & write yourself by return of Post. sharp. your
aff. cousin, R. Hill
6) 8th December 1911 Postmark ? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Cardiff, Friday. Dear E. We expect to sail
tonight for Las Palmas, so be sure & write to there in good time. Had a P.C.
from M. J. so all's well, hope this finds you all well as it leaves me.
Yours Bob Hill
7) 19th December 1911 Postmark Swansea to Miss E. Brennan, The Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Just a P.C. as promised, how is times in
Islandmagee, pretty dull I suppose I shouldn't mind a fortnight or so there
just now no stir here whatever, hoping you are enjoying yourself & having a
good time with the boys. What O will say Au Revoir from you know C.W.S.?
8) 29th December 1911 Postmark Lewes to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dec. 27th 1911 D. E. I hope you
enjoyed yourself at Xmas. We arrived here on the 23rd expecting to sail
tomorrow for Copenhagen as usual. I am sure you will be surprised to have
this P.C. from me, as it is such a long while since I sent one. I hope you
are all well. I would like to be down in Islandmagee now as I am sure there
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1) 2nd January 1912 Postmark Govan to Mr. Henry Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 2/1/12 Dear Harry, I suppose you
had a fine holiday on Christmas day. It was not so with me, I was working
all Christmas week up to Saturday then I got ten days holidays. Mother & I
wishes to be remembered to you all, with love from all to all. J. Ferguson
'Harry Lauder, Stop Yer Tickling, Jock!'
2) 30th January 1912 Postmark Whitehead to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Island
Maggee - I will be down on Friday night all being well. A Magowan
3) 3rd February 1912 Postmark Belfast to Harry Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee
- Dear harry and hill, I hope your are well, we have got a little baby girl
and mother will write soon, from Norah to harry
4) 6th February 1912 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Ardrossan, February 6th 1912. XII
P.M. A P.C. as promised after a very long time I must admit. Do you
ever throw any stones now? I suppose not. Wishing you a prosperous year.
From One you know, H. Mor?
5) 17th February 1912 S.S. Melford Cork - Dear E. H. P.P.C.; as
promised sorry I did not see you next morning as I was going away. I am
going from here to Ormes? Hd. to load for Irvine. Have you still kept mind
of what I told you, I presume you have. I am addressing this to Gransha as I
think you will be home again. Remember me to Mary Jane McMurtry & B. Smyth,
not forgetting another one which I presume you can guess. A wee note or
P.P.C. in return will be greatly appreciated by me. With Best Wishes from
yours sincerely, Hugh Montgomery, S.S. Melford, Irvine, Scotland
6) 21st February 1912 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, The Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 19 Bendigo Street. Dear E. I am sorry I
could not go on Friday night as I had to go to city. But you will have to
forgive me. You can write and let me know how you are and when you are
coming up. B. M.
7) 27th February 1912 Postmark Bristol to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Bristol, England. 27/2/12 A
P.C. in remembrance of times gone by, not forgetting the probably time in
the future. V. good weather here considering the time of the year. What do
you think of the coal strike or rather the possibility of it? I hope it may
not come at all. Remembrance spells gladness. Kindest Regards H. M. Dont you
know who.
8) February 1912 Postmark Middlesbrough? to Mr. John Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - H.D. This would just about suit you, dont
you think so. We are going to Tyne Dock to load for Algiers. We got here
alright & this is a good ship for so far. Is she is like this all the time
she will be alright. H. D.
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1) 7th March 1912 Postmark Westonpoint to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Westonpoint 7/3/12 Your P.C.
received, many thanks for same. I am going from here to "Aberdeen" the
"Granite City" as it is called. Did you enjoy yourself at the dance? Nothing
strange only this terrible coal war. My address is H.M. C/o J. P. Davidson,
Merchant, 28 Church Street, Aberdeen. I canna get Hame. H. M.
2) 6th April 1912 Postmark Larne? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - My Dear Essie, Was sorry I did not see you before I left as I
had very little time, seen Hugh as station. Hoping you are all well. Tell
John J. or I was asking for him. Love Mary
3) 10th April 1912 Postmark Birkenhead to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. City of Glasgow, Tuesday. Dear
Essie, Hope J. is getting better. Write till ? the following adress & let me
know. Sail tomorrow. R. Hill. S.S. City of Glasgow, C/o City Line Agents,
Port Said, Egypt
4) 10th May 1912 Postmark Swansea to Mr. J. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim - Swanse 10-5-12 Balvenie? Leaving tomorrow for Brest, hope
you got back home that night all right, all the boys are A1 and are asking
for you dont fret, good times coming, by by D. Mc??
