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Postcard Album - Various Names
M. Cromie Xmas 1912 (inside album cover)
Page two, more
postcards but no dates
only two photos, no info
1903
 
 
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1) 22nd August 1903 Postmark Belfast 'Queen's College, Belfast to Mrs.
Sticks, Old Black Bull, Friargate, Preston Lane, England - Arrived here
safely, splendid journey by Duke of Connaught, splendid berths, but on deck
all night quite calm just starting to Larne. Love Lily
2) 9th December 1903 Postmark Belfast 'Castle Place, Belfast' to Miss H.?
Nicholl, c/o Mr. M. Hadyin? Strathywell, Lettercairn? Laurencekirk NB.? -
Your parcel to hand. viz. N. D. 'tis fine. Mother will write you soon. She
goes to the town tomorrow Thursday. In the meantime, yours sincerely L. H.?
9/12/03
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1) 14th March 1904 Postmark Belfast 'Royal Avenue, Belfast' to Miss Haddon,
Stafford Place, Shifnal, Salop - Dear V. Many thanks for your last P.C. I
had no idea the old Post Office was such a picturesque spot. Love from N.
Mar. 14th Baby is allright again. The weather is lovely at present, dry &
sunny.
2) 21st September 1904 Postmark Belfast 'Alexander Park, Belfast' to Mr.
Thompson, 22 Clarence Street, Malone Road, Belfast - Belfast Hope you
got home alright. I arrived home safe & sound. M.
1905
21/2/05 'Queen's Bridge, Belfast'
 
 
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1) 12th May 1905 Postmark Bally? 'An Irish Low Back Car' to Miss L. C.
McElroy, 9 Collingwood Avenue, Belfast - Dear L. C., Sojourning down here
since Tuesday night, arrived here safely per bicycle, returning again
tomorrow, (Satdy) All quite well at Lega?gle? & here. Your affect. Cousin,
W. J. M.? Ps. Remember me to Isabella.
2) 15th May 1905 Postmark Londonderry 'All Souls, Elmwood, Belfast' to Mr.
J.? Thompson, 22 Claremont Street, Belfast - Safe arrival: 10.50 after a
sleepy journey. Didn't see Allan when passing through Coleraine. Kindly let
me know before excursion. Kind regards to J. E. T. H.
 
 
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1) 24th May 1905 Postmark Belfast 'Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast' to Miss
Ingram, 8 Adelaide Terrace, Sth. Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin - Louie
dear, I would have written sooner only I was so busy. I am still in love
with my hat. Send me on some of the tickets & I will do my best. Would you
let me know how much to send for mama's hat please. With love Jessie
(Remember me to your dear Mother)
2) 13th June 1905 Postmark Larne Harbour, Co. Antrim 'Great Victoria Street
showing Assembly Buildings, Belfast' to Miss Callaghan, Merryfield, Poynts-Pass,
Co. Armagh - Very many thanks for yrs. received this morning. I wrote you a
line yesterday, glad all are doing well. All as usual here, today is dull &
cloudy but yesterday was very fine.
 
 
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1) 26th July 1905 Postmark Belfast 'Ormeau Park, Belfast' to Mrs. Magill,
Marine Parade, Holywood, Co. Down - Dear Grannie, I got home sale on
Monday. I will go back soon. This is where I am going with Nan. Love &
kisses from Jim
2) 31st August 1905 Postmark Belfast 'View on the Lagan, Belfast' to Miss E.
Allen, 5 North Earl Street, Dublin - Dear Miss Allen, Thanks for kind
enquiry about my health through Mr. Verner, hope you and Miss G. are well,
with kindest regards, From Arthur
 
 
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1) 8th December 1905 Postmark Calne, Wilts. 'Dunville Park, Belfast,
Victoria Hospital' to Miss Bowyer, The Hall, Bradford on Avon, Wilts - D. E.
all sends there love, hope you are well, miserable weather, love & ? H. S.
M.?
2) 15th December 1905 Postmark Belfast 'Botanic Gardens, Belfast' to A.
Dickens, Derryboy, Crossgar, Co. Down - I intend being out at xmas, thanks
for card, hope you are quite well, with best wishes, ? B.
1906
 
24th February 1906 Postmark Belfast 'Victoria Park, Sydenham, Belfast' to
Miss McEley? Merryfield, Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh - Hope to get you all
tomorrow evg. by train leaving ? about 8-oc I am going to Del? a gt
now it is a very wet day with love Aggie?
 
 
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1) 30th March 1906 Postmark Coleraine 'Strand Road & River, Coleraine' to
Miss Thom, Maragretta? Terrace, Edward Street, Portadown - I suppose by this
time you have quite forgotten I am living. I expect to be in Belfast some
day next week but I am not quite sure of the day but I will let you know, I
hope your ?ache is better. R. T.?
2) 23rd April 1906 Postmark Coleraine 'The Harbour, Coleraine' to Miss Thom?
Margarethe? Terrace, Edward Street, Portadown - I expect by this time you
are back. I was sorry your letter came to late to reply before ferry to
Belfast & when there I had not a minute. I expect to leaving? on Thursday
next ? try & let me know what train. L did not write; R. T.?
 
