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1. Correspondence between Maxwell and H. E. Duke concerning Major Price

Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Merrivale, Henry Edward Duke, Baron, 1855-1939
Abstract:
Handwritten copy of letter from Maxwell to Mr Duke concerning the future of Major Price, RIC whom Maxwell believes 'could be usefully employed at Scotland Yard'. Handwritten reply from H.E. Duke, Irish Office to Maxwell thanking him for his suggestions regarding Price which has brought to the... [ … ]
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2. Paraphrase copies of cipher messages between the War Office and General Maxwell concerning Mrs. Pearse

Type/Formats:
Text — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Great Britain. War Office
Abstract:
Handwritten paraphrase copies of cipher messages between the War Office and General Maxwell, marked 'Secret', concerning Mrs. Pearse's request to be given her two sons' bodies for burial in consecrated ground. Maxwell refuses on the grounds that 'It will have to be done in all cases if done in one... [ … ]
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3. Wimborne writing to Maxwell about a message from the Prime Minister

Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Wimborne, Ivor Churchill Guest, Viscount, 1873-1939
Abstract:
Holograph letter from Wimborne, Vice Regal Lodge, to Maxwell stating that he has received a message from the Prime Minister [Asquith] 'that subject to your authority under Martial Law that I am for the present head of the Irish Executive'. Requests that Maxwell communicate directly with him 'should... [ … ]
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4. Maurice Bonham Carter writing to Hutchison about an interview with a journalist

Dates:
1916-05-16-1916-05-17 — 1916-05-16
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Hutchison of Montrose, Robert, Baron, 1873-1950 — Bonham Carter, Maurice, Sir, 1880-1960
Abstract:
Letter from Maurice Bonham Carter, Vice-Regal Lodge to Hutchison, enclosing a telegram concerning a request for an interview between Maxwell and an American correspondent 'Berry', and ways of presenting the British military response in the best light possible in order to quell anti-British feeling... [ … ]
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5. French writing to Maxwell discussing Maxwell's position in Ireland

Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres, 1852-1925
Abstract:
Handwritten letter from French, GHQ Home Forces, Horse Guards, London to Maxwell returning Robertson's letter and discusses Maxwell's position in Ireland in detail.
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6. Cipher messages between the Prime Minister and Dublin about the executions

Type/Formats:
Text — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Asquith, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1852-1928
Abstract:
Copies of cipher messages marked 'Secret' between the Prime Minister in London (via 'Cinchomfor') and Dublin (via 'Commandeth') on the course of executions between 9th and 11th of May. Asquith notes 'with satisfaction that in your opinion there are now not more that two leaders who must suffer... [ … ]
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7. Cipher message between the Prime Minister and Dublin about the arrests of Sinn Feiners

Type/Formats:
Text — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Asquith, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1852-1928
Abstract:
Typescript copy of cipher message between the Prime Minister in London (via 'Cinchomfor') and Dublin (via 'Commandeth'). Dublin requests that Asquith be informed that all Commanders have been told that 'only dangerous Sinn Feiners' are to be arrested. [ … ]
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8. Fragment of a letter from Roger Casement to Robert Donovan ?, discussing the Liberals; Home Rule; Balfour's proposals; and redistribution.

Date:
1905
Type/Formats:
Text — Correspondence
Contributors:
Curran, Constantine Peter, 1880-1972 — Casement, Roger, Sir, 1864-1916 — Donovan, Robert
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9. Cipher messages between the Prime Minister and Dublin about the executions

Type/Formats:
Text — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Asquith, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1852-1928
Abstract:
Handwritten and typescript copy of cipher messages marked 'Secret' between the Prime Minister in London (via 'Cinchomfor') and Dublin (via 'Commandeth') on the course of executions between 9th and 11th of May. Dublin notes 'We hope to deter by these examples & make the intriguers realise that we... [ … ]
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10. Paraphrase copies of cipher messages from Maxwell to Kitchener concerning the North King Street massacre

Type/Formats:
Text — Miscellaneous documents
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Kitchener, Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Earl, 1850-1916 — Asquith, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1852-1928
Abstract:
Handwritten paraphrase copies of cipher messages from Maxwell to Kitchener, War Office, London marked 'Secret' concerning the North King Street massacre. Includes Kitchener's cipher 16970 questioning the reports of what occurred and outlining the scenario he considers more likely. Maxwell agrees but... [ … ]