Pat Dowd

From the archives of Helena Dunne

Images of and correspondence from Pat Dowd

Pat Dowd was a devoted friend of Lena from her arrival in Broxburn.


[Pat Dowd - ?? - ?? : who may or may not be Murty & Gus]	[probably Denis & Pat Dowd]


	[I think it's Denis but is it Pat?]


"Ye ken who? Yer ain Pat."	"1914"	"June 1917"


	There is a Bergtheim near Wurzburg, Germany.

"Denis - 1916 - H Dunne" - probably Denis Dowd

Postcards from Pat

and a few from Denis

Two-dimensional scans do not do justice
to these embroidered cards, especially in regard
to the lustre of the embroidery thread.

Most of the embroidery is on a flap which covers a pocket.

None of the cards is stamped so I assume
that they were sent within envelopes.

The pocket of the card below contains the cloth badge on the right.

addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland

"Lena Dear,
Just a little
souvenir from the town
I am in. Hoping you
are fair going ahead. Will
write later.
Best love, Pat."

imprinted 22 Jul 15
addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
New Inn, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

"Some Where in France
Dear Miss Dunne,
This is a card
which I have been asked to send
by my brother. Hoping you are
enjoying your holiday, as I am
enjoying mine out here. (I dont think)
But I expect we shall all be home
in good time to spend our Christmas.
From D. Dowd"

This embossed card
is in the pocket.

addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
New Inn, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

"Miss Dunne,
This is a card in
return to thank you for the
paper which I got from you but
sorry to say I have never had
time to look through them. Hoping
you are enjoying your holiday and
keeping in the best of health as I
am getting along fine now.
D. Dowd"

This card is not in the pocket,
but loose between the pages.
It appears to be plastic
so I think it is of a later date than the cards.

There is another embroidered card from Nellie O'Brien.

	postmarked Broxburn, 5.30 PM, JY 29 13 addressed to Miss Helena Dunne, Cahir, New Inn, Co. Tipperary, Ireland "What price our band they look well, don't they. The best Band in the land or Tipp either. - from - an Irish Exile."

	postmarked Broxburn, 5.30 PM, JY 29 13 addressed to Miss Helena Dunne, Cahir, New Inn, Co. Tipperary, Ireland "Sorry I can't find one of you yet. I have been looking all over the place, the camera must have missed you, what do you think of Miss O.B.? She looks allright. She did not manage to get behind the flag this time. Cashel seems allright, It looks beautiful on the P.C. anyway. Of course, all places do. We have had no rain in Broxburn since you left. The heat is something great just now, its about 100 in the shade. Who told you about the tax I had to pay. I'll x------x - Regards, PD."

postmark Broxburn, 3.15 PM, AU 22 13
addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
New Inn, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

"Some more Broxburn scenery.
Beautiful. I.D.T. You say.
You have not as many
arches in Tipp. not even
in Ireland. How is
the "new arrival", always
spending your precious time
looking after it, Lucky Dog.
M.H. sails for Ireland
tonight. Be careful.
Always enjoying yourself,
K. Regards,
PD"

postmark Broxburn, 3.15 PM, 27 JY 14

"Sorry to hear of you being
disappointed at Sandy not turning up. I would not like
to send him alone. It's a long long way. I met one
of the Gentlemen who was enquiring about me am quite
anxious about the others. Hope you are enjoying your holidays.
I see by this mornings paper things are pretty hot in Dublin.
If you want any help in Tipp send a note we will send a
thousand "Good Men" across. P.D.

Love from "Sandy"."

postmark Broxburn, 6.45 PM, 16 AU 17
addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
New Inn, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

"Dear Miss Dunne,
I hope you are having a nice holiday
as you are missing the sun here. Sgt.
Dodds from Uphall is home on leave &
things are going on high, but I've been ill
for a week & Rose is keeping house for me.
John is going to Ireland next week Hope you
liked the Photo, the Dairy Crind.
Best Wishes. M. Dowd"

postmark Broxburn, 3 PM, 21 AU 17
addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
New Inn, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

"Dear Miss Dunne,
You shall be surprised to hear
of me being home again. I have
managed to get a few day sick
leave go of tomorrow morning
for England I shall be there
a few months. Hoping you are enjoying Holiday
Sgt D Dowd"

postmark 12 MY 18
addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland

"Sunday -
My Dear Girl,
am off across
tonight. Don't write until
I write again. Goodbye,
Best love,
Pat

Received watch and money allright."

postmark A.P.O.S.12, 17 MAY 18
addressed to Miss H.Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland

"On Active Service.
Lena dear, am still
getting on fine & having
splendid weather. Hope
you all at home are
getting on fine. Do not
write me again until I
write to you.
Best love, Pat"

postmark Field Post Office 229, 7 JA 19
addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland

"Well Lena Dear,
Still getting on allright
Only waiting for a
letter. What do you think
of this. Something like
the old live. Best love, Pat"

460 - Kunstanstall J. Krapolil, M.-Gladbach

postmark Field Post Office, D.C.1., 23 JY 19
addressed to Miss H. Dunne,
Carrigeen, Cahir, New Inn, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

"Well Lena dear, how
would you like to spend
a holiday here. It's a
fine place. I generally spend
some of my time here at
nights, dreaming. Well you
can guess. Love from Pat"

	"Sweet. Isn't it. Have just come over My hair is not dry yet. Ireland is lovely, I dont think I will leave it. PD" postmark ?oomebridge Belfast PM, AU ?7 1?

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Nellie O'Brien

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