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McCormick - Colhoun - Colquhoun
postcards and a few photos
National Service during the Great War 1914-1918
This is to Certify that Miss Martha G. McCormick assisted the National
Amalgamated Approved Society from 1st July 1918 to 11th November 1918 in
advertising the National Health Insurance Acts to nearly Two Million insured
persons including the payment each week of over 2,300 Maternity Claims and
over 43,000 Sickness and Disablement Claims on behalf of the Committee of
Management. ? Neill
Stranmillis Cadets 1932-33
'D' Coy R.I.R. Randalstown Camp, No. 32 Hut.
Government of Northern Ireland, Ministry of
Education, Secondary School Junior Certificate Examination
This is to Certify that at the Examination held in 1943, Alfred A. Colhoun
Exam No. 2370 Passed the Examination as set forth on the back hereof - R. S.
Bricewell?, Secretary - English, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Drawing
Belfast from above the Waterworks, showing the Olympic in the distance.
the following postcards are in chronological order
1902
 
24th December 1902 'Bangor Bay' Postmark Whiteabbey to Miss A. McCormick,
Monkstown - To wish you a very merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Rosie M.
Laverty
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1) 13th August 1904 Postmark Ballycastle to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - How would you like this for a Honeymoon. H - - -
2) 5th September 1904? Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Annie McCormick,
Monkstown, Co. Antrim - some sort of code
3) 13th October 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Co. Antrim - 104 Upper Canning Street, Dear Annie, This is one for your
Collection, hoping you will like it. L. B.
4) 13th December 1904 Postmark New Orleans/Costa Rica to Miss Annie
McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast, Ireland - Hope you are all well,
W. B.
5) 31st December 1904 Postmark Costa Rica to Miss Annie McCormick,
Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast, Ireland - Have you visited your Aunt Lizzie,
remember you promised. ?
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1) 18th January 1905 Postmark New York/Costa Rica/New Orleans to Miss Annie
McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Antrim, Ireland - How are all at home.
2) 2nd February 1905 Postmark Liscard to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast, Ireland - Hope you are quite well. Yours Jim R.
S.S. Magic
 
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1) 6th February 1905 Postmark New Orleans/New York to Miss Annie McCormick,
Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast, Ireland - I will be home about a month or
six weeks. I am left the Esparta & joined the S/S "Pilar de Larrimaga" going
to Hamburg, write tomo. W. R. B.?
2) 12th July 1905 Postmark Douglas to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown, Co.
Antrim, Ireland - I want to see the dear old home Again
3) 12th August 1905 Postmark Londonderry to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - A lovely day here.
4) 26th August 1905 Postmark Bund(oran) Donegal to Miss A. McCormick,
Monkstown, Whiteabbey - How are you getting along, hope you enjoyed your
holidays. L. B.
5) 22nd October 1905 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McCormick, Ingleby
House, Monkstown, Whiteabbey - Ballyhartfield? Your P.C. & letter
received alright. And very many thanks for your kind invitation for Sunday,
we all intend being with you on Sunday. If it is dry we will cycle if it is
wet we will go by the train. We will be down as early as possible if we do
not be at your home in time for the morning service do not keep yourselves
late for us. As we will wait for the evening service. Sorry to hear that
your Mother is ill but hope that she may soon be better. A. Lee?
 
13th December 1905 'Golden Gate, S.F.' Postmark Glenblair to Miss Annie
McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - It is a wonder you
would not answer a fellows letter. Junnet
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1) January 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - To greet you all the Compliments of the season. W. & L.
2) 6th January 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - Hope to see you soon. W. J. the second
3) 12th January 1906 Postmark Bangor, Co. Down to Miss Annie McCormick,
Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast - Dear A. I hope you won't be angry with me
for not writing but we have been working terribly hard, shall write soon,
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1) 8th February 1906 Postmark Pawtucket to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
By Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Annie I hope you are all well, don't
forget to write your old Friend. M. ???ly
2) 5th July 1906 Postmark Stevenston to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast - Dear Annie, I am having a splendid holiday, hope you
are well, from Thomas Rankin
3) 13th July 1906 Postmark Douglas to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim - Writing this on the Electric Railway, having a good
day. W. & L. B.
