February 10, 1906

From: May Gleasure, The Square, Listowel, Co Kerry, Ireland
To: Frank Gleasure, 33 Arden Street, Allston, Massachusetts

My dear Frank

I was expecting a letter from you all last month. Did you get the cards and presents which we sent, the pin which you sent me was very nice and every one admired it, we all thought that they were lost they didn't arrive untill four or five days after Joes things. Mr. Crosbie gave a very nice treat a week after Christmas, we had tea at Gurtnard House and when the tea was over, we all came down to the school where the Christmas tree and concert was going to be. We all got our things off, the tree and then it was removed out to the yard, then Mr. Crosbie did some very nice conjuring tricks. The school children sang two action songs, and then a few girls played on the piano and sang some songs. Our organ is a very good one. I would rather a piano than an organ because I don't like pressing the pedals.

We go out to Tullig every summer when we get our holidays. Sometimes we go out in the train and other times by car. The old man does not do any work now. I would not know you at all in the photographs you sent last if I didn't know that it was you who sent them. Hoping you will write to me soon, I remain
Your loving sister,
May Gleasure

February 3, 1906

From: George F. Gleasure, The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry
To: Frank Gleasure, 33 Arden Street, Allston, Massachusetts

My Dear Frank,

I was expecting a letter from you during last Month. Did you get the presents we sent. I liked the knife very much it is frightful sharp. and annie cut herself the first time she took it in her hand. The book you send Joe is very interesting about the indians I have it nearly all read now. I have the soldiers you send me yet. I bought Cannon for them and I am going to make tents for them. Mr. Crosbie gave a nice party and a Christmas tree it was a nice party there was a lot of people at it. We are selling a lot of things in the shop now. how is the weather over there now we had a very good winter this season. Me and May go out to Tullig every summer when the hay is making we do have good sport tumbling in the hay. The old man don't do any work now he is getting very old. Be sure and write soon.
I remain-
your loving brother
George F. Gleasure

P.S. have you any notion of coming home?

January 10, 1906

From: Annie Gleasure, The Square, Listowel, Ireland
To: Frank Gleasure, 33 Arden Street, Allston, Massachsuetts

My dear brother,

I fear you have missed a letter from me at Christmas when all the rest wrote to you so I am writing now to tell you that we have received the presents and letter that you have so kindly sent.  We were all delighted with the gifts; the braclet especially was much admired, (May was quite envious) though I do not care very much about jewellary, I should prefer a tiny gold watch.  By the way, those photographs don't look a bit like you.  May and I will have ours taken in Tralle next Summer if possible.  This town is going on much the same, so there is nothing new to write about it.

Mr. Crosby is giving a tea party at Gurtnard House tomorrow, and a Christmas tree and concert in the schoolroom afterwards.  I am sure it will be very pleasant.  May intends writing and telling you all about it next week.

I expect you have had a good laugh when you read Georgie's letter, for he has small letters where he should have had capital letters and vice versa.

I am glad to hear you are doing so well at your work; I only I were earning my own living by now.  I was disappointed in not received some money to take music lessons: for I intended starting at the first of the year.  Will you send some as soon as convenient?  I find my letter is an awful scribble as I read it over, so you must excuse it.  I must close now, wishing you every prosperity during the coming year and remaining your affectionate sister Annie.