 
 
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1) 7th June 1906 Postmark Belfast 'Botanic Gardens, Belfast' to Mrs. Graham,
24 Balfour Avenue, Ormeau Road, Belfast - Young son arrives at 6 p.m. today,
all well, come a run over soon as you can. Davie
2) 24th July 1906 Postmark Belfast 'The Lovers Walk - Trough Lonan,
Castlereagh, Belfast' to Miss Watson, c/o Miss Brown, Springvale, Island
Magee - Hope you are well. Isn't this a nice won. xx
3) 28th July 1906 Postmark Belfast '12th July in Belfast, York Street' to
Master N. Davidson, The Cedars, Lower Rohaise, Guernsey - Looking forward to
seeing you again on Saturday, Willie
 
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1) 15th December 1906 Postmark Belfast 'Harland & Wolffs Shipbuilding Yards,
Belfast' to Miss E. Magill, 40 Mt. Charles, University Road, City - My Dear
E. I meant to go round this afternoon but it turned out so wet and cold.
Hope you are all well. Will call some day next week to see how you are
getting along. I suppose you are very busy for Xmas. Love from Edith
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1) 22nd January 1907 Postmark Belfast 'Queens Bridge, Belfast' to Miss E.
Magill, 40 Mt. Charles, University Road, City - My. Dear E. Sorry I missed
you the day you called, am glad you have got back again. I have had a cold
but hope to call round tomorrow afternoon if you will be at home. Love to
all from E.
2) April 1907 Postmark Belfast 'High Street, Belfast' to Mr. James Kelly,
Brookfield Factory, Banbridge - All well here, cold allwright, longing for
another elecrith shock. J. A.
 
 
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1) 1st August 1907 Postmark Belfast 'Unveiling Statue to R.I.R., Belfast,
6th October 1905' to Mr. J. Helby, Downshire Place, Banbridge - Dear Jim,
Arrived home allright. I must thank you very much for your kindness to us,
also remember me to T. A.? i gave his brother the address, don't forget the
meeting house road? last saturday from J. A.
2) 30th October 1907 Postmark Belfast 'Royal Bastion and Walker Monumental,
Londonderry' to Nurse H. E. McKee, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast - 50
Clifton Park Avenue 28th Oct. Dear Nurse McKee, We shall be very
pleased to see you on Thursday, W. K. will be delighted to see you, & you
can then tell us if you think him improved. yours sincerely, E. Kernaghan
 
 
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1) 4th November 1907 Postmark Ballinamallard 'Curragh Camp (Ireland) East
from Tower' to Miss Katie Boucher, 2 Alexandra Terrace, Enniskillen -
Ballinamallard Sorry I could not get up on Monday night, I will write
again and let you when I will be going so you must not be lonely. So good
bye Hasey? Hamey?
2) 6th November 1907 Postmark Belfast 'Funeral of Victims, Belfast Riots, at
Dunville Park' to Miss Jane Millar, Moyse, Limavady, Co. Derry - Have been
expecting a letter from you every day since Sunday. I hope you are all well.
Going over to Old Park tomorrow (Wed) Do write soon as I am longing to hear
from you, love to all, Sallie - Lellie - Nellie??
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1) 5th May 1908 Postmark Belfast 'City hall, Belfast' to Arthur H. Beere,
Esq., "Holyrood" St. Winifred Road, Shirley, Southampton - Tuesday
Weather here still very bad, raining day after day. Should like to here hear
from you as to Plummers' dinner, did "W. S." read my wire? Thank Ernie for
"Echo" which very pleased to receive. I am now actually sending parcel
referred to. Thanks for ? ? ? Love E. A. M.
2) 23rd June 1908 Postmark Curragh Camp 'Cavalry Camp, Donnelly's Hollow,
Curragh Camp, Ireland' to Miss F. Black, 23 Vavasour Square, Bath Road,
Ballsbridge, Dublin - George 23.6.8
 
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1) 20th July 1908 Postmark Belfast 'Queen's Bridge, Belfast' to Mifs J.
Garvie, 11 Stevenson Drive, Langside, W. Glasgow, Scotland - I was here a
sail to-day, not a ripple on the water, give my love to Miss Houston &
Beatrice. A. S.
 
 
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1) 11th August 1908 Postmark Belfast 'Cave Hill' to Mifs J. Hackney, c/-
Mrs. J. Mann, Hillview Cottage, Cloughfin, Islandmagee - Belfast Castle very
indistinct. Anything like the place where you are stopping. Many thanks for
P.C. hope you are having good weather & enjoying yourself, don't forget to
get a little blush of the sun to bring home. J. T.
2) 21st August 1908 'Botanic Gardens, Belfast' Postmarks Pawtucket/Belfast
to Miss Mary Cooper, 6 Arnold Street, Linc. Pawtucket, R.I.M.S.
America - ? A. McCrae
 
 
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1) 8th September 1908 Postmark Belfast from Hollymount Cottage, Finaghy,
Balmoral 'Third Lock on the Lagan, Belfast. This scene on the Lagan is about
midway between the Boat House and Shaw's Bridge' to Miss Miskelly, Granshaw,
Comber, Co. Down - Dear Minnie, We have got a bit settled now although the
workmen have not got finished out side yet. Mrs. Gibson of ? ? came to call
on us, I was over seeing her on Friday evg. & she was asking about you.
Don't forget to come & see us when you are in town. Kind Regards Anna
2) 25th December 1908 Postmark Belfast 'Cave Hill' to Miss A. Windrim, 33
Glenmore Street, Albert Bridge Road, Belfast - With best wishes for a bright
and happy Christmas, Ellie
1909
 
 
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1) 21st April 1909 Postmark Belfast 'Ormeau Park, Belfast' to R. J. Ryan,
Esq., Rossnowlagh N.S., Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal - Dear Bob, Below is
amount of work & things done Clark & Post 1 4 ??..... so you can see for
yourself. I hope you get paid the full price for watches because there was a
lot of work done to both. Thanks for recent. Balance will oblige at your
convenience. I trust prices are satisfactory, and hope you don't think you
are being done in any way. Hope you are well J???????????????
2) 29th June 1909 Postmark Chicago 'Cave Hill from Waterworks, Belfast' to
Mr. James Redmond, Akron, Iowa R.F.D.#6 - Seasons Greetings from Anna
 
