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Many happy returns of your Birthday with love from May
40 Murtagh Road,
Arbour Hill, Dublin
Fondest Love Eileen 28.8.1944
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Best Wishes for the future, Jack, Please note how curvy I have become since
I left Belfast, this is through eating Fried Bread and Toast? Jack - O. your
eyes Ducky
3) Best Wishes for your Birthday from Jack Very Many Happy Returns Jack
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1) With Love from Jack
3) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Belfast - Goodnight & God Bless you
from yours for ever Jackie
Yours always, J. McM.
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3) T. McMullan
Belfast Men Serving on Board H.M.S. Thunderer
H.M.S. Widgeon Chung King West China 1500
Miles from Civilization?
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On Britain's Roll of Fame,
Greetings from Fred Proctor O.S.,
H.M.S. Adventure Christmas 1915
3) In loving memory of a dear old Messmate J. Roberts AB Adventure August
3rd 1916
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4) With best love from your lovely brother Johnny
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3) Yours sincerely E. A. Woolveridge, C.S.M.
Macrory Memorial F.C. 1913-14
Miss Lucy Tamworth, 17 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall
very faint writing on the back - Dear Johnny, here is our photo at
last but Bob does not come out very well but what could you expect. Hoping
this will find you well.....
Yours: Amy McMullan With Love to Ethel
From Ena to Ethel with love
1 Oct 1928
From Swanker A. Ethel?
 
Miss E. McMullan, No. 20? Hall Street, Stockport, Cheshire - Dear Ethel,
Arrived home 2.55 not feeling very well amy quite alright. I will write you
a letter for week-end. Sister Blanche's baby very ill with bronchitis, Yours
F.? D.?
Mrs. Michell, 21 Millisle Road, Donaghadee childish
writing on back - edith mcceay pony
I will not be home today, Ethel
on back Mr. Mitchell 27 F?????? ???
Carnegie Free Library & Thorndale Avenue, Larne
The McGarrel Buildings, Larne
Main Street, Larne
Chaine Memorial, Larne
R.C. Chapel, Larne
Laharna Hotel, Larne
Main Street, McNeill's Hotel, Larne
Larne, Co. Antrim
Larne Harbour
Bank Heads, Larne
Olderfleet Terrace, Larne
Black Cave Tunnel, Larne
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1909 - 14th August Postmark Donaghadee to Master A. Mitchell, 21
Tudor Place, Crumlin Road, Belfast - Many thanks for P.C. We are having
beautiful weather here. Sorry I am going home so soon. I do wish you were
here. Emily E. Martin
1913 - 24th September Postmark Newtownards to Miss Ethel McMullan, 41
Bowness Street, Belfast - My Dear Ethel, Willie & I will be up on Saturday.
I could not get him to come sooner. If you would like too see us, you can do
so any time after 6 o'c. If you & Charlotte have nothing else on let me know
where & what time we can see you, the envelope is sure enough if you like,
yours, Tom McCracken
1913 - 29th October Postmark Belfast to Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa
Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast - Many Happy Returns for your Birthday,
Love from May
1913 - 31st October Postmark Belfast to Miss E. McMullan, 41 Bowness
Street, Sidney Street West, Belfast - Dear Ethel, Wishing you a Happy
Birthday and many happy returns. With Love from Eva x (no aus job?)
