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Rea Collection
Rea, Ballymena
Postcard, Photos & Medals
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Postcards 1904 -1909 Postcards
1910 - 1959 & no dates
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1) 2? December 1904 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Mother, I will be home on Sunday for a short
visit. I was waiting for a decided answer for you. Jim
2) 15th November 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. R. Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Jane, thanks for the last
P.C. you sent. Hope you will like this, tell Aunt I will write in a few
days. A. E. McK
3) 5th December 1904 Postmark ? to Miss Jennie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Jennie, Thanks very much
for your nice P.C. sorry you couldn't send me one of the (squeezegut)
perhaps you'll be over to show me round next time, will write to Aunt soon.
C. McK.
4) 'Colleen Bringing Home the Turf' Keep cool I'm sure he'll come home ?
went high on Monday 9th August 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss Annie McKinley,
c/o Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear
Annie, Black Maria wasn't in so I shoed it to her chum Duncan, big fellow
moored into the parlow on Sunday night, S. H.
5) 'The Promenade, Donaghadee' 14th September 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss
Jeannie Rea, No. 5 Salisbury Square, Harry Ville, Ballymena - Dear Miss Rea,
I hope you are getting along alright, glad to hear of you getting quite well
again. Shall have to see you the first times I visit the old homestead. Hope
Mother is quite well, Jim is here while ? writing, he looks well, yours
Jeannie Dunn??? or Devin???
6) 15th October 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. R. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Janie, I am sending you another of
Marie Studholme, you can let me know if you have this one. I think their is
some new ones of her coming out hand painted. Hoping you are all well, love
to Aunt & L. Smyth & all the rest. A. E. McK. Glad the change has done you
good, thanks for your P. Card
7) 20th December 1904 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Jennie Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, near Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Oireland - Dear Jennie, I
think this will remind you of Graham's field Harryville near Ballee near
Slat up the moat road, will write to Aunt this week, yours Squeezegut C. McK.
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1) 20th September 1904 Postmark ? to Miss Jennie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Jennie, I suppose you have
your album well nigh full up by this time. I wasn't aware you had one until
Annie told me, I will send you a few views of Bonnie Scotland, hoping you
will give them a corner along with the rest of your collection. C. McK.
2) 1st November 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss Jennie Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - I hope you are well as this leaves us all.
Jennie is better and has got a tooth and can call her da-da, so I think she
is doing well. I didn't see Annie this fortnight. J. E. R.
3) 22nd August 1904 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Sister, Hugh & Annie arrived quite safe on
Sunday night. I was at the Station to meet them, Your brother Jim
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1) 26th July 1905 Postmark Aberystwyth to Miss Rea, Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Ireland - Spending holiday in Wales, lovely country,
got fine weather. Remember me to your Mother, Kindest regards. M.C.L.(?)
2) 2? February 1905 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Glad to know you are getting along so
well. Remember me to all. Annie
3) 1st September 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, Salisbury Square,
Ballymena - Dear Aunt Lizzie, I will be down on Sunday sure tell Aunt
Maggie, Love to Jennie and all from your Loving Neice Lizzie
4) 28th July 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Aunt, I received your letter, sorry
you have been so poorly. Janie & Aunt were over on Wed. Evg. I suppose Janie
will be home now. I will tell Charlie you would like him to take & run to
see you. I will write in & few days. Love to Janie & L. Smyth(?) Hoping you
are feeling better. A. E. McK.
5) 13th September 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Ballymena - Dear Aunt, I arrived home safe hoping you are all well, love to
all, Love to all, I will be down at 4, may all be well from your loving Neice, Lizzie Cathcart, with love. Don't forget Aunt Maggie and all your
self and Jennie
6) 1st November 1905 Postmark ? to Miss Robinson, 175 Lisburn Road, Belfast
- I. L. Montague Mansions, Portman Square W. Dear J. Thanks so much
for postcard. I do hope you are all well. I leave here Thursday the 2nd & go
back to the old address. Give my love to all , yours Ja???
7) 9th September 1905 Postmark Whitehead, Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, No. 5
Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Received P.C. allright also Cis.
Hope you are feeling well, love from Ci, I am writing this in Bob Adairs,
Annie
8) 5th April 1905 Postmark Govan to Miss Jeannie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Janie, I hope you are got quite
well again & able to be about as usual. My thanks for your nice P.C. I had
nearly forgotten all about it all & don't be taking to mays big blue ones at
Easter. ? McK.