5) 11th May 1912 Postmark West Hartlepool to Miss Brennan, The Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Its rather black but never mind the
colour, Kelly
6) 20th May 1912 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - What price this little lot on the other side not
half bad for a young fellow, see and be very good some other time. H.
Falkner. Going to Havre, send a PC to S/S Balvenie, c/o British
Consul, Havre.
7) 3rd June 1912 Postmark Barry B.O. (Glam) to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Just a PC how are we getting on a long
time now Since I done any writing how is times in Imagee any courting or
dancing this weather. Kind regards to M.J.M. not forgetting yourself, we are
bound to Havre this time will say au revoir with love ? ?
8) 18th June 1912 Postmark .....nay or nry? to Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - In the golden chain of Friendship, Please regard
me as a link. I wish I were a bunch of Brown?, And you a bunch of heather,
The besom man to come along, And tie us two together. Kisses are few,
Kisses are plenty, Never be kissed untill you are 20.
9) 28th June 1912 Postmark Caen, Calvados to Miss Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Caen 27.6.1912 S/S Balvenie Dear
Cousin, Many thanks for your ever welcome letter. I can only send a PC now
as I am in a bit off a hurry leaving for Rotterdam to load for
Barrow-in-Furness, lovely weather we are having, I suppose it is all right
in the Island now dont forget to send PC to S/S Balvenie, c/o James Fisher
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1) 2nd July 1912 Postmark Glasgow to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - I'm enjoying myself, but there is no appearance of the
--- yet, send me a P.C. or ratherly a letter & I'll enjoy it. Love Liz.
2) 8th July 1912 Postmark Barrow-in-Furness to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. How are you getting along at all
if you have the weather as warm as we have. I don't know how you will stick
it at all but never get down-hearted, so sorry at forgetting you so long but
I hope you will forgive this time, I will not transgress again, best wishes
from all here, from your Old Friend H. Mc. Send a P.C. soon, you know the
address, dont forget.
3) 8th July 1912 S.S. Balvenie, Barrow-in-Furness. Dear Cousin,
Just a PC to let you know that I am well, and I received your most ever kind
and welcome letter, glad to see by it that you are all the same. We are
going to Glasgow from hear but we dont know where we are loading for. I
suppose there will be plenty of sports in Islandmagee and I hope to hear
tell of you enjoying yourself, And anything I can do for you I will do it
for I think more of you than any of the whole of my cousins put together,
and you know that yourself. You can write in return of post to the office
and let me know if you want anything for the summer and I will be sure to
send it till you. I think I will now draw to a close. I remain your Cousin,
H. Falkner. look over mistakes.
4) 11th July 1912 Postmark Westport to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Westport. D. Essie, Remind me to all at
home, my time was Ltd. the last I was at home, sailing tonight for Ayr &
Ards. James
5) 16th July 1912 Postmark Letterkenny? to Miss Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. of Antrim 'Main Street, Ardara, Co. Donegal'
6) 19th July 1912 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim - S.S. Carrickfergus, Belfast. Dear E. Just a PC hoping to
find yous all well as this leaves me aye one, I wont be home on sunday, this
time so you can write by return S.S. Carrickfergus, Donegal Quay, Belfast. I
might be down through the week. Yours ever B. J.
7) 27th July 1912 Postmark Islandmagee to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S.
Carrickfergus, Donegal Quay, Belfast - Received PC Kind Regards, From
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1) 2nd August 1912 Postmark Runcoan to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S/S Victor, Runcoan 2nd August 1912
D. E. Just a P.C. to let you know I have shifted ships, hope you are
well slept, loading here for Stornaway, dont forget J. H. love (backwards)
2) 5th August 1912 Postmark Saltcoats to Miss Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - With Best Wishes from Saltcoats. Wish you had been
here. Imagee
3) 5th August 1912 Postmark Penarth to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Penarth, Sunday S/S Balvenie. Many
thanks for P.C. which I now return, I suppose the times are getting a bit
dull about home, very wet weather now, no good for visitors, see and be
good, Yours to a Cinder? H. M?
4) 29th August 1912 Postmark Ayr to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - 28/8/12 Dear A. Just a P.C. thanks for your
parcel, I was wondering what was making my eyes water. I did not find out
till I arrived at the other side, hoping your are A1 we are going to the ??