1913 - 31st October Postmark Belfast to Miss E. McMullan, 41 Bowness
Street, Tennent? Street, Belfast - Many Happy Returns of the day. S. Hull
1913 - 31st October Postmark Belfast to Miss E. McMullan, 41 Bowness
Street, off Tennent Street, Belfast - Dear Ethel, Wishing you many happy
returns. Charlotte
1915 - May Postmark Belfast to Miss Ethel McMullan, 45
Bowness Street, Belfast 57 Glenrosa Street, off Duncairn Gardens -
Dear Ethel, just a P.C. to ask you if you an Charlotte would come down on
Saturday, first their is sports in the B??. send me a P.C. if coming if you
can come try and come in the quarters past one leaving Belfast, if you can't
catch it come in the next one, From Maggie McCracken xxx
1915 - 14th July Donaghadee? to Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street,
off Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland - Having a fine time from me of the
Swanks
1915 - 15th August Postmark Plymouth to Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa
Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Ethel, Is this the class
of P.C. you mean. I am writing to Cassie today, hope all are well. Yours
always Johnny
1915 - 20th August Postmark Devonport to Miss E. McMullan, 51
Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Ethel, Hope all
at home are well as this leaves me. I received Ulster alright. I am still
waiting for a letter. Love D. Cas?? children & elf? Johnny
1915 - 27th August Postmark Devonport to Miss E. McMullan, 57
Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Ethel, I received
your ever welcome letter today as it was addressed to the wrong mess, this
is the last of this series, I must look for another set. Johnny
1915 - 10th September Postmark Devonport to Miss E. McMullan, 51
Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland - John McMullan AB
Devonport. My Dear Ethel, Just a few lines hoping you are quite well as this
leaves me. I suppose J.S. has been to see you, give me best respects to all
my ? friends, yours Johnny
1915 - 20th September Postmark Cookstown? to Miss E. McMullan, 51
Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Ethel, Hope you &
all at home are quite well as this leaves me. I have got aboard my new ship
alright. Best love from Johnny
1915 - 30th October Postmark Belfast to Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa
Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast - Hoping you will have a very pleasant
birthday. Charlotte
1915 - 2nd February Postmark Field Post Office 82 to Mrs. ?.
McMullan, 41 Bowness Street, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Mary, Just a card
hoping you are well as this leaves me at present alright. I have not got
much to say but I would very much like to hear from you & tell alick I would
like to hear from him also. I remain your loving Brother Law Hugh. Dr Hugh
McCaw? 133 Billing? F? ?? British Exped. Force
1916 - 31st October Postmark Belfast to Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa
Street, Belfast, City - Dear Ethel, Hope you are still in the best of form.
With love
1916? - 30th October Postmark Manchester to Miss McMullan, 200 Hall
Street, Stockport, M/C - Dear Ethel, Wishing you every good wish for a Happy
Birthday, Kind regards, Bertha
1916? - 30th October Postmark Manchester to Miss E. McMullan, 200
Hall Street, Stockport, Manchester - Dear Ethel, This is just a simple card
just to wish you many happy returns of your birthday. "May you live as
long 'as you' want, & never want as long as you live." With Best Wishes.
From. Your Next Door Neighbour, Maud
1917 - 24th January Postmark Belfast to Miss McMullan, 41 Bowness
Street, Crumlin Road, Belfast - Dear Ethel, I am glad to know you are
keeping better and hope you will excuse me not going up to see you but B.
Templeton baby died & I had to go & see her & then you know about Friday
night, am going strong with a wounded Tommy since the entertainment. Best
love Nan?
1918 - 31st October Postmark Chester to Miss E. McMullen, 200 Hall
Street, Stockport, M/C - Dear Ethel, Many happy returns of your birthday.
Nellie
1933 - 18th March Postmark Donaghadee to Miss L. Michell, Seaview,
Millisle Road, Donaghadee - To Louie, wishing you A Happy Birthday with love
from Muriel
Postcards with unclear dates
30th October 19?? Postmark Belfast to Miss Ethel McMullan, 51 Glenrosa
Street, Belfast - Just to wish you many Happy Returns of the Day. Jessie
2nd September Postmark Govan? to Miss Ethel McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street,
Off Duncairn Gardens, Belfast - Dear Ethel, Just got word to co?e on
Tuesday, I will be going bad? unit ? for Sunday ?, this is a change to
Belfast, I am going aboard ? ship to day, hoping to see you soon. From ? ? ?
? ? ? Mary
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1) I want to see the Dear Old Home Again (3) - Long years cannot
soothe my pain; Absence only makes the heart from fonder, Oft-times down the
village lane, In some happy dream I seem to wander; Loving lips are meeting
in a tender kiss, Loving souls with rapture thrill, Eyes are brightly
glowing, and tears of joy are flowing, Then I wake - a soldier still!
2) I told him you were a hopeless flirt. I hope you have fully recovered by
now & will love you & leave you hoping you see again soon, if not in
this world, in the next. Tons of love & all the best to Cassie? & ditto to
you. Your loving brother Jack. P.S. Give me a list of the cards that you
have got.