4) 13th July 1906 Postmark Douglas to Mr. John Bunting?, 77 Church Street,
Hanley, Staffordshire, England - I hope you are all alright
5) 25th July 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - Dear Annie, Received P.C. this morning, will be down on
thursday, tell Mother to have Martha ready, will fetch her with me. Your
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1) 6th August 1906 Postmark Pawtucket to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown By
Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - We are all well Martha Annie how is
hughty, write soon
2) 6th August 1906 Postmark Pawtucket to Miss Nellie McCormick, Monkstown By
Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Nellie, how are you feeling, how is Jinny
or Jimmy & Martha & Mina & Lilly? girl by From Martha
 
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1) 6th September 1906 Postmark Islandmagee to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Near Belfast - September 6th 1906 Dear Annie, Saidie
arrived home safely & well pleased with her holidays. Hope Mother & Father,
Nellie, Martha & Jennie, also yourself are quite well. We will expect you
down sure when the Blackberries are ripe, as your last visit was none at all
only a mild good chase (wild goose chase)? Father, Mother & Patrick are away
in Ballyclare today driving. It is just blowing a gale here today. I suppose
it is the Equinoxes. Send a PC soon & tell us how you all do. Yours
sincerely Lalla
2) 9th September 1906 Postmark Liverpool to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast, Ireland - With kindest regards. J.
3) 12th September 1906 Postmark Ballycastle to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Belfast - Dear Annie, I hope you won't be angry at me for not answering your
letter, I shall write & tell you what day I can come on, concert postponed a
week so it will be a week before I can come up, Sallie. Write and tell me
what day, Friday week would?? Do you remember this road?
 
 
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1) 16th October 1906 Postmark Pawtucket to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
By Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Well ? how is hugh getting along, I
will write to you in a day or two. Martha F.
2) 2nd November 1906 Postmark Pawtucket to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
By Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Nov. 1st. Annie we are all well, hoping
this finds yous all the same I have never got that letter of yours yet, how
is hughty & Corney?, tell them I was asking for them. ? you wish Martha
write some girl y x???
1907
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1) 4th February 1907 Postmark Hackney to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast, Ireland - Hope Martha is all right again, also that
your father, mother, Nellie, Jenny & yourself are in good health. I am well
& like London very much. Bob
2) 11th/12th March 1907 Postmarks Liverpool/Whiteabbey to Miss Annie
McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast
3) 5th April 1907 Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - Carrickfergus. Hope you both arrived home safely last
night; nothing the worse of your day out. I hope you enjoyed yourselves as I
think you did. I trust it won't be long till we all meet again with Kindest
Regards to N? and yourself from N. R.
4) 13th May 1907 Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - Dear Annie? Just a P.C. hoping to find you A1. I got home
yesterday alright. I was up at Mossley this morning again to Mr. Donnan's
and walked home. What do you think of this P.C. I suppose you have seen this
place before now. I saw a photo at Mossley yesterday which was taken on
Stranraer boat the day of excursion, you cut pretty plain on it. Hope to see
you soon again. Kindest Regards to all. N. R.?
5) 24th June 1907 Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - Sorry I didn't get coming back by Jordanstown on Thursday. Came
home by 6.39 from Mossley. Any more word about Dublin. Hope to you soon
again. Kindest Regards N. R.?
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1) 24th July 1907 Postmark Lurgan to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown, Belfast -
Shall Lurgan have a pump? No!!! Find out.
2) 9th August 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. W. J. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim - St. Vincent Street, Shore Road. Dear Mina?
Will not be down on Sunday as it is Willie's Working day likely come on
following Sunday or might take a trip down on Tuesday, but will let you
know, hoping you are all well. With Love L. B.
