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Davison Postcards 2
in chronological order
other names: Browne
a few photos
Page One 1903 - 1906
Page Two 1907 to end
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1) 2nd January 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - The weather is something fierce
here just now. Many people lost their lives last Sunday in a fearful
blizzard that swept over the Country. Hope you are well, and everything
going along good. Geo.
2) 2nd February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Hope you didn't critise too much at the meeting last
night, that is, if you were there, I must try & not on Sunday night. not
right. With love Florrie
3) 23rd February 1907 Postmark Toronto, Canada to Miss M. Davison, Dryfleholme, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Miss D. Just sending this
card to keep the other company as its a lonely trip to take singly: at least
I found it so - next time I think I'll go double. I am going to Montreal
tonight, just waiting now to see a fellow who said he would call at 7.30
then I'll have supper & skidoo. Yours J. A. Jaxon
4) 1st March 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, Malone Park, Belfast -
Ma Chére Petíte, I see you ? correct in the title 'Notre Dame de Paris' in
my cheap edition it was called "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" no doubt from
the lewd Mr. Quasimodo; however the; "Hard Bath" is by Reade, yours McDowell
'Studies in Expression, When Women are Jurors'
5) 8th March 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - "St. Patricks" is a great day
here for the Irish Americans (Catholics) Hope this finds you & all the folks
O.K. Very cold here yet & the snow quite deep. Have had more than my fill of
cold weather this winter. Kindest regards G.
6) 19th March 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Easter Greetings from A foreign
Country. Hope this finds everybody as happy as it leaves the sender. Kindest
remembrance to all, Geo.
7) 22nd March 1907 to Mr. George Browne, 10312 St. Clair Avenue, Suite 10,
Cleveland, Ohio, United States - Votre Amie
8) 26th March 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, City - Tris? has been at me all morning to write you this card,
she says you are to please tell Miss Davison to not drop her perfume
envelope out of my book, she thinks it is too much to loose when she made it
herself. Why did you think your last card didn't please me? You are a nice
girl never came out to the door last night. Yours F. U. ?
 
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1) 29th March 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Do you think this Arcade is as
nice as the Queen's Arcade, Belfast? I pass through here nearly every day
and it is really fine. The weather is getting warmer now so must get
prepared for a hot summer. I suppose Malone Park is still in the same place.
Remember me to all the good folks. Geo. 'Interior of Euclid Ave. Arcade,
Cleveland, Ohio'
2) 6th April 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, Dryfeholme, Malone Park,
Belfast - Hope you will enjoy many happy returns of your birthday. Florence
'A Joyous Birthday'
3) 12th April 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Geo. Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, United States - Via Southampton ?
4) 15th April 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - This is the largest building in
Ohio, and is certainly fine. The weather is awfully cold yet & the ground is
still white with snow. Hope everybody at home is well. Kindest remembrances
to all, Geo. 'The New Centre, Cleveland, Ohio'
5) 22nd April 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Don't be taking any wooden money.
Lovely weather here now. Hope all are well, Geo. 'Public Square, looking
South, Cleveland, Ohio'
6) 1st May 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Weather lovely here "Everybody's Happy" Hope
you are quite well. Remember me to all the good folks. Geo.
7) 7th May 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Geo. Browne, 10312 St. Clair Avenue,
Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, United States Via Southampton - Just like
summer today. Minnie
8) 11th May 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Still cold. Snowing hard last night. Some
lovely walks here. Hope all are well. Geo. 'Rockefeller Park, Cleveland,
Ohio'
9) 22nd May 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 5/22/07 This Park is just covered with
Electric Lights at night and it looks lovely. There are all kinds of
amusements here and it is a fine place to have a good time. Geo 'Entrance to
Luna Park, Cleveland, Ohio'
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1) 22nd May 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 5/22/07 These cards don't give you
much of an idea what it is like as this is an immense place. There is a
lovely Band Promenade & Dance Hall attached. Hope you & all the folks are
keeping well. Geo. 'Luna Park, Cleveland, Ohio'
2) June 1907 Postmark Portrush to Miss Davison, "Dryfeholm" Malone Park,
Belfast - Dear M. Having a fairly good time - trudge out in all weather and
make the best of it. Had a great day yesterday - spent most of it on "The
Head" The sea was terribly rough - It was simply glorious watching the great
waves breaking on the rocks and reviving spray - just like ? ever so high.
Wouldn't have missed it for a good deal. Best love Lily
3) 1st June 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 6/1/07 These cards will probably give
you a better idea what this place is like as they are photos. Geo.
4) 1st June 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 6/1/07 It is raining heavy & very cold
here today. Hope you are quite well. Geo.
5) 2nd June 1907 Postmark Dresden to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - 2/6/07 Arrived safely, after a most
frightfully long journey. This is not a very good view, but will send you a
better one later. The weather is lovely here. Just imagine Cherries & Pears
grow along the streets. I will write you soon. Do send me a card. Love to
all E. E. N.
6) 7th June 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Say Meg how would you like to be working on the top
floor of one of these sky scrapers? This one is not by any means the highest
in Cleveland. Hope you are quite well. Geo.
7) 7th June 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - This place is something similar to Luna
Park. You ought to see these places at night beautifully illuminated with
Electricity. much warmer here today. Geo.
8) 10th June 1907 Postmark Stoneboro', Pa. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Having a jolly time here, Amy &
Mervyn are both looking fine. Hope this fins you O.K. Geo. Hello
Minnie, How's your heart? Amy. 'Sunset on the Lake? Stoneboro, Ps.'
9) 12th June 1907 Postmark Blackrock to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - My Dear Minnie, Here is a P.C. for your collection. I
have just come out from an exam here to get the cobwebs blown off me. Hope
you are all in the best of health. With love to all. Mabel. Write soon
& give me all the news. Just fancy I have only 3 more weeks. Mab.
10) 18th June 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Geo. H. Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Was glad to see that you
remember me sometimes. Thanks for ppc. Say George, do you remember the day
that you bought the lovely b-s in Donaghadee when you came to see M. & me?
Do you remember after buying them you would not eat any of them? I haven't
got over the remembrance yet. Kindest regards Med. D.
 
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1) 18th/25th June 1907 Postmark Belfast/Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie
Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 6/19/07 This is
where I spent last Sunday afternoon watching the yacht races. You ought to
see the lovely Baptha Launches they have on the Lakes. Kindest remembrances
to all. I suppose you will say I am improving. Geo. 'Yacht race off
Lakewood, Cleveland, Ohio'
2) 26th June/6th July 1907 Postmarks Belfast/Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie
Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - The heat here is simply
fierce, and people are dying every day. On Sunday last it was so bad that
parts of the sidewalks were blown into the air, & you would have thought
there had seen an earthquake. I am able to stand it better this summer than
last. You ought to be here for a day to see what it is like. Hope you & all
the folks are well. Geo.
