| Title: | O'Donnell, Annie to Phelan, James, 1902 |
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| ID | 6264 |
| Collection | Your Fondest Annie: Letters from Annie O'Donnel to James P.Phelan [A. O'Donnell] |
| File | fondestan/27 |
| 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 | 400 |
| Genre | news, possible visit |
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| Transcript | [New Florence, Pa.] Friday night 19? September My dear Jim, I will try to scribble a few lines by the light of a dull lamp, a sure sign we are in the country. Nevertheless, it is none the less attractive. We may not have all city conveniences, but we have nature's beauties to see and admire. This mansion, built something after a castle style and is a very antique design throughout, stands on a mountain overlooking miles of beautiful country and surrounded by woods. The air is so pure and nice. In fact, I am in love with the place. We are amusing ourselves at night with cards playing 'Old Maid'. We are here alone with the children. Mr. and Mrs. Mellon went straight to Pittsburgh, so we expect to be home about the 25th if not before. Then I will get that long promised vacation whenever you get ready to come, and I will not let you push the baby for I am going to steer clear of them while you are in town. You can see them all, but I will be too glad to get away from them. We are both looking for a little rest when things get straightened up a little, so just write me a long letter soon and let me know when you can come as you know Ellen and I will be looking forward to arranging our time. She will be so glad to see you. After all we are not leaving our nice old house at Bayard Street. The one we were to have gone into was sold or had an offer of sale in the meantime, and I am so glad. Well, now, I must put up for the light is getting very dull, so excuse all blots etc. and write as soon as you can. Give my kind regards to your aunt and sister and hurry up before Jack Frost makes his appearance, for it feels pretty much like him tonight. Pittsburgh looks cold at all times but much more so when covered with snow and smoke. I know you will be disappointed for I was very much so till I got accustomed to it. Pittsburgh is like the people there. They grow on you. It also has to grow, but you will soon see all. So now good night and am expecting answer real soon. As ever, Annie |
