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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
Page Three: Postcards 1910 to 1913
(this page)
Page Four:
Postcards 1914 to 1918
Page Five: 1919 to
1957 also Greetings cards, Bookmarks, Photos and PCs with no dates
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1) 3rd January 1914 Postmark Dublin? to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sat. Was looking for a note from you today, but
was disappointed. We leave here for Glasgow tonight, but will be there until
next weekend so au revoir & have a good time JMcy? address 'Princes' Docks,
Glasgow.
2) 3rd February 1914 Postmark Crumlin, Co. Antrim to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee - Churchland, Crumlin. Dear Essie, I am having a
good time here, they are all glad to have me, I feel better and can eat
better here. I slept last night, your Aunt Sara 'Greetings from Crumlin'
3) 9/2/14 S/S Astarte Rockland Mne? Dear Cousin, Just a PC to
let you know that I am well, hoping this will find you all enjoying the same
great blessing. We are having lovely weather here this month, it is just
like the spring of the year about home. I am living in hopes to arrive home
about May or June but not quite sure yet. We have got into great trouble
with this ship now she has been ashore and is leaking a little so we refused
to go in her so the had policemen watching us for fear that we would clear
out. but we are going to Halifax for repairs now life is to sweet to loss
over an old ship. I send my best love to you all. I remain your ever loving
Cousin
4) 11th February 1914 Postmark Newcastle-on-Tyne to Miss E. Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - From one you know Hy H. W.?
5) 17th February 1914 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, I was sure you would have
wrote me before this, write and let me know what is wrong, hoping all is
well at home. I am still very lonely, your old Chum, Aggie x's I was
dreaming about you all last night. 'I wonder if you ever meet A thing
like this upon the street, If so, please will you tell me why You always
seem to pass it by? Allan Junior'
6) 18th February 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Esther Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Wed. Safe sound again in good old dublin, hope you
in same form as ever. same again Jack
7) 24th February 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Tues. Did you go to Larne yesterday, this is a
better day here anyhow, so hope you will remember all the promises you
didn't make. Jack
8) 27th February 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Frid. Just a card to pass the time, no word of
when we are leaving, I doubt I'll have to come home again to see if anything
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1) 3rd March 1914 Postmark Dublin to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Tues. Thanks for yours, awful cold weather here,
suppose is warmer in Islandmagee. No word of us leaving yet, so I hope your
cold is better & answer that question regarding the relapse again, love Jno?
2) 6th March 1914? Postmark Dublin to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Friday. Suppose this will find you in bed or going
to, hope you had a good time, and didn't fall in love with anyone. I will be
looking for all the detail next week, so sleep sound & dream of Jack
3) 8th March 1914 Postmark Dublin to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sun. Same wishes & hope you were a good girl
& went to church to-day. I hope to manage a run up next Sat. to hear all the
latest news, and to try & keep you from forgetting me. Do you think I could?
Nothing new here, cold & stormy but managed to a theatre last night, go
again, love Jack
4) 9th March 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Efsie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Mon. Another card - Lest you forget, pity all the
nice girls are on pcards, isn't it? So same hopes & wishes, you'll know them
by heart now, love Jackie
5) 10th March 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Tues. Just another pc to catch the mail.
Thanks for yours & you never told me what those letters on the back meant. I
will write a note for next post, but nothing new today, so same again, love
Jackie
6) 12th March 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Thurs. Nothing new since or no word from
anyone in Islandmagee, very cold morning this, suppose you're never out of
bed at night, so you up in the mornings so same advice again
love Jackie
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1) 13th March 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Esther Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Friday Another nice romantic card, so please
accept the printed sentiments, no chance of getting home before we sail, so
I'm in bad form etc. etc. but we use in growling on a card. (huh?) you're
afraid to answer these questions! so to be continues (next) love Jackie
2) 17th March 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 17th We are getting a holiday here today, so
might get our shamrock drowned before night, no word yet when we are
leaving, so hoping this fids you same as ever. love Jno?
