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Rogers Postcards
and a couple of photos page one 1904 to 1913 &
photos
page two 1914 to 1985 & no dates & a
few photos 1904
 
'Royal Avenue, Belfast' May 1904 Postmark Belfast to J. J. Rogers Esq.,
Draperstown - Dear John, I happened while out fishing this evening to drop
across a real live trout. I have sent it to you by passenger train. I should
say (1st tomorrow) as I was late for last. For goodness sake ask the
publisher of thurs. post card of D.town to burn the rest. I could see
nothing but street and sky with a few houses leaning to one side. Glad to
hear you continue well. Susanna & all here well. F. McGlade(?) Mrs. Laurence
is away burying her Father A. McGlade ? ? is on his Honeymoon
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1) 5th June 1905 Postmark Abbeyleix to Mr. Arthur Rogers, St. Joseph's, The
College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare - You will be sorry to learn, if not already
aware, that Sister Pius Boyle is very seriously ill. Please pray & get all
the prayers you can for her. She is an old & very dear friend of mine. S. V.
2) 12th September 1905 Postmark Warrenpoint to Mrs. B. Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - Dearest Mother, Have just returned from Athlone, ? all dear
children well, but very lonely. I came to B. Brook last night, down here
to-day for a bath with Uncle T. & Fr. O'Callaghan, going ?? first tomorrow.
Hope all are well at home. I expect to see you all very soon. Can't say what
day yet, very busy all the time since it took some time to have all
prepared. I am sure you dear Mother & Brigid are worked to death. How is
Baby. Thanks for parcel received. Had no time to answer it. Love to Father &
all. ????????
3) 'Roadside Butter Market' 5th September 1905 Postmark Dublin to Miss Brigid Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry - How do you like this card, you could
make as good butter as any. I trust this card will find you all well. My
form is the very best. Love to Patrick and all. Apc(?)
4) 31st July 1905 Postmark Newry Miss M. Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry -
I'm off this morn. Write me. Atlantic Hotel, Lisdoonround(?) T. R.(?)
5) 6th February 1905 Postmark Maynooth, Co. Kildare to Master Brian Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - I was very glad to get your letter and Susanna's. I
will answer to yourself in a day or two. You might tell Patrick to take off
the handles of the bicycle and leave them in a warm & dry place as I fear
they are becoming rusted in the garreb(?) Glad to see football has not died
away in D.town yet, expect to see Bradley here to-morrow night. Weather
still mild here. Form good. Love to all. Apc. or Spc.?
6) 27th March 1905 Postmark Draperstown to "A. McCrory, St. Joseph's
College, Maynooth" 'A Poteen Still'
7) 22nd April 1905 Postmark Ballybay? to Miss Mary Rogers, Dominican
Convent, Cabra, Co. Dublin - Conneen House, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan, Good
Friday 1905. Just a word dearest Mary to wish you a right happy Easter,
which indeed you are pretty sure to have. I am writing this from B.bay as I
have the house in Portrush let until the 1st May to the Conynghams of
Moneymore. Your Uncle Frank will be spending his Easter at Lourdes he says,
after that a letter would find him c/o Father O'Boyle, Irish College, Rue
des Irlandius Paris, he seems to be well surprised by his trip. Your uncle
in Belfast and the child and all are well. Their Aunt from Spain is with
them still I think. Good bye Your loving friend. Josephine Donaghy. Kind
regards to Mother & Miss? ?
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1) 23rd December 1905 Postmark Dublin to Mr. Arthur Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - 82a Lower Dorset Street, 23/12/0? - Dear Arthur, Just a line to wish
you & all in Draperstown a bright & happy xmas & many bright returns. I
suppose you arrived home all right on Thursday morning. I am just going home
today. Hoping you are all well. ? ? Donaghy
2) 9th June 1905 Postmark Maynooth, Co. Kildare - Mr. Bernard Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - How do you like the interior of our Church? As you
see each one has a stall to himself. It is ? in this chapel the ordinations
are carried on. The ordinations for Sub. D. and ? are over on Sunday, the
ordination ceremony for priesthood takes place. Mary is to be here. Trusting
all are well though ? are ? Love to all, ?
3) 5th September 1905 Postmark Dublin to Mrs. B. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - You were somewhat excited this morning, through my fault. This is a
lovely day in Dublin. There are crowds of students in Dublin today, plenty
of company and fun from this till Xmas. Sincerely love Apc.?
