George Kirkpatrick, Toronto, to Rev. Alex. Kirkpatrick, Co Antrim
via new york
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