 
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1) 17th July 1909 Postmark Belfast 'Assembly Buildings, Belfast' to Mrs. A.
Neill, 5 Union Street, Coleraine, Co. Derry - Sorry I couldn't write sooner,
but as I sat down to write last night we had Mary's friend in on us. Don't
forget to pay A. C. for the watch & the first good piece of linen I get for
Ebody purposes I will send to you. Samee & I enjoyed ourselves at the 12th &
13th. All well here, hope you are all the same. How is the painting looking.
J. Neill
2) 24th August 1909 Postmark Belfast 'Belfast, the Boat House, River Lagan'
to Miss B. Wright, 8a? Andrews Street, Salashiels, Scotland - Hope you
enjoyed your holiday. Love from A. McD.
1910
 
 
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1) 29th March 1910 Postmark Belfast 'Carlisle Circus, Belfast' to Mrs.
Ingram, 1 Waverley Avenue, Fairview, Dublin - Dear Aunt Todd, I hope you
will like this card, is this the one you want. Eva
2) 10th August 1910 Postmark Belfast 'Alexandra Park, Belfast' to Miss A.
Crawford, Grendon? Lodge, Luss Road, Helensburgh - Hope you had an enjoyable
time last night. King? regards Robt. & Mrs. Crawford
 
 
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1) 15th September 1910 Postmark Belfast 'Presbyterian College, Belfast, A
fine building in the Palladian style. Opened in the year 1853' to Miss Mary
Neill, 5 Union Street, Coleraine, Co. Derry - I can't see that red haired
chap of yours, perhaps its just as well, I might take the lend of him for
the day. E. B.
2) 25th October 1910 Postmark Coventry 'River and Donegall Quay from Queen's
Bridge, Belfast' to Mrs. W. Steers, No. 11 Kingston Road, Earlsdon, Coventry
- Dear Leah, Just a line as I promised to telling on Sid and I will come up
on Wenesday straight from work. I shant have half a day as Sid wants to go
to the football match but he will come and meet me at 6 o'clock, so be good
till we meet, with love from Lizzie xxxx
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1) 8th March 1911 Postmark Randalstown 'Liners and Giant Floating Crane,
Harland & Wolff, Belfast' to Mr. E. McMurray, The Bush Gds., Antrim - 8.3.11
D. E. Would you please send thee melodian with R. Agnew or R. Jamison, Jim
wants it for Friday night. He got home alright last night. Thank J. for
patterns of crochet. From Lily
 
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1) 15th April 1911 Postmark Belfast 'Belfast, Donegall Place' to Miss A.
Dunlop, Upper Balloo, Conlig, Newtownards - Will leave here about six
o'clock sometime. I am not sure of trains, meet me if you can. M. Townsley
2) 23rd July 1911 Postmark ? ..wshire to Mr. - Mrs. Wm. Wilson, 645 Cathcart
Road, Crosshill, Glasgow, Scotland - The crowds are enormous at the
meetings, speeches are short and direct to the point, we shall stand by the
promises made, Billy
 
 
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1) 9th September 1911 Postmark Belfast 'Glenvale Street, Woodvale Boot
Repairing Shop, S. Houston' to Mrs. Loughran, 146 Garngad Hill? Town Head,
Glasgow - I am getting along all right here, hoping all are well, we are
having grand weather. from Bob
2) 1st August 1911 Postmark Belfast 'Botanic Gardens Park, Belfast' to Mrs.
James Nicol, 60 John Patton, Moat Street, Donaghadee - Dear Mrs. Nicol, I
arrived home safe on Saturday, it was a terrible night, I was caught in the
storm, the thunder and lighting was alful, the Grovenor road was flooded,
write soon, Mary M. Rea
1912
 
 
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1) 11th March 1912 Postmark Belfast 'Greetings from Belfast' to Mrs. John
Cole, Bridge Street, Portavoe? - Dear Mother, Got to Belfast safe, had the
Sargent all the way with me. Bridget met me at the station. Best love to
all. Winnie
2) 27th March 1912 'Falls Road Park, Belfast' to Mrs. Dyson, 2 Cross Cliff
Road, Hyde Park, Leeds - Dear Ma, Just a few words to inform you about
flour, it is being risen 5/- per bag this week and so my advice is to get as
much as possible as soon as you can otherwise you might be as bad off with
flour as coal is at present W. D.
 
 
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1) 17th May 1912 Postmark Toronto to Miss M. Cromie, 77 Killowen Street,
Woodstock Road, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Meg, Hope you are keeping well. I am
very comfortable here. I would like you to sent Bobbie's address after
awhile. There is going to be a good 12th here, preperations are begun.
Something like this card. Ruby
2) 27th May 1912 Postmark Belfast from 11 Brunswick Street 'York Street,
Belfast' to Miss E. Moy? or Morg? La Ramee? Guernsey, Channel Isles - Dear
E. Not had time to send you the letter yet, but will try this next week.
Getting more used to this place now, but not got to know many people yet.
What ? ? to-day saints?, or Mullin ?. We are having nice weather, but not so
warm as Guernsey. Kind regards to Clara, and Best ? to yourself. Arthur
 
