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John Quinn letters

Title

John Quinn letters

Subject

Letters to John Quinn from family and friends mainly 1920s

Description

Letters to John Quinn in Ballypatrick 1920s and two accounts from him of travel in England 1906 and of his voyage to Australia 1910

Date

Early 20th century

Format

PDF files

Collection Items

Letter from Aunt Bridget to John Quinn. 1922
A manuscript letter giving family news and discussing the 'trouble' in Ireland from Aunt Bridget in Adams, Massachuetts to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. Dated 7 August 1922

Letter from Aunt Bridget to John Quinn. 9 Nov 1921
A manuscript letter from Aunt Bridget in Adams, Massachuetts to John Quinn in Ballypatrick giving family news and discussing the price of food and coal in Massachuetts. 9 Nov 1921

Letter from Aunt Bridget to John Quinn. 31 Mar 1921
A Manuscript letter from Aunt Bridget in Adams, Massachuetts to John Quinn in Ballypatrick giving news of the depression in the U.S.A and hoping the family in Ballypatrick are staying out of the War of Independence. Dated 31 Mar 1921

Letter from Crampton in Melbourne to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. 8 Feb 1922
A manuscript letter from Crampton in Melbourne to John Quinn in Ballypatrick giving news of the situation in Melbourne and mentioning the peace negotiations. 8 Feb 1922

Letter from Jemmie in Cleveland, Ohio to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. 30 Mar 1922
A manuscript letter from Jemmie in Cleveland, Ohio to John Quinn in Ballypatrick acknowledging a gift of shamrock for St. Patricks day and telling of local events including a visit to the area by De Valera. Also describing the effects of theā€¦

Letter from Jemmie in Cleveland, Ohio to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. 5 Dec 1924
A manuscript letter from Jemmie in Cleveland, Ohio to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. for Christmas and giving news. 5 Dec 1924

Letter from Lena Duffy, Woollahra, Sydney to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. 28 Apr 1921
A manuscript letter from a cousin, Lena Duffy, Woollahra, Sydney to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. in Australia discussing the situation at 'home' and the economic problems in Australia. 28 Apr 1921

Letter from Lena Duffy, Woollahra, Sydney to John Quinn in Ballypatrick. 23 Nov 1920
A manuscript letter from a cousin, Lena Duffy, Woollahra, Sydney to John Quinn in Ballypatrick in Australia announcing her marriage and discussing the situation at 'home'. 23 Nov 1920

Letter from E.M. Ea...an in Birmingham to John Quinn, Ballypatrick.  8 Jan 1924
A manuscript letter from E.M. Ea in Birmingham to John Quinn, Ballypatrick with news of his return to Edgbaston. 8 Jan 1924

Letter from Michael Dillon, Sarsfield Street to John Quinn, Ballypatrick.  28 May 1922
A manuscript letter from Michael Dillon, Sarsfield Street to John Quinn, Ballypatrick asking for help in Willie's case. 28 May 1922
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