1906
Peat Moss Post Cards, Manufactured in Ireland,
Peat is used for fuel; Moss as a bedding; both combined make this, an Irish
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1) 20th September 1906 Postmark Draperstown to Miss K. Rogers, c/o Mrs.
Browne, Draper, Portstewart - Dear Katie, Thanks for your nice P.C. Father
brought me a lovely bangle and I got a lot of presents from my other
friends, From your loving companion, Annie J. Magee
2) 25th May 1906 Postmark Maynooth, Co. Kildare to Miss Brigid Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - You are awaiting a letter, I know, I will not delay
longer than to-morrow. We have our exams at present, so we are a little
busy. Weather very very wet here, but we are living in hopes of better
weather. Best love to all. Apc or Spc. or April(?)
3) 6th February 1906 Postmark Maynooth, Co. Kildare to Miss Rose Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - Hope you are as snug, and happy as those on the
other side. How is little Kathleen? are you able to get to school now? Have
you 'Miss Houligan's ' cake? eaten yet? Be cautious about the amount you
take at a time. Follow a good advice. Yours etc. Apc or Spc or April
4) 'My Mary of the Curling Hair' 8th October 1906 Postmark Killylea, Co.
Armagh to Miss Kitty Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry - A certain little girl
must have forgotten her promise, or lost address maybe, kind regards to
Mother, Father, Rose & self. Sincerely yrs. E. Hughes 'Darton House,
Killylea, Co. Armagh'
5) 11th September 1906 Postmark Gorta?ork to Miss B. Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - ~~~~~~~~~~~ M. McC.
6) 12th January 1906 Postmark Dublin? to Mr. Bernard Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - In another hour we will be in our old College, home for another
short term. Trusting you are well. Art.? Spc.? Apc.?
7) 29th August 1906 Postmark Draperstown to Miss Rogers, 6 Royston,
Southwell Road, Bangor, Co. Down - Draperstown. Dear Mary, Many thanks for
pretty P.C. It was kind of you to write so soon. I wish to goodness I was
down there, we would have jolly times together. Had you much fun since? Brigid and I had a long walk on Sunday and enjoyed it very much. Wish you
were home again. Fondest love Maggie
8) 2nd/3rd August 1906 Postmarks Ballymote/Draperstown to Mr. John Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - I was away during the past ten days, hence did not
get your P.Card. Glad to know you are keeping well & in ? & in anima?. I am
a' myself degratias?. I was on Croagh Patrick last Sunday. It is beyond
description. I was glad to see our University friends are successful. Denis
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1) 10th June 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Mary Rogers, c/o Miss M. Wilson,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - I am still in Belfast, you may write again any
time. Nothing strange about here. Heaps of Love from M.
2) 15th September 1906 Postmark Draperstown to Miss K. Rogers, c/o
Mrs. Brown, Main Street, Portstewart - Dear Katie, How did you like your
bathe. Glad to hear you are all well. I suppose you are enjoying yourself
well. I bathed the day you went away. We are all very lonely since you left.
We had a P.C. from R. Devlin to day, said she was going to see you, love to
Mother an all, Rose. P.S. Don't eat too much ice cream or you might get sick
like last time.
3) 10th February 1906 Postmark Maynooth, Co. Kildare to Miss Katie
Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry - Received Rose's welcome letter yesterday,
glad to hear of your prize, you are very rich now. I hope you didn't get a
black eye at the fight in school yard. Have you any snow there, we had some
yesterday, but it is gone again. Much amusement about the Cross now! I
suppose not. Fondest love to all. Apc.?
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1) 'On the River Lagan, Belfast' 16th October 1907 Postmark Philadelphia to
Mr. Bernard Rodgers, Draperstown, Co. Derry, Ireland - October 14/07
My dear Brother and Sister, John and I are well, hopping you getting all
right again, we had a very strong passage, they were few escaped sickness I
was one of the lucky ones, not sick all the way. Friday last The are all in
good shape this morning. Love to all. I remain your affectionate ? ? McG.?
2) 3rd April 1907 Postmark Londonderry/Ballygorman? to Miss R. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - address 7 Butcher Street, Derry. Dear Rose, How
will ever I ask your forgiveness for never writing to you since Xmas, but I
was expecting to hear from you. I am at home now for Easter holidays. Do not
forget to write soon and let me see that you have forgiven me for never
writing. Wishing you all a pleasant and happy Easter, Yours etc. Cassie Mc.
