| Title: | O'Donnell, Annie to Phelan, James, 1903 |
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| ID | 6285 |
| Collection | Your Fondest Annie: Letters from Annie O'Donnel to James P.Phelan [A. O'Donnell] |
| File | fondestan/48 |
| Year | 1903 |
| Sender | O'Donnell, Annie |
| Sender Gender | female |
| Sender Occupation | children's maid |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Penn., USA |
| Destination | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Recipient | Phelan, James |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends |
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| Log | unknown |
| Word Count | 483 |
| Genre | possible visit, news |
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| Transcript | [Darlington Road & Forbes Street Pittsburgh, Pa.] October 28th 1903 October 28th 1898 Write soon even if its only a few lines My dear Jim, Five years ago tonight I guess you remember. Don't you wish we were on that same old spot but homeward bound? Your ever welcome letter reached me in good time and brought hopes of possible visit from you in a shorter time than I have anticipated. In fact, I have never fixed any time for your coming, but if it were depended on me, you would be here now. No matter when you come, it will seem long to me, and now I am beginning to look forward to your coming again. Then I'll be happy, for there are many things I would like to tell you that I can't write, and, Jim, I am very grateful to you for promising me your picture. It was something I always longed for but for which I will be looking now any day. Our city is in quite a little distress these times, and the poor workmen are looking for a very slack winter. Just a week ago, two banks closed and in all the mills and large works quite a number of the men are laid off, and to crown all, the whole city of Alleghany will be quarantined tomorrow morning on account of smallpox. I think that's dreadful! Mrs. Mellon is talking of having us vaccinated. I guess I remember when I was done last, but as usual, there is very little left to tell the tale, hardly a trace of that very sore arm. When I was going to town a few days ago, our car came to one of those 10 minute stops, and the motorman came into the car and picked from his pocket a letter, started to read it, and such a bright face and hearty laugh. No one seemed to see but myself, for it brought to mind something similar in another city where a motorman opens a letter, but I fear not much room for laughter between the lines as the letters are rather dull at times. Well, it is nearing Xmas again and our people are beginning to talk of the South already. That seems as important to them as the great day itself. Of course, they usually have to make purchases while the summer goods are on hand. Rose tells me to give you her best love and so does Ellen. They have told me often, but I guess I have to do it this time though I have asked them to wait till you come. They are the two best souls to me and think nothing too good to say about you and often wish you were here. Now, Jim, please write soon and remember me to all so now must finish. I am as ever fondly Annie xxxxx |