3) 29th June 1907 Postmark Bangor to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park,
Belfast - Dear M. I'm sorry I completely forgot to write last night. I don't
think I'll manage to get out tonight & I wonder if you have nothing special
to do on Wed. would you take a run over and if Since we could go a
walk. If I don't see you shall be over your way before ? week ? and I ? down
here today. It's lovely, with love Lily 'Groomsport near Bangor'
4) 1st July 1907 Postmark Toledo, Ohio to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Many thanks for P.C. which I got in Cleveland
yesterday. I see you haven't forgotten old times, but I will get it into?
you again. Am having a nice time here in Toledo today. It is about 140 miles
from Clev? The heat is terrific & I hope I won't die (my hair) Kind regards
Geo. B.
5) 1st July 1907 Postmark Toledo, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Am spending a pleasant day her with Mr.
Koehler. Hope you are well. Geo 'Res. A. L. Spitzer, Toledo, O.'
6) 5th July 1907 Postmark Lisburn to Mr. Geo. H. Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Thanks very much for last ppc,
also for kind message received Thru' Minnie. My cold is quite better. Minnie
& I are here for the day. Hope you are well and still having an O.K. time.
Kindest regards Meg Davison
7) 6th July 1907 Postmark James's Street, Dublin to Miss Meg Davison,
"Dryfeholm" Malone Park, Belfast - Dublin Sat. Mother & I are here since Wed
- and having a good time - The Exhib. is grand - Hope your luck is still
good. S. Knox
8) 6th July 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 7/6/07 I very often go for a walk
along here. Don't you think it rather pretty? The heat is getting worse here
now. I was bathing in the lake last night, & stayed in the water until about
9.30 pm. Hope you are well. Geo 'Overlook Road, Euclid Heights, Cleveland,
Ohio'
9) 8th July 1907 Postmark Birmingham to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Lisburn Road, Belfast - c/o Mrs. Hare, 33 Gillott Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham. Dear Meg, We arrived here last Sat. morng. After a
pleasant journey. Wesley came here from London for the week-end, he left
this morng. We intend going to London next Sat. for a few days. The weather
is still cold & showery. Hope you will have a fine day on Fri. You must tell
me how you get on. Have been to this park. It is beautiful. Love from Jennie
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1) 8th July 1907 Postmark Blackpool to Mifs Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park,
Belfast, Ireland - Just a line to let you know I have arrived safe & hope
you did splendidly, which I am sure you would. C??
2) 11th July 1907 Postmark Dublin to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - Dublin. Dearest Meg, Did you see that I arrived in
Dublin on Sat. & the Jewels were gone on Monday? So it happened. I have had
a grand time at the Exhibition - saw their Majesties twice to-day, & went
down to see the decorations at Kingston. On Monday I was through Talbot
House & all the grounds - they gave me such a funny feeling. Hope you are
having a good time too - write & tell me address to Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.
Ever your friend, Kate. Saw Miss Miller on Monday.
3) 12th July 1907 Postmark Douglas to "Senorita Marguerita Mia" Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ire.
4) 12th July 1907 Postmark Portrush to Miss M. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - 3 Golf Terrace, Portrush. Will you come down do you
think here? Do. The weather is improving. Have been speaking to the
Johnson's. Crowds of people are beggining to come but not
very many Belfast folk yet. Yours with love Edie
5) 12th July 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. George Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Via Southampton - Received
yours today, glad to hear you are having a nice time. Lovely weather here
now. Just going to have a game of tennis. Minnie
6) 15th July 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 7/15/07 This is a lovely
place in the summer time. It is about 3 miles on the street car from where I
have my rooms. Hope all are well. See & enjoy your holidays. Tell Meg not to
be getting too jolly. Geo. 'Euclid Beach Pavilion, Cleveland, O.'
7) 16th/18th July 1907 Postmark Dalkey to Mr. George Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Spent the day here, lovely
place, weather beautiful, Jack says to give you his love. Hope you are
keeping well. Rennie?
8) 16th July 1907 Postmark Hornsey to Miss Davison, "Dryfeholm" Malone Park,
Lisburn Road, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Meg, We arrived in London yesterday (Mond.)
& intend staying until end of week. Wesley is trying to get a pass into the
Houses of Parliament. Will tell you about my holiday when I see you. Hope
you are having a good time in Dublin. The weather here is perfect, very,
very hot. You remember Olive Mitchell, she is coming up to London tomorrow
to spend the day with us. Love from Jennie P.S. Thanks for P.P.C.
9) 16th July 1907 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfleholme, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Minnie, Last week before I
left got Douglas or even thought of coming here, Wesley Roddie? & I thought
Saturday next would be a suitable day for us to have a C. E. picnic, the
whereabouts has not been arranged, I want let you and Miss Cooke know, I
think Mr. Gaurd? will be at home, that was why that date was chosen. Maud &
I are returning on Friday eve. and if arranged hope to join you. The weather
is glorious here, sun shining and yesterday we had a drive in a Landour to
Port Erin & back, a young fellow join me, for the day with his young lady,
so I shall be in good form coming back, yours truly Fred Browne
10) 2? July 1907 Postmark Portrush to Miss Meg. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - 34 Causeway Street. Dear Meg, We had a glorious walk over
the sand-hills to-night. Why didn't you come for a fortnight? It would have
done you a world of good. Hoping to hear from you soon. With love Lizzie
 
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1) 22nd July 1907 Postmark Seacombe, Birkenhead to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - My dear Meg, We return (D.V.) on Friday and as we
shall see you soon I shall reserve all news until I see you. I hope you will
be home from Dublin next week. Many thanks for your nice long letter. It is
lovely being here. Write home to Woodlee towards the end of the week and
tell me what day you can come. Esmé
2) 22nd July 1907 Postmark Leixlip, Co. Kildare to George Browne, 10312 St.
Clair Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Here today. Weather a
little cooler now. This is a sweet spot.
3) 23rd July 1907 Postmark Portadown? Station to Miss Meg. Davison, 34 ? Gt.
George's Street, Dublin - Ry. View. Dear M. We arrived home yesterday
after a delightful fortnight in Portrush. I was very sorry to leave. Hope
you are enjoying yourself well but I'm sure you are. I was speaking to your
father a few mins in Portrush. We are all going to Warrenpoint on Thurs. &
Anne, Jim & I hope to go to Dublin on Tues. next. Best love from E. J. W.
4) 24th July 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, "Dryfeholm" Malone Park,
City - 24.7.07 Dear Meg, Very many thanks for P.P.C. received from
Dublin, also for your valuable comments on the photo (?) It was really kind
of you to say such nice things about it & me. If Friday night is dry & good
for tennis I will be up all being well. Yours S. W. McD. Welcome home!
5) 24th July 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - It seems to be getting warmer
every day here now, but as I have got used to it I don't mind it at all. We
are bathing in the Lake every evening. Come on in the water is fine. Hope
all are well. Geo.
6) 25th July 1907 Postmark Dublin to Miss Meg Davison, 34 North Great Geo.