3) 23rd March 1914 Postmark Wallasey to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Monday. at East Float, Birkenhead. This far
on our way Westward, so we are very homesick & tired, expect leave about
weekend, will send another before going, so hoping you are still in as good
form as ever. love Jackie
4) 24th March 1914 Postmark Wallasey to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 24.3.14 Sailing westward on Thurs. morning,
so hope you've sent me a card and promised to be a good big bad little girl,
until the next time. love Jack (will send a card before leaving)
5) 25th March 1914 Postmark Birkenhead to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 25.3.14 Only another card, thanks for yours
of yesterday, will send you our address tomorrow. This is a big day here,
the King & Queen visiting Birkenhead, everyone on holiday, so we'll see them
? next love Jack
6) 17th April 1914 Postmark Newport, Mon. to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - S/S Sligo, Newport April 17th, 1914
Dear Essie, Just a P.C. hoping same. Will find all in their usual at The
Spout as this leaves us A.1. Give all at home my Kind Regards not forgetting
yourself. Sailing at Noon for Fener? having nice weather just now. Kind
Regards from James
7) 20th April 1914 Postmark St. John N.B. to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 22nd Sailing on Friday, so
won't be far away when you get this to remember the Mc's in your prayers. If
we don't get in until Sat the 9th mor??? I'll send you a wire, will I? &
hope you have no places to go the week we're at home. ? again good night
Jack
8) 20th April 1914 Postmark Ballycarry Station Belfast/Islandmagee to Miss
E. Brennan, Lower Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Essay, Mary and I will be up
tomorrow tuesday, in the afternoon, from yours Susan would you buy a broom.
9) 26th April 1914 Postmark Neuzen to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - From Dear old Holland (Guess)
 
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1) 14th May 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - address now (S.S. Ramore Hd., c/o Dublin Dockyard
Co.) Sat. even. Yrs. to hand, hope the small parcel will please
you, you'll be able to keep a clean nose anyhow, but hope you never have the
cold now, we hope you are still a good little girl. love Jack
2) 23rd May 1914 Postmark Barry, Glam. Mifs Esther Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - at Barry. S. Wales. Sat. night. We are all
feeling very miserable and homesick tonight, pity that the last fortnight
passed so quickly, and 3 months is such a long time to look forward. We will
be here a week at least, so send a card in sympathy. Jack
3) 25th May 1914 Postmark Barry to Mifs Esther Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - at Barry. Monday I hope you went to
went to church yesterday like a good girl. We are almost recovered again,
but no word of when we will leave here, we have no idea how long we will be
away so I must send you some bad advice before going. Jack
4) 28th May 1914 Postmark Barry to Mifs E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Thurs. Isn't this a nice little girl, thanks
for your card, hope your still in as good form as ever. love Jack
5) 17th June 1914 Postmark Gravesend to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - A. P.C. for Collection by one who have
seen & met you going past on wheels.
6) 21st June 1914 Postmark Edinburgh to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - What do you think of this Hotel, it is
rather nice dont you think so. Is Auntie home yet. How is mother. Kind
regards. From M. and C. Don't forget too write.
7) 29th June 1914 Postmark Galway to Mifs E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim - Galway 29/6/14 Just a P.C. in remembrance. Am
coming to Belfast shortly and hope to give Gransha a visit again. Best
wishes and kind regards from Hill
8) 28th July 1914 Postmark New Orleans to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 28.7.'14 Hope you are still alive &
having a good time, we are nearly melted with the heat out here, but expect
arrive at Belfast about 20th so till then. Jno.? --- never mind printed
sentiments, strange but true --- 'You see this little stamp that sticks, So
closely to this card; My thoughts still stick as close to you And equally as
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1) 17th August 1914 Postmark Edinburgh to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. you will be surprised to here I
am coming home this week, dont know what day for sure. Sorry I could not
write before. Your Truly Madge 'You never know what may happen'
2) 22nd August 1914 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee - Fri. 10.30 pm Safe another time, hope all as usual with
you, and hope to have a talk with you tomorrow night a minute, so till then.
J.
3) 28th August 1914 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Just a few lines to let you know that I am arrived
all right, mother is all right and was going to be down today only it was
two wet. All well S. H. Hopes to you soon.
4) 4th September 1914 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Dear E. Just a line to let you know I will go down tomorrow by
the 1 Oclock train, love to all, Annie 'Albert Memorial, Belfast'
5) 7th September 1914 Postmark Isle of Whithorn to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Ireland - Isle of Whithorn 7/9/14 Dear Essie, We
left on Thursday night, so you see we could not get a run-up at all but I
hope we will be back soon. We ran in here wind bound on Friday morning so
you see the way the wind blows we'll go. Take and give my love to all Jim
6) 12th September 1914 Postmark Dublin to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sat. even. Wet afternoon here, hope you
manage to church tomorrow, having a quiet time now, all the "bhoys" away. l.
& r. JM?
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1) 15th September 1914 Postmark Dublin? to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Tuesday Thanks for yours, nothing new here,
only to look for the postman in the morning & sleep. Hope you answer all
those queries and oblige, much l & r JM?
2) 16th September 1914 Postmark Dublin to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Wed. Did you like those pcs or are these
better? Hope you're keeping very good, expect leave here about 26th but not
sure yet, so till next. love Jackie
3) 23rd September 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Tuesday evening. Am feeling very lonely &
homesick today, can you recommend a cure? I think we are going on Sat.
alright but no news yet where to. Hoping you are in as good form as ever. l-
& r- Jack 'are printed sentiments to your taste?'
