| Title: | O'Donnell, Annie to Phelan, James, 1904 |
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| ID | 6301 |
| Collection | Your Fondest Annie: Letters from Annie O'Donnel to James P.Phelan [A. O'Donnell] |
| File | fondestan/64 |
| Year | 1904 |
| Sender | O'Donnell, Annie |
| Sender Gender | female |
| Sender Occupation | children's maid |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | the Vagabondia boat |
| Destination | Philadelphia, Penn., USA |
| Recipient | Phelan, James |
| Recipient Gender | male |
| Relationship | friends |
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| Log | unknown |
| Word Count | 352 |
| Genre | holiday, travelling |
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| Transcript | [Vagabondia stationery] March 24th, 1904 My dear Jim, Mr. Mellon came here on Sunday last and took us all on the boat early on Monday, but we are now going right back again to the hotel, and Mr. Mellon is going to Texas again. We will leave the Royal Palm on Sunday 27th and go as far north as St. Augustine where we will stay till Mr. M. comes. Then we will go on board the boat for a short trip before going home. Now, doesn't that sound good? Just think of moving north even if it takes a few weeks more to get home. Still, it is a consolation to know that we are getting nearer home at last. The weather is fearful hot here now, and I am so glad to know we are going to where we will have a chance of being at least a little cooler as St. Augustine is more than a night's ride by rail north of Miami. The boat goes north by ocean. We expect Mr. M. back from Texas again by the first of April. It all depends on him how soon we may be able to get home. I know your last Sunday's letter will be waiting for me at the hotel, and I am so anxious to know where you are now and if you are doing well. I have the meanest pen but will only write a few lines just to let you know our whereabouts. Since Monday last we have visited some of the best fishing places in the country, and it is beautiful on the water these moonlight lights. We are doing nicely and would feel ever so much better if we were going home. St. Augustine is a beautiful city just full of interest, and I am glad we are going there. So now, dear Jim, hoping you and the friends are well, I will finish for this time. Remember me to your uncle. I haven't heard from him. Will write you again as soon as we get to St. Augustine. With love as ever Annie xxxx |