Channel to load for Lisbon. How did you get home on Sunday Evg. will say Au
Revoir W. T. or J.?
5) 25th September 1912 Postmark Hayle to Miss E. Brennan, The Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Victor, Hayle. D. E. Hope you
are having fine times at home now we have nothing but Sunshine here this
last week, From J. H. [E]
6) 30th September 1912 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Hope you enjoyed Sunday evening. ZYX
7) 8th November 1912 Postmark Seaforth, Liverpool to Miss Essie Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 8/11/12 Just a P.C. how
is times over in Islandmagee pretty dull I suppose how do you like this
card, we leave this port tomorrow for Bilbao again, hoping this finds you in
the best of spirits, will say Au revoir from you know W. T. C.?
 
 
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1) 20th November 1912 Postmark Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim to Mrs. W. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - S.S. Inniscar? Carick. Cannot sail
tonight, will sail tomorrow if it moderates, having a good time in Carrick,
will write before we sail, yours ever J. B. 'A Wading Party coming in
Carrickfergus.'
2) 25th November 1912 Postmark Portuga? to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 23/11/12 Another collection for your PC
Album, how does this one suit, rather inquisitive dont you think. I hope you
are having better weather about home than we have, raining every day. I
suppose everything will be pretty dull about Imagee, will say Au Revoir From
You Know C. H. T.? 'Have the Pencil and Pen makers struck, Are the Ink
Makers having a row; Are all of the Paper Mills shut down, That you never
write me now. Why?'
3) 25th November 1912 Postmark Cardiff to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Skeldon, Cardiff 26 Nov. 1912
Address S.S. Skeldon, Ship Owners, James Street, Cardiff - Dear Cousin, Just
a P.C. to let you see that I havn't forgotten you, I hope you are all well
as this leaves me well at present. I am sorry to hear that John failed
again, but I hope he will get threw next time. We are loading hear for Caen
so I hope to receive an answer from you when we come to Cardiff again. No
more at present from your Cousin, H. ?
4) 29th November 1912 Postmark PNTA to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Export Harbour, Dec. 9. 1912 D.
Essie, Just a P.C. hoping this will find all well at home, wishing everyone
a pleasant Xmas, Jas.?
5) 20th December 1912 Postmark Rouen, St. Sever to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Skeldon, Rouen. Just a P.C. to
let you know I am well, hoping this will find you the same. I will send you
a present when we arrive in Bristol Ch? sailing tonight, I remain your
Cousin, H. Falkner
6) 1912 Postmark Whiteabbey to Mr. John Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee - You
might send me a card sometimes just for Auld Lang Syne, and give me your adress. The times I live in are so hard I can't afford a stylish card. But
please accept the one I send. Your true but very hard up friend.
7) 23rd ? 1912 Postmark Belfast to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S. Carrickfergus,
Donegall Quay, Belfast 41 Donegal Quay - B. McGeown, 22 North Street,
Belfast. Dear John, Have you the kettle boiled yet as I am going down to
tell Flow. I wish you were here dont forget the promise you made, this is a
Leap year. Charge? the fire and hurry up, from your future wife, B.
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1) 15th January 1913 Postmark Rouen, St. Sever to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Skeldon Rouen 15 Jan. 1913
Dear Cousin, Just a P.C. to let you know I am well hoping this will find you
all the same, you might write and let me know if you got the wee shawl that
I sent to you as a present. Write to this address by return of post as we
are sailing tonight. From your Cousin H. Falkner. Address c/o W. Morris,
Grocer, 9-14 Thomas Street, St. Thomas, Swansea, Wales.
2) 5th February 1913 Postmark Birkenhead to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Birkenhead. Any more surprise parties dont forget
to send me a P.C. From an old friend
3) 10th February 1913 Postmark Magheramorne to Mr. John Brennan, M.S. Innismurray C/o G.P.O., Letterkenny - Received letter alright, glad to see
by it that you are well. I hope to hear from you soon again & tell me when
you will be in at M.Morne again, excuse this writing as I am in a hurry,
from yours J. L.
4) 15th February 1913 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - S.S. Ramorehead at Ardrossan, Best Wishes from Mc.