4) 23rd September 1914 Postmark Fairview, Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan,
Lower Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Wed. Nothing fresh since, lovely
weather here, pity we are so far away, isn't it? So mind and have a good
time, & don't forget all those promises, l & r Jno.?
5) 30th September 1914 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland (Ulster) - 11 Lumsden Street?
Tuesday Dear Essie, Just a P.C. to let you know I arrived safe after
being sea sick, it is very lonely here, do you ever go to Andy's on Sat.
night. I was wondering what you were doing, do you remember Saturday week. I
have had Jamie and Jack since Sunday night , the will be sailing tomorrow.
Did you see anyone on Saturday night. I will send Mary a PC later, I do hope
your mother's pains are better, love to all, Aggie x's
6) 10th October 1914 Postmark Rotterdam to Mifs Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Friday night. Sailing west in the
morning, hope you got last note and note about Wed and on Sun. to M'treal as
will be there a fortnight, so hoping your as good as ever. yours J.
7) 10th October 1914 Postmark Rotterdam to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - at Rotterdam. The last from here,
pity its such 'a long, long way to IMagee, to the ? &c. isn't it? but don't
forget us all in your prayers. farewell J. Mcy?
8) 12th October 1914 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - I am sorry that I couldn't get down to La? last
Sunday. I didn't get Bobs P.C. till Saturday night when I went home, and I
hope you will excuse me if I have been the means of disappointing you and M.
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1) 16th October 1914 Postmark Magheramorne to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Magheramorne Friday. Dear Essie,
Sorry I can't possibly see you on Saturday. Will explain to you later. Would
like to see you on Sunday afternoon, will you & Mary meet us about 5.30 p.m.
at the Station. Yours B.C.
2) 23rd October 1914 Postmark Magheramorne to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Will see you on Sunday night, hoping it
will be a good night B.C.
3) 4th November 1914 Postmark Magheramorne to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, Received your card O.K. when am I
going to see you again, hoping you had a good day in Town. Yours 2. 3. (B.
C.) 'The Rocking Stone, Islandmagee'
4) 7th December 1914 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Mon. night. Having another night here,
expect sail about noon tomorrow (Tues.) so hope you are keeping clear of
this cold weather. love Jack
5) 11th December 1914 Postmark Greenock to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 11/12/14 Just a post card to remind
you of might meet some day soon. Hoping you are well. Kind Regards, from a
Friend
6) to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha, Islandmagee - Wed. night. Staying up
to shift ship J. McK very sorry missed seeing you all, but will see you
tonight as usual I hope. Jack
1915
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1) 26th January 1915 Postmark looks like Dublin & Derry? to Mifs
Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha, Islandmagee, Ulster - Tues. night. Suppose
when you get this you'll be getting ready to go & see the wedding, I might
get a look at them tomorrow night, as it will be late before we sail. Hoping
you still in as good form as ever, send a note to Glasgow & tell me how they
looked c/o Donaldson Line, Glasgow will find me. again l & r J.M.?
2) 4th February 1915 Postmark West Lothian to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - "In "F."A. Sligo No. 34. 'Co. G.P.O.
London Dear Essie, Just a P.C. hopes the same will find all well at
home as this leaves me 1st Rate. I have been so busy, had no time to write
sooner. Give my kind regards to all at home. Kind regards for yourself, yrs
in haste James
3) 7th February 1915 Postmark Deal to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Just a P.C. to let you know I arrived here safe
nothing the worse of my journey. Hoping you are all well, you can tell me
how all the girls are doing and if you have any word from Madge, her address
is 14 Harcourt Street, Lambeth Road, Liverpool. Address Wingrove House,
Walmer, Kent.
4) 15th February 1915 Postmark Charlestown, ....ine? to Miss Essie Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 15/2/1915 ? F? Sligo No.
34 Rosyth Forth of Firth, Scotland D. Essie, Just a P.C. in answer to
yours, Received today, glad to see by same all well at home, kind regards to
all From ??
5) 18th February 1915 Postmark Walmer to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Well E. Received beautiful card alright,
glad you are all A.1. remember me to your mother, I think often on the good
nights I used to spend in your house. I have done little or nothing since I
came, pity Hill was not the age, is he still with Tommy, suppose things are
very quiet about Islandmagee. I send my kind regards to Jennie. Annie will
give you address.
6) 3rd March 1915 Postmark Glasgow to Mr. Hill Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Hill, We arrived here last night and
are leaving tomorrow morning for Invergorden, you can write to Invergorden
address S.S. Briton, Invergorden, Ross-Shire. From W. H. write soon.
