Item 596 - Anne Ormsby to Adam Ormsby

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Letter from Anne Ormsby, Knox Street, Sligo, aunt to Adam Ormsby, Ballinamore." On Saturday the 21st of April I had the pleasure of hearing by your letter that you are well And long very long may you continue so is the constant prayer of your old aunt. Indeed you have distressed me very much by sending me so expensive a shawl and bonnet. I never go out but to church and every Sunday I expect will be my last. Everyone that has seen it says that in town or county of Sligo there is not so handsome a shawl or bonnet. I am very sorry I did not leave the trifle I sent you in my will be I thought it better to give it while I was alive and could make use of it - I never thought you would think of making a return of it. My sight every day going worse but God's will be done. I am very thankful that I have not any pain. I really don't know my age [Anne was born in 1746] but I remember many years, so long that I must be very old. If it be necessary to know it the church books of Kilmaine must be examined. Love to Kitt and believe me my dear Adam your affectionate aunt. May the 5th I have three more scrawls to write and my hand shakes so that I can hardly hold my pen. Mrs. Phibbs and daughters went last week to Moat - May the 3rd 1827. John was in town last week and told me that your mother was pretty well".

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