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The Rev A.J. Kirkpatrick
The Rectory
Craigs
Co Antrim
Ireland
January 10, 1896.
Government House,
Toronto
My dear Alexander
I received
your letter of 11th December
by the hands of John
Kennedy - a young
man who had very
vague notions of
what position he
wanted, or what
qualifications were
necessary. He did
not know that he
had to pass a civil
service examination
before obtaining a
place in the Post
Office Department -
I had however
a long chat with
him and gave
him some good
advice, and told
him what he must
do if he wished to
obtain any position
in the Civil Service.
I was glad to hear
from you for I can
say of my Irish Cousins
what you say of your
numerous Canadian
cousins - we know
very little about
each other's movements
I would that we could
more frequently
interchange visits
but the business of
life keeps us all
very close to our
work and gives
but few opportunities
for family re-unions
or reviewing the
associations of
our youth.
With every good
wish for the New Year
to you and yours
and to George Stephen
and his circle
I am dear Alexander
Yours very sincerely
George A Kirkpatrick
Rev A.J. Kirkpatrick
The Rectory
Craigs
Co Antrim
Ireland