| Title: | O'Donnell, Annie to Phelan, James, 1902 |
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| ID | 6263 |
| Collection | Your Fondest Annie: Letters from Annie O'Donnel to James P.Phelan [A. O'Donnell] |
| File | fondestan/26 |
| Year | 1902 |
| Sender | O'Donnell, Annie |
| Sender Gender | female |
| Sender Occupation | children's maid |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Spring Lake, New Jersey, USA |
| Destination | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Recipient | Phelan, James |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends |
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| Log | unknown |
| Word Count | 311 |
| Genre | news, travelling |
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| Transcript | Spring Lake [New Jersey] Wednesday night 10? September My dear Jim, We will leave here on Tuesday next (16th), and it is a fixed date at last, but with that there are no bright prospects of a nice 'welcome home' as we are to go into a strange house, not our own dear little one where we had many a happy hour, but a large gloomy one away from Bayard Street. Mr. Mellon thought the family too large to be cramped in a small house like the one we all loved so well so that this new one will suit him till his own mansion be complete. Ellen and I felt all upset today about the whole thing, for our cook will be with us no longer than while we are here. Still, we must try and adapt ourselves to circumstances, for we are happy as long as we remain together no matter who comes or goes. We go from here to Philadelphia where we remain all day. Then we go on to the country where we expect to spend a week only and hope to be in Pittsburgh about the 27th September. My, but that sounds good! Just imagine what a long summer since 2nd June. Still, we didn't seem to notice the length so much as it was such pleasant weather. I do hope your letter will reach here before I leave. Anyhow answer your next to Bayard Street as before, for our mail will be attended to after we get fixed in our new house, and be getting ready to pack your trunk, Jim. That's the only event I am looking forward to, your visit to the Smoky City. While it is so awfully late, I must say good-night for the last time in Spring Lake this season. Hoping to hear from you soon. [I]remain with love, Annie |
