| Title: | O'Donnell, Annie to Phelan, James, 1903 |
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| ID | 6272 |
| Collection | Your Fondest Annie: Letters from Annie O'Donnel to James P.Phelan [A. O'Donnell] |
| File | fondestan/35 |
| Year | 1903 |
| Sender | O'Donnell, Annie |
| Sender Gender | female |
| Sender Occupation | children's maid |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Destination | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Recipient | Phelan, James |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends |
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| Log | unknown |
| Word Count | 534 |
| Genre | travelling, family |
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| Transcript | [Envelope/paper of Hotel Royal Palm, Miami, Florida] Monday March 2nd My dear Jim, Your letter got here a few days after our arrival for we were twelve days on our boat having a lovely time and visiting some of the prettiest places in Florida. The boat is certainly fine, fitted with every modern convenience, electric light etc. and such a jolly time we had on board.' Maybe I didn't think of poor old Adria. Then we got into the hotel in the evening midst all the splendour that wealth can provide. The folks went away again next morning, and we have not seen them since, but we hear from them quite often. They went south and are entertaining a party of Pittsburghers on their boat. We are having quite a nice time here enjoying the beauties of this 'earthly paradise. No words could tell what a scene the Hotel and gardens present, but you can imagine yourself walking around midst beds of roses and surrounded by fruits of the rarest kind and sheltered from the scorching: sun by those tall palmettoes whilst a delightful breeze is constantly blowing from the Ocean nearby. We are having very hot weather now. The thermometer is near go. I tell you we wouldn't mind having a little snow for a change, but the heat is not so much after 2 P.M. We have been on the river several times. I lost no time in inquiring for my pictures, but they have no hope of ever getting them for me, so I put the matter in Mr. Merrill's hands and he will get them for me if he can. He is the Manager of the Hotel. Well, Jim, I was awfully disappointed at not being able to see your uncle. I just happened to go out that afternoon to say good-by to my friends, but I hope he will be in Pittsburgh when we get back. I know Ellen would like to see him. She enjoyed [he little talk they had over the 'phone and often speaks of him since. I have expected an answer from Polly almost every day. Your uncle talked so much of her that I thought it would please him for me to write to her. He was so kind to me. She may write soon. It would be nice if she would come to Pittsburgh with her father. I guess I dare not ask you to come although I would like to. I only wish that our folks would take a turn and go west for a change. Then we would all see one another. I wish, Jim, you would write me soon. Don't keep this very long as it takes four days to come here. I would have written this last night but went to Church. By the way, Ellen says to tell you the rudest people she has ever come in contact with inhabit this part of the country. They beat Pittsburgh for staring. They actually turn round on their bicycles to look at a person. Well, dear Jim, must now finish and ask you once more to write soon and will answer yours sooner next time. With fondest love, Annie xxxxxxx |