9) 12th September 1905 Postmark Cambuslang to Miss Rea, Salisbury Square,
Harry ville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Am enjoying myself very much.
J. C.
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1) 25th February 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Aunt, I will write some day next
week, we are all well. Lovingly Annie
2) 23rd January 1905 Postmark Govan to Miss Jennie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Jennie, Received your mothers
letter alright, hope she is got quite well again, will write in a day or so.
Jim didn't go down your way at all. C. McK.
3) 31st August 1905 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Hugh is keeping better, he hasn't worked any this
week, I thought he had written to you before, for I told him to do so. I was
at Durham Street yesterday, they are getting on all right. The Dr. never
turned up again but the pain is wearing away. Love to all J. E. R.
4) 7th June 1905 Postmark Carnlough to Miss Jane R. Rea, Salisbury Square,
Queen Street, Harryville, Ballymena - Harp Hall 16/6/05 Dear Jane, hope you
& Mother is well, lovely weather here, think I am staying the month, hope
you see Mary sometimes, love to all, Sarah
5) 4th December 1905 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. R. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Janie, I am sending aunt some grapes.
Hope she will get there and enjoy there. Hope she is keeping better, let me
know if you get them safe. Annie
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1) 21st December 1906 Postmark Cheltenham to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Fernholme(?) Christ Church ?,
Cheltenham - My Dear J. Just a line to thank you so much for getting the
photo, not quite as good as the past ones. I hope you are quite well. I wish
you a very happy xmas, with love from your friend ? Wilson
2) 26th July 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Jeannie, I shall be much pleased to see you or
your Mother as soon as you arrive. J. G. N.
3) 6th/7th August 1906 Postmarks Ballymena/Rothesay to Miss Janie Rea,
Salisbury Square, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland 25
Battenberg Street, Belfast - Dear Janie, Rothesay is a beautiful place. I am
enjoying myself, hope you are well. Alan
4) 26th February 1906 Postmark Limavady to Miss Robinson, 1?5 Lisburn Road,
Belfast - My Dear Friend, I hope you are quite well. We are all very ill
with a cold, Mother is down since Saturday and wishes to be remembered to
all, I am your loving friend Augustus Wm. Simpson
5) 11th January 1906? Postmark Ipswich to Miss Robinson c/o Robinson Rea &
Co., 175 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Ireland - 255 Caulwell Hall Road, Ipswich.
Jan. 11. Peace to thee, I came down here from London yesterday after
noon, and expect to be here for a few weeks. I had three others helping me
on the "Host Work" today. I know I shall enjoy my work for God in this
place. We are having a tea for the juniors tomorrow evening, wish you could
come. Sincerely yours in His service, E. S. Graton(?)
6) 21st December 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harriville, Ballymena - Arrived safely. Hope Lizzie didn't walk you home too
fast after she had so much practice at the Military Step. Wishing you a
happy and enjoyable Christmas. "Och, dear aye" Older than Joe
7) 11th April 1906 Postmark Glasgow to Miss J. Rea, Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear J. R. Don't be eating to
many eggs at Easter to do yourself harm. Hoping you will have a good time.
J. M. M.?
8) 25th December 1906 Postmark Londonderry to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harriville, Ballymena - Doing a couple of holidays here in all the
snow. That is it. Younger than Joe? No.
9) 1st November 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Aunt, Just a card to say I had a P.
card from Bob & James is gone to Philadelphia. I expect he has some idea of
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1) 5th May 1906? Postmark ? to Miss Jeannie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear Jeannie, I am getting
along tip-top. You will have my photo in a few days. I have got a splendid
situation with days 7 to 6, Saturdays 7 to 12. Your Brother Jim
2) 'Queens Bridge, Belfast' 17th October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mrs.
Lizzie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena - My Dear Sister
Lizzie, in reply to your letter inquiring after my health, I am just up &
down but little improvement if any. Had a letter from Jamie(?) concerning
his Aunt Martha's death, he was then in good health & desirous of going on
from summer into winter, courageous with bright anticipations for the
future, with kind love to Jeannie & yourself from all. Your loving Sister I.
G. R.(?)
3) 14th July 1906 Postmark Killybegs to Miss Rea, Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Have been in Killybegs since Monday but mean to
leave soon for Bundoran and will then send you address. Has anything turned
up yet? Hope your mother and you are well. Love, M. C. Lennox
4) 20th October 1906 Postmark Belfast to Miss Janie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Hope you are well & working every day. I
never was feeling as well as I have been since I came back. Love to all A.
