| Title: | M. Johnston, British Columbia, to George Kells, Ireland |
|---|---|
| ID | 1578 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Johnston, Margaret Emily/37 |
| Year | 1900 |
| Sender | Johnston (n. Kells), Margaret Emily |
| Sender Gender | female |
| Sender Occupation | housewife |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Destination | Ireland |
| Recipient | Kells, George |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | siblings |
| Source | Copies Provided by Dr. R.T.B. McClean, 41 Deanfield, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 6NX, tmccwwore@hotmail.com |
| Archive | Dr. R.T.B. McClean |
| Doc. No. | 312034 |
| Date | 24/6/1900 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Document added by LT, 05:12:2003. |
| Word Count | 407 |
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| Transcript | $$H318 Part of the Dr R.T.B. McClean Catalogue$$H $$W o=Click Here for Images;%\0312027.htm;none; VIEWER DEFAULT$$W A letter, dated 24th June 1900, to George Kells (1854 - 1929) in Ireland from his sister, Mrs. Margaret Emily Johnston (1870 - 1919) who lived at that time in Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver June 24th 1900 Dear Geo [George?], In reply to your welcome letter which I I received some time ago. I was very much surprised to learn of Poor little Ethel's death. She appeared to be so strong and Healthy. But of course it was from the effects of her teeth she died. it was really too bad if it could be helped. I am sure Sarah was very lonely after her. My Baby is getting on very well. She has 4 teeth and is cutting some more. she has not been sick with them. she is making an offer to walk. well George you will see by the heading of this letter that I am still in Vancouver. I have decided to go to live where Alex has his New Mill as I would be alone most part of the time if I did not. our House is rented to a good tenant and I will leave them on in it. I will be leaving Vancouver in a week or 10 days so as soon as I get settled I will drop you a line and Send you the address of place. I do hear from Dick quite often through one and another. Eva and I sends him money on turn. it is a great pity of the Poor fellow. I think Bob will not do very much for him. I have not seen Mary Anne or Henry since I came back. But they are well. I do see Eva every day. She will write to you in a day or so. As soon as I get settled down, I will send to that Party in Ballinasloe and have them ship a Headstone to Ballyconnell, for Father and Mother's grave. So I wish you to send me his address. I forget his name, do not forget. I will pay for it myself and that 30 shillings that Bob got from Uncle will put it up. I will write to Uncle very soon. I suppose the old Home looks very lonely now. there is a great change in one year. I think Dick is very well Content. Malcomson gives his work to do and pays him a shilling and his Board. so He will be able to manage. Now dear Geo [George?] I will conclude for the present, hoping to find you all well, as we are all. Alex joins in sending his love to you. Your Affect Sister M.E. Johnston Margaret Emily (Maggie) Johnston (nee Kells) Note: Reference to Brothers Dick (Richard) Bob (Robert) |