I will send nicer P.C.'s when I get back to Derry, there are no nice ones
here.
3) 30th September 1907 Postmark Londonderry to Miss R. Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - Dear Rose, Thanks for P.C. Hope you are all well in D.town. This
place is very dull at present. We expect a good day on Sunday. I suppose you
know Dr. McHugh is to be consecrated. This is all at present. Best love from
Cassie, Write soon. This is not a nice P.C. but the best I have at present.
Will send a nicer one next time. Cassie
4) 16th April 1907 Postmark Coleraine to Miss M. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Dear Moll, As you know, that little expedition to the moon made by
me some time ago was scarcely as successful as I could have wished. So I
decided on a trip to Coleraine. Well here I am and enjoying it immensely,
splendid place, lots of fun and you can see for yourself, how's the great
"Barney McCleery" can indulge in that gentle art of osculation. Eh! what! I
think old Pale Face is sorry now he didn't treat me more civilly when I
visited his countree. Yours as ever Kit
5) 15th March 1907 Postmarks Athlone/Draperstown to Mrs. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - My dearest Aunt, I wish you a very happy Feast of
St. Patrick's day. Best love from all Cissie
6) 8th November 1907 Postmark Londonderry to Miss Rose Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - Dear Rose, Thanks for pretty P.C. which I got all right. I hope
you are all well in D.town. Times are very dull here. Write soon. Your old
comp. Cassie
7) 22nd January 1907 Postmark Belfast Miss M. Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - Hope to be back in time to see you all in Draperstown by 18th
February. Will spend a week with you then. Give my very bestest to Shana and
all the others from Yours Kt. Just off via Ballymacarrett! Genial old chap
Eh! The Last Resource. Having given up hopes of getting a husband at
Belfast, I'm off to the Man in the Moon.
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1) 16th January 1907 Postmark Maynooth to Miss Mary Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - Got parcel this morning. The post man was looking
me so often that I thought and pulling our so many blue
documents that I feared I'd have 'to put' the next ten months up, in jail
instead of in Maynooth. Hoping you are all well, as this leaves me. Apc.?
2) 22nd May 1907 Postmark Bessbrook to Miss M. Rogers, St. Patrick's
Street, Draperstown, Co. Derry - 1 West Street, Bessbrook. Dear Mary,
Delighted to get your P.C. Gertie & I would have answered sooner only
waiting for you to get home. We were very lonely after you, hope you will
soon come back to see us again, will write you good long letter next time.
With heaps of love I remain yr. loving friend. Molly. S. sends her love.
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1) 23rd July 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Bernard Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Found the house here after a little enquiring. All are well in
Fortbreda Park. It will likely be Saturday before I return. With love to all
Arthur
2) 14th March 1908 Postmark Maynooth, Co. Kildare to Master Bernard Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - With all good wishes, Brother(?) - Apc(?)
3) 7th August 1908 Postmark Maam? to Rev. A. Rogers, Parochial House,
Bessbrook, Co. Armagh - We have good roads, good weather, good times, good
company, and we feel good all over. Nobody
4) 3rd August 1908 Postmark Portstewart to Miss Katie Rogers, St. Patrick's
Street, Draperstown - Dear Katie, We are having a grand time, and I am just
coming in from bathing. The waves were very big, and I nearly fell in the
water. Your fond companion Annie J. Tel Rose, Jennie will send her a
P.C. to-morrow.
5) 17th December 1908 Postmark Chicago to Miss Mary Rogers, c/o Mr. Bernard
Rogers, Draperstown, Ireland - My dear Cousin, Just a line to let you know
that I am thinking of you all at this joyful season. At present I am rather
busy but I will write you a nice long letter after these busy days are over.
With love to all. Rev. B. D. Rogers 'Chicago, Ill, 2384-113 St.