How is toddles or pinkie.
7) 7th March 1915 Postmark Invergordon, Ross-Shire to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - write soon. Dear Essie, I am having a
fine time, be sure and let Hill come. See and get your skirts wide and be in
the fashion. W. H.
8) 12th March 1915 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Friday. Everything same as last time. Hope
to get card from you tomorrow morn. J.
 
 
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1) 16th March 1915 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - May 9.15pm This far feeling very lonely. Hope
you feel in as good form as ever. l & r JM?
2) 18th March 1915 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Thurs. Awful cold stormy day here, expect get away
tomorrow forenoon, am looking for card in morning, hope you are keeping
warm, ? ? JM?
3) 18th March 1915 Postmark Deal to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. I can not dream for sleeping about you after
reading the lovely verse on P.C. Our section was out boating this afternoon.
We are having the times of our lives here. The sencery (scenery) is grand.
Hoping all are well, Yours D.
4) 20th March 1915 Postmark Avonmouth to Mr. Hill Brennan, The Spout,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Avonmouth, Tuesday, March 20th, 1915
Dear Hill, Just a P.C. to let know I am well, hoping this to find you the
same & enjoying yourself. We are going to Dublin with oil we will get Sunday
there. Alfie 'Who will sit beside the Driver?'
5) 29th March 1915 Postmark Invergordon, Ross-Shire to Miss Essie Brennan,
Lower Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, I got your
letter alright glad to see by it you were well. I wished I was back at the
old times as it is very dull here. It is lovely weather here like the summer
time, from W. Hunter 'Camp Life, Ambulance Work'
6) 5th April 1915 Postmark Deal to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Easter Monday. Well E. These are the sort of
P.C. they sell around Deal, hoping you like it. I suppose you had a time
today flirting about Whitehead, we were working hard all day, no rest for
the wicked. I liked the verse alright, did not take any affect. Did N.
mentioned anything about wedding. I told her I was invited over for it at
Easter.
7) 13th April 1915 Postmark St. John N.B. Canada to Mifs Essie Brennan,
Lower Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 13.4.15 No mail yet.
we sail today, so will be looking for a note at Dublin, we should arrive
there about 28th so mind & be good. au revoir 10. 13. 0. 7. (J. M. & G.?)
 
 
 
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1) 28th April 1915 Postmark Naval Camp, Blandford to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Blandford Naval Camp. Dear
E. It is very lovely up here, if I remain here much longer I will forget
what a girl is like, you can see by the picture the fun we have, hoping you
are all well. Remember me to your father, it is a pity he is to old for this
unit. Yours D. or P.? 'Evening Amusement'
2) 2nd May 1915 Postmark Cadishead to Mrs. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Partington Expect to be in Belfast about
Saturday. Hoping all is well, yours O.?
3) 3rd May 1915 Postmark Invergordon, Ross-shire to Miss Essie Brennan,
Lower Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a P.C.
to let you know I have been very lazy at writing. A bit of the cake would go
all right from Willie Hunter 'I am taking life easy at Indergordon'
4) 3rd May 1915 Postmark Bally? Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower
Granshaw, Islandmagee - 3.30 Just starting, hope you got back down
safe, your half promise, C. ?? 'Britain's Bulwarks H.M.S. Essex'
5) 5th May 1915 Postmark Dublin & Derry? to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Tues. night. Here's the match of the last me, hope
you wont forget the address, so mind & have a good time, l & r Jackie
6) 10th May 1915 Postmark Port-Talbot to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Mon. night. Have the last from here, very
appropriate but not so good as yours, so mind & be good. l & r JM? Jno?
 
 
 
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1) 29th May 1915 Postmark Montreal, Canada to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 27th May 1915 Hope you are all
alive still in Imagee, no news from anyone yet. Hope see you all about 16th
prox. so tell them be good. JM. 'Hands across the Sea'
2) June 1915 Postmark Cardiff to Miss E. Brennan, ? Granshaw, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - I wish it was ? wouldn't I have a time (?) dont forget
a P.C. to let me know how you are all doing, remember me to Miss M. c/o
Atlantic Transport Co., Baltimore, U.S.A. 23.2 (W. B.) 'Off
for the Honeymoon'
3) 4th June 1915 Postmark Naval Camp, Blandford to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, How are you getting
along this weather, I suppose as busy as ever, flirting, any word of you
getting them photographs. Remember me to Jennie & often think of the dear
old homeland, will write you a few lines soon. Hoping you are all well,
yours D. L.
4) 28th June 1915 Postmark Avonmouth to Mifs Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Mon. Just a card, hope you are keeping in as good
form as ever. Dull wet day here, maybe it is better in IMagee, will send
another tomorrow, expect sail Wed morn. l & r J.