 
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1) 16th July 1912 Postmark Londonderry 'Shipquay Place and City Wall,
Londonderry' to Miss Lily Neill, Nursery Dunmurry, Nr. Belfast - Dear Lily,
I am having a good time here, from S. Neill
2) 20th July 1912 Postmark Monaghan 'Donegall Quay, Belfast' to Miss O. Gow,
Lake View, Stephenstoun, Dundalk, Co. Lough - Rossmore Dear O., I am
just woundering why you did not write. I was in Belfast yesterday for the
day & we had such fun, I would like to go back to Stephenstown for a day,
just for fun. From Edith, write soon
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1) 25th January 1913 Postmark San Francisco, Cal. to Miss Aggie Dunlop,
Balloo Conlig, Newtownards, Ireland - Dear Aggie, just a card to let you
know I am still in the land of the living. I am haveing a fine time
travelling about, you will see by Postmark I am in San Francisco now, wee
are on our way back to Vancouver. I have seen some lovely places, hope you
are all well at home, any word of you getting married, how is ?, good by
with love from Minnie
2) 17th March 1913 Postmark Greyards? to Miss Cromie, 77 Killowen Street,
Woodstock Road, Belfast - How are you doing. Expecting to hear from you
daily? write soon, M.
3) 8th August 1913 Postmark Bangor to Miss M. Cromie, 77 Killowen Street,
Woodstock Road, Belfast - Having a great time, lovely weather here, hoping
you are keeping well. Yours Nellie
4) 23rd August 1913 Postmark Bangor, Co. Down to Miss A. Dunlop, Balloo
Lower Newtownards, Bangor, Co. Down - Having a lovely day
here.
5) 17th September 1913 Postmark Belfast 'Ormeau Park, Belfast' to Mrs. John
Crowe, Ballee, Ballymena - Dear Friend, I expect to be in Ballymena on
Saturday afternoon, will be out to see you on Sunday, all well, hope you are
all well as this leaves us in our usual. I hope the weather will continue
good, this was a beautiful day. I was wishing I was going down today it is
so nice, so long now till I see you, your ? Friend, N.? McC.
 
 
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1) 18th September 1913 Postmark Belfast from 61 Cavehill Road, Belfast,
Thursday 'The Hippodrome and the Opera House' to Miss Shields, Ardcane,
Ardenlee Avenue, Cregagh Road, Belfast - Dear Miss Shields, We will be over
tomorrow (Friday) afternoon to see you, hope it will suit you allright.
Kindest regards to all, your friend C. Matthews
2) 1913 'Duncairn Gardens, Belfast' - Mary, With all best wishes for
Christmas & New Year, I wish you were where this card indicates, you would
not be far from here. J. D. That tram will bring you very quickly.
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1) 8th April 1914 Postmarks Newtownards/Liverpool to ? S. Dunlop, Upper
Balloo, By Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland
2) 30th May 1914 Postmark Amherstburg, Ontario to Mrs. Cromie, 77 Killowen
Street, Woodstock Road, Belfast, Ireland - Hello, Hope you are all well.
Dont be down hearted. Eh, I should say not. This a General Holliday in the
States. We are having a fine time here. Love Ruby
3) 17th April 1914? - To Miss Meg from Dick? with a little bit of Scotch
4) 13th August 1914 Postmark Belfast 'York Street, Belfast' to Miss D. Robb,
MY "Olivia" Post Office, ?arbert, Loch Tyne - 13th Aug. 1914 Thanks
for P.C.s I hope you have not be "shea shick" again. I do wish I was there.
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1) 13th August 1914 Postmark Belfast 'Castle Junction, Belfast' to Master B.
Love, Scotch Street, Downpatrick, Co. Down - Dear Boby, I am glad to hear
you are going to school. Is your Granny going to bring you & Rachel up on
Sunday. I had a P.C. from Willie today. Leah
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1) 2nd January 1915 Postmark Newbridge 'Water Tower,
Curragh Camp' to Rev. B. S. Lyons, Methodist Manse, Clarendon Street,
Londonderry - c/o Mrs. Keatley, Newbridge, Co. Kildare 2:1:15 Many
thanks for card to hand. My heartiest wishes to all for a Happy and
Prosperous Year. Kind regards E. Morrow
2) 14th May 1915 from 43 Park Avenue, Hull, England to 8917 Pt.? Bob Cromie,
1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (D. Coy) 87th Brigade, 29 Division - My
Dear Bob, I got your address from your mother, I am sending you a few cigs,
hope you will get them all right, if you do, send me a P.C. & I shall send
you some more. your affect. Aunt E. A. Chisholm.
3) 9th August 1915 Postmark Seaford, Sussex to Miss A. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - This is where I spent Saturday afternoon,
is a lonely place, but a very fast place. There was a soldiers bard up the
pier and concerts in these theatres, you see in view up at the end is a
great big tea room. A. B. (Palace Pier and Aquarium, Brighton)
 
 
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1) 7th August 1915 Postmark Moville, Londonderry 'Market Square, Moville' to
Mrs. Mansbridge, 16 Lisavon Street, Sydenham, Belfast - Dear Eleanor, Just a
few lines to let you know I am enjoying myself. I hope the children are
keeping well, I send a kiss for Mary and Jim. Tell them all at home I was
asking for them. I think this is all at present from your loving sister,
Jennie xxx
2) 6th September 1915 Postmarks Bordon, Hants./Newtownards 'High Street and
Whitehill Road, Bordon' to Miss A. Dunlop, Upper Balloo, Newtownards, Co.
Down, Ireland - 16th Batt. R.I.R. Gaudaloupe Barracks, Bordon, Hants.
England Dear A. Just a line to let you know where I am, am going to F-
on 27th this month, we are very unsettled here, everything upside down, will
write later, A. B.
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1) 11th April 1916 Postmark ? 'Drumlamph entrance to Moyola Park,
Castledawson, the Residence of Lady Spencer Chichester' to Mrs. Geddes,
Ballymaglaff, Gilnahirk, Knock, Belfast - Dear Aunt, Recd. parcel safely
yesterday. Will write later, yours in haste, R. Hughes
2) 17th July 1916 Postmark Belfast 'Entrance to Alexandria Park, Belfast' to
Miss Mabel Laylor? Taylor? c/o Mrs. Fitzsimons, Castle Street, Killough, Co.
Down - My Own Dear little girl, I am delighted to hear you are all enjoying
yourselves & having good weather, give my kind regards to all & tell Maggie
& ? Lily, I will write to each of them to-night. I am very busy, your loving
mother. (Sicly Lidy? ?) (dont forget to pray for my int.....y?)
1917
 