6) 25th August 1908 Postmark Londonderry to Miss Rose Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - My Dear Rose, I hope you will pardon my delay in answering your
P.C., but I will not keep you so long again. What kind of times have you in
D. town now? Are you back at school yet? I suppose you will soon be getting
your holidays now. Write soon and tell me all the news. With fondest love
From Kathleen
7) 26th September 1908 Postmark Bellaghy, Castledawson to Miss B. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - Bellaghy. Got home alright. Took wrong turn a
D-martin & went near Moneymore & had to turn. Home about 7.15 That day in
D-town was like a slice of old days let into present. Good effects of
Portstewart not worn off yet. Would like it all over again. Intend to take a
turn thru- D-town in all my holidays now. Remember me to P.Stewart and
D-town friends & acquaintance. Frank L.
8) 7th August 1908 Postmark Londonderry to Miss R. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - My dear Rose, Many thanks for nice P.C. Hope you are all well in D.town. I went home to Malin Head for my holidays. I don't know if ever I
will get back to dear old D.town now but I would like it very much. Did you
ever go back to school yet. I am sure it is dull there now. Fondest Love
from Kathleen
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1) 3rd October 1908 Postmark Garvagh to Miss M. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Garvagh, Friday Evg. Sorry I didn't see you before coming away - I
didn't even get saying Goodbye. It was too bad, the time at P.stewart was
just so short, but better luck next time I hope. Hope you got home safe. No
more hen? meetings I'm sure. Love from Aggie D. or W.?
2) 10th/21st December 1908 Postmarks Elizabeth/Draperstown, N.J. to Mrs. Bernard
Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry, Ireland - With Best Wishes and hopeing you
are well. I would like to know where Father Rogers is stationed. From M??. S?.
McLaughlin, 146 Wall Street, Elizabeth N.J., America
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1) 12th May 1909 Bessbrook to Miss Gertie Campbell, The Castle, Market Hill,
Co. Armagh - I hope you are feeling in good form. Had you the crickt match
yet. I was sorry I could not be there for it, drop me a line soon and let me
know how you are. Please remember me to your Mother, Best love from Fr.(?)
R.(?)
2) 12th June 1909 Postmark Markethill? to Miss Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Thursday. Many thanks for your nice P.C. with which I was delighted
to have. Am thinking of going to Antrim the Sat. after the 12th but shall
let you know for sure. Mother is very well and sends her love. Saw Miss
Cotter off on Friday evg. last. Very lovely in M.hill now. Lots of love from
Gertie
3) 15th November 1909 Postmark ....brook to Miss Rose Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - Monday. Delighted to get your letter. I like the way you
addressed it. Arthur was here one day last week, he was enquiring about all
at home. All here are in good form. Will write to Mother in a few days. With
best love to all from all. Yours Mary
4) 3rd/4th October 1909 Postmarks Athlone/Draperstown to Miss Rose Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - Our Lady's Bower, Athlone, 3rd October 1909. Just a
few lines for Kathleen to thank you & Katie for your nice cards, she was
delighted to get them. We have two lovely little deer here and a gentleman
came here yesterday and took new photo with the deer but it has not come
yet. She is quite settled down although, she often talks about you all. She
had got a new lesson book and she is quite delighted with herself. I hope
all are well. Give my love to Aunt Rose, Uncle Bernard, Mary and all. From
Cissie XXXXXX From Kathleen
5) 3rd October 1909 Postmark Kilrea to Miss Rose Rogers, Draperstown - Got
home quite safe. Awfully sorry couldn't get down to Kilrea Station to see
you on Tuesday evening. The other side reminds me of some of our boating
excursion at Portstewart. Wont you send me a card soon. Kind regards from J.
Hoy or Hog
6) 27th September 1909 Postmark Bessbrook to Miss Rose Rogers, c/o Mrs.
Brown, Clarence House, Portstewart - Sunnyside, Bessbrook. Glad to get your
nice P. card, to know that you are enjoying yourself. You are having lovely
weather. Hope you will all go home in good form for the winter. We are over
here on Thursday. Are there many people in P. Stewart now? I suppose you
bathe every day. Love to all from Susanne
7) 26th January 1909 Postmark Londonderry to Miss R. Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - My dear Rose, I wonder how ungrateful you must think me for
never answering your xmas & N.Y. card. I hope you will forgive me this time,
and I will promise to shake off my laziness in future. What kind of a xmas
and N.Y. had you in D. town. Derry is beastly at present. Nothing but books.
I'm sure you have better fun in D.town. I hope you like this of L.Dare.
Write soon to your old friend. Kathleen. Excuse scribble.
8) 20th September 1909 Postmark Portstewart to The Misses Rogers, St.