R. McK.
5) 17th/18th August 1906 Postmarks Ballymena/Ballykinler to Mrs. L. Rea,
Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena 25 Battenberg
Street, Belfast (The Country) - 17/8/06 Ballykinler Camp. How are you
getting on? Have Charlie here for a week. Remember me to the Country girl in
Ballymena. You know who I mean. Jim McK.
6) 28th November 1906 Postmark Broughshane, Ballymena to Miss Janie Rea,
Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Janie, How are you getting on
these times. I think you did not recognise me on Tuesday night in H.Ville.
Would you not think of Applying for ?.S. Yours truly, Lizzie note new
address xxxx
7) 23rd July 1906 Postmark Arbroath to Miss J. R. Rea, Salisbury Square,
Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Leaving for home to-day after enjoying a
very pleasant holiday. Hope you will soon get a situation would to very
pleased to hear from T. McQ. Love to all. J. McM.
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1) 26th November 1906 Postmark Cheltenham to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Fernhalme, Christ Church Road,
Cheltenham - Dear J. Jane thanks so much for P.C., it is a lovey/long one. I
will write to you next week & sent po for photo, very kind of you to get
them for me. I had a P.C. from your aunt, she is keeping better, my aunt has
been ill I am sad to say but she is a lot better, much love to ? ? & ? ? ? ?
2) 19th May 1906 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Mother, This was not the day, I think it is the
25th. I would have written sooner only when my father was ill I went down to Aggie's nearly every day, he is still there, Maggie is not well, only she is
still sewing away, this is her busy time. I hope you are keeping better
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1) 7th February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harriville, Ballymena - These are two chums. The Drum Major and Yours truly.
Will write you a letter before I go away. J. McK.
2) 7th February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harriville, Ballymena - They have given us a new sort of cap with a red band
round it. We are fine looking chaps now. Fine feathers you know make fine
birds. Will write before I go away. J. McK (McKay)
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1) 25th December 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Wishing you a happy Christmas, Evaline
2) 16th February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. R. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Hoping you are quite well. Have
you been at any. Been worried since. Yours A. E. McK.
3) 24th November 1907 Postmark Cork to Mrs. Lizzie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - I am enjoying myself in the sunny land of the South
this week. I do hope you have encourageing news from Janie's before this
time. I have written home from here. Yours truly J. R.
4) 17th September 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Received letter, will write as soon as I
get time. Hope Janie & you are quite well. Remember me to them when writing.
Your friend, Annie
5) 28th June 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - I intended to have written sooner, the baby isn't
very well, he has got the cold & the doctor wouldn't cut his arm. Janie
sends this P.C. to her Auntie, will write soon, hope you are all well. J. E.
Rea
6) 21st December 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Hugh intended being down on Saty., but has to work
until Tuesday, will let you know when he will be down. The children are all
keeping well, I hope you are better. J. E. R.
7) 10th October 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Thank you very much for cloth, it will make up
nicely, glad to hear your Mother is a little better. My cold is better
to-day and Hugh's thumb is keeping better, love from all, J. E. R.
8) 2nd April 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Kindly let me know how Jennie is getting on, I got
home safe, no remarks passed about Jennie
9) 27th July 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Arrived safe & dry, had no trouble with children. H.
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1) 9th January 1907 Postmark Glasgow to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Stopping in Glasgow until Thursday
night. Must go back to duty on Friday. Excuse pencil. Written in town. No
ink. J. McKinley
2) 'Belfast Strike - Goods being delivered by Motor Vans to Fleetwood Steamer
under Police Protection from Ropeworks' 17th August 1907 Postmark Belfast to
Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena - I suppose you have
heard something of the sport we are having here this week. Hoping this will
find you all in best of health, remember me to Aunt (That is it) Annie will
write on Monday, yours truly John
3) 23rd April 1907 Postmark Belfast to Miss Jeanie ? Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Jeanie, I expect your Uncle will call
tomorrow, hoping all is well. Auntie
4) 6th December 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Aunt, If nothing happens I will be down to see
you & Janie on Sat. if I can manage for the 3.30 I will go by it, don't be
putting yourselves about for me. Hoping you are well.
5) 2nd February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harriville, Ballymena - Thanks for postcard. We are still preparing for our
journey abroad. Had a great big farewell concert last night with guests from
every part of Ireland. Sorry I won't be able to visit Ballymena before going
away. It will be a case of Kathleen Mavourneen, I'm afraid. J. McK.