3) 13th August 1907 Postmark Londonderry to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast - Hope to see you soon. Derry Walls. W. Weir
4) 23rd September 1907 Postmark Jersey to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown, By
Belfast, Ireland - Monday I hadn't time to say Au Revoir before I left
for Jersey. Got here on Sunday & I've enjoyed myself since I landed. The
country is lovely and the girls are all pretty. I am sorry I omitted to
bring you with me. It is quite warm here and there hasn't been rain for six
weeks. Kind regards to every one, Yours Hugh
5) 25th September 1907 Postmark Southampton to Miss Annie McCormick,
Monkstown, By Belfast, Ireland - Wedy. Another picture for your P.C. album.
On my way to Brighton, then Bournemouth, the Isle of Wight, London & home.
Sorry I didn't bring the wife. Hugh
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1) 4th/5th November 1907 Postmark Middlesbrough/Whiteabbey to Miss A.
McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Sunday S/S "Blake"
Middlesboro - Arrived here on 1st leave on the 12th for London, Remembrance
to all. Jas. McDuvall?
2) 6th November 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - You must pardon me for neglecting to stamp
P.C. as you know I am very absent minded. I have just remembered now when it
is about 2 hours to late, hoping you will overlook it, so very busy now I
can hardly remember dinner time. Kind regs. ??
3) 5th December 1907 Postmark Liverpool to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast - Arrived all right after rough passage. Will see you
all tomorrow. ?
4) 13th December 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast - To add to your collection, With Love, Yours Jim
5) 24th December 1907? Postmark Liverpool to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast, Ireland
1908
17th March 1908 Postmark Liverpool to Miss Annie McCormick, Ingelly
House, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast - Jim?
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1) 6th January 1909 Postmark Antrim to Miss A. McCormack, Monkstown, Nr.
Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim - Rec'd your P.C. I have not changed yet to young men
for company, that would be an impossibility. Wish I had seen you at
Muckamore, it would have been lively, just got back of holidays & am busy at
what Guess. Lil.
2) 28th June 1909 Postmark Portrush to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby House,
Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim - I am enjoying myself. L. W.
3) 26th July 1909 Postmark Portrush to Miss G. Colquhoun, c/o ? McKinstry?,
Seaview, Jordanstown, Belfast - I suppose you are working every day, how are
Mama & Jack, are they going with you, having a very nice time. Yrs. A. A.
4) 4th September 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss McCormick, Monkstown, Near
Jordanstown - Friday 3rd Sept. Dear Annie, If you can get someone to
call, parcel will be ready to-morrow, hope you are all well. Yours ? ?
5) 8th September 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McCormick, Ingby
(Ingleby) House, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast - This is something like
what I was like on Thursday night. Glad to say was not hurt but am sorry to
say the Bike was it was a Bad case and no mistaken good lot it was not my
own. Many thanks for Irish Cycling also the Paragraph you refer to Strikes
me if you would practice what you preach and ? a land yourself all at
present yours Sarah???
6) 4th October 1909 Postmark Trenton/Whiteabbey to Miss Annie McCormick, Engleby House, Monkstown, Co. Ant., Belfast, Ireland - This is the city in
which I was born. J. C. G.
7) 26th October 1909 Postmark Trenton, N.J. to Miss A. McCormick, Engleby
House, Monkstown, Co. Ant. Belfast, Ireland - Tell your mother we received
her letter, also Janets, Martha's and your cards, glad all are well, was
surprised to hear tell of the increas? in family down the road, would like
to get their pictures, Mother will write soon, she is house cleaning now.
Rankin was in New York, did not call on Weston. J. C. ? Hope this will find
all well leaves us all well. J. C. G.