Patrick's Street, Draperstown - Arrived safely, no news yet. I didn't get time to say good-bye to
Patrick, wasn't that terrible. What time did he come home. Will you have any
value to-night. Tell everybody I was asking for them. Rose. Am after shaking
hands with Jim G., J. C. and Bernard(?)
9) 24th December 1909 Postmark -Fast & Nthn. to Miss Katie Rodgers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry, Ireland - Just a card to wish you a very happy Xmas
and a bright New Year. From Mamie. P.S. Hold this card up to the light
Please. Xmas 1909
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1) 27th August 1910 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry
- Dear Aunt Rose, Just a few lines to let you know we arrived home safely.
Kathleen cried on till we were past Magherafelt. I would have written sooner
only that I was very busy getting things ready. I am going on Thursday sure
& I will not forget to write to you often. I remain ever your affectionate
nephew John
2) 18th July 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss Rogers, c/o The Rev.
Father Rogers, Markethill, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh 21 Thomas Street,
Warrenpoint, Co. Down - My dear Miss Rogers, I arrived safely you on a.1 to
day. My only worry is of course, if - are home safe. Write soon, Your loving
Frances(?)
3) 30th March 1910 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Patrick Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - My Dear Patrick, Just a line to let you know that we are still in
Belfast & having a grand time. John and I went to see the Foot-ball match
to-day. Glasgow Celtic won by 4 goales to nil. Bernard
4) 'Limestone and Antrim Roads, Belfast' 29th September 1910 Postmark
Belfast to Miss B. Rogers, Craig-more House, Draperstown
Portstewart - Movanagher National School, Kilrea, Co. Derry. Shirl(?)
5) 'Royal Avenue, Belfast' 23rd April 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss M.
Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry - My dear Mary, Mother is improving every
day. Tattie will tell you all, I am writing to her. I am not sure what day
we are coming home. Alice and I are flying about town this evening not
alone. Love to your Mother & all at home. Yours lovingly Maggie
6) 'Malone Road, Belfast' 27th April 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss M.
Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry - My dear Mary, You will think we are never
coming home again. Fun is good down here and hard to leave. Mother is still
improving. The weather is very stormy, snow showers for the last two or
three days. Hope your Mother & all at home are enjoying good health. Did you
Lord it on Sunday? I was wondering if you were out, as the day was stormy
United by Mother in deciding best ???? Yours Maggie
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1) 27th July 1910 Postmark Draperstown to Mrs. B. Rogers, Craigmore House,
Main Street, Portstewart - My. dear Brother, Glad to hear from F. that you
like your lodging. Is Arthur enjoying himself. Got Katies Card Mon. Hoping
you are feeling well yourself. Rose
2) 27th September 1910 Postmark Draperstown to Miss R. Rogers, "Craig-more
House" Portstewart - You are getting lovely weather. Glad you are enjoying
it. There is a play in the Court House. Was at it last night. Getting my
holidays on Thursday. Best regards ? Any Brown Bears this Season!
3) 23rd July 1910 Postmark Market Hill to Miss B. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Dear B. Glad to get your card yesterday, had a P.C. from A. this
morning & told me not to go home tomorrow, he says it is better for me go
over to Bbrook before going home, so I cant say what day I may go home.
Would have gone sure on Sat. but for his card. Hope Father & all are well.
Best love to all. Mary
4) 2nd August 1910 Postmark ? Rev. ? Rogers C.C., Craigmore, Portstewart,
Co. Derry - A great surprise for me to get your P.C. & to know you are in P.Stewart, I hope you are all enjoying yourselves. Mary has just arrived &
will remain until Thursday. She is very well surprised. I trust Mother is
feeling much stronger since she went to the Sea. Love to all from P. Baby M.
self. S. W.
5) 1st January 1910 Postmark Ballygorman to Miss Rose Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - Many thanks for nice Xmas card. How did you spend Xmas? Very
merrily I hope. A joyous new year with many happy returns is the sincere
wish of your old friend, Kathleen
6) 28th July 1910 Postmark Portstewart to Miss B. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Dear Brigid, I am enjoying myself very well. I didn't bathe yet.