3) I want to see the dear old home again (1) - Dear home, far across the
sea, Day and night for thee I'm sadly yearning; Loved ones, all in all to
me, Fondly wait the hour of my returning. As I watch the swallows on their
homeward way, Speeding o'er the restless foam, Fain would I be flying, for
O, my heart is sighing, Sighing for the dear old home!
4) I suppose he has left Belfast by now. Did he pass any more remarks about
me. Tell him he can say what he likes as long as I don't hear him. Any more
word from Australia, don't forget & give me the ? if there is. I was giving
Willie the hint in the letter I am sending him.
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1) I want to see the dear old home again (2) I want to see the dear old home
again, The cottage in the little winding lane; I can see the roses climbing,
I hear the sweet bells chiming, And I'm longing for the old home again.
2) Remember to Mrs. James so you know. I have a sneaking regard for her, do
you think there is any hopes after the war, if hr bloke shouldn't return. Oh
by the way, don't forget the photos of you & wee John that you promised me,
as I have promised to show it to my chum, who you told me to tell you were
asking for, but at the same...
3) ...I also had a photo from Jimmy? and he enclosed one for Willie. Amy's
youngest brother has been shot through the chest in the Dardanelles & two
more brothers have just gone to...
4) ...the front. So all the available men are now at the front. I have never
felt to well since I have been in the navy until I came round here. We are
having very bad weather now. Best love to all. from Johnny. xxxx
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1) Dear Ethel, I have just had a letter from Willie & he sent me
Jimmie address & I have just written to him. I also had a letter from him
this morning, the first I have ever had & then he was wanting to know...
2) ...when I was going to write after me
sending him about 4 or 5 cards. We have had an awful time since we ? come
back, everything is in a filthy state & we are nearly killed with work. We
are expecting to go to sea on Saturday when the other watch comes back. I
hear that we are leaving here, I don't know how true it is...
3) ...All leave is stopped on St. Patrick's Day
as they expect some trouble but I think it is only a fa? I had to wait 3
hours in Portadown when I was coming back but I got back in time. How is it
that Cassie didn't come down to the station, did she forget. How is your
cox'ain? getting on, has he proposed yet, if so don't forget a bit of the
cake.
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1) Somewhere (3) If in years to come she should recall me, Would she love me
and still hold me dear? Would she then forget those cruel words spoken, When
my jealous rage caused her to fear? Oft-times I think she knows I'm longing,
Knows that she could ease my aching heart; Would she say "Forgive me, oh, my
darling, Do not grieve, for we shall never part"?
2) Dear Ethel, Hope all at home are quite well, as this leaves me. I had a
letter from W. Cobain & a P.C. from J. Neill. I also had a P.C. from May
Welshman
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1) Somewhere (1) Somewhere in the world the moon is shining,
Shining in the fields and golden hills; Somewhere near the shadows slowly
falling, Creeping o'er the silent vales and rills. Oft-times I find my heart
is longing, Just to press her dear sweet lips to mine, Caress her with
burning love and kisses, Yet I wonder will there come a time.
2) Dear Ethel, Hope the letter I sent you was
alright. I must thank you again for thinking of me as we seem to be
forgotten...
3) ...We are having pretty decent weather here
now, also tons of leave. I was up in Cork yesterday & got gloriously
drunk...
4) I hope you & all at home are quite well as
this leaves me. Hope to see you soon. Yours as ever Johnny
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1) 6 Mess, H.M.S. Adventure, c/o G.P.O. ? Dear Ethel, I received
your ever welcome letter to-day, glad to know you are free from pain as this
leaves me at present. Glad you liked the deloubrious chocolate & am so sorry
there isn't any more. I shall kneel down & pray that your work gets busy
soon so that I can have a (snot-rag) this is french for handkerchief. I
haven't had the pleasure of hearing from W. J. since I left depot...