19th November 1909 Postmark Trenton, N.J. to Miss Annie McCormick, Engleby
House, Monkstown, Co. Antrim, Belfast, Ireland - I received your card
to-day. I am very sorry your Mother has been so sick, I hope she well feel
well and better when you receive this P.C. I hope your Fathers foot is
better. I am glad you are satisfide with your gas. You said you were going
to be bridesmead at the wedding. I wish I was there, we would have more than
a good time. Tell your mother that Mother and I send our regards to all. I
must stop now as I have no more room. J. C. G.
1910
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1) 25th March 1910 Postmark Quimper, Finistere to Misses McCormick at Mr.
William Jones McCormick, Monkstown, Witheabbey, via Belfast, Ireland - Dear
Cousins, Certainly you are astonished to hear from me, but now that I know
english a little I should very happy to write you. Tell me what has become
of you. Perhaps are you married? For me I hope .... (below)
2) 25th March 1910 Postmark Quimper, Finistere to Misses McCormick at Mr.
William Jones McCormick, Monkstown, Witheabbey, via Belfast, Ireland - ...
to have my studies finish this year and also Francis; he makes his last
study year at Paris. For the present time we are in holidays at Quimper
where our family inhabit two years ago. We are all in ...
3) 3rd April 1910 Postmark? to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey,
Belfast, Ireland - Kind regards to all at home.
4) 7th April 1910 Postmark Doagh to Miss Annie McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey - Sorry I was so long of writing, have been kept very busy since
I was up with your & I have not sent your Mother's fur away yet so I am just
keeping it till you come down for it, which I hope will be soon as you both
promised, Mother is now almost better and is a good deal stronger. Got home
safe and sound, A. Lee?
5) 8th April, 1910 Postmark Trenton, N.J. to Miss Annie McCormick, Engleby
House, Monkstown, Co. Ant., Belfast, Ireland - Received your card today.
Mother is well and also myself, hope you are the same? and glad you have
heard from the French people. Write soon. John C. G. I am writing these
cards in a great hurry.
6) 16th July 1910 Postmark Douglas to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby House,
Monkstown, Belfast - One of the sights of Douglas.
7) 28th July 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss A. McCormick, The Store,
Monkstown, Whiteabbey - Thursday Evg. Arminella and myself, and possibly
George, will be down on Sunday. I expect my father will drive us down part
of the way, so that will save any trouble with a horse. We will likely be
down before noon, and hope weather will be good. Yrs. Wm. Henry Parker. Ps
excise pencil, in haste
8) 17th September 1910 Postmark Londonderry to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby
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1) 20th October 1910 'Northern Bank and Bank Buildings, Ballyclare' Postmark
Doagh to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey - Dear Annie, Just to
remind you about your Father & Mother, also Martha & Jinly coming down on
Sunday first. Hoping the weather may be improved by that time, will be
expecting you and Chellie and the Boys some Sunday work. Yours etc. Annie
2) 2nd November 1910 Postmark Quimper, Finistere to Misses McCormick at
Master W. McCormick, Monkstown, Witheaby, via Belfast, Ireland - ? for us
and our friends. Papa is very busy for his "Perception" gives him plainty of
work, but he thinks he will leave Quimper in a short time. The holidays are
finished and Francis will return to Paris, I have finished my studies and I
stay at home.
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1) 16th January 1911 Postmark Trenton, N.J. to Miss A. McCormick, Engleby
House, Monkstown, Co. Ant., Belfast, Ireland - Your uncle Edward spent
christmas and New year with us in Trenton. The first few days of the year it
rained. Received the fresh sticks, muffler, and necktie and also your letter
and postal card. Mother got the silk and knife and fork. John
2) 17th April 1911 Postmark Bangor to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby House,
Monkstown, Co. Antrim - what think of picture on other side
3) 13th July 1911 Postmark Veve?? Orient to Mrs. & Mr. A. Colquhoun, 34
Marsden Gardens, Belfast, Ireland du Nord, Angletene - This is a grand big
clean town. We are having a lovely time. We are a mile up in the mountains
but have motored by car down to the City of Geneva today for a short visit.
The food is delightful - Mary Hughes was right! The cakes are marvellous.