6) 8th February 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harriville, Ballymena - Sorry if you had to pay for photo I posted last
night. The Postman took it off my table, thinking it was stamped & posted it
before I had time to stop him. Very busy, and didn't get time to write yet.
J. McK.
7) 18th March 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - I hope you have got word before this.
Sorry I have not Jims address yet. I am waiting on a letter every day. Love
to Janie, not forgetting yourself. Lovingly Annie
8) 22nd December 1907 Postmark Cheltenham to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Ireland - 21 Promenade, Chelt. Dear friend,
Just a P.C. to wish you a very happy xmas. I hope you are keeping well &
that you are getting good news of James, much love yours L. W.
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1) 30th March 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Aunt, Just a card to wish you a
Happy time at the Holidays, love from all. A. E. McK.
2) 26th June 1907 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Aunt, Many thanks for P.C., would
have written sooner but was not very well. Ellie & Evaline were at
Warrenpoint on Sat. Sorry to hear about Lizzie, hope she is better. I think
the weather miserable. Hope Janie is well, love from all, excuse this
scribble, will write in a day or too. Annie
3) 27th ? 1907 Postmark ? to Mrs. L. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harryville,
Ballymena, Ireland - Thanks for postcards received. Am still liking Crete.
Having lovely weather but rather hot. No word from Charlie yet, but expect a
letter soon. J. McK.
4) 22nd December 1907 Postmark Cheltenham to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Ireland - 21 Promenade, Cheltenham. Dear J., thanks
so much for P.C., this is just to wish you a merry xmas & a bright & happy
new year. I do hope you are quite well, much love yours J. W.
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1) 23rd December 1908 Postmark Newburgh to Mrs. Lizzie Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Ireland - Wishing you a bright and prosperous
New Year, Your Loving Niece, Millicent
2) 24th December 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - from Arthur
3) 3rd January 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Janie Rea, No. 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Thanks for letter, glad to hear
Aunt is abel to be up. Hope she will keep better. Ellie(?) & Evaline would
rather wait & go next Saturday. Ellie said to tell you that they will stay
untill Monday. Aunt will, I hope, be a great deal stronger, if nothing
happens they will go by the 3.30. Hoping to hear from you soon & I hope Aunt
is keeping better & will soon be abel to write. Annie or Anne
4) 20th August 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Janie A. Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dr. J. if nothing happens I will
be down on Sat. I will leave by the 10 to 5. arr. in Ballymena 10 to 6. Hope
aunt is well. Annie
5) 30th March 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - D/J I never sent you a card to thank you
for collars(?), they are lovely & every one admires them. Hope you are well
& busy every day, Annie
6) 28th January 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Jane Robinson, No. 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - My Dear Jeannie & Sister(?) Just a note to
say that Winnie & I. have missed you both very much today & when J. comes
home Myrtle leaps and screams for joy. We do hope you got there all right &
found all well on your arrival. With kind love & sincerest good wishes to
all. Maggie rises at 7-00 I breakfast at 9.00 & everything is going lovely,
enjoy yourselves & good ? your loving Brother & Sister, Father & mother,
Jos.: Maggie
7) 30th August 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Aunt, arrived safe & found all well
here. I will think long this week, no tea at 7 for me now. Joe was away when
it came. I will write on Monday, give my love to James(?)
8) 22nd April 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - got home all right, feel very tires to day, having
lovely weather here, Mother joins me in sending her love. C. Y.(?)
9) 16th June 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - D/J. Just a card to let Auntie & you
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1) 23rd November 1908 Postmark Cheltenham to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear J. So sorry I have been so
long of checking about you, I got back quite safely. I hope Jane & your
Mother is quite well, much love Jams? J. Wilson
2) 17th July 1908 Postmark Harrow? to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Dear J. I thought you would
like this view. I am stoping here untill the 27th of this month. When I
return to Cheltenham ???? I will be going home about the 2???? you just are
been well. I hope your mother is quite well. Love to both??????? Penteth(?)
Mount Park, Harrow
3) 30th January 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Janie Robinson, c/o Miss Rea,
No. 5 Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Janie, I suppose you
are not thinking of nursing Winnie as you are with the good Aunt now, tell
both Aunts that Winnie is the nicest. no one to bring we Jiquine(?) now
4) 25th March 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Arrived safely, Thanks for postcard. Am looking for
work in Belfast, if I get any, will remain here. Hope you are all well. Will
probably see you later when I get settled. J. McK.