5) 30th July 1915 Postmark Ballyclare to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Thanks for yours. Am Sorry will not be able to go down on
Sunday as the car is engaged for the day. May be down in Island about
Wednesday next * will likely see you. Hope Mary & Jennie are both OK Kind
regards J. G.?
6) July 1915 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. W. Brennan, Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co.
Antrim - Dear Mother, Mrs. Atkinson wants me to stay till after Sun. as long
as I am here so I will be home on Monday. Hoping you are keeping well,
leaves me well. E. B. 'A Scrape o' the pen'
 
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1) 11th August 1915 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Wed. Thanks for yrs. sailing at 9 tonight, in haste
sry. ?
2) 12th August 1915 Postmark Baltimore, MD. to Miss E. Brennan, Upper
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Thanks for the P.C. I'm sorry I
cant find any of the same style here. I must see where you get them next
time I see you. coming to Belfast 23. 2 (W. B.)
3) 1st September 1915 Postmark Bangor to Miss E. Brennan, c/o Miss J.
Brennan, Loughford, Islandmagee - I hope you have got over your accident
alright. Have you the bandages off yet, H. R.
4) 14th September 1915 Postmark Whiteabbey to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha, I.Magee, County Antrim - Hillcrest, W. Abbey. Dear Essie, I hope your
well. How's Mother, Hill & Harry doing? Have you had any word from the
Victor or any more from B. Tell John to send me a P.C. also H. F. is F.
away, I'm sure he wishes it was Xmas till he gets home again. Don't forget
to write soon. Tell W. J. and Aggie Jane I was asking for them. Yours Ever
Lizzie. I'm busy at my crocheting.
5) 16th September 1915 Postmark Portishead, Bristol to Miss E. Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a P.C. to say
that Hill and me are with girls round this lake every night. We dont mind
how long we stay here for their is that many girls. Dont forget to write. W.
McGrady
6) 17th September 1915 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. W. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Mrs. Brennan, Will be down on Saturday so you
can keep whatever stuff you have, hoping this will find you all in good
health as it leaves us in the best. J? Henderson 'Methodist Church and
Clarke Memorial, Portrush'
7) 17th September 1915 Postmark Penarth to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Penarth. 17/9/15 Hope this finds
you in the pink, how is all the people pushing along down there now, dont
forget to drop a P.C. to Baltimore. We are leaving here just now so am in
hurry. please excuse this 23. 2 (W. B.)
8) 19th September? 1915 Postmark Nantes? to Miss Essie Brennan, Upper
Gransha, I.magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Aren't this P.C. just lovely, this
is where I'm going to spend the honeymoon if ever I have one. I hope you all
behaved in Larne on Thursday. I wish that I had been there, dont forget to
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1) 20th September 1915 Postmark Portishead, Bristol to Miss E. Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Received P.C. all
right. I hope Hill and I gets home together. I will be down for a bit of
fun. I want you to have a girl for me when I come home. We will be sailing
about Saturday or so. W. McGrady
2) 28th September 1915 Postmark Portishead, Bristol to Miss Essie Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Sister, sending you this
P.C. to let you know we are sailing so you need not be expecting any letter,
we are fore France/ Leaves me q1 hoping to find you all the same, kind
regards Hill
3) 30th September 1915 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Thurs. Expect leave here tonight
for Montreal via Ardrossan, hope you haven't forgotten the address? so mind
& be good. l & r Jack 'The Navy Speaks!'
4) 11th October 1915 Postmark Baltimore, M.D. to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Baltimore. 10.10.15 P.C. received
alright, many thanks for same, hope this finds you in the pink. I'm sure its
fairly quiet round there alright, will be down your way some day soon, B.W.
5) 20th October 1915 Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss E. Brennan, Granshaw,
Spout, Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Just a few lines to let you know that I got
home all right. I had no time to write that night as I had to go down the
water. This is from Stewart. Tell Hill I was asking for him. Tell him to
write. 'Kill that fly!'
6) 22nd October 1915 Postmark Montreal to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 21.10.15 Card not to hand yet,
leaving here tomorrow, & expect leave Quebec on Sunday for home. so might
see you over 6th. Excuse card no time to write. Best wishes & r. JM?
7) 1st November 1915 Postmark Portishead, Bristol to Mrs. Wm. Brennan,
Granshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Mother, You need not write
to here as we are sailing today or tomorrow, we arrived safe, all well, we
had a fine time comming across, you can tell them all that I was asking for
them (and that I received) We won't get home for six months
now as there is some new rules out. I will tell you all the news when I come
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1) 19th November 1915 Postmark Limerick to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Limerick 19/11/15 Say you must be
getting terrible high & mighty, any word of the big day. I believe there was
one not long ago in the Island. Sailing tonight for Barry I hope you enjoyed
yourself at the concert Sat. night. I will send you an add. from B. Channel
23-2 (W. B.) 'The Crescent, Limerick'
2) 25th November 1915 Postmark Dublin to Miss
Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - North Wall, Dublin.