Weather very hot at moment and we an all red or browns between snow up high
& sun down here. Hope all at home are well. Don't forget to write news of
Mezz. Love from Gladys & Tom
4) 26th July 1911 Postmark Li? to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby House,
Monkstown, Belfast - Intend going back on Friday. Have had a very jolly
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1) 9th September 1911 Postmark Bangor to Miss A. McCormac, Ingebie House,
Monkstown, Belfast - Sorry we got such a wet day for our excursion. I dout
your fither? got some rain. Banana. Cushendall for ever.
2) 23rd September 1911 Postmark Kilmarnock? to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby
House, Monkstown, Belfast - Having a splendid time. A little showery this
morning. Yrs. W.
3) 25th September 1911 Postmark Glasgow Exhibition to Miss A. McCormick,
Ingleby House, Monkstown, Belfast - Up here to-day, having a fine time. Back
tomorrow. Yrs. W.
4) '1911' Bonne Année! to Miss Nelly McCormick at Monkstown, Witheaby, nr.
Belfast, Ireland - Best remembrance Mag??? ???
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1) 10th October 1911 Postmark Rotterdam to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown,
Whiteabbey, Belfast, Ireland - Kind regards to all, will send a P.C. from
the Baltic if I don't forget.
2) 14th October 1911 Postmark Larne to Mrs. W. J. McCormick, Monkstown, By
Whiteabbey - Dear Aunt Mina, The weather still continues to keep good. It is
a splendid coast road along from Glenarm to Larne. I hope you are all well.
From your Loving Nephew Jim
1912
5th August 1912 Postmark Lisburn to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby House,
Monkstown, Belfast - Dear A. Trust you are keeping better. How did you like
last night & yesterday, lovely weather. Yrs. W.
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1) 25th January 1913 Postmark Newtownards to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby,
Monkstown, Belfast - Fine time down here. Yrs. W. 'Conway Square and Scrabo
Hill, Newtownards'
2) 8th March 1913 Postmark Crossgar to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby,
Monkstown, Belfast - Had a fine time here to-day. Feel very tired. Had a
good win. Yrs. W.
3) 25th June 1913 Postmark Londonderry to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby,
Monkstown, Belfast - Dear A. Still alive & feeling fit, spending the day in
Derry. Yrs. A.?
4) 28th June 1913 Postmark ? to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby, Monkstown,
Belfast - Has a good time crossing. Pretty rough. Got nicely over.
5) 15th August 1913 Postmark Trenton, N.J. to Miss Anna McCormick, Engleby
House, Monkstown, Co. Ant., Belfast, Ireland - Received your interesting
letter about a week ago. Mother left the hospital but is very weak, she is
going the the shore next week to see if it will do her any good, she said in
the letter I got to-day if she was well and little strong she would go to
Ireland. Will wright you a long letter for next mail. John
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'Millvale, Ballyclare' 3rd March 1914 Postmark Doagh to Miss A.
McCormick, Ingleby Ho., Monkstown, Whiteabbey - Ballyhartfield 3/3/14 Just a
card to say that all being well, and weather permitting I intend being up
with you tomorrow Wednesday on the afternoon train sometime between half two
and three, trusting you are all well, Isn't this miserable weather. A. F.
2) 10th August 1914 Postmark Lisburn to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby,
Monkstown, Belfast - Trust the Boss is not getting nervous. I expect he will
volunteer. Shall be home some day this week.
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1) July 1915 Postmark Liverpool to Miss McCormick I, Hotel de Ville,
Monkstown, Nr. Belfast, Co. Antrim, Ireland -
2) 15th August 1915 Postmark Glenarm to Miss McCormick, Ingleby House,
Monkstown, Whiteabbey - Hope you are all well. E. D.