Street, Dublin - My dear Meg, Would you kindly send me word sure? this
evening what train you all intend leaving on Wednesday. ? and I had a lovely
day in Bray yesterday. I suppose you had the same. We are both in town
to-day but are too busy to call. I am writing this in a shop & the pen is
wicked, so excuse scribbling. Love from Lily
7) 29th July 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 7/29/07 Was glad to get
your P.C. I am sure I would just love to see the Exhibition, but I suppose I
will have to content myself with hearing about it. Hope all are well. Geo.
'Moses Cleveland Monument, Cleveland O.'
8) 2nd August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. George Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, United States. - Wishing you many happy
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1) 2nd August 1907? Postmark Dublin to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park,
Belfast - G.P.O. Do you recognise picture, were here last night for Regatta.
Hope to see you Sat. week as we shall be late home tomorrow. Love from Eva?
SWA? WA?
2) 5th August 1907 Postmark ? Dublin to Miss Davison, "Dryfeholm" Malone
Park, Belfast - Having a peep through here - It is really splendid. Hope to
see you soon, Lily
3) 5th August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park,
Lisburn Road, City - My dear M. Wesley & I will be in town tomorrow (Tues.)
about 3 o'clock p.m. Could you meet us at the Bank Buildings at that time?
Let me know by return if you can. Glad to hear you had a good time in
Dublin. Hope the weather will keep up. We are going to the Gobbins this
morng. Love from Jennie 'Castle Junction, Belfast'
4) 6th August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. George Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Weather not the best here,
suppose it is still very hot in America. The paper came O.K. on Saturday.
I'll come in when you send us some of the heat that's out there to make it
inviting. Minnie
5) 6th August 1907 Postmark Warrenpoint? to Miss. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - We arrived here yesterday, and hope to have a nice time if
the weather keeps up. Jack & I send kindest regards to all. Love to Eva from
W. W.
6) 7th August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park,
City - 7.8.07 Dear Meg, I am sorry it has been so wet of late, but, if
Friday evening be tennis-like. I will be up if all goes well. I suppose you
are back to school again? Hoping to find all well. Yours S. W. McD.
Perhaps you could get a few tips? 'Tennis'
7) 7th August 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 6/7/07 This is where Dr.
Torrey held his mission last winter. Had a few cool days here, but very warm
again now. Just going to see Jack off to Pittsburg. All well & hope you are
the same. Geo. ' G 1856 Central Armory, Cleveland, Ohio'
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1) 9th August 1907 Postmark ..ban? to Miss Meg Davison, Malone Park, Belfast
- In company with Mr. & Mrs. S. Baird
2) 9th August 1907 Postmark ? to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - 9.8.07 We have had very good weather so far, with the
exception of Wednesday. We are at present looking through two telescopes at
the boats in the Lough. Love from Winnie
3) 10th August 1907 Postmark Portadown Station to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Edenderry, Portadown 10-8-07 Hope you have
reached home well and in good spirits. I am feeling in good form after my
rowing experience of yesterday Evg. Will have Photo for you when I come to
Belfast in about three weeks. Looking to find I have just two and will give
them conditionally to the 2 young ladies who have asked for them
4) 10th August 1907 Postmark Oban to Miss Minnie Davison, Malone Park,
Belfast - We're aye prood tae hear fraeye ???
5) 14th August 1907 Postmark Warrenpoint, Co. Down to Miss Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - c/o Mrs. Henning, Best Row, Warrenpoint.
Dear Meg, It was only last night I saw about the awful Work in Belfast, so
do not bother about the pink fall at present, you can send it to me in
Dublin whenever you are next in town, for I do not suppose you have been
into the town since I left. Love to all, from Winnie
6) 15th August 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 8/15/07 This is the
entrance to John D. Rockefellers Cleveland residence. He keeps a big strong
Irishman living in his Lodge. Many thanks for pretty P.C. & kind
remembrances. Hope you, and all are well. Geo.
7) 19th August 1907 Postmark London to Miss Davison, Dryfholm, Malone Park,
Belfast - 123 Ferme Park Road, Stroud Green, London N. Saturday
I have got back to London once again. We had a fairly rough passage to
L'pool. How do you like this view of Houses of Parliament? Kind regards to
all, W. Watson
8) 20th August 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 8/19/07 This is an awfully
nice place round here, and quite near where I am living. It has been a
little cooler this last few days, and is just perfect. Hope all are well.
Geo.
9) 22nd August 1907 Postmark Bangor to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - It is pouring like cats & dogs. We saw Lily Gibson
just when we came off the boat. There is not a soul to be seen any where,
with love Mabel
10) 22nd August 1907 Postmark Ballyshannon to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - How are you this long time? We are picnicing here
to-day, very stormy weather just now. Hope Lily got my last P.C. with much
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1) 23rd August 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 8/22/07 On Superior Street.
This is a lovely Hotel, and runs through to Euclid Avenue. Superior Street
is about 10 miles long, so I will try & get the different views of it. The
Cuyahoga Bldg. is on Superior Street. Hope you are well, Geo. 'The Hollenden
Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio'
2) 23rd August 1907 Postmark Bangor to Miss M. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - With sweet affection for your collection, Cis ? 'Bangor
Esplanade'
3) 23rd August 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 8/22/07 Will get you nicer
views. This is only one spot on Superior Street. Weather just lovely here. I
hear the strike is over. Hope so. Geo. 'Superior Street, looking towards
Rockefeller Building, Cleveland, Ohio'
4) 24th August 1907 Postmark Groomsport to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - Groomsport, Saturday 24th Aug. 1907. Dear Meg, We
would be very glad if Nellie and you could spend this afternoon with us.
Come on the 1.50 train and you will get out on long car and then we will
convey you up in the evening. It is a glorious morning here. Yesterday was a
fearful day. Stuart is to telephone to you but I am just writing in case he
does not get you. Expecting to see you in the afternoon, yours sincerely T.
J. G. McDowell. There is also a train at 4.25 and a long car from it. 'High
Street, Belfast'
5) 24th August 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 8/24/07 I am passing along
here every day going to dinner but I never see any of your folks at all. Geo
'Superior Street, looking East showing Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio'
6) 24th August 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - This is a lovely spot right here,
but you get no idea from this old card, will try & get better if I can. Hope
all are well. Geo. 'Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio'
7) 25th August 1907 Postmark Ballinamallard to Miss M. Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Dear Minnie, I suppose you will think I have
forgotten my promise to send you a P.C. of Exhibition, well I am not in
Dublin to send it, but I thought I would send one from here, as it may be
some time before we get there, we are having a lovely time here, we are
staying convenient to Bundoran, it is a lovely country. Yours ever Vinnie S.
'Irish International Exhibition, Dublin 1907. The Helter Skelter'
 
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1) 26th August 1907 Postmark Exhibition, Dublin to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Having a splendid day for the Ex. and find it not so
bad as you anticipated. Yours M. W. McD.