Thanks for so kindly remembering me, although I haven't got the note
yet. But many happy returns of your birthday. Au Revoir M.C.G.?
3) 25th November 1915 Postmark Naval Camp, B??? to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear E. You must excuse me for neglecting
to write to you sooner, really there is nothing interesting, we are having
good times and grand weather. Had you a good time at the ball, hoping you
are all well, this leaves me first class, remember me to Jinnie
4) 27th November 1915 Postmark Portishead to Mrs. Wm. K. Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Mother, Just a line to let you know
I am well, hoping this to find you the same. Hill
5) 27th November 1915 Postmark Bute Docks, Cardiff to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Hope this finds you having a
good time, any word of the big day. Is there any dances these times, send a
P.C. c/o G.P.O. London, dont forget yours to a ander? 23. 2 (W. B.)
6) 29th November 1915 Postmark Alloa to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, I hope you have got your
mantlepeice (mantelpiece) finished. This is a fine place for girls but
no dancing or weddings, it is raining nearly every day from newchurch (go
on?)
7) 10th December 1915 Postmark Naval Camp, Blandford to Miss Essie Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - any word of Xmas. I suppose
there will be a few parties then. I expect to get a few days at home, it is
very dull here now, raining every day. Hoping you are all well. Yours as B.4
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1) 15th January 1916 Postmark Naval Camp, Blandford to Miss E. Brennan,
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, Just a card to let
you see, I have not forgotten you. I had a very good passage back to camp.
We are having lovely weather here now, not like what was in Islandmagee when
I was there hoping you are all well. Annie was saying Hill was home,
remember me to him. With best wishes D. L. 'From Old England'
2) 16th January 1916 Postmark Cape Town to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Thanks for P.C. it was very nice, esp the
? dont forget to send a few more, same add. it is only once in a B.? we get
a chance to get a P.C. hence the delay in sending this one, is there any
sport round there now. B. W.
3) 9th February 1916 Postmark Durban to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Durban 9/2/16 P.C. as promised.
Hope this will find all you people round there in the best of spirits. We
are having a great time out here, dont forget to send a few P.C.'s, keep on
sending, there is lots of time, it is about 6 weeks since I saw a scrape.
23. 2 (W. B.)
4) 19th April 1916 Postmark ? to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Essie, I have got you a piece of
Linen it 2/9 it is in 2 pieces? rite me a line or Willie. Let me no about it
by return, I hope your mother is well. Isa Nugent?
5) 4th June 1916 Postmark Alexandria to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Alexandria 4.7.16 Dear E. Just a
P.C. hoping it will find you in the Pink. Will be home about the middle of
August if all goes well, hope this finds you having a ripping time.
6) 5th June 1916 Postmark Lourenco Marques to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 2nd/ 6th/ 16 Hope this finds you
all in the pink around that was, sailing 4th for Alexandria, dont forget to
send a P.C. I think I will just get home in time to miss the summer add.
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1) 8th June 1916 Postmark Portrush to Miss Essie Brennan, The Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Having a nice time here, although the weather is
very stormy. Hope to see you when I am at home. M. J. M.? 'Golf Terrace,
Portrush'
2) 28th June 1916 Postmark Larne to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee,
Co. Antrim, Ireland - Mrs. Ester Brenan, Grenshaw, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim -
Dear Ester, I want to no if you will be over this week, you might rite by
return and let me no by return I remain your frend and wel wisher Isabella
M?
3) 16th August 1916 Postmark Larne to Miss E. Brennan, The Spout, Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Just a P.C. to say I will not be over on Friday
Evening as I have to go to a Cousins in Carrick on Saturday. Please let Mary
know. Hope this finds yous all well, from your friend Edith Sarah
4) 17th August 1916 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, Home safely & we are both feeling in
the Pink. Hoping this finds your Father & Mother, not forgetting yourself
A1. Yours Sincerely, Annie Campbell
5) 8th September 1916 Postmark Carlisle to Miss Essie Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 8th Sept. 1916 Passing
through Carlisle on our way to London. Kindest regards from both, Yours M.
J.
