Patrick O’Connor - POW

12 Queen’s Street
Queenstown

28/12/17

Dear Father Gleeson,

We received your very kind & encouraging letter about my son Patrick O’Connor 7093 but previous to it we received a letter from himself from Germany. He is a prisoner & unwounded & in the best of health “Thank God”.

If I never heard from him, it would have been a consolation to me to know that he went forth on that day to battle fortified with the rites of his holy Church & may God bless & spare you to continue your holy work, for it is a consolation for those at home to know that their dear ones are not lacking in (“Spiritual Advice”), which is dear to the heart of every Roman Catholic.

I am Dear Father Yours respectfully Patrick O’Connor

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