| Title: | O'Donnell, Annie to Phelan, James, 1904 |
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| ID | 6289 |
| Collection | Your Fondest Annie: Letters from Annie O'Donnel to James P.Phelan [A. O'Donnell] |
| File | fondestan/52 |
| Year | 1904 |
| 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 | 492 |
| Genre | Xmas, travelling, work, family |
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| Transcript | [Darlington Road & Forbes St. Pittsburgh, Pa.] January 1, 1904 My dear Jim, A bright, happy and a prosperous New Year is my sincerest wish to you. A few minutes ago I had a talk with your uncle over the phone. I was awfully glad to hear his voice again, but he told me you were not at all well, that you looked ill, and were, in fact, suffering from a severe cold. That's the reason I now write, for rest I cannot get till you yourself give me an accurate account of how you really are, if you have not already written. Our last letters must have crossed as we both wrote on the same day. Wasn't it too bad you didn't come here during the Christmas week? Yet, it might have been for the best, as I never was more busy since I came to Mellons. Now they have decided not to go south till 30 January, and I wish they were not going at all. I feel too far from you now, but when I go to Florida, I just feel lost. Jim, if you are feeling ill, consult a doctor at once and, for pity sake, do be careful while this cold weather is here. Your uncle said you were doing nicely I said nothing but listened to all he had to say, and, Jim, don't you worry about things. If the saloon does at all, well, just keep with it, and, of course, if you don't find it quite to your liking, I see no reason why you wouldn't get along with something else. Don't worry about what anybody says Just suit yourself and you will come out all right. I would give the world tonight if I were near you to give at least a few encouraging words. As you left me at the Union Station, so I have been since. Always remember that no matter what comes or goes, I will always be the same. In your troubles, Jim, you will find in me an ardent heart, and don't think you will worry me by telling me as there is no greater happiness for me than to help you. Now tonight I beg of you to answer this as soon as you get it, and just let me know exactly how you are as I may be fretting for nothing. I assure you I have felt quite anxious since I talked with your uncle. I am going to see him as soon as I can, and I do hope you will write to me so very soon. Jim, everybody likes my ring. Mrs. Mellon saw it today for the first time. She liked it but said she hoped it meant nothing till her children grew bigger. Then she could trust them to a stranger. I kept silent. Now, good night, dear Jim and hoping heaven will bless the future, I remain, your fondest Annie xxxx |