2) 26th August 1907 Postmark Blackrock, Dundalk to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - excuse pencil but pens are very scarce. Cis
3) 29th August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Meg. Davison, Malone Park,
Lisburn Road, Belfast - Hillcrest. Dear Meg, If Tuesday is fine would
it suit you if Isobel and I came over about 3.30 to see you. Be sure and let
me know if this does not suit you. Hope all are well, we have just come home
from Dublin. Yours Meta
4) 2nd September 1907 Postmark Niagara Falls, Ont.? to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Just leaving for Buffalo, Geo.
5) 4th September 1907 Postmark Buffalo, N.Y. to Miss Minnie Davison,
"Dryfeholm" Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Haven't time to write anything
on these cards now, as time is all taken up. Hope you are well. Geo.
'Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N.Y.'
6) 7th September 1907 Postmark Buffalo, N.Y. to Miss Minnie Davison,
"Dryfeholm" Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Have just for back from the
Falls & have a nice time. Geo. 'Temple of Music, Buffalo, N.Y. Pan American
Exposition Building, in which President McKinley was shot, Sept. 6th, 1901'
7) 14th September 1907 Postmark Killarney? to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - 14.9.07 Dear Meg, We have arrived this length
at last, after a very pleasant stay in Dublin. Enjoyed the exhibition very
much. You might please send me a card to Dublin & post not later than
7.30pm. Yours Stuart
8) 18th September 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 9/19/07 Say Meg I am working on the first
floor of this building, so you see I have quite a nice outlook here and can
see all the girls passing? Hope you are getting along well now, and keeping
out of mischief. Kindest remembrance to all. Geo. B. 'Cuyahoga Building,
Cleveland, Ohio'
9) 18th September 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 19/9/07 Quite a few of the
Steamers on the Great Lakes are over 600 feet long. I am down here often at
the American Shipbuilding Co. This gives you an idea of the traffic that is
carried on, on the Lakes. Hope all your folks are well including yourself.
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1) 19th September 1907 Postmark Bangor to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - I cannot understand that letter, I know of no person that
name. It must be a mistake. I got the French over to-day well, and I had
great luck yesterday with the Latin Comp. I hope the fates will smile
pleasantly on my paper. with kindest regards R. M.? 'Old Pier, Bangor, Co.
Down'
2) 22nd September 1907 Postmark Dresden to Fräulein Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Dresden A. Sept. 22nd 07
I suppose you think I have forgotten you? I have been very busy since the
holidays, as we have a great number of new girls to get settled in. I will
write you a long letter very soon. Hope you are all well? Was Nellie
successful in her Exam? How is Meg? & all the boys? I suppose as numerous as
ever? The weather here is quite like the Autumn now. With love to all, E.
3) 24th September 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, "Dryfeholm" Malone
Park, Belfast - 23 Sept. 07 Dear Meg, Very many thanks for P.P.C.
received to-day. I hope Mrs. Davison will be able to get you the tickets &
that you will have good weather for your week-end in 'D.D.D. I hope you will
remember me when away "Down South" yours very sincerely S. W. McD.
4) 25th September 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - "Mutual Improvement" again to the fore. Heated
debates, to Exciting programme. From " (french)
5) 26th September 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Just fancy it was snowing here
yesterday & is very cold again. Was in swimming & nearly got frozen. Don't
you think this a nice church? Hope you are well. Geo. 'St. Thomas Aquinis
Church, Cleveland, Ohio'
6) 27th September 1907 Postmark Dublin to Miss M. Davison, "Dryfeholm"
Malone Park, Belfast - P.C. as promised. Sorry I did not write sooner, but I
was too busy with different things. I am getting along fairly well, I am
trying to get into the way of George's Street. Remember me to N-- yours V.
Respectively C. G.
7) 28th September 1907 Postmark Exhibition, Dublin to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - 28.9.07 Arrived safely, weather
delightful, Mabel well, Love to all, Meg 'Bridge & Dome by Moonlight'
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1) 28th September 1907 Postmark Exhibition Dublin to Mr. Geo. H. Browne,
10312 St. Clair Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Many thanks for
lovely ? Nellie & I are up here for a week-end. The weather is delightful.
Kindest regards from Meg.
2) 1st October 1907 Postmark Belfast to "Wee Meg" "Dryfeholm" Malone Park,
Belfast - 30.9.07 Dear Meg, "I hope you will excuse the epithet in the
address" you "wrote before you thought" whereas I "thought before I wrote"
Thanks very much for your very nice P.P.C. of the exhibition. Glad you have
had such good weather for your week-end. I suppose & hope you got home O.K.
Yours Stuart W. McDowell?
3) 8th October 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. George Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Via Southampton Cold here
today, getting very like winter. Hope you are well. Received your P.C.
B. for it. Minnie
4) 10th October 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - General Booth will be preaching
in the "Colonial" on the 20th inst. The Colonial is on Superior Street so
you know where that is, don't you? Am just going over to the Hawley Hotel
for supper with Ted. Hope you & all the good folks are well. Geo. 'Colonial
Theatre, Cleveland Ohio'
5) 18th October 1907 Postmark Dublin to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - What do you think of this card? I think it is rather nice.
Tell all the rest I will send them one turn about. Have you forgotten to
write? How are all the Malone people? Do you ever be speaking to anyone. I
had a splendid day at the Exhibition last Friday. Tell mother to be sure &
send me a parcel on Hallows eve, tell her I would give anything for a piece
of potato for any sake half a dozen of you write to me. I am up for a
crib? Don't you pity me? Mabel
6) 18th October 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Euclid Ave. Am passing here very
day about 1 o'c, but I never happen to see you, so I suppose you don't come
downtown as regularly as you used to, hope everything is going well. Geo.
'New England Building, Cleveland, Ohio'
7) 23rd October 1907 Postmark Titusville, P.A. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 17A/ Perry Street, Titusville Pa.
Dear friend Minnie, I'm slow but sure. Received your posh cards ? When are
you coming to America? Would be glad to see you, lovingly, Amy H. Crom?
8) 25th October 1907 Postmark Cootehill to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - My Dear Minnie, Just a P.C. hoping the are all quite
well, I am still watching for you Photo. & Mr. Biggar was telling me today
he took? one of you at a Thanksgiving service. With kindest remembrance to
Mrs. D. from you sincere friend Cissie
9) 26th October 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Geo. A. Browne, 10312 St. Clair
Avenue, Suite 10, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - 26.10.07 I am sorry to have to
tell you that Minnie has been in bed since Tuesday last with influenza. She
is a little better to-day. She says she will write as soon as she is able. I
thought it better to send you a ppc for fear you should wonder at getting no
letter. Do you remember the night you Minnie, Mr. Weatherup & myself were at
the Social in this building? Hope you are well. Kindest regards, Meg
10) 26th October 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 10/26/07 Hello Minnie, Have been kept
unusually busy to-day, so had no time to myself. I mailed your monthly paper
this morning. This photo is near where we used to bathe in the summer. It is
just lovely up on the height here when the band is playing. Had nice time at
Bazaar yesterday, but didn't stay long. Hope you are well. Geo. 'View from
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1) 2nd November 1907 Postmark Exhibition Dublin to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - My Dear Minnie, I am extremely sorry to
hear you are ill. I sincerely hope & trust you will soon be quite well &
strong again. We are having another day at the Exhibition, as it closes next
week. With love, Mabel
2) 5th November 1907 Postmark Balmoral, Belfast to Mr. Geo. H. Browne, 10312
St. Clair Avenue, Suite 10,Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Balmoral 4th Nov. 1907
Many thanks for ppc. received last week. Was glad to see that you had
nothing to pay on the one I sent you. I shall be more careful in future.