 
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1) 26th January 1917 Postmark ? to Miss A. Dunlop, c/o S. Nelson, Esq., 67?
Main Street, Bangor, Co. Down, Ireland - Weather very cold here, plenty of
snow etc. I hope you are getting on alright without me. Kind regards ? M.
Shaw (Piccadilly Circus, London)
2) 6th April 1917 Postmark Dublin 'Before and After Sinn Fein Rebellion' to
Mrs. John Erskine, Redhall, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim - Hoping this finds you
all well, as it leaves me A1. I am feeling a bit lonely yet. Sailing
to night for Newport, love to all J. M. C.
3) 25th July 1917 Postmark (Bundoran) from Tyrone Lodge, Bundoran, 25/7/17
'Grand Northern Hotel, Bundoran' to Miss A. Dunlop, Upper Balloo, Conlig,
Newtownards, Co. Down - Dear Aggie, Arrived here to-day, have been sitting
on the rocks all evening. It is simply delightful. Wish you were here too.
Love to all from Eva
4) 24th September 1917? Postmark Le????? to Miss A. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Conlig, Newtownards, Ireland - Dear Miss Dunlop, Just arrived here last
night, had a lovely time in Liverpool and New? Brig?, my friend was there to
meet me. I trust by now your brother Sam? is much better and will soon be
right again. Remembrance to Father and Mother and Nellie? and take the best
? yourself. Your ? friend F. Higginson
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1) 20th May 1918 Postmark Belfast 'Cave Hill from Fortwilliam Park, Belfast
"Mount Vernon House 1918" ' to Mrs. J. H. Hassall, 76 Orchard Road,
Darlington, Co. Durham - Belfast G.P.O. Mon: 6-0 p.m. I hoped to get a
card of Lurgan at Railway Station but we had to run for train. Am crossing
by F?'wood boat tonight (sub. ?) Shall go through to S'land on Wedy.,
probably calling at Monton & W'field. In haste, love to both, Hubby.
Have missed his ? ? immensely but been awfully decently treated by Mr. &
Mrs. A.
2) 17th August 1918 Postmark Belfast 'Castle Place, Belfast' to Miss Ami
Murray, i/c Avondale, The Prent, Dartford - 17.8.18 So pleased to
receive your card to hear such pleasant news. Be sure & give the Prince mi
luv, am so v glad. I hope you like your new surroundings, any chance if
coming 'Be' (by?) en route for home. Hope you are having a pleasant time at
your S. office. V many kind remembrance & love, Sarah Tomkins?
 
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1) 24th August 1918 Postmark Army Post Office R.36 to Mrs. McNally, 114
Carnan Street, Shankill Road, Belfast, Ireland - Nothing is to be written
on this side except the date and signature of the sender. Sentences not
required may be erased. If anything else is added the post card will be
destroyed. I am quite well. I have received no letter from you
lately/for a long time. Signature Willie 24/8/18
1919
 