3) 12th November 1915 - Dear Miss McCormick, I'm very sorry the day has
turned out so very stormy & Nellie, Gladys & I can't get your ? but never
mind, better luck next time, I hope I won't be so long away again before I
return to Ireland, then I'll be sure to go & see you all, so please accept
this photo instead of myself this time. Love to all & yourself. Yours
insincerely Gretta - Yours Sincerely G. Colquhoun 1915 - Mucha Felicidad. N.
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'Laharna Hotel, Larne' 28th July 1916 Postmark Larne Harbour? to Miss A.
McCormick, Ingleby, Monkstown, Belfast - was expecting you yesterday, glad
you have got pigs killed, was wishing for some lines? W.
1917
21st August 1917 Postmark Giroux Lake, Ont. to Mrs. A. Colhoun, 5 Ritchies Terrace, Whitehouse, Belfast, Ireland - Giroux Lake, Cobalt, Aug.
20th My dear N. we are having a very delightful holiday in this gold &
silver? mining Country, the scenery is wild but very beautiful & the air
very bracing and I am enjoying every hour of it. The only thing I don't like
about Canada is that its so far from home. The people are very kind & the
climate agrees with me, we are about 562 miles north of Montreal, I hope
Mrs. Colhoun, yourself & dear wee Gladys are well, love to all. Mary
1919
 
11th July 1919 Postmark Bun?? Londonderry to Miss Gladys Colhoun, 5
Ritchie Terrace, Longlands, Whitehouse, Co. Antrim - Who is the boy you're
sitting with, is it George McCormick or Davie Millar? The dog told me all
about you. Davie. Did Mr. Mitchell take Sheila away in the motor? "Sammy's
Gladys' Little Love Affair"
1923
1923 Postmark ? to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Belfast,
Ireland - Another for your album, Kind regards
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1) 12th July 1929 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. to Mrs. McKinstry, Seaview
Terrace, Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 12/7/29 Just to say we are safely
over, saw H. M. Jackson, W. Wilson & quite a lot of the old crowd. Hope both
are quite well, as we are. T. B. Clifford also girls away to the camp, we
are sitting on seat on the prom, best wishes L. & ?
2) 14th July 1929 Postmark Larne to Miss Gladys Colqhoun, Seaview Terrace,
Jordanstown, Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim - Having a lovely time, the weather is
great but I have a terrible lot of bites? Hope you are having a nice time,
yours sincerely, Emily
3) 15th July 1929 Postmark ? 'Laharna Hotel and War Memorial, Larne' to Mrs.
McKinstry, Sea view Terr., Whiteabbey - Having a great time, the weather is
delightful, we are going to Browns Bay today. M.
4) 22nd July 1929 Postmark Portrush to Mrs. McCormick, c/o Mr. McKin?????,
Seaview, Jordanstown, Belfast - Arrived here, left sunshine to come to rain,
raining Sat. evg. & all day yesterday, not so bad today. Hope all are A1
Yours Annie
26th July 1929 Postmark Larne? to Mrs. McKinstry, Seaview Terrice,
Jordanstown, Belfast - Having a good time here at Islandmagee. Love from
Willie
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25th July 1941 Postmark Eire to Bubbles Colquhoun, Esq., 34 Marsden
Gardens, Belfast, Co. Antrim - I think this man used to be a poet. Hope you
are having a good time at home. Gladys
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24th September 1948 Postmark Paris to Mr. & Mrs. A. Colhoun, 34 Marsden
Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Having a splendid time here.
Bubbles
1950
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1) 20th March 1950 Postmark ? Italy to Mr. & Mrs. Colhoun, 34 Marsden
Gardens, Belfast, N. Ireland - See you next week sometime. B.
2) 26th March 1950 Postmark Nice R.P., Alpes Marmes to
Mr. & Mrs. R. Colquhoun, 34 Marsden Gardens, Belfast, N. Ireland - Having a
wonderful time, am considering whether to go home or not, the place is
lovely and the people are so nice. Will see you soon. Bubbles
3) 28th March 1950 Postmark Monte Carlo to Mr. & Mrs. Colquhoun, 34 Marsden
Gardens, Belfast, N. Ireland - Just here for the evening. B.
