Derrivalley [1] 17th. Sept. 1873
My Dear Sal [2] I am very happy to hear that the Dr. has so good opinion of your Chin and that you will be able in a few days to dress it yourself and still feel better content that you will be home in a few days, as we are very lonely so that you see I am very selfish, as I like to have you at home. I am glad to hear that you got all your things safe and well. I hope to see you again in good health and spirits. I hope you are satisfied with seeing the Convent, and that you do not wish to become a nun. I hope you enjoyed the boat racing on the canal, it must be very exciting, that is provided you had a good view. I enclose you two pounds but if you can do without it do not lay it out. I suppose you will leave next Monday, as your will be up Let us know whether you will come by Cavananore [3] , or come home direct. Take care of yourself and you will obl. Your loving Father Thos McCullagh [4] P.S. excuse the bad writing as my is very bad [1] Derrivalley, Co. Monaghan, home of MCCULLAGH family. [2] Sarah “Sallie” (McCullagh) Whiteside b. 1852 – age 21 at time of letter (not yet WHITESIDE!) [3] Cavananore, Co. Louth. Mary Jane OLIVER would still have been living there. When she died two years later, she left a legacy in her will to Sarah MCCULLAGH and her sister Mary REID née MCCULLAGH. [4] Thomas McCullagh 1793-1877 – age 80 at time of letter |
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