2) ...as you remark in your choice language, he
is a sore twister. I am writing him by this mail. I shall mention the fact
that you are pining away. I have had the pleasure of hearing again from Miss
Welshman & I have had the pleasure of answering it. But my dear woman, when
it comes to accusing me - of being a heartless flirt, it is time to take
further steps which I shall at once do. I may warn you that I have
instructed my solicitor to interview you! The bloke who knows you is called
Kelso, he has just...
3) ...been made A.B. & has gone to barracks so
you might see him soon, he only wears H.M.S. in his cap, no ship, the same
as I do. Yes I had a letter from Billy, also from J. Neill before they
shoved off. I hope they will be alright out there, I only wish I were going.
I don't think the war will last long now as we have fairly got them on the
hop. You might tell Cassie I receive the Ulster alright, I forgot to tell
her. I think this is all now but hoping to hear from you soon again. I
remain your loving brother Johnny P.S. Remember me to Mr. Bell
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1) My Dearest Ethel, Have just drop your sister Mary a card, hoping to drop
around & see her on Sunday night. I remain your true & loving Friend. Andy
2) My Dearest Ethel, This little card will just show you the place where I
am stopping. As you will noticed it is just sitting right on the beech.
Sorry you are not here. write soon soon again. I remain your Friend Andy
3) The best of luck, Andy.
4) Dearest Ethel, Have had a very good time this last few days, I feel now
in the best of health. It is beautiful weather here now. I have been chuming
about with a naval officer this last few days, him and I have had a fairly
good time together. Having just got over that good bye yet Ethel, seeing
this is Friday (old memory). I will be going home to morrow Satuarday
(Saturday), so the next letter send it to my home address. I intend writing
you a long letter when I go home. Hoping your health is still keeping the
best. I remain your loving Friend Andy
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1) O your eyes Duckie. I hope you do not fret the same as this card
announces. So keep smiling. Jack
2) Won't forget to send me the address as soon as possible when you are one
of the "Womens Auxilliary" "Thumbs up"
3) With Best Wishes for the future. And every epistle? of your friendship.
Jack
4) Keep smiling. One day I hope I shall have the pleasure of hearing you
sing this song. (unclear initials)
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1) My Dear Ethel, Just a card to let you know that I received your letter as
promised for Tuesday. I had just your two cards posted when I received your
letter. I was a bit overanxious to hear from you Ethel, because it has been
very bad weather since I came down here & I was feeling very much
downhearted. I am writing this card at six in the morning down at the shore,
it being a much brighter day. I was much annoyed to hear about you not
getting a bed, as I am sure you had a most fearful time. Are you going to
send Miss Armstrong one of your Photo Ethel, she said to me that night going
back from the boat up to Mary's that you would likely send her one over. I
remain yours as ever Andy
2) My Dear Ethel, Just a card to let you know that my Father has been very
ill this last few weeks, but thank God he is a lot better to-day, hoping
Ethel you will not be angry with me for not writing you sooner, as I was
greatly knocked about over him being so ill. Hoping you received the paper
alright that I sent you. I wish Ethel I had the grip of Harry Latimer now, I
would fairly give him a bit of my mind. Write soon soon again. I remain your
ever True and Faithful Friend. Andrew
3) Dear Ethel, Just a line to ask you if you are worst, as I have received
no word from you lately. I am afraid to write Ethel in case there is
something seriously the matter with you. Something has been telling me all
week Ethel that you has been very ill, but I hope & trust God that this is
not the case. I was allowed out on Sunday Ethel, for the first & I called
down at your home today, they are all keeping well down there Ethel, except
Cassie, she is not too well, suffering from pains in her neck & arms, but I
hope & trust in God Ethel that there is nothing seriously the matter with
you. Write as soon as you can & let me know id able. I hope you will been
able to make this out Ethel. I remain your ever true & faithful friend. Andy
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1) Dearest Ethel, Just a few lines to let you know Ethel, that I just
arrived home this morning, as I was working out of town, I was very glad to
find a letter waiting on me from you, so I thought Ethel, it was my best
plan to write you these few lines, knowing that you would think something
had gone wrong unacount? of me not writing. You can send me on a few lines
when you get this. I am mighty glad you are coming home. I remain yours Andy
2) My Dearest Ethel, Arrived here on Satuarday (Saturday) safe and sound,
only to feel your absence greatly. I am greatly knocked about Ethel at not
hearing from you, as I would very much like to know if you had a safe
voyage, as I hope & trust in God you had. I knew you were greatly troubled
when going away. I have a lot of news to tell you & I will write you a long
letter as soon as I go home next week. I think the world of your sister Mary
Ethel, as she is very homely & very wise. Do write soon. I remain your
loving friend. Andy
3) Just a P.C. hoping to find you enjoying the best of health as it leaves
me OK up to the present. This a little reminder in regards to the little
piece of cake you promised me. Give my kindest Regards to your Sister. Yours
sincerely E. L. McM.