4) 20th August 1950 Postmark Ontario? to Mr. & Mrs. Colquhoun, 34 Marsden
Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Sunday 20.8.1950 Arrived
in this fair city around 7.30 this evening and got fixed up at very good
Hotel. Graham very anxious to see the seashore and pleasure beaches, so will
be enjoying sea breezes & sand until Wed. Have got another lovely big boil
on left wrist so I can sure pick good times to take boils. Will send you a
P.C. from London at weekend on our homeward journey. We will be staying with
Rus? & Mary Neill until Sunday at London. Love Maude
5) 23rd August 1950 Postmark Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to Mr. & Mrs.
Colquhoun, 34 Marsden Gardens, Belfast, N. Ireland - Beautiful place &
scenery lovely. The drive down from Toronto simply beyond words in beauty,
all 300 miles by the shore. On to Hamilton tomorrow. Graham enjoying his
trip/pup? very much too. Maude xxx
6) 14th November 1950 Postmark Innsbruck to Mr. Alfred Colqhoun, 34 Marsden
Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - If we aren't back in two
weeks, send a reindeer or the Morris to look for us. John Gerry?
1951
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1) 30th July 1951 Postmark London to Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Colhoun, 34 Marsden
Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast - Lovely weather but too warm. Seen the
Tower, the Abbey, The Palace & St. Paul's & Md. Tussaud's. Samuel & Sydney
2) 25th? August 1951 Postmark Miami Beach, Fla. to Mr. and Mrs. A. A.
Colquhoun, 34 Marsden Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland -
Dear N.? & A. Been touring ? Miami Florida since the 8-18 Must be back for
the 9-1-51 Very warm ? ? I have been busy otherwise I would have found time
to write. Will try & do so before xmas. Hope you are all well. I thought
Maud was coming to see you this year? This is a beautiful place, of course
it is ???????????????? the Orange Groves, etc. are fine to look at. Kind
Regards to all. Gretta & John?
1952
3rd August 1952 Postmark Southampton? to Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Colquhoun, 34
Marsden Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Southampton, Ont.,
Canada August 3, 1952 Arrived here from home late yesterday evening.
Found every place full but we were very lucky to call on a home & have got a
bedroom & working kitchen, everything included until next Saturday. Very
beautiful beach & weather very hot & sunny. Graham, Harry & I are in
swimming this morning & every place is filled with people & kids all
laughing & generally having lots of fun. We will probably tour around a bit
all next week but I would be very happy myself just to bathe & lie out to
sunbathe on these sands. It reminds me in places of Donaghadee (except
weather). Canada has some lovely weather & this is even nicer than where we
were last year in Northern Michigan, you could look this spot up on your
map. Love Maude xxxx
1953
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1) 28th May 1953? Postmark ? to Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Colquhoun, 34 Marsden
Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Arrived safely, weather
splendid and having a marvellous holiday. Hope to see you next week. Bubbles
2) 1st October 1953 Postmark Cyprus? to Airmail Mr. Bubbles Colquhoun, (?)
Marsden Gardens, (two doors from Cavehill Road, right hand side) Belfast,
Northern Ireland - 1st October 1953 Many thanks for your letter and
interest in "Cecil" It was very good of you to go to such a lot of trouble.
I would just like to be going out for a run in it right now but that must
wait for another six weeks or so. I saw some of the earth-quake damage
yesterday. Reminds me of the air-raids. Glad you are all well & hope it
continues. Best wishes Clifford
1954
7th November 1954 Postmark Hong Kong to Miss M. McCormick, c/o Mrs. A.