5) 22nd March 1913 Postmark ? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Ireland - Chantney, Trostan? Just a P.C. too let you know we are both well,
hope you & Hill is better, from uncle J. & Ant Martha
6) 1st May 1913 Postmark Rockland, Maine to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Rockland 30 April 1913 Dear Cousin,
Just a P.C. to let you know that I am well hoping this will find you all the
same. Please excuse me for writing this PC as I have no time to sit and
write a letter but you might send me all the news. I will give you the
address. I will say no more at present but I remain your Cousin H. Falkner
address: S.S. Astarte Co Dominion Coal Co., Louisburg, Canada
7) 25th May 1913 Postmark Louisburg, N.S. to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Louisburg, C.B. Nova Scotia 25/5/13
Dear Essie, Just a PC to let you know I am well, hoping this finds you all
the same. I have had a great time in this place, I was at an Orange ball,
and Masonic one too, so you can guess I have had a rare time. I am expecting
word from you any time now. Don't forget to write plenty and let me know you
are all getting along. I think I have little more to say at present as I
gave you all my news in the last letter, so write soon from your loving C.
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1) 11th June 1913 Postmark Harwich? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Harwich II.VI.XIII A PC in remembrance. From
H. Mtgy. (Montgomery?)
2) 12th June 1913 Postmark Rockland to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Rockland June 12/13 Dear Cousin,
Just a PC to let you know I am well, hoping this will find you a; the same.
I am longing to hear from you as I never have been so long as this away
without having a letter of PC from you. I am beginning to think you have
forgotten me altogether and I am so anxious to know how you are all getting
along. I have wrote 2 or this PC and a letter and you have never answered
any of them yet. I am sorry I send you the PC with 1 cent stamps as I didn't
know untill I was told that you would have to pay a penny on them. No more
at present only I hope to have word soon. H. Falkner. S.S. Astarte I
was 8 days in ?
3) 14th June 1913 Postmark Allone? to Miss E, Brennan, Gransha, Isll. Magee,
Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a few lines to say I got your P.C. alright. I am
sending you a P.C. of our house, Jenny hoping all are well, yours truly
Jenny
4) 4th July 1913 Postmark Quebec to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Astarte, Quebec 3/7/13 Dear Cousin, Just a
P.C. to let you know I am well, hoping this will find you all the same. We
are having lovely weather now, the sun is liking to burn a hole in us today
it so warm. I hope you are getting weather like this at home. I suppose
Islandmagee is full of visitors by this time. No more at present but I send
my best love to you and hopes to here from you soon. H. ?
5) 4th July 1913 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. W. Brennan, Granshaw, Islandmagee
- Wont be home till Saturday night. E.
6) 13th July 1913 Postmark Newhaven, Sussex to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, County Antrim, Ireland - England 13/7/13 P.C. Dr.
E. In remembrance, I send you this, trusting you will remember that I am, in
so doing only fulfilling a promise. Many changes has taken place since I
seen you last, even amongst my own Friends, and of course I am rather
forgetful in these circumstances. I got your P.C. alright. Rather surprised
at you knowing the senders, however I am still of the opinion that one never
makes new friends by deserting old ones. Au Revoir From H. W. Kyle
7) 13th July 1913 Postmark Quebec to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Astarte, Quebec 13/7/13 Dear Cousin, Just a
PC in a hurry to let you know that I received your most ever kind and
welcome letter glad to see by it that you are all well at home. I am sorry I
have not got time to write a letter but I might have more time next. Tell
L.S. I was asking greatly about her. No more at present. I remain your ever
loving Cousin. H. Falkner
8) 16th July 1913 Postmark New Orleans to Mifs Esther Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 17.7.13 You're afraid to come up
the road on Wed. evening, the ? ? something for you. Best Wishes M. Mc??
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1) 9th August? 1913 Postmarks Rouen to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Trostan Rouen Just a P.C. to let
you know we are both well, hope you are better Hill, I hope your mother is
well. Hanna? is to be married on Wensday, James sends his kind love M. C.?
2) 18th August 1913 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Brennan, Spout, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Glasgow 17/8/13 Dear Essie, I hope
you are keeping better. Still here yet, tell Hill I will write to him soon.
I hope you are all well. ?
3) 26th August 1913 Postmark ....ing Glasgow to Master Hill Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Spout - Hopes this finds you keeping better & soon
able to search around again among the boys you must have felt lonely this
while. Hopes to see you soon, yours L. H.