Sorry to have to tell you that Minnie is still in bed. She had to undergo an
operation last Thursday but she is now on the fair road to recovery. She is
sorry that she is unable to write but as soon as she is better you will have
a letter. I hope you are well and enjoying yourself. How did you get
Halloween over? Perhaps they don't keep it out there? Kindest regards Meg D.
3) 13th November 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Hillcrest. Dear Minnie, I was very sorry to hear on
Monday night that you have been so ill. I do trust you are feeling very much
better. With love yours Meta Johnston
4) 18th November 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 11/18/07 Have to go out
unexpectedly tonight so won't have time to write a letter. I got Meg's P.C.
yesterday, but I can't write too much on a P.C., only I do hope you will be
feeling a lot better when you get this. I have been wondering how you were
getting along as I had no idea it was so serious that you had to undergo an
operation. Everything is going along O.K. out here, and Ted and I are having
a good time together you may be sure. Best wishes Geo. It has got so cold
here now that the ice very nearly bears. I don't think this is the kind of a
P.C. you like, but I'm sending it all the same. 'Historical Bldg.,
Cleveland, Ohio'
5) 19th November 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Please don't forget to send me that photo when you
find it. Look well for it. Glad you are quite all right again. Don't walk
too much. Pearl sends her love to you. with love Florrie
6) 30th November 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Got this when out yesterday so thought it would just
suit you nicely. Hope you will see me out tomorrow as you say you did not
last Sunday although I was at church, it will be my last Sunday for a little
while as we are going off for Xmas. Hope I may have the great pleasure of
seeing you before I go. with love Florrie
7) 3rd December 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park - 3/12/07 Will be up to see you all tomorrow if suitable, if not,
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1) 6th December 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, City - D9isappointed you never answered my card, am going off
tomorrow, don't forget to drop a P.C. round again, you might have given me
one of those photos same as you gave Pearl. They are awfully nice of you I
thought. with love Florrie
2) 7th December 1907 Postmark Bundoran, Co. Donegal to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - Thanks for card received. It's all right
about photo, I won't be angry with you this time but you must try & not
forget next time you get them, no excuse please. Yes! it was very sad indeed
about Mr. Woods, he was such a nice quiet man. An writing this in rather a
hurry as I am just in from a lovely walk & haven't much time to catch post.
with much love Florence
3) 15th December 1907 Postmark Bundoran, Co. Donegal to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - Glad to get your pretty card, sorry I did
not see you that Friday downtown but I was in rather a hurry, so couldn't
very well see the ? as you say. Yes I shall be very pleased to have photo,
you can first send it on to me. I shall give you one of mine when I get them
in the near future. Weather lovely & dry here, Give my love to Lily, tell
her not forget her promise, hoping to hear from you very soon again. With
love Florrie
4) 17th December 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - c/o Geo. B. 10312 St. Clair
Avenue. Dear Miss Davison, George was telling me of the wishes
expressed in your letter. I have for myself much sympathy, owing to the fact
that it is impossible for me to come over to the "Auld Country" this year or
even next but if it was 1909 would have some hopes. It almost seems to me as
if I know you personally as G. speaks to me, so much of you, & after seeing
your photo I don't wonder at it, even the 6d doz we are ? ? Geo. and I
are very good chums so doubtless he has told you, in fact people seem
surprised when they see us apart, at any rate we keep one another from dying
of ? Geo. wishes he could be home for Xmas & so do I as this will be
the 7th I have spent from home. Four at sea, two in Canada & this one in
Cleveland. I must pay you the "Compliments of the season" & wish you a Merry
Xmas & A Happy New Year. My kindest regards, Sincerely yrs. This is what
Lakemen? call a pig" I have been through the locks many times. ?? One
of the ? Trust boats. ' Whaleback Steamer passing lock gate, Sault Ste.
Marie, Mich.
5) 23rd December 1907 Postmark ? to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholme, Malone
Park, Belfast - A Christmas Wish from Archie
6) 27th December 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Many thanks for your card dear. I meant to write but
you are to come on Saturday to see me, I don't say "Please come" I say
you've got to come. Come about 4 and bring a wee bit of music will you?
Yours always Esmé
7) 28th December 1907 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 12/28/07 Dear M. Many
thanks for P.C. with kind wishes. Hope this will be the brightest New Year
you have ever spent. Weather as mild as summer here now, but expect a big
change. Kindest remembrance to all. Geo. 'Citizens Bank Building. Cleveland,
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1) 2? ? 1908 Postmark Rathdrum to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholme, Malone Park,
Belfast - How are you enjoying your holidays? I am spending part of mine in
the garden of Ireland & really is it beautiful. On one side Lugnaquilla on
another the meeting of the waters & on another Glendalough. The weather is
beautiful, I spend most of my time out of doors. I am squatted in the garden
at present. Love from Kate. Cork address now is:- 10 Frankfield
Terrace, Summerhill South Cork
2) 9th January 1908 Postmark Bundoran, Co. Donegal to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - Glad to get your pretty P.C. Not quite
sure yet when I may be going back. Did you get your photo yet? remember your
promise. Ask Lily what I did yo her, she has not written me this ago. Lovely
weather here just now. Please send another card soon. yrs with much love,
Florrie
3) 21st January 1908 Postmark Titusville, Pa. to Mr. George H. Browne, 10312
St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio - Sunday Evg. Jan. 19/08 Hello Geo!
How are you? What did you think if Mayme & Rob springing a surprise &
getting married the last day of the old year? quite a joke. They spent their
honeymoon in New York and Pittsburg, just got back last week, I'm left in
the soup. Ha; Ha; all my lovely companions deserting me. Two of my old beaux
married this last year. Good think this is Leap year. Hope you are well.
Love from all, we are all O.K. Amy
4) 19th February 1908 Postmark Dresden to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - February 19th, 1908 Best thanks for
your letter received a few weeks ago, your little photo is just lovely,
thanks awfully much! I will write you a long epistle after our 'Mask Ball'
which is to be in a fortnight, so excuse more at present. The view on other
side is of a busy street in Dresden in the Summer. Hope to see you all in
July sure. Hope all are well? Send a card soon. With love. Emily
5) 4th March 1908 Postmark Belfast Miss Davison, Dryfeholme, Malone Park,
Belfast - 92 C??? Road Very sorry for my stupid mistake which lost me
pleasure of your company this evg. Shall explain when next I see you,
perhaps Sat. evg. 'Starlight'
6) March 1908 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Minnie, I think you might come out & spend
St. Patrick's day with me. The Irish Catholics always have a big time here.
