Dear Paddy
Just a few lines to let you know that I'm still alive. I'm writing this letter slowly because I know you can't read very fast. You won't recognise the house when you get back, we have moved.
About your father, he has started a new job with over 2,500 people under him, he's cutting the grass in the cemetery.
There was a washing machine in the new home when we moved in but I don't think it is working properly. I put in two of your fathers shirts, pulled the chain and haven't seen them since.
I have just heard that your sister has had a baby, but I don't know if it is a boy or a girl so I can't tell you if you're an aunt or an uncle.
Your uncle Paddy Jr drowned last week in a vat of whiskey. All his work mates at the Dublin Brewery tried to save him but he fought them of very bravely. They cremated his body and took three days to put out the fire.
I went to the Doctors last week and your father came with me. The doctor put a tube in my mouth and told me not to talk for 15 minutes. Your father wanted to buy it from him offering him £200.
It only rained twice last week, first for 3 days and second for 4. I wanted to put £10 in with this letter, for you to have a pint on me but your father already sealed the envelope. Hope to hear from you soon.
Your loving mother
XXX
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