| Title: | O'Donnell, Annie to Phelan, James, 1904 |
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| ID | 6295 |
| Collection | Your Fondest Annie: Letters from Annie O'Donnel to James P.Phelan [A. O'Donnell] |
| File | fondestan/58 |
| Year | 1904 |
| Sender | O'Donnell, Annie |
| Sender Gender | female |
| Sender Occupation | children's maid |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Destination | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Recipient | Phelan, James |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends |
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| Log | unknown |
| Word Count | 649 |
| Genre | travelling, work, weather |
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| Transcript | [Hotel Royal Palm stationery Miami, BiscayneBay, Florida] February 16, 1904 My dear Jim, We got into Miami last night, and I did try hard to write you a few lines, but really I was too tired to even talk after I had gotten things in order for the night. Ellen said, 'Oh! Jim will excuse this time, Annie. Go to bed. I hope you will, and I know it won't happen again. Well, we did have a delightful time on the boat. The only thing was, we didn't get our mail till Wednesday last owing to the boat striking a sandbank. For a time I was really afraid we wouldn't be able to get to Miami. For some time the water in the river was so low. Both of your letters, Jim and Pollie's, reached me all right, and maybe I wasn't pleased to get them. Pollie's letter was so jolly. It certainly cheered me up a good deal. After all, mid all those pleasures and grand places still one letter from home and the dear ones is worth more than all put together. Your nice letter was the first and only greeting I had on my arrival at the hotel. I was quite surprised at your uncle being home again. Still he travels around a good deal, so it makes it nice for him and you all that he can go home so often. I am anxious to know if you will come to Pittsburgh to stay. I have yet that dread that you will only come like you did last year - just for a short visit. Wouldn't it be nice if you stayed with us all the time and not have any mean parting like last time? The little children remember just as well and talk of you oftener than anyone, but my little girl thinks it so funny that Jim wants Annie always when he comes. He could come, but just leave Annie with her. That's all she wants. You will see a big change in them. They have all grown so, and maybe they are not having a good time in Florida especially while on the boat. It was just the thing for them. They were dressed in overall and gum boots, so you can form an idea of what they could do in that rig, but here they must have their ribbons and laces and I must say I feel proud of them as they do look well. This place looks so pretty. There are just a few new additions, and everything helps to make it more attractive than ever. We are having very hot weather, but it seems almost unbearable parts of the day here and often do we wish for a little of the frost and snow you write of. If I can get any picture of the boat, I will sent it as I would like you all to see it. I saw in one of the Florida papers an account of it, but nothing can speak too well of the comfort and home-like feeling it gives. Mr. Mellon is now on his way to Pittsburgh and will not be back for two weeks or more, so Mrs. will entertain parties on her boat for just very short trips. We spent Sunday last at a place called Soldier Key, but I am glad to say we are near our own little church today. Well now, Jim, I will ask you to excuse me this time. Remember me very kindly to your Aunt and Pollie and the old man whenever you write to him. I will write to Pollie maybe tonight, so now must finish and will soon write you a long one. Now, Jim, believe me to ever remain, your fondest Annie xxxxx Ellen wishes me to send you her kindest regards and to hurry and get ready for Pittsburgh. |