Most folks think I'm Catholic so I just let then think that. Remember me to
all your good folks. Hope everyone is well. Geo. 'See what the Yankees think
of an Irishman.'
7) 20th March 1908 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 3/18/08 Hello Minnie, St.
Patrick's Day is over at last and I'm still alive. I wore a green tie with a
yellow ribbon over it, and you may be sure made lots of enemies, for most of
the folks here all thought I was a Catholic, but they know now. Mr. Suk's
little daughter sent me a small pot of imitation Shamrock, so don't you
think that was kind of her. Hope you are O.K. How are the dogs? Geo.
8) 3rd April 1908 to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast,
Ireland - Hello Minnie! Many thanks for the posh cards. I'm slow about
answering but I appreciate them just the same. Wish you could come out and
visit us. Geo. is doing fine. With best wishes for the coming Easter. Yours
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1) 6th April 1908 Postmark Dublin to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - With best wishes for a very happy birthday & many happy
returns. Mabel. will write tomorrow. I will be home on Thursday on the 2 o'c
arriving at 6 o'c.
2) 7th April 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mr. George Browne, 10312 St.
Clair Avenue, Suite Av., 2029 E 40 St., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. -
Serious weather here, Hope you are A1 See and don't eat too many eggs.
Minnie
3) 8th April 1908 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - April 9th '08 Well Minnie,
here we are again at another Easter and it don't seem long since the last
one. I hope you will have a nice time. We don't get a holiday here, isn't
that too bad, why I might have called on you, but there are mites in cheese.
See and don't eat too many eggs or maybe you'll be sorry. I only wish I
could get one, yours Geo.
4) 14th April 1908 Postmark Bangor to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - Sorry I cannot be with you on Tuesday. Am down here for a
day or so. Am not going to where I mentioned, you will understand. Daisy
'Hamilton Road, Bangor.
5) 15th April 1908 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Hello Minnie, This gives you an
idea what the racing is like on Euclid Avenue in the Winter time. I think I
told you about it before. Wouldn't it be nice to see cutters like this in
Belfast. Hope you are getting along O.K. See & don't take any wooden money.
Remember me to all your good folks. Geo. 4/15/08
6) 20th April 1908 Postmark Parkmore to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Glenariff, 20th April '08 My dear Minnie,
Please accept my very best thanks for your great kindness in getting up this
morning & getting me off. The day is lovely. Best love Meg
7) 21st April 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Geo. H. Browne, 2029 E. 40,
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. - Easter Tuesday 21.4.08 Many thanks for
pretty ppc. received yesterday. Glad to hear that you are coming home so
soon. I had a lovely time at a picnic yesterday at Glenariff. I was
going to send you a ppc. from there but did not know your address. With kind
regards & best wishes from Meg. D.
8) 21st April 1908 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 4/21/08 Well Minnie, I hope
you had a good old time at Easter. Many thanks for the nice card you sent
me. Just fancy I didn't get an egg the whole time; isn't that too bad. This
gives you a better idea what John D's house is like. I'm going to the Church
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1) 26th April 1908 Postmark London? to Miss Davison, Dryfehome?, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - London 22/4/08 I reached Euston this morning
at 11 ock after a very pleasant passage & train journey, not in much form
for work! How do you like this ppc? I was through he Home Office a few weeks
ago when in on business. Kindest regards. W. W.
2) 6th May 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park,
Belfast - Thank you so much for calling to see me so very often, very kind of
you indeed. Very naughty of you not to come out Sunday night. Florrie
3) (ye olde spam) 8th May/20th May 1908 Postmark Macclesfield to
Mr. W. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - We have had such trouble
with Mary. She was always wrak? & ailing until Mrs. Brown recommended me to
give her HOVIS instead of white bread. Have you ever tried it? You can get
it at your bakers. Maud
4) 28th May 1908 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Hello Minnie, Was nearly forgetting you had
such a thing as a birthday, so this little card is just to wish you many
happy returns of the day, and I hope I won't be too late. From an old friend
in a far off country. Geo. 'Greetings from George!'
5) 6th June 1908 Postmark Dublin to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - Wishing you many happy returns of the day. I hope you are
well & enjoying good health & spirits, write soon. With love from Mabel
6) 14th June 1908 Postmark Detroit, Mich. to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - The heat is terrible here to-day, but it don't keep
me from having a good time. Geo.
7) 14th June 1908 Postmark Detroit, Mich. to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Minnie, I'm just having a lovely time here.
This is one of the most beautiful cities you ever looked at, writing these
cards under difficulties. Geo.
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1) 14th June 1908 Postmark Detroit, Mich. to Miss Minnie Davison, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Hello Minnie, How would you like to be here?
2) 14th June 1908 Postmark Detroit, Mich. to Miss Minnie Davison, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - There's no room on this card to write anything.
Geo. 'Detroit, Mich. Michigan Avenue'
3) 15th June 1908 Postmark Windsor, Ont. to Miss Minnie Davison, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - I suppose I must write something on all these cards
or you'll say what you did once before, I mean get mad. Ru! Geo
4) 15th June 1908 Postmark Windsor, Ont. to Miss Minnie Davison, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Minnie, I hope you were not surprised at getting so
many cards on the one mail, but its to give your postmen at Balmoral
something to do. See. Geo
5) 15th June 1908 Postmark Windsor, Ont. to Miss Minnie Davison, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Just fancy being in Canada Minnie. Geo.
6) 24th June 1908 Postmark Dresden to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Dresden A. June 24th '08 Dear Min, Excuse me not
answering your last letter, but have been awfully busy. I leave here on 15th
July, three weeks from to-day, not long now?? ---- The heat here is awful,
just makes one fit for nothing --- We play tennis in the morning at 6.30 as
later it is too warm. Would like to hear from you even if only a card? Jo?
has more time for writing than I have -- With love, Emily
7) 30th June 1908 Postmark Madison Sq. Sta. N.Y. to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Say Meg, when are you coming out to visit me
in New York? You can depend on having a good time. Expect to see you all,
probably before you get this card. Kindest remembrance to all. Geo. B.
8) 30th June 1908 Postmark Madison Sq., N.Y. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Well Minnie, Expect to leave here
sometime tomorrow for Liverpool. I should judge it will be a little cooler
on the Atlantic, for the heat here is a fright. Hope you are well. Geo.
9) 30th June 1908 Postmark Madison Square, N.Y. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Hello Minnie, Am stopping in
Hotel right close to this bldg. This is certainly a great city. Geo.
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1) 6th July 1908 Postmark Great Hampton, Birmingham to Miss Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Lisburn Road, Belfast, Ireland - 38 Gillott Road,
Edgbaston, Birmingham. We arrived here on Sat. morng. after a good
passage. It is very exciting here just now. The wedding will be on Wed. Hope
the weather will keep fine. I suppose Lily is getting a bit nervous now.