6) 24th September 1916 Postmark Portadown to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Received your P.C. alright, thanks very much for
same, will be home Tuesday by the 3.0 p.m. leaving Belfast. Expect to see
you shortly at Dromore? Best Wishes from yours Willie
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1) 20th January 1917 Postmark .....arry Station, Belfast to Miss Essie
Brennan, Gransha, Islandmagee - An Ancient Prayer: Oh Lord Jesus I implore
thee to bless all mankind and bring victory to our allies. This was sent
from Russia to be sent round the world. Please copy and send one every day
for nine days on the 9th day you will hear of some great joy. It was said in
olden days all who passed it by would meet with misfortune. (typical
chain letter, ye olde spam) Please don't break the chain and don't
forget the ninth day. Begin to count when you receive this Red Cross Chain
2) 24th January 1917 Postmark W.D.O. Glasgow to Miss E. Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Wednesday 9 Thomson Street.
Dear Essie, Just a P.C. hoping it will find you all well. We arrived here
safe & had a good time crossing, was not sick. Liz, Mary & Annie & The
I'magee boys met us at the station. We have had no word to start work yet.
Hope you had a good time on Sat. night. Are you going too Temperance Hall on
Thur. night. We are having a good time here. Liz & Mary are on night work.
Be sure & write & give us the news. Lizzie address will get us. Tell all the
bhoys I was asking for them, also Hill. Hope his cold is better. Yours
sincerely Meg. Mawhinney
3) 26th January 1917 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Granshaw,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear E. Sailing tomorrow morning for
Sheersburg all well. No more at present. Hill
4) 13th March 1917 to Mrs. Wm. Kane Brennan, Lower Granshaw, Islandmagee -
Dear Mother, Just a few lines to let you know that I am well, hoping this to
find you all the same at home, we are having plenty of snow here now, wee
will be sailing on Tuesday as wee would be reeped? if we stoped here to
long, no more at present, Hill 'To My Dear Mother'
5) 25th May 1917 Postmark Montreal to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster, Ireland - 25.5.17 Just a card might reach you
sooner. Best wishes with l & r J. Mc.
6) 18th June 1917 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 17 10.40p.m. Thanks for note & wishes,
pity we missed getting home tonight. Hope to see you before sailing again. r
& l Jno JM?
7) 27th June 1917 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Wed. Hope you haven't forgotten the address. I'm
forgetting my promise. PC's only wasn't it? I forget. Nothing new since we
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1) 29th June 1917 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Friday. Thanks for yours, this will catch you on
Sat. evening, might send another for Mon., leaving tomorrow. Au revoir l & r
JM
2) 3rd July 1917 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Mon. even. Suppose this won't reach you until
Wed. evening at soonest, will hardly be here until then, but never know.
Having a good time here this lovely weather. Suppose you are all having the
time. Hope you are keeping good. au revoir. k & g Jack
3) 3rd July 1917 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Thurs Tues afternoon. This is the
last from here, we expect leave tonight, lovely weather, suppose the same in
Imagee, it seems a long time since I heard from any of you, so see & have a
good time. Best wishes with l & r JM
4) 11th July 1917 Postmark Belfast to Miss A. Brennan, Lower Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Dear Assie, I hope you are well, we are going down on the 12th
morning, has the big cows any more calfs yet, tell your mother and Father I
was asking for them, Love from Mrs. Flack 'Kind Remembrance from Belfast'
5) 18th July 1917 Postmark Montreal to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 18th July. Suppose everything much
the same in Imagee, it seems a long time since we left. Coming to Dunlin.
Shouldn't be far away when you get this. See & have a good time. Hope your
keeping fit. ??? 'First Home of a Canadian Settler'
6) 25th July 1917 Postmark Castle Douglas to Miss Brennan, Gransha, Island
Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 78 Cotton Street, Castle Douglas,
Kirkcudbrightshire - Arrived safe home. Hope to see you in C.D. when Mary
comes. Have you been to Ford Farm since I left? What lovely weather,
everything is very quiet here. All the boys being away. What a change from
I'magee. Tell Hill I was asking for him. Kind regards Polly Crawford
7) 26th July 1917 Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Tuesday. Lovely weather here, hope you will send
a note before we go, nothing new since last. Hope you in same good form as
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1) July 1917? Postmark Ardrossan to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sun. evening. Still here, this is a lovely
evening, makes me feel lonely, so near & yet so far, isn't fate unkind.
Wonder how you are all getting on, suppose I am as usual. If you get nothing
more from here you'll know we're away. Best l & r Jno
2) 7th August 1917 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I hope you are well, we arrived home safe and we
are all well did the knew visitors come and how do you like them. Essie I
was going back to live with you. Love from all Mina I hope your Mother
and Father and all is well. Mina
3) 15th August 1917 Postmark Dublin to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Wed. Thanks for card & enclosure, will probably be a
run home on Sun. Am looking for note tomorrow. Hope you keeping fit, all as
usual here. excuse haste. this time Jno? JM?