4) 2nd September 1913 Postmark Queenstown to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Queenstown. Dear Essie, I hope you are
better & Hill. I suppose your mother will be down up also gather your uncle
James was sorry for you all. Sailing tonight, Swansea 'Tenders coming
alongside the Liner, Queenstown Harbour'
5) 15th September 1913 all fabric
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1) 4th October 1913 Postmark Louisburg, N.S. to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S.S. Astarte, Louisburg. Dear
Cousin, Just a PC to let you know that I received your most ever kind and
welcome letter, glad to see by it that you are all free again. I am sorry to
say I can't have time to write a letter this time. I will write regular to
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1) 8th October 1913 Postmark New Orleans to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - at New Orleans 3.10.13
Will be looking for you on Sat. even. the 25th ult. will you be up the road.
Hope your in good health & spirits again. Best Wishes Jack? Mc? 'Evening and
you.'
2) 13th/22nd October 1913 Postmarks PNTA/Islandmagee to Mr. J. Brennan, S.S.
Fair Head, Co. H. Millar, Riga, Russia - Dear J. Got your P.C. alright,
hoping you got got home safely on Monday night, in a great hurry. M. ?
3) 4th November 1913 S.S. Astarte, Sydney. Dear Cousin, Just a
PC to let you know that I am well hoping this will find you enjoying the
same great blessing. I received your most ever kind and welcome letter. I am
glad to see you had a good day in Larne on the motor, I think you want to
take plenty of outing now and get yourself pulled together again. We are
having very rough weather now, we had it something awful coming from Quebec,
it blew a living hurricane all the way, also snow & hail storms so guess we
had quite a hard time of it. I think we are having the winter very early, we
got seven months in pretty easy and we have got 5 more to come before the
Charter is up and the will be a little bit harder to put in than the seven.
I suppose the winter sport are all started now. I see by all the letters
that Lizzie is for Belfast to, she will know a difference now. I would
rather seen her, stopped, got home with mother for I dont like to hear tell
of good country girls going to the towns for you know yourself what I think.
I will now say no more as I sent all the news out of Quebec when I was
there, I remain your ever loving Cousin H. Falkner
4) 5th November 1913 Postmark Belfast to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - ? Hope you are ? ? so mind and be a good girl,
with best love J. M.?
5) 30th November 1913 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sunday Thanks for card, hope you are taking
care of yourself & have still a thought for the dry-land sailors. 12 - 15 -
22 - 5 (love) 10 - 1 - 3 - 11 (Jack)
6) 3rd December 1913 Postmark ...hwick, Brighton to Mifs Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - In remembrance H. W.? 3/12/13
Shorela?
7) 7th December 1913 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sat. even. Am feeling very homesick tonight or
"Islandmagee-sick" rather. Only a fortnight, if all goes well, so hope you
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1) 9th December 1913 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Friday. Yrs. to hand, so look out for
trouble tomorrow (Sat.) night, so hope to hear all the latest. I might be
late before coming so dont turn in. So mind & be a good big little girl.
love ??? 'Happy Christmas Greetings'
2) 17th December 1913 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Wed. Sorry you have forgotten the address. M.C.Y.?
'Best of luck this Christmastide'
3) 24th December 1913 Postmark Ballycarry? Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan,
Lower Gransha, Islandmagee - Tues. 5.30 Might see you tomorrow night.
I was be coming down from Carrick on that train ? at Bla? so hope you are
keeping as you promised. Jack
4) 30th December 1913 Postmarks Dieppe?/Dublin? to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, CO. Antrim, Ireland - Dieppe 30/12/13 Dear Essie, Just a
P.C. in remembrance of old times and to greet you in the coming New Year.
May it be a Bright & Happy one for you. Yours Sincerely Hugh Montgomery S/S Kyleford
5) 31st December 1913 Postmark Carnlough to Mrs. William Brennan,
Islandmagee, Gransha, ? Co. Antrim, Ireland - All Well. Hopes you are all
well. Hopes to see all you all after some time. J. G. 'Harbour Road Looking
North Carnlough, Co. Antrim'
6) 1913 to Miss Brennan, Lower Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim,
Ireland - Having a fine time here although you mustn't judge by this P.C.
that I am busy at this as I'm quite innocent. You didn't turn up on Sunday
night. Florrie Hunter and I went with Bob Macaulay & someone else on a hired
car & then we walked home. It was all arranged inside of minutes how we were
to go. We went past the corner about ten past six & did not see you so I was
sure you were not going. Will be home on Sat. Perhaps on the 3.45 Mary
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