Will hers be ready next week. Love from Jennie
2) 7th July 1908 Postmark Portrush to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholme, Malone
Park, Belfast - Clough-arr House, Portrush. My dear Meg, We did not
come here until Saturday so that is why you didn't hear sooner from me. I
shall not be able to write before next week, there is nothing to tell, the
house is awfully comfortable. With best love, Yours affectionately Esmé.
Write me a wee line. 'Rope Bridge. Carrick-a-Rede'
3) 12th July 1908 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Hope you got on well to-day (Sunday) again, many
thanks, ? Scott
4) 17th July 1908 Postmark Liverpool to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Well sister Meg, Did you get over that fit you took
in the street car coming down last night? Your eyes looked almost as red as
your lips. Hope you saw the best man safely home last night. Love from the
Exiles, Lily & James
5) 17th July 1908 Postmark Liverpool to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Hellow Minnie, Here we are, safe and sound,
nothing the worse for our rough sail last night. I suppose you are having a
good time with G. now that your Father and Mother are away. Remember us both
to George. brother Jim
6) 18th July 1908 Postmark Douglas to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - c/o Mrs. Wilkinson, Imperial Terrace, I.O.M.
Dear Meg, We are enjoying I.O.M. very much, but the weather isn't a;; it
should be. This is a most wonderful place. I have got my eyes thoroughly
opened since I came, as to the meaning of the word 'flirting' O.K. It is
worth while watching the sport. The girls aren't too shy. Not like the Irish
girls at all. Write & give me all the news regarding wedding &? With
best love, ? Johnson? I hope you got a fine day for the wedding. Was it on
Tues. or Wed.?
7) 30th July 1908 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to Miss Meg Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - Wednesday Dear M. We have had a
splendid time in Douglas. It has far exceeded our expectations. Never
enjoyed myself better. We return on Frid. next. Isn't it sad to think of
Mon. week? Love till then, Lizzie. Could you call to see me some day next
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1) 5th August 1908 Postmark Finsbury Park S.O.N. to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - 3/8/08 Cowes. Sunday. How do you like this
card? I have had a very enjoyable holiday here. The Royal Yacht with King &
Queen aboard is lying here now surrounded by some 400 other yachts. I
suppose you are on holidays now. I cross to Belfast on Thursday next 6th.
for 10 days. Kindest regards. W. W.
2) 7th August 1908 Postmark Croydon to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Friday Papa & I are spending our
holidays in Surrey & it is only 20 minutes in the train to London. I have
been to the exhibition three times & we are going again tomorrow. Eva
3) 14th August 1908 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - My dear Minnie, Was delighted to
receive your letter & to learn from it that you were all well. This leaves
us the same. I shall write you a letter later but thought this would do for
the present. Heartiest congratulations on being engaged, I am awfully glad
to hear it & my best wish is that you will feel as happy as I do with James.
Remember me to George. How do you get along in the house without me? Write ?
soon of ? love from Lily
4) 20th August 1908 Postmark London to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfehome, Malone
Park, Belfast - London 19/8/08 How do you like this view of
Exhibition? I got to London yesterday morning 10/40. Had a very pleasant
passage across. Kind regards W. W.
5) 10th September 1908 Postmark Bundoran, Co. Donegal to Miss Minnie
Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - Many thanks for your letter, very
good of you to write so often, you are not so bad after all, weather lovely
here to-day, first going for a dip, with love, Florrie
6) 9th September 1908 Postmark Bundoran, Co. Donegal to Miss Meg Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - What will you say to me not answering your
P.C. There is no getting nice ones here & I should have sent you one long
ago. Meg you won't be cross with me will you? Tell M. received her letter
this morning. yrs. with much love Florrie
7) 23rd September 1908 Postmark Franco British Exhibition to Miss Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Balmoral, Belfast, Ireland - Love from Exhibition.
Lydia
8) 5th October 1908 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - I am patiently waiting on a letter from you.
Did you get the ones I wrote you? This is a lovely day here & I am going out
to do some shopping. Mrs. B. is away on holidays & I can tell you the house
is quiet enough, I always feel very tired when night comes as there is a lot
of work to be done. Much love yo all yourself included, Lily. I have
sent Mabel a letter that I want you all to read, tell me if she receives it
safely.
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1) 6th October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - Thanks so much for your card received this morning. I see
you have not quite forgotten me although I thought indeed you had. I know of
course Minnie has, she never answered my last card, but she won't have time
now, she is too much ta???? with - she knows herself. How have you been this
long time Meg? You looked well on Sunday, I was looking at you. Pearl is at
my elbow so can't write, she sends her love to you all. with much love
Florrie
2) 17th October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Dear Minnie, I am sending you P.C. but suppose you
will hardly look at it now, it wasn't so bad when you turned around and
smiled so very nicely at me, it gave me a little courage. Please don't
forget to do so next Sunday, shall be watched out for , if Pearl was
disappointed you did not give her your usual smile. with best love F. M. &
P. Blair
3) 4th November 1908 Postmark Balham, S.W. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - I think you are ca??? I ? this a very good
one! Thanks for your kind letter, which I will answer soon. I have changed
my address so do not write to last one. Love to all, from Daisy
4) 13th November 1908 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - My dear Minnie, I am awfully
sorry to hear about your being ill, I trust by this time you are quite well
again. How is George? I suppose you have fine times together? Do you still
keep the house shining like a new pin? Much love from James & myself. Lily
5) 11th December 1908 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Sister Minnie, Just a few
lines to wish you a very Happy Christmas. I hope you will have a real nice
time. your loving brother James
6) 21st December 1908 Postmark Stockwell to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Annie? at Edie's on Thursday a.m. for a week
or two. Hope you are all well. yrs. Daisy
7) 24th December 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Meg. Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - With best wishes for a very happy Xmas. Liz
8) 25th December 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park -My Dear Meg, I have unfortunately mislaid the card intended for
you but cannot allow the post to go ? Conveying my love & best wishes
on this. Eve?
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1) 8th January 1909 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - My dear Minnie, I am patiently
waiting on a letter from you. I hope you spent a happy Xmas. What did Geo.
give you for a Christmas box? Don't forget to tell me how L. Lee & E. W.
sang? At Xmas. Much love from James & myself Lily. Tell me is you like this
card.
2) 22nd March 1909 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - My dear Minnie, It seems a long
time since I sent you a P.C. How is your album now? Have you stopped
collecting? I think this a very pretty view, what say you? I had a letter
from F. McVitty to-day & have just sent her a P.C. Much love from Lily
3) 2nd April 1909 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - My dear Minnie, I have not time to write a
letter now so perhaps this will do as well. I shall write for Tuesday's
mail. I hope you are all in the best of health as this leaves us the same.
Give my love to all at home. Yours Lily
4) 23rd October 1909 Postmark Ayr to Miss M. Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Have had a very ? time, sailing? home on Wednesday.
Hope you will come down some afternoon & see me. Love from M. Adams
5) 10th December 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss Minnie B. Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - I believe this is what you were at when you went
upstairs with Pearl, don't tell me you don't sing, Pearl said it was very
sweet, of course I should be surprised if it were anything else. Pearl said
she hasn't got over the few minutes on the stairs yet, what ever soft soap
you were using. I may go round to see you Monday night, will that suit you?