Tell father that the bird is dead. Lovely weather here now. yr. afc. Katie
7) 24th December 1910 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Dear Aunt Rose, Just a few lines to wish you and all at Draperstown
a happy Xmas and a bright and prosperous New Year. Thanks for turkey &
goose. With best love from your affection nephew Joe
8) 1? January 1910 Postmark Ballygorman to Miss R. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - My Dear Rose, Many thanks for your kind letter received on this day
week. How are you getting along since or have you much fun now. We have snow
here now. If there was snow in D.town it would be a source of enjoyment, but
here it means staying inside. I have no news for you this time. Got no
further word about London yet. Write soon to your old companion, Kathleen
9) 22nd January 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss R. Rogers, c/o Mrs. J.
Shiver's Club Rooms, Burnside, Draperstown - Dear Rose, Arrived safe,
enjoying myself immensely. Haven't seen any of your folk yet, who do you
think I met yesterday? "A Clew" Remember me to Abe or Alice?. See and don't go through
the stairs till I go back. What about the Creamery g- Excuse scribble. Mary
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1) 30th October 1910 Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - How are you getting along since I saw you last. any word of coming
to the City, some of us would like very much to see you here. Saw Mick to day
& he is in very good form, he was down seeing the best girl a couple of days
last week. How are all the boys getting along, have you seen B- lately or is
he too busy to come into town. Hope to see you soon. H. D.
2) 13th September 1910 Postmark Portstewart to Miss Katie Rodgers,
St. Patrick's Street, Draperstown - Dear Katie, I received your P.C. I am
enjoying myself, I hope you and your Mother will be down before I leave,
love from May Vaughan
3) 27th September 1910 Postmark Draperstown to Miss M. Rogers,
Craigmore House, Portstewart - It is only now I could get time to answer
your P.C. I hope Mother is enjoying this lovely weather. I needn't ask you
or Brigid what you are doing, I have a good idea. Love to all, Mary
4) 16th July 1910 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. B. Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - Arrived safely & had a pleasant journey. Patrick & all think
Baby very well improved, I got cold ? I believe she knew her Father, she
slept ? of the way coming & was in great form last night. I hope B. got home
all right & that all are well since I saw you. Give the fondest to Father,
self, & all, from Patrick, Baby & myself, write soon. Sue
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1) 2nd May 1911 Postmark Markethill to Mr. B. Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry
- Dear Bernard, We are just home from Armagh. Arthur had a letter from some
of the preists to grand help to hear confessions to-day we left him behind,
he is coming this evening on 6.30 train. We drove to Armagh by Richhill. The
scenery was exquisite. Will you write and let us know if we may stay over
the fairday. Glad to hear from Patricks letter that everything is going on
well. Rose
2) 30th June 1911 Postmark Bessbrook to Mrs. P. Donnelly, c/o Mrs. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - 29/6/11 I hope you are having a good time. I am
sure you enjoyed today. It has been very wet here. How is the baby getting
on, you see I have still a rather for him, love to all E. McP. I was
speaking to Mrs. D. today, all well. I hope Mrs. Rogers was nothing the
worse of the journey. Fr. Rogers was to have his sports today.
3) 29th May 1911 Postmark Warrenpoint to Miss Katie Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Dear Katie, We are just here for the day. Gertie is with us. We
drove to Rostrevor. It is very hot here. Rose
4) 20th July 1911 Bundoran to Miss Rose Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry -
Mother & I are having a grand time. Am feeling much stronger. Love to all.
Frankie
5) 15th September 1911 Postmark Portstewart to Miss B. Rogers, Draperstown -
Dear Biddy, Landed at ? Say. all appearance of a grand auld time. Ellie
sends her love to you & Paddy. Staying Cairn-Moore. With Best Love Mary
6) 19th August 1911 Postmark Portstewart to Rev. A. Rogers C.C., Market
Hill, Co. Armagh - Craig-more, Portstewart. My dear Arthur, We arrived here
to-day, Mother, Patrick & Katie. There are a great many people, not many
from home. Uncle Pat, Aunt Lily & Baby came to D.town, on Thursday driving,
and they were preparing to leave this morning before we came away. Mother
would like if you could come here, a few days next week, glad to hear your
face is alright, we have the same rooms, this day is nice and cool. Love
from all, Brigid
7) 27th August 1911 Postmark Draperstown to Miss Rodgers, Main Street,
Draperstown - Dear M. You should call & see our new line of cards note
business. I might be down tonight ? not come up. A. M. G.