Colquhoun, 34 Marsden Gardens, Belfast, Northern Ireland - 6/11/54 Am
enjoying very much my stay here but will be glad enough to get home around
20th Nov. Hope you are all well. Clifford
1955
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1) 22nd July 1955 Postmark Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex to Mr. & Mrs. A. Colhoun,
5 Marsden Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Having a nice quiet
time, weather is quite good. Hope you are both keeping well. Love Aunt Jinty
2) 17th August 1955 Postmark Ont.? to Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Colhoun, (Jun) 5
Marsden Gardens, Cavehill Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - 17.8.55 Dear Rita &
Bubbles, Wish you were able to share this holiday with us. Weather, food &
accommodation very good. Both the boys are eating & sleeping well & I am
enjoying the leisure hours here while I can. Hope you are relaxing a bit
more Bubbles, look after yourself and don't try doing too much overtime.
Hope your weather over there is good & I will be writing you early next
week. All send you both our love. Maude xxx
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1) Postmark Briefversand to Mr. A. Colquhoun, 34 Marsden Gardens, Belfast,
Northern Ireland, Great Britain - It was so nice of you to phone and thank
you, as always for your kindness. This is a pleasant little place - small &
clean, as are all these towns and villages here. It was brilliant sunshine
to-day, never a cloud in the sky, which is so unusual for me to find! I am
having difficulty with the money - making it last. Maureen
2) Nice, 26th April - A. Colhoun, Esq., 34 Marsden Gardens, Cavehill Road,
Belfast, North Ireland - Dear Sir, Many thanks for the wonderful voyage
through Ulster Scenery and history. I do enjoy it on my Riviera Balcony.
Hoping to see you there again. Tremain, Yours sincerely R. Grolleau
3) can't make date out, both franks say 28-5-14-15 & 28-5-31-15 so 28th May
maybe 1915? 2 francs 50c seems a lot for postage in 1915 though? Postmark
Belgique to Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Colquhoun, 34 Marsden Gardens, Belfast,
Northern Ireland - Will see you soon. B???
4) Christmas Card from Cassie Smyth
5) 29 Spencer Street 6/4 Flat Mant
6) Greetings from Belfast to Annie McCormick, Monkstown, Whiteabbey - To
Annie from Mother
7) (2) to Misses McCormick, at Mr. William Jones McCormick, Monkstown,
Witheabbey, via Belfast, Ireland - happy to hear from you. Since we were in
Ireland many events are taken place. Father and Mother were always in good
health but there is four years about U had a typhoid fever. I was ill during
3 months and a half. Since this illness I am very well. The last year
Francis thought to finish his study, but he was hindered by rheumatisms, now
he is well. He is at Paris in the school of "Langues orientals"
8) (3) Misses McCormick, at Mr. William Jones McCormick, Monkstown,
Witheabbey via Belfast, Ireland - He desires to become drogmay? and perhaps
consul one day soon he will married - We know very well the fellow that
Francis wish for his woman; She is very pretty and presently she is at
London to learn english. You are lovely to desire see us again in Ireland.
But for this time a new travel is impossible. I seen you on photo. Mother
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1) Postmark Port-Said to Miss A. McCormick, Monkstown, In Whiteabbey, Co.
Antrim, Ireland - 'Passenger Landing Stage, Kiamari' Leaving here for
London, Jim R. or D.?
2) to Annie - We will meet again some day. Good Bye John
3) I'm down Rogan's with my shoes, will be up soon. I presume you are down
to have you sole? mended?
4) to Con. A. A. Colhoun, R.I.C., Glenravel Street, Belfast - Dear Daddy,
Mammie & Baby & I are very well. We are expecting you down on Monday. Yours
Gladys
5) 16th June Postmark Banbridge to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby House,
Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Nr. Belfast - Dear A. Sorry can't get for 18th, will
go if possible for 24th, thanks very much for dainty P.C. Hope you are all
quite well. Yrs. etc. ? ?
6) to John C.? Grimshaw, 10 Hospital Ward? Dundee, Scotland - I hope you are
haveing a good time, hope to here from again. John Rees
to Miss A. McCormick, Ingleby, Monkstown, Whiteabbey - Glad to hear there
has been word from Charlie. Hope everything is going on alright. Will be
home on Sat. you can send the trap to Greenisland to meet us. Your loving
Mother
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