With much love Florrie 'Crescendo'
6) 14th December 1909 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Miss Minnie Davison,
Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - My dear Minnie, I wish you with
all my heart a most enjoyable Christmas and the happiest New year you ever
spent. Lily & James
7) 29th December 1909 - Tercand? South India - This is a place about 300
miles from Madras. It's a hill station some 5000 or 6000 feet above sea
level. I'm on a weeks holiday here. It's quite as sold as it is in Ireland.
Wishing you the Compliments of the season. Yours sincerely R. S. Addy?
I hope to give you better value next week. Last week (before) Christmas I
was doing double harness work. This week, I'm not at home. The mails leave
today (in a day before Madras collection) I hope you have had a jolly time
at Christmas. Naturally I felt rather dumpy, my first Christmas away. R. A.?
8) 29th December 1909 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Mr. George Brown, Deramore
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Dear George, Just received letter thought you had
forgotten me. We did write to you and thought that you would not answer. I
am going to write you a long letter next week. Love Billy & Edna. Babies
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1) 7th April 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, Dryfeholme, Malone Park,
Belfast - To wish you a very Happy Birthday, Florrie
2) 10th June 1910 Postmark Montreal, Que. to Mrs. G. Browne, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Minnie, I hope you and George are on
good health. I suppose you are glad to have Lily and Olive over there. What
do you think of our daughter. Drop me a line some time when you are not
busy. James
3) 23rd August 1910 Postmark Douglas to Mrs. G. Browne, 63b? Ga? Crescent,
Belfast - I was delighted to get your letter. I hope you will write soon
again. You see where I am now, rather a nice place. with love Florrie
4) 7th September 1910 Postmark Bangor to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - 6th September 1910 Thanks very much for doing sub. Of
course I will do you something for your bazaar. It might not be very big.
Lovely weather. L. C. 'Main Street, Bangor'
5) 23rd? September 1910 Postmark Bangor to Miss Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast - Bangor. I won't be home for the first Sunday in October,
would you mind taking my class once more. I don't like asking you, but I
hope you will. L. Cooke. 'Helen's Tower, Clandeboye, Co. Down'
6) 16th October 1910 Postmark Watford to Miss Davison, Malone Park, Belfast,
Ireland - The Chalet, Monmouth Road, Watford. My dear Meg, We have had
a lovely time here and the weather has been good altho very cold. will hope
to see you on Friday at the practice. with love yours affect. Bea
7) 16th November 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss Davison, Malone Park, Belfast
- 3 Windsor Terrace. Could you come tomorrow night or Tuesday evg. as
I am asked to a little dance on Monday & would very much like to go. love to
you both. Jennie
8) 24th December 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss Maggie Davison, Dryfeholm,
Malone Park, Belfast - Wishing you all happiness. M. Crawford. 1 Mount
Edgecumbe, Stranmillis Road
1911
26th March 1911 Postmark London to Miss Meg Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone
Park, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Meg, I suppose you are wondering how we are
getting along, well, I can tell you splendidly. The weather is fine so that
makes it all the better. I'm sure you would enjoy this place. We are just
going out now to Madame Tussauds, so haven't time to write more. With love
from my husband and myself. Minnie
1912
8th January 1912 Postmark Vancouver B.C. to Miss Davison, Dryfeholme,
Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 1242 Seventh Avenue E., Vancouver.
Dear Meg, Do you think I have forgotten you? How are you all? I am well &
perfectly happy. I like Vancouver & the people immensely, it is lovely to
have a home of one's own with a dear hubby of course. I have made hosts of
friends, we certainly have fine times. Yours sincerely Florence M. Armstrong
1937
27th August 1937 - My dear Ivan, This is just to wish you a very Happy
Birthday, & that you may enjoy many of them. We are sending this little
remembrance early, in case you would be away on Monday. Your tennis racket
was your real present, which you got yourself. Best love, Mother & Dad
Nothing unusual happening here.
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17th February 1946? Postmark Field Post Office, Austria? 'Kanzelhohe' to
? G. L. Browne, 1 Cambourne Park, Malone, Belfast, N. Ireland - Have just
been having a few days winter sports up here & thoroughly enjoyed it. This
is the view from our hotel. Vilkch? is the town in the centre & the
mountains behind are Yugoslavia & N.E. Italy. love Reggie
1952
6th December 1952 Postmark Paris to Mrs. M. B. Browne, 1 Cambourne Park,
Malone, Belfast, N. Ireland - I'm sitting in a café writing this in Avenue
des Champs ÉLysées Going home today, have done quite a lot of business.
Weather cold but dry. Love Reggie?
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1) 5th October ? Postmark Dublin to Miss Davison, Dryfeholme, Malone Park,
Belfast - Had no luck whatever since I came up until this afternoon. Didn't
get Mabel out on Wednesday though I saw her yesterday for a few minutes in
the hall. Expect to be home in time for the great event on Tuesday. C. N. H.
2) to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - This
is the largest Iron Ore town in the world. Am staying here for about 6
hours. The weather is lovely & I am having a nice time. Geo. 'General
Hospital, Ashtabula, Ohio'
3) to Miss Meg Davison, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - A murmur from the
back of D--- pier - - "The dearest girl, the only girl!" easy Bob
4) Miss Meg Davison, Ormskirk, Fortwilliam Park, Belfast - ? thought I
saw my late espoused Saint, Brought to me like, Alces? from the grave.
5) to Miss Meg Davison, Malone Park, Belfast - "A lass for me a brave lad
cried! ??
6) to Miss Minnie Davison, Ormskirk, Fortwilliam Park, Belfast - "Oh Lady
Bessie! long for me may ye call, For I am deported till domesday.
7) Postmark Belfast to Mr. Davison, Dryfeheim, Malone Park, City - Dear Mr.
D. Sorry we cannot get up today as promised. Sincerely yrs. Elsie Duncan
8) 4 Minnie - When your Mother got out of ? She was so weak and ill I had to
bring her home on the Bus (She would not) live here for the world.
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2) to Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast, Ireland - 50 Elm
Park Gardens, Chelsea, London. Got very comfortably settles here. Will
write soon. Hope to see Emily in 2 weeks as she passed thro. Lovely weather
here. Sorry I had not time to ? you know what night I was leaving but did
not decide till the same day. write when you have time. Much love from
Daisy?
3) Miss Minnie Davison, Dryfeholm, Malone Park, Belfast - A second voice was
at my ear, a little whisper Teddy dear, a murmur; be of better cheer. Jn.D?
4) Miss M. Davison, Malone Park, Belfast - My dear Minnie, I am having
a lovely time and am greatly sunburnt, with love from Charlie
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H. Lee
Please post to:- Mrs. G. H. Browne, 1 Cambourne Park,
Malone, Belfast, N. Ireland - Lt. G. R. Browne
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