 
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1) 27th January 1919 'New Zealand' - Dear Agnes, I thought I would send you
& Nellie one card each in Remembrance, this is the N.Z. Fern, it was nice
and calm across the Channel, their was not a ripple on the water. Port
Melbourne sailed to N.Z. on the 26th January with a 11 hundred soldiers on
board. I sent Clark your photos to keep for me. I am going to get them
enlarged the will keep him thinking whose the are for I did not tell him,
your Cousin James Quin
2) 2nd July? 1919 - Dear Nellie, Just a line to say I'm in good health,
hoping you and all at home is the same, please send me a small note and let
me know how you are, yours sincere Friend John xxx (PC photo of Ermine Road,
Hoole Chester)
3) 14th July 1919 Postmark ...ossan to Mr. Eddie McMurry, The Bush Road,
Antrim - Hope has prevailed. Now something constructive to look forward to,
"God is our Refuge" David
4) 27th July 1919 Postmark Belfast 'Belfast Castle & Cave Hill, Belfast' to
Mrs. Robinson, 5 Clarence Terrace, Bay Road, Larne Harbour - Dear Mrs.
Robinson, Have been staying in Belfast for a few days. Will be coming to see
you on Monday and spend a few days with you. Hope all are well. Love from M.
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1) 28th July 1919 Postmark Windermere to Miss A. Dunlop, at Nelsons Hardware
Stores, Main Street, Bangor, Co. Down, Ireland - Keswick Just a line
of greeting. Have been spending a most enjoyable holiday in the Lake
District. J. S. W.
2) 1st September 1919 Postmark Londonderry 'Shipquay Place, Londonderry' to
Miss Ruth Walker, Coshquinn, Lower Grourty, L. Derry - Dear Ruth, Your P.C.
was very nice, I am glad you and lizzie has a good Holiday at Buncrana as
the weather was lovely. from Ada Clarke
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1) 2nd January 1920/5th January 1920 Postmarks Antwerpen, Anvers/Bangor to
Mr. James Dunlop, Upper Balloo, Bangor, Co. Down, Ireland
N'Ards. - Best Wishes for 1920 Thos. ??obbi? (Antwerp Belgium)
2) 4th July 1920 Postmark Edinburgh to Miss A. Dunlop, @ Nelsons Hardware
Store, Main Street, Bangor, Co. Down, Ireland - Princes? Street is called
the finest street in Europe? & certainly it is one of the finest I have
seen. The King arrived yest. evg & passed along this way. I was at the top
of the Scott monument yest, 200 feet from the ground. My Hotel is just
across the road. The Castle is on the top if the hill. Hope all is well. J.
S. W.
3) 17th July 1920 Postmark Tipperary 'Tipperary Barracks' to Mrs. J. Ingram,
Bally Bough Hill, Co. Dublin - I am safe in Tip with Harry, had to take a
car from junction, with love Louis
4) 26th July 1920/28th July 1920 Postmarks Keswick/Bangor, Co. Down to
Misses Dunlop, Upper Balloo, Bangor, Co. Down Conlig,
Nards - Keswick The G.A. are having a good time here, and I wish some
of you could have come too. From A. Wilson
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1) 21st August 1920 Postmark Eastbourne to Miss L. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Newtownards, Ireland - 21/8/20 Dear ?, Am here for the weekend at the
house of an old army friend; ? could spend the weekend at Bangor one day?
Will ? when I get home to you. ? ? ? got a letter from Ireland, Yours Bob
2) 30th August 1920 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. to Miss A. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Conlig, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - Douglas I.O.M. 30/8/20 Dear
Aggie, May & I are having a great time here. The weather is delightful. Love
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1) 2nd September 1920 Postmark Whitehead, Co. Antrim 'I'm having a
Rollicking time at Whitehead. Guess which is me?' to Mrs.? J. Dunlop, Up.
Balloo, Conlig, Newtownards - Dear Mother, Just another card hoping all are
well, am dying for a line from home. Will be home Monday morn. Aggie
2) 2nd September 1920 Postmark Whitehead, Co. Antrim to Mr. S. M. Dunlop,
Up. Balloo, Newtownards - How do you think I look since I came down here? I
know I will look much better when I get your reply. Nest love from Nell? &
self to say nothing of the rest. A.
3) 2nd September 1920 Postmark Whitehead, Co. Antrim to Mrs. J. Dunlop, Up.
Balloo, Newtownards - Having a good time, beautiful weather, Minnie or
Muriel?
4) 3rd September 1920 Postmark Dublin to Miss N. Dunlop, c/o Mrs. Hamill, 13
Adelaide Avenue, Whitehead, Co. Antrim - Hope you've has a good time on
Antrim coast; knocks spots of Downside to my mind. Cheerio. Willie
5) 5th September 1920 Postmark ? to Miss A. Dunlop, c/o Mrs. Hamill, 13
Adelaide Avenue, Whitehead, Co. Antrim - Many thanks for card. Pleased to
know you had a double source of enjoyment at Whitehead. Hope you had no need
for my remedy, Willie
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1) 30th May 1921 Postmark Paquebot Southampton (Posted at Sea) to Miss A.
Dunlop, Upper Baloo, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - Dear Agnes, Just a
line to let you know how I am getting along. We are now 1,056 on our way not
so bad eh. Hope you have a good on Wed. J.? Hill?
2) 30th May 1921 Postmark Portrush 'Evolution of Irish Jaunting Car' to Mr.
Jas. Dunlop Jnr., Upper Balloo, Conlig, Newtownards - Having a lovely time.
Weather greatly improved. Hope you are getting along alright. Hope Reevy &
you are minding the cash. Don't be rubbing it in too much. Hope everything
is going satisfactorily. S. M. ?
3) 22nd July 1921 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast to The Misses Dunlop,
Balloo, Conlig, Newtownards - Cloughfin, Friday Enjoying myself A.1.
Haven't been in the house for many minutes at a time. Love Hilda
4) 2nd August 1921 Postmark Rostrevor, Co. Down from Bridge Street,
Rostrevor to Mrs. Dunlop, Upper Balloo, Conlig, Newtownards - Love to all
and best wishes from Betty
5) 24th August 1921 Postmark Portrush to Mrs. J. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Newtownards - Having a fine time. Nell
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1) 7th March 1922 Postmark Newbliss Co. Monaghan 'Main Street, Newbliss, Co.
Monaghan' to Miss C. Ardis, 2 Kinallen Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast -
Drumary, Doohat, Clones. Dear Cis, I am up here since last Wednesday
on sick leave, and I don't know when I have to go home. I was driveing Burks
Ford lorrie for a couple of days. George isn't a good driver yet. If you are
writeing do so that I will get it before Saturday as I might not be here.
Bertie
2) 11th June 1921 Postmark? to Miss A. Dunlop, Upper Balloo, Conlig,
Newtownards, Co. Down - Haven't seen such a bunch of peaches since ? left,
that would be impossible. Hearty greetings, Willie
3) 14th June 1922 Postmark Saint Paul Minn. Commercial Sta. to Miss N.
Dunlop, Upper Balloo, Conlig, near Newtownards, Ireland - Dear Nell, How are
you? I would just love to see you all and have a good laugh. This is a
beautiful country, St. Paul is very nice, but I think New York is simply
lovely. Will write you long letter. Love to all Lily
 