4) 200 Hall Street, Stockport, Cheshire - Dear Mr. ?, Just a P.C. hoping it
will find you in the pink. I had a great time coming across, it was a
beautiful moonlight night. We were twelve hours at Sea as the boat anchored
for four hours. My Bertha had given up all hopes of seeing me back in
Stockport. I am only beginning to get over my home-sickness. Hoping all at
home are keeping in the best of health. I remain Yours Sincerely, Ethel L.
McMullan
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1) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Street, Belfast - With
Best Wishes for this & future Birthdays, Love from Jackie
2) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Street, Belfast, Ireland -
with best wishes for a merry xmas & a very happy New Year From yours ever
Jackie
3) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Street, Belfast, Ireland -
Many Happy Returns of the day, love Jack
4) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Belfast - With best love & kisses
from an ever true friend to you, John Shaw
5) Miss Louie Mitchell, Wellpark, Millisle Road, Donaghadee - Dear Louie,
Wishing you many Happy returns on this your Birthday. From Mamie & Daddie
6) Miss Louie Mitchell, Seaview, Millisle Road, Donaghadee - Dear Louie, To
wish you many Happy returns on this your Eighth Birthday. From Daddy & Mamie
7) Miss L. Mitchell, Seaview, Millisle Road, Donaghadee - Dear Louie,
Wishing you many Happy Returns on this your Ninth Birthday, From your Loving
Mamie & Dadie
8) Miss L. Mitchell, Sea View, Millisle Road, Donaghadee - Dear Louie, Just
a card to wish you many happy returns on this your tenth Birthday, From your
Loving Daddy & Mamie
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1) Miss Louie Mitchell "Sea-View" Millisle Road, Donaghadee - Dear Louie,
Wishing you many Happy Returns on this your eleventh Birthday, from your
Loving Dadie & Mamie
2) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast - With
best love from Jackie
3) Miss E. McMullan, 57 Glenrosa Street, Belfast, Ireland - With best love
from the bottom of my heart & hoping we shall soon have the Germans squashed
from John
4) Miss E. McMullan, 57 Glenrosa Street, Belfast - With best love John
5) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland
- Where canons roar & enemy in view, I'll do my utmost part, But still dear
love let come what may, Your still deep in my heart. Best Love John
6) Driver J. Shaw, 29989 50th Divisional Sig. Coy. Royal Engineers B.E.F. -
Let not your heart be troubled, Nor ne'er will I let mine, Us two are one
together, I am yours & you are mine. With true love from Jackie
7) Miss McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland -
With best wishes & kindest regards from an old friend Jack
8) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Ireland - With
fondest love from Jackie
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1) Miss E. McMullan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast - Just a
card to wish you many happy returns of today. May
2) Dear Ethel, Just a card to Wish you Very Many Happy Returns of your
Birthday, With love from Milly
3) From Mr. & Mrs. Farmour To Ethel McMullan
4) Miss Ethel McMillan, 51 Glenrosa Street, Belfast - Just a card to wish
you a merry xmas & a bright & prosperous New Year from Jack with love
5) From Andrew To Ethel with best wishes
6) From Ronnie to Louie
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1) Kindest regards Andy
2) My Dearest Andy, Just a card to wish you many Happy returns on your
Birthday. Yours forever Ethel
3) My dearest Andy, Just a P.C. to wish you many Happy Returns on your
Birthday, Yours Forever, Ethel
4) Dearest Ethel, Wishing you many happy returns on this your Birthday, may
God Blessing be with you through the coming year. Your Dearest Husband Andy |