8) 22nd September 1911 Postmark Draperstown to Miss Rose Rogers, Craigmore,
Portstewart - I hope you are enjoying yourself since we left. Have you had
many dips since? Watch & don't get too wet when at the Strand. Had a number
of P.C. from two Posts to-day. They made me feel lonely. Love from
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9) 12th December 1911 Postmark New York to Miss B. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry, Ireland - Very best wishes for a bright and happy Xmas from one who
still loves the Irish girls. Your's etc. 320 ? 49 Street New York, c/o
McNamee. N.Y. 11.12.11
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1) 25th December 1911 Postmark Draperstown to Miss Rose Rogers, Draperstown
- Wishing you the compliments of the season, Josephine
2) 5th June 1911 Postmark Portstewart to Miss K. Rogers, St.
Patrick's Street, Draperstown - Dear Katie, We are having a good time. I
don't know if I will bathe or not. I saw Mrs. Farrell, but I was not
speaking to her. The Hegartys from America came to it the other day. Best
love Yrs. &c. A. J. M.
3) 24th April 1911 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Monday. You may expect John D.V. by 3.30 train tomorrow evg. 6 o'c
with you I think. Much love from all
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1) 'High Street, Belfast' 26th July 1912 Postmark Belfast to Miss Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - 1.30. Card just received, will ? your messages &
I'm sure it will be alright. E. McG.
2) 3.10.1912? Postmark Portglenone to Miss K. Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry
- The Largy, ???? Dear Miss Rogers, We arrived here safely after a
very pleasant holiday. We were home about 5.30 the drive was grand and not a
bit cold. How are you feeling after your holiday? I hope Mother is very
well. Mary O'Kane can tell you how I am feeling since I came home. I had a
P.C. from my sister yesterday, she said Annie was at the Station to meet you
all. Kate McLaughlin was anxiously awaiting my arrival with the Photo but
alas got disappointed. I saw her at the working class last night & the
hadn't got them either, she's afraid Eddie Keenan lifted them. With kindest
regards to Mother & self. Yours lovingly ? Rainy(?)
3) 21st August 1912 Postmark Carlingford to Miss Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Dear M. Hope you found all quite well. Was at N. Castle yest. Mrs.
R(?) & Mrs. C. ? and I here for ? ? ? much love to all. M. C.
4) 21st December 1912 Postmark Moneymore to Miss Rose Rogers, Draperstown -
A right merry xmas to you Rose and a bright new year. Love from Annie Devlin
5) December 1912 Postmark ? to Miss Katie Rogers, Draperstown - Wishing
Dearest Katie a very happy Christmas & many happy returns from Monica
6) 14th March 1912 Postmark Draperstown to Miss M. Rodgers, Main Street,
Draperstown - Dear M. The other side is not meant for you, I hope you are
all keeping well as we are down here, I will write to you as soon as I have
any strange news, don't forget but Call & see now the old man gets on. A.
McG.
7) 21st December 1912 Postmark ? to Miss K. Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry -
Dear Katie, Accept my best wishes for a very happy Xmas and every prosperity
in the new year. Hope you're keeping good and not doing the glad girl round
among the country Knuts. Very busy here just now. With love from A. On.
8) 28th/29th October 1912 Postmarks Draperstown/???rwell to Miss
Rodgers, Main Street, Draperstown, Co. Derry, Ireland - Dear M. Just a card
I have no time for corresponding, all business & visiting. Will see you soon
again, your sincere friend, A. M. Gribbin(?)
12th December 1912 Postmark Wynnewood, P.A. to Miss Bridget Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry, Ireland - Dear Bridget, Just a P.C. hoping you are
well, also Mother & all the rest, wishing you a merry xmas & a happy new
year, with love & best wishes from Mary
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1) 4th January 1913 Postmark Belfast to Miss R. Rogers, Cahore, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - My dear Rosa (Hopper), Just a few lines to wish you a very happy
new year, and also to thank you for your lovely postcard. I suppose you have
heard Josie had got the measels but she is better now, and she is sleeping
in the Nursery by herself. On Monday night I was playing with Frankie
jumping of one of the beds, when I sprained my ankle, so I am surly a Hopper
now. With best love to all, Eveline
2) 1st September 1913? Postmark Belfast to Miss R. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Just a few lines to thank you for your nice P.C. I hope you will
excuse me for not writing sooner. Cissie arrived home safely on Saturday and
Josie and I went to meet her. I was talking to Willie Wilson. I hope you are
enjoying yourself. Best love from Eveline
3) 13th October 1913 Postmark Bellaghy? Castledawson to Miss B. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. L. Derry - Bellaghy, Monday. Dear B. Many thanks for P.C. I
am still longing for the good times to come back. I don't know when I will
get to D.stown now the days are so short. Had Pat? any narrow escapes since?