4) 16th August 1917 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Thurs. Another card in haste, having a good time here,
don't know yet whether will come home or go to ? ? E. yet. Hoping your in
same form as ever. ??? JM or Jno. will send note if I go southwards.
5) 22nd September 1917 Postmark Montreal to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Ulster, Ireland - 22nd Sep. Thanks for yours
dated 2nd. hope the weather is keeping good. Sorry won't be home for such a
while, nothing new & have say on this, hoping you same as ever. r & l JM
Jno?
6) 26th October 1917 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Wishing you many Happy Returns. Sincerely Yrs. M.
'Birthday Wishes'
7) 31st October 1917 Postmark Dublin & Derry to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Ulster - Wed. night. Yrs. to hand. not sure yet when
will be home, so can't plan anything yet. Hope you in same goof health as
ever. r & l JM Jno? excuse haste.
8) 31st December 1917 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Mon. Same greetings ? Jenny? Jimmy? Mcy or Meg?
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1) 31st January 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee - Thurs. Just a card to show --- Hope aye weather
continues ? you didn't promise to meet me tonight. Jno. JM? 'Twilight on the
North Sea, The Big Guns Busy'
2) 27th March 1918 Postmark Dublin to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Wed. Only a card to keep things going, hope you
haven't forgotten the address, we expect leave on Sat. l r J.
3) 27th June 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee - Thurs. As promised, hope to see you on train tomorrow night.
JM?
4) 4th July 1918 Postmark Crumlin to Miss Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Having a great time in this country, the are up in
Crumlin for the day. Will be home tomorrow night. Will you be up at the Ford
or perhaps John & you will come on Sat. night, in haste Mary
5) 5th July 1918 Postmark Blackrock, Dundalk to Miss E. Brennan, Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Here for the day. Has been up in the Ballroom
dancing all the afternoon, the boys are beautiful dancers here. Great
Waltzers. Would just like you here. Coming back here on sunday, like it that
well. Another young lady & I cycled it. Expect to be home in a month. Love
from Jennie Tell Uncle Wm. I got my cards cut last night. 'Main Street,
Blackrock, Dundalk'
6) 22nd July 1918 Postmark Carnlough, Co. Antrim to Mrs. Wm. Brennan, Lower
Granshaw, Islandmage - Dear Mrs. Brennan, wont be down for the last week in
July, we have got a place in Carnlough for the 12 week. Perhaps we will ?
the char? some other time. J. B. 'We will always be glad to see you,
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1) 25th July 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, Just a P.C. to let you know we got home safe.
Sorry I could not wright sooner. I sure it is very lonely now Adelaide and I
were talking to the boys on Monday night, on Monday tell your Mother and
Father I was asking for them. From Martha 'I do not ask you to balance, A
bottle of ink on your nose. I only ask you to write me a line. You can do
that I suppose!
2) 26th July 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - 9 Michael Street. Dear Easy, Just a P.C. to let
you know I am well and got home safe. I will write later on, let me know if
you get this as I lost your address, love from A. Higgins. You can tell the
boys I was asking for them.
3) 26th July 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. K.? Brennan, Lower Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Dear Frend Just a line or two to let you know that I will be
down in the six thirty on Saturday evening, we will bring the shoes with us,
sorry to hear about Mrs. Raineys child, tell her it does not matter about
the time, give my love to all, also Mina, Mrs. Flock
4) 31st July 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss Essie Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Island Magee, Co. Antrim - Dear Essie, I hope you are well and I arrived
home safe and sound, tell Mother & father I was asking for them. I met the
boys on Sunday night and they were asking for you, this is all I have to say
at present, remind me to all from Mina xxx write soon x's
5) 6th August 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Island Magee - Dear Essie, I arrived home safe. Wish I was back again to see
you, this is neat were we live. Love from Peggy & Willie 'Bloomfield Railway
Station, Belfast'
6) 6th August 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Granshaw,
Islandmagee - Dear Essie, I got your P.C. alright, we Willie and Manchi? is
keeping well, he never speaks of the birds now, tell your mother I was
asking for her, do you like my Aunt, I suppose she never looks at you. I
hope you are keeping well, Lillie
7) 9th September 1918 Postmark Victoria Docks to Miss E. Brennan, Lower
Gransha, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - Sunday. There's a nice soft PC
better than a couple of ? isn't it! Have no time for writing any more,
nothing this far yet from you so will make no comments at present. l & r PS
please accept printed sentiments & oblige. J.?
8) 11th September 1918 Postmark Plaistow to Miss E. Brennan, Lower Gransha,
Islandmagee, Ulster - Wed. noon. note of Sun & PC to hand. ? ? Best Wishes
JMcG?
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