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1) 20th June 1922 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. 'Mixed Bathing, Port Skillion,
Douglas, I.O.M.' to The Misses Dunlop, Balloo, Conlig, Newtownards, Co. Down
- Having a gay old time here and wish you were here also for next week.
Hilda
2) 11th July 1921 Postmark Dublin to Mrs. J. Dunlop, Upper Balloo, by
Conlig, Newtownards, Co. Down - Many thanks for kind hospitality yesterday;
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1) 31st July 1922 Postmark Belfast 'Glengormley, Belfast' to Constable R.
Andrews, No. 8938 28 Hut, South Camp, Newtownards - Dear Brother, Just
a Card to let you know we are all well. Hopes this will also find you well.
Any word of you getting home a run again. I am thinking of taking a run down
on the bycicle some Sat. soon. John is not up home yet. This is all now
write soon. From Jim
2) 1922 Postmark Southampton, Paquebot to Miss A. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Conlig, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - Have seen land today, expect to
land tomorrow night. Best regards to all, J. L.
3) 24th ? 1922 Postmark Southampton, Paquebot to Master J. Dunlop, Upper
Balloo, Conlig, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - Dear James, we expect to be
in Quebec tomorrow, seen the icebergs, and the Mts. are covered with snow,
from Jim
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1) 19th May 1923 Postmark Hud. Term. Sta. N.Y. 'Bankers Trust and Equitable
Building, New York City' to Mr. Jas. Dunlop, Up. Balloo, Newtownards, Co.
Down, Ireland - This is the bank where I have my money, don't you think it
will hold it. Best Wishes Minnie
2) 19th May 1923 Postmark Hud. Term. Sta. N.Y. to Mrs. Jas. Dunlop, Up.
Balloo, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - I hope you are quite all right
again. We were shopping here today. Best Wishes Minnie
3) 3rd July 1923 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. to Mrs. Jas. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - Dear Mother, We have arrived safe and
sound, but we were all awfully sick, but feeling fine this morning. Best
love Nell?
4) 3rd July 1923 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. to Miss A. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - Dear Aggie, We are having a fine time, only
wish you were here. This is what the Bay was like when we arrived. Nell
5) 4th July 1923 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. to Mrs. J. Dunlop, Upper Balloo,
Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - Dear Mother, We are all having a great time
only it rained this morning. I hope you are not working too hard. Best love,
Nell
6) 2nd August 1923 Postmark Brooklyn, N.Y. 'Luna Park Tower at Night, Coney
Island, N.Y.' to Mr. Jas. Dunlop, Up. Balloo, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland
- We are spending the day here. All the little white dots on the other side
of card are electric lights. It is a perfect blaze of lights, beautiful.
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1) 2nd August 1923 Postmark Brooklyn, N.Y. to Mrs. Jas. Dunlop, Upper
Balloo, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland - Am spending day down here, we are
on holiday this week. The weather is simply beautiful, not too warm. Best
love, Lily
2) 23rd August 1923 Postmark Bangor, Co. Down 'At Bangor Money talks, but
the only thing it says to me here is "Goodbye"! ' to Miss Dunlop, 5 Crosbie
Terrace, Broadway, Douglas, I.O.M. - Thursday 4.30 Weather dreadful.
Flower show very good but a financial failure. Horse jumping put off, hope
you are getting good weather. N. S.??
3) 25th August 1923 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. to Mr. Jas. Dunlop, Up. Balloo,
Newtownards, Down, Ireland - We have had a very nice time. We are going out
to shop just now & may say this is our last day. Hope all are well at home.
I was expecting a note from Nell. Best love Aggie
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1) 1st September 1926 Postmark Londonderry to Miss Gertrude McGlenn?, 6
Rutland Gate, Blackpool, England - 1.9.26 Thanks for P.C. just arrived
home yesterday. Arrive at Rotunda on 15th Sept. & hope to see you enjoying
life. We may cross on the 6th. Have had lots of bathing & golf. Wrote to
Mary, never heard from her, please tell her to write to Derry & it will be
forwarded to me. Saw S. T. Irwin & Dr. McCullough. Maybe you'll write too.
Hope you are quite well & have heard from B.G. yours sincerely M.R.
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1) 19th August 1927 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath 'Easter Week 1916 The Scene
at the G.P.O. Dublin from the drawing by Wal Paget in the National Museum of
Ireland' to Mr. or Mrs. M. Callister? Cidar Villa, Warrenpoint - Had very
pleasant journey. Rowed all day yesterday. To day ? Jim? going down Lown ?
Dan L.? at school. ??????? yours ?
2) 28th November 1927 Postmark Belfast 'Ulster Hospital for Children and
Women (Incorporated). Templemore Avenue, Belfast' to Miss Hobb, 39 Bridge
Street, Lisburn - Thank you for parcel of silver paper received today. M. O.
Robinson, Matron. Ulster Hospital 26.11.27
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1) 22nd November 1928 Postmark Belfast 'Harland and Wolff's Shipyard,
Belfast' to Miss Mabel Jess, Sunnyvale, Ballykeel, Dromore, Co. Down - Dear
Mabel, I thought I would have had a letter from you this week letting me
(know) you were coming down, but I suppose they musn't be going to have the
H. T. this Sunday. I think I will go up this week and if your Father &
Mother doesn't mine & maybe you will come back down with me. I will go
sometime on Saturday afternoon, so tell your Mother & Father I was asking
for them & all the rest - DO - I think this is all now/new? ? till I see
you, we can have a good old chat then. With lots of love, your loving
Pal Meg
