| Title: | Ernest Cochrane, Calgary to Katie Finlay, Ireland |
|---|---|
| ID | 658 |
| Collection | Irish Emigration Database |
| File | Cochrane, Ernest/64 |
| Year | 1897 |
| Sender | Cochrane, Ernest |
| Sender Gender | male |
| Sender Occupation | provost sergeant |
| Sender Religion | unknown |
| Origin | Calgary, Canada |
| Destination | Co. Down, N.Ireland |
| Recipient | Finlay, Kate |
| Recipient Gender | female |
| Relationship | uncle-niece? |
| Source | D 3504/1/14: Copied by Courtesy of Mr A. D. Finlay. |
| Archive | Public Record Office, Northern Ireland. |
| Doc. No. | 9103158 |
| Date | 08/12/1897 |
| Partial Date | |
| Doc. Type | EMG |
| Log | Action By Date Document added by B.W. 20:12:1993 |
| Word Count | 254 |
| Genre | |
| Note | |
| Transcript | From: Ernest Cochrane, The Barracks, Calgary, N. W. T. [North West Territories?] Canada To: Katie [Finlay?], [Wellesdon?], [Hollywood?], [Ireland?]. Dec [December?] 8th 97 [1897?] My dear Katie Imagine my delight when I received a very kind letter from John: which I answered by return mail. He is the same good old sort, as when I saw him. He speaks very highly of your brother & says he has grown up to be a fine young fellow. I cant let Xmas [Christmas?] go by with out [without?] sending you my heart felt [heartfelt?] wishes for good. You know dear I look upon you as the only girl friend I have got & its a comfort to me to think of you, which I often do. We are now into the almost never ending [never-ending?] season of frost and snow. The latter is every where [everywhere?]. From where I am writing I can see the peaks of the Rocky Mountains all white & glistening in the sun & a very pretty picture they make. The "Pig" is as usual staring me out of countenance as I write. He sends his love to you! Poor little chap I got out of Hospital the other day, where I was a week, & he stays with me all #PAGE 2 the time & could scarcely be got out for his meals. Now I hope you will have a good time at Xmas [Christmas?] & may the New Year bring you every blessing & happiness & this wish is not only for yourserlf [yourself?] but for all you care for in this world. Good bye [goodbye?] & God bless you Ever Your affectionate friend Ernest Cochrane. |