5) 22nd January 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Lizzie Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Jan 21st. 22 Westcott. My dear Sister, Just
a line to say Jeanie & I will be down all being well Sat. leaving by 3.30.
We are all glad to hear you are improving. I had a photo from Maggie's
Millicent today. Hugh's youngest child is very ill.
6) 'Oh! You Goose' 25th March 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5
Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Back in Belfast and not sorry, if
I can stay here. Hope you are well. In the best form myself. J. McK.
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1) 24th July 1908 Postmark ??rrin to Miss J. Rea, Salisbury Square,
Harryville, B'mena - Hope you and your mother are well and the work not too
bad since 12th. Having a very good time in Portnoo, although very little hot
weather. Am bathing every day & will be sorry leaving, can take very long
walks, the country is beautiful. M. C. Lennox
2) 11th March 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, No. 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Aunt, Just a card to say Jim
arrived this morning. I will write as soon as I get time. I had a card just
the same from James the day you got yours. Jim looks real well & wishes to
be remembered to Jane & you. I sent a card like this to James. Annie
3) 9th September 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Received your letter, sorry to hear you
were not feeling well. Hope you are keeping better. Surprised to hear Maggie
was down, never seen any of them twice the evg. I came home, love from all,
Joe came home on Sunday. Had a good holiday. A. McK.
4) 9th September 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Janie Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Glad to know you are still
working Joe had a letter from Jim yest. He is still working. Janie is to be
married to Mr. Thompson., that's the same one as she was engaged to. A. McK.
5) 19th April 1908 Postmark Cheltenham to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 21 Promenade, Cheltenham. Dear
J. Just a P.C. to wish your M. & yourself a very happy Easter, hope you are
both well. My Aunt is keeping well, how is James, no word of coming home.
much love yours J. W.
6) 22nd September 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Janie Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Thanks for lovely P.C. I never
was in Westcott since. Hope you are still getting some work to do. How is
all the sweet faces. I saw Mr. Martin's wedding in paper. Annie. Hope you
like this card.
7) 22nd December 1908 Postmark Cheltenham to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 21 Promenade, Cheltenham. Dear
Mrs. Rea, Just a P.C. to wish you a very happy xmas & a bright new year. I
hope you are keeping well. Much love Your J. W.
8) 30th August 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Janie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Arrived safe, Evelyn met me at the
station all well at home. Hope you got home safe, love to all. Annie
9) 21st October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - D/J. I think I forgot to answer your
last P.C. for which I thank you now. How is the merry Widow getting along
now. I think John has enjoyed his Ballymena visit. Love to Aunt. A. McK.
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1) December 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Janie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Thanks for the last P.C. you sent, you
will see Van Hauters train on this. Was over seeing Jennie on Sat. evg.
Little Jack was not well & we Hugh called me his Auntie all the time, love
to all. Annie
2) 22nd September 1908 Postmark Portrush to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Ballymena, Co. Antrim - 77 Main Street, Portrush. Dear Miss Rea, I hope
yourself & the others are quite well. I thought you might have been down a
day this summer. Hope Mr.? Robinson & family are well also. We are not so buisy now. I must conclude with love M. Magee
3) 20th October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Thanks very much for P.C. but I think the dish in B'mena far outran it. Have not seen any of our next-door friend's since but
I think they are rather surprised at me being down without knowing. With
best love to all from all. John
4) 17th October 1908 Postmark Newburgh to Miss Jennie R. Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Ireland - Hope you are all well, all well
here, we are having lovely weather here so far and it has been very warm
to-day. Lovingly Millicent
5) 8th October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. L. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Just a line to let you know I intend taking a race
down to see you on Sat. I will likely go on the 3.30 as she is a through
train & arrives about 4.24. Hoping this will find you in best of health.
John
6) 3rd December 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Jennie, Uncle says thanks for prompt attention,
the are just lovely, he took them home today, hoping all are well. With love
from all, Jeannie will be to see you soon. Aunt J. N.
7) 22nd July 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Please write & say what train you will come by
Saturday, we will be glad to see you, Cath
8) 22nd September 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Received your letter. Sorry to hear
about Mrs. Mc. Hope she is better. I will write perhaps tomorrow, Mrs.
Gillespie is very ill again. Hope you are keeping well. Annie
9) 30th October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. R. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - thanks for P.C. Hope you are quite well,
tell Aunt I received her letter & will write soon, glad to know Jas. is
well. I think the Westcott St. people had one from him today as it came in
care of me & I sent it down. Annie. I think this is a lovely cat.
