| Title: | Thomas Hay, England to Mrs, J.J. Smyth, Castledamph |
|---|---|
| ID | 1363 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Hay, Thomas/13 |
| Year | 1894 |
| Sender | Hay, Thomas |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | soldier |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Canterbury, Kent, England |
| Destination | Castledamph, Co. Tyrone, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | Smyth, John J. |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | nephew-aunt and uncle |
| Source | Copyright Retained by Mr & Mrs J Smyth, Castledamph, Plumbridge, Co Tyrone, Castledamph@btinternet.com |
| Archive | Mr & Mrs J Smyth |
| Doc. No. | 604007 |
| Date | 12/03/1894 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | unknown |
| Word Count | 242 |
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| Note | |
| Transcript | [Front of envelope] [stamped] Canterbury 11.45 AM May 15 97 Mrs J.J. Smyth Castledamph Plumbridge Co-Tyrone Ireland [Back of envelope] [Stamped] Newtownstewart AM May 97 [Logo Torn] [---?] [-erts?] Own Hussars [-----?] T. Hay 4102 X1 Hussars [Page 1] 14/5/97 Cavalry Depot Canterbury Kent Dear Aunt I now take the pleasure of writing a few lines to you hoping to find you quite well and hearty and also My Uncle and all my Dear Cousins. Dear Aunt [Page 2] I have been thinking to my self as it is quite time as I let you know how am [sic] getting along and I just sent you a few lines for I know you will be glad to hear from me. Dear Aunt I am getting alone [along?] first class enjoying the best of health and strength and I still like army life and I am quite contented [Page 3] but I don’t [don't?] think My Father seems to care for me been [being?] in the army. Dear Aunt I have been on eight days pass at Easter Holidays and all my Sisters and Brother's are quite well and hearty but I am sorry to say that My Father has been drinking a deal since I have been away but I think he is satisfied now as he has seen me alright. Dear Aunt I think I shall have the pleasure of seeing you and my Cousins before I go to India I think I shall be over in July as we go abroard [abroad?] in September. Dear Aunt I have not much to say this time hoping to [sic] you all well. I remain your Dear Cousin T. [Thomas?] Hay to his Dear Aunt Mary and Cousins. good night xxxxxx Transcribed by Chris Devenney |
