[envelope]
Miss O’Reilly
℅ Bank of British Columbia
60 Lonebavie Street
London
England
Re-addressed to
Baily Hotel
Glouster R
S.W. England
No. 12 Location: Victoria
Date: 18th June 1897
My dearest Kit
We were greatly rejoice to receive, last night, your letter of the 3rd inst. Just fourteen days from England (*1) and to learn that you my dear girl were well & had been enjoying yourself so much. –
We are, as you may suppose, a good deal excited at what you say in regards to your movements. Kit that you may leave England at the end of this month in order to travel out with Effie who you say will be coming about that time. – Where as we had made up our minds that you would not be with us before September particularly as we heard that she would remain till that time.
From my saying the you must not think that we shall not be overjoyed to have you with us again.
With regards to my going home this year, much as I should like to do so, I do not see any likelihood of my being able to get away. You know I don’t like to throw up my appointment, so far the Govt. have not intimated any desire that I should retire though it may come at any time.
As to money for the commissions, for you own wants, & for your journey you can draw for what you want. I have arranged that your cheques should be honored and more over I don’t wish you to stint your self. – We wished you to go home that you might enjoy yourself, & you must not allow any money considerations to interfere with your doing so. All this I have told you more than once since you left us.
In a conversation with your mother two days ago. Mrs. Jas. Dunsmuir said that Effie would remain in England till Sept. but the old lady is not well, has been in bed for a fortnight, & this may lead to a change of programme.
We feel very deeply grateful to the Admiral & to Carry for their kindness to you & also to the Seymours – I have received a letter from Sir Michael in which he spoke of the pleasure it gave them to have you with them, & I have no doubt they would ask you to pay them another visit.
The Mater is at a loss to understand what you mean about the measurement for the Carpet, as she sent it with the first list, it has to be about 14 x 15.2 If you have not already done so, will you get 4 yds. Of shirting flannel a pretty pattern, pink preferred to make a nightie
If you arrange to come with Effie as she will no doubt telegraph get her to add that you accompany & offer to pay for the extra works.
You will be sorry to hear that Louisa Allison is very ill, she has been in bed for a fortnight, she is threatened with Consumption, it may prove to be only a severe cold.
The case in which your Uncle is concerned is being heard in Court today, he has been to close attendance every day of late.
We are all I am thankful to say very well. I hope Give our love to your Uncle, Josephine, the Hares, the Jacksons, Wards, etc., etc., etc.
The weather has been more disagreeable of late, high winds every day & bitterly cold.
The gond has gone for dinner,- I must therefore send this as it is rather than miss mail.
My dearest Kit
Your affect father
P. O’Reilly
(*1) – Reference to the time it takes a letter to come from England, 14 days.
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