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1) 22nd December 1908 Postmark Cheltenham to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - 21 Promenade,
Cheltenham. Dear J. Just a P.C. to wish you a mery xmas & a happy new year.
I do hope you are well. much love yours J. W.
2) 8th October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss Jen. Rea, No. 5
Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Jennie, I hope the town folk
wont be getting too much excited over my visit on Sat. You can tell them not
to mind decorating any, as I only intend paying a short visit. Hoping to see
you soon, yours truly John
3) 25th December 1908 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Hugh expects to be down on Saty. with Hugh &
Janie, he will likely be early. J. R.
4) 14th October 1908 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Dear J., Arrived home here alright. I am
sending you this Spaniel to clear up any scraps you might have after the
lodger. Hoping all are quite well. Your's the ? breaker
1909
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1) 25th December (1909) Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - With best wishes to Janie(?) and yourself from
?????? Xmas 09
2) 6th April 1909 Postmark Newburgh to Miss Jennie Rea, # 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Ireland - From your loving cousin ? R. McKay
3) 7th February 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss Jennie Rea, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Hoping you got home alright as the (wee bow)
and I arrived home about 9 o'c. You were saying that we were thinking long
while with you, to get home, but it is only now I am thinking (short) to be
back again. Remember me to Miss Judge & the moderate Woman, Cousin Ellie
4) 6th August 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - Dear Jeannie, Just a note to say I have been
thinking ? you a very great deal today, only wishing you were with me to
enjoy a 30 miles drive on the Side Car, hoping you & your Mother are very
well, with love to all. I have been to Armagh & Benburb, Milltown & also to
Keady & Dungannon & Caledon, with much love from Maggie & myself to you,
your mother, Auntie & Children. Jos. or Jas. Robinson
5) 15th January 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Dear Jeanie, I am so glad to hear you
are getting along well in your new business. Hoping all's well as we all
are. Jeanie sends lots of love, Your Auntie J. G. M.
6) 16th January 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss J. R. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - I don't think I sent you a card like
this. However I will send this one to add to your collection. Hoping you are
well. Cousin Annie
7) 4th July 1909 Postmark Harrogate to Miss Jane Rea, Harryville, Ballymena,
Co. Antrim - Many thanks for P.P.C. This is our School room. Did Miss Rose
send you a photo of House or School room, if she did not I will bring one of
house home for you. H. Caruth. Sunday Duchy Court
8) 16th December 1909 Postmark Asbury Park, N.J. to Miss J. Rea, Harryville,
Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Very best wishes for a Merry Xmas, Mary
Jane Lennox
9) 18th March 1909 Postmark to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harryville,
Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Hope you are quite well. Had a visit from James C.
on Sunday evg., he is looking well. How is little Jennie, hope she is a good
girl. Cousin Annie
 
 
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1) 'Holywood Arches, Belfast' 1st November 1909? Postmark Belfast to Miss J.
Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - Thanks for last
card which I received. Hope you are all keeping well this cold weather. Tell
Aunt I will write soon. Annie
2) 'Holywood Road, Belfast' 21st August 1909 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Lizzie
Rea, 5 Salisbury Square, Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - You will think
me a nice girl not answering your card. Jennie was over one evg. this week,
she said Hugh was going down for Jennie(?) Hope you are well. Annie. You
will notice the road to Clarkes.
3) 14th February 1909 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - I hope my too little girls are well,
especially the we one with her nice we Bow on. Hope you are keeping well
yourself. Annie
4) 6th August 1909 Postmark Belfast to Missie Jeannie Robinson, 5 Salisbury
Square, Harryville, Ballymena - Westcott Street, City, 5th August 1909. My
Dear Jeannie, Just a note that we both join in the wish for Wisdom, health &
happiness to be yours as tomorrow 6th August 09 is your birth day, hoping
you may enjoy very many & very happy ones, from your loving parents M. & ?
5) 24th July 1909 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Lizzie Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena - (To Morrow Saturday) We are leaving here by
afternoon train about 3 o'c p.m. or 3.30. I am not perfectly clear at
present. Your loving J. G. R.
6) 21st August 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss Rea, 5 Salisbury Square,
Harryville, Ballymena, Co. Antrim - I think you have not one of those views.
Hoping all are well. Annie. this is where Dr. McDermott preaches.
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