| Title: | O'Donnell, Annie to Phelan, James, 1902 |
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| ID | 6256 |
| Collection | Your Fondest Annie: Letters from Annie O'Donnel to James P.Phelan [A. O'Donnell] |
| File | fondestan/19 |
| Year | 1902 |
| 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 | 549 |
| Genre | failed visit, travelling preparations |
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| Transcript | [Pittsburgh, Pa.] Thursday 22? May My dear Jim, Is it not too bad that you could not get here for even a few days! I think those streetcar managers are the meanest fellows on earth not to allow you off. I am no doubt disappointed as I so long and earnestly hoped of seeing you. Ellen and I were busy thinking all week what we could do for you when you came. But I guess it cannot be helped. I know you would not disappoint me without sufficient reason. At least I think not. I have looked at it in this light - that you did not see a suitable time just now for a holiday or you would come, but remember, you will be always welcome, and as you say, 'Perhaps, it is all for the best.' Heaven alone knows. Those late years I look at things as sent by Providence with a good intent, and until I change my opinion of you (which I hope will never be), I still will hope that we will meet, be it ever so long to wait for. We don't expect to leave for Spring Lake before July 1st as Mr. Mellon is quite busy with the new mansion he is having built which when completed will be one of the finest residences in Pittsburgh. I don't suppose we will be back before October, that is if we take our usual trip to the mountains. The weather is certainly trying to push on to the lake as it is about hot enough now for anyone. When it becomes so very hot, Mrs. Mellon gets the porch fixed for us so that we could eat there and in the evenings when work is done, we all get together and have lots of fun. There are five of us girls and two coachmen. We only kept one man in the stable till lately. Now that there are more horses and an auto, there is plenty of work to keep two going. We drive almost every afternoon to the parks with the children. That was a grand turn out you had in Indianapolis. It was very interesting to read about it. I am so glad you sent that paper as both Ellen and I are deeply interested in such things. We are very busy now preparing for the summer. Mrs. Mellon supplies everything and we do the sewing. We have everything white for the morning and black in afternoon. I think I was a fortunate girl the day I got into this family for it's one of the best houses in the city. They are kind and will never let a small thing done for them go unrewarded, so that it is a pleasure to work for them. I have often wondered how your sister is doing, though I never mentioned it. You will have a nice time now that you can go cycling. It is so nice you are together. Well, I think I now must bring to a finish as there is nothing of interest to relate, so hoping you won't forget me entirely and I ask you to write soon. Will now remain, fondly as ever Annie P.S. Remember me to all. Yes, give but one passing thought to me, Jim. |