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1) 18th September 1929 Postmark Omagh, Co. Tyrone/Belfast 'Waterworks,
Antrim Road, Belfast' to Miss Ethel Magee, 18 Campsie Avenue, Omagh,
29 Greenville Terrace, Sth. Circ. Road, Dublin - Belfast Tuesday Where
are you now? We are wondering!! I hope Ivy is quite strong and well again
and that you are feeling fit yourself. We have looked for a card from you
all the week. We hope it was a false alarm about the kiddie, off to Cavan
Wed. our address, Fort View House, Regaskin, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. Love
from all, E. Lees "? please forward"
2) 29th July 1929 Postmark Belfast 'Harland & Wolff's South Yard, Belfast'
to Mrs. J. H. Greenwood, School House, Garvestone, Norwich, Eng. - Got here
alright this morning, weather rather moist yesterday. Dull today. Will
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1) 5th September 1931 Postmark Belfast 'Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast' to
Mrs. J. W. Noble, 39 Bridge Street, Lisburn, Co. Antrim - Dear Mother,
Wishing you both many happy returns of to-morrow, & that you are feeling
better, glad to say I am doing well. Yours Affectionately Lily
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1) 23rd June 1933 Postmark Downhill Londonderry to Mrs. Moon, "La
Maisonette" 19 Sagimor Gardens, Bloomfield, Belfast - Having quite a good
holiday. Weather great so far. Bertie, Mat, Eddie & Peg motor up & down,
they are fairly enjoying themselves. Hoping Frank & you are keeping well.
Love Lily. I will write later.
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1) 11th July 1940 Postmark Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh 'High Street,
Enniskillen' from ?6 Townhall? Street, Enniskillen c/o Fermanagh? to Mrs.
McHenry, 369a Donegall Road, Belfast - Dear Mrs. McHenry, I am sure you were
surprised when you heard where we are, we arrived on Sunday and do like it
all right. I got the 3 children all together with me. I was sorry at not
seeing you before leaving. I hope Mr. McHenry is keeping better. I hope to
see you soon, this is our street. Stewart?
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1) 12th June 1941 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath 'Enniskillen from Cole
Monument' to Mr. P. Duffy, 12 Kimmage Road W., Terenure, Dublin - 12/6/41
Hope to have an early dinner here & be with you between 1.30 & 2 p.m. on
Sunday. Hope you are well love. Greg?
2) 26th June 1941 Postmark Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone 'Main Street,
Fivemiletown' to Mr. W. Milliken, 93 Bayview Road, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
- Fivemiletown Thurs. 26/6/41 Dear Bill, Just a card hoping to find
you well. Having a grand time. Some good runs on the bicycles. All the Best
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1) 18th November 1941 Postmark Belfast 'Mountpottinger Corner & Junction,
Belfast' to Mrs. Sloan, Rose Cottage, Carryduff (scored out)
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1) 26th March 1948 Postmark Londonderry 'Craigavon Bridge, Londonderry' to
Mrs. Moon, 19 Sagimor Gardens, Bloomfield, Belfast - Good Friday This
is where "yours truly" is now. Yesterday was a delightful day for travelling
and to-day is like a mid-summer day. Hope it will remain so for the
holidays. We hope to begin Spring-cleaning this evening or to-morrow. A
happy Easter to both of you. Love V???l?
2) July 1948 Postmark Sligo 'Strandhill and Knockreagh, Sligo' to Mr. & Mrs.
Donaghy & Family, 71 Madrid Street, Belfast - Having a grand time. Weather
showery. First class Hotels, doing it (High Class) Scenery is beautiful,
James & Tommy
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1) 19th September 1949 Postmark Londonderry 'Craigavon Bridge, Londonderry'
to Mr. & Mrs. Leitch, Laraghdoon, Magheralave Road, Lisburn - Its a perfect
day here, we may see you Wed. or Thur. I could have sent for a parcel if I
had known Christie was going on Sat. I will bring it. Lila & John
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1) 15th July 1951 Postmark Sligeagh 'Thady's Cottage, Strandhill, Co. Sligo'
to Miss L. Cromie, 27 Hillsborough Parade, Belfast, N. Ireland - Dear
Lizzie, Having a great time here and the weather is beautiful, wish I had
you in the Sands, you would enjoy it, hope you are well & enjoying yourself,
all the best, Sam & Esther? Foreman
2) 23rd July 1951 Postmark Londonderry 'Bishop Street showing Courthouse,
Londonderry' to Mr. & Mrs. F. Moon, 19 Sagimor Gardens, Bloomfield, Belfast
- Enjoying our holidays very much, weather lovely until today. We had a very
enjoyable trip to Greencastle yesterday and to Portrush on Thursday, we are
hoping to go for a long run through Donegal on Monday or Tuesday. We had a
lovely service in Strand Church this morning, the two Churches being united
this month. Do hope this finds you both in good form, love from us both. Liz
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1) 23rd July 1954 Postmark Sligeagh 'Buenas Ayres Drive, Strandhill, Sligo'
to Miss Cromie, 27 Hillsborough Parade, Castlereagh Road, Belfast, N.
Ireland - Hope to find you well. The weather is poor but the company good,
wish you were here. I know you would enjoy yourself. Kindest Reguards S. &
E. Foreman
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1) 11th July 1956 Postmark Southampton, Paquebot (On Board June 29th) to
Miss Lil Cromie, 27 Hillsborough Parade, Castlereagh Road, Belfast, Ireland
- Dear Lil, On our way home after a most enjoyable holiday. Saw Cousin Etta
and her three boys in England. Got around to see quite a few Cousins and had
a grand time doing it. Glad we got to see you a couple of times and got
these pictures. If you want copies of any of them, send the picture to me
and I will get additional copies for you. Love from Peg & Nan or Van?
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"We have given much ... We have much to give" ...
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