Kind remembrance to all, best regards Annie
4) 21st August 1913 Postmark Carlisle to Miss M. Rogers, Draperstown -
Thanks very much for P.C. I have been out of Town for ten days, may be back
first Friday, not very sure, life very tame in these parts, with best
wishes.
5) 22nd October 1913 Postmark Knockcloghrim? to Miss B. Rogers, Draperstown,
Co. Derry - Gulladuff 22-10-13. Dear Miss Rogers, Your card rec'd a
few days ago. I hope you are in good form. I'm afraid you people up there
aren't going to get settled down again. From all accounts P.Stewart was
nothing to compare with the times you are having now. I'm delighted to hear
the Red Ribbon Society is still in the way of well doing. As I am the only
member in this part of the world, it isn't worth my while to display the
colours, although I have my ribbon carefully preserved. Hoping you are very
well. sincerely yours Josie
6) September 1913 Postmark Ballintoy to Mr. B. Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - PS Bad writing boy sitting on my arm. Barney, How is times with you,
hope you are not lonely, we are having a great day here, plenty of fun, wish
you were here. See and be good from Sallie McCairns?
7) 28th November 1913 Postmark Belfast to Miss B. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - My Dear Bridget, Arrived back in big Smoke? how is everybody doing,
hope well. Is your Mothers fingers got alright again. I must thank you all
for the nice evening I spent in Draperstown, remember me to M. O'Kane. Sorry
I could not see her, you could come down on Sutters, and give me a call, I
would be glad to see you, tell Miss Rogers to call and see me. Best love to
all, Yours Sallie
8) 24th September 1913 Postmark Ballintoy to Mr. B. Rogers, Draperstown -
Having a grand time at Carrick-a-rede today. A. Daly?
9) 29th September 1913 Postmark Ballintoy to Mr. Bernard Rodgers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry - Carrick-a-rede, Wednesday. Our Society are spending
the day here. Have had a very nice drive. Hope you all arrived safely. J.
Donnelly?
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1) 12th December 1913 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Miss Mary Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry, Ireland - Dec. 12. 1913 Dear Cousin, This is just an
excuse for a letter, It will convey my hearty best wishes to all of you
family, and hope you are all well, hope to hear from yous soon. Very best
wishes from Sr. Patricia. (B. Rogers)
2) 12th December 1913 Postmark Cleveland, Ohio to Mrs. B. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry, Ireland - Dec. 12, 1913. Just a card to wish you &
all the family, a happy Christmas and a bright New Year, Love from S.
Patricia (B. R.)
3) 8th October 1913 Postmark Bellaghy, Castledawson to Miss B. Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. L. Derry - Bellaghy. Dear B. Thanks for P.C. I hope you have got
better of your cold. I am still under the effects of p.st. Best wishes. From
Annie
4) 24th July 1913 Postmark Warrenpoint? Co. Down to Miss Mary Rogers, Draperstown, Co.
Derry - Warrenpoint is lovely today. Scotch go ? here as anywhere. Apc.?
5) 17th March 1913 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. B. Rogers, Cahore, Draperstown -
Aunt Lily told me to say ?'s finger is improving. The doctor says it may not
be so bad. He will take out the stitches on Tuesday. Wishing you many happy
returns of the day. PS Aunt Lily will write soon, she and Uncle P. are going
to Dublin tomorrow. Rose
6) March? 4th, 1913 Postmark Wynn(ewood P.A.) to Miss Mary Rogers,
Draperstown, Co. Derry, Ireland - Dear Mary, Ever so many thanks for cards,
pardon my delay, hoping all are, from an old friend. Mary
7) 10th/13th September 1913 Postmark Draperstown/Bordeaux to Miss B.
Rogers, Draperstown, Co. Derry - Nowar Bordeaux. Getting on well. at Lourds
in four hours, met Gerty and ? and Draperstown people. A memorable trip.
Love to all. ?
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