A national policy: outlined by Eamon de Valera : speech delivered at the inaugural meeting of Fianna Fáil at La Scala Theatre, Dublin, May, 1926 : amplified and with complementary matter


Pamphlet containing text of a speech made by Eamon de Valera entitled 'A National Policy', delivered at the inaugural meeting of Fianna Fail, at La Scala theatre, Dublin.

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Report from Belfast concerning the terms of the surrender of arms


Copy of typescript report from Belfast concerning the terms of the surrender of arms in Belfast. Reports that 'Campbell knows nothing about the North of Ireland, and although he may not be able to do anything for the moment so long as martial law is in force, he might, for the sake of making peace with the Nationalists, take subsequent steps. ... if James Campbell acts in the way he apparently proposes to do, he will have the blood of hundreds, if not thousands, of people upon his head'.

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Communiqué


Copy of typescript communiqué to be issued to the Press with Military and Civil Casualty lists and further results of the trials by Field General Court Martial, including death sentences and imprisonment and hard labour.

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Points suggested for discussion


Typescript copy of 'Points for Discussion' concerning procedure between G.O.C.-in-Chief and Executive and the administration of the Defence of the Realm regulations, including press offences.

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Correspondence and reports relating to telephones in R.I.C. barracks


Typescript copies of correspondence and reports relating to the extension of police [Royal Irish Constabulary] telephones throughout the country.

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Notes


Notes.

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Notes concerning Pearse's conditions for surrender


Handwritten notes concerning Pearce's (sic) conditions for surrender. Lists names of other signatories.

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Intelligence report about an armed rising in Ireland


Copy typescript intelligence report marked 'Secret'. States that 'Information has been received from an absolutely reliable source to the effect that the extreme Irish-American Party contemplates an armed rising in Ireland at an early date and is in communication with Germany with a view to obtaining German assistance'. Outlines the motivation of the 'local leaders' and states that it is understood that 'the rising should be timed for the 22nd April' and that arms will be delivered from Germany to Limerick.

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Cover


Front cover of a file entitled 'Important British Documents & Letters, 1916'. A note on the cover goes on to state '(Given to President de Valera) (This is to be given to the Franciscans at Killiney to be put with Eamon de Valera’s documents)'.

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Extract from a report concerning the response Belfast from the U.V.F.


Typewritten extract from a report identified as 'Belfast, 12 May, 1916' concerning response in Belfast from U.V.F. with regard to assisting the authorities 'during the recent crisis'. Mentions Fred Rogers of U.V.F. Motor Car Corps providing cars to General Hacket-Pain.

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Paraphrase copies of cipher messages from the War Office to Irish Command about General Hutchison


Handwritten paraphrase copies of cipher message from the War Office to Irish Command stating that 'It is the wish of the Secretary of State that General Hutchison who had great experience during the late Rebellion in Ireland should be at you disposal to assist you' and that 'his position will be similar to that of a Chief Staff Officer as it existed in former days'.

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Document appointing Lieutenant General Sir John Maxwell Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in Ireland


Photograph of the War Office document appointing Lieutenant General Sir John Maxwell, KCB, Commander-in Chief of British Forces in Ireland [taking over command from Major General Friend].

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Éamon de Valera Papers: British documents relating to 1916


A collection of British documents and letters relating to 1916 which form a file within the Papers of Éamon de Valera. The documents include intelligence reports, despatches, and correspondence between Irish Command, Home Forces, the War Office, M.I.5.G., and the Royal Irish Constabulary. The documents cover the immediate aftermath of the 1916 Rising, the executions of the leaders, and the general political situation in Ireland at the time.

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Robert John Lynn writing to Maxwell


Holograph letter from journalist and unionist Robert John Lynn, The Northern Whig Office, Belfast to Maxwell. Marked 'Very confidential'. Writes that he has heard a rumour 'that the Guards intends to seize the arms of the Ulster Volunteer Force', an act he regards as 'fraught with grave danger to the public peace. Our people have behaved splendidly during the past critical week and it would be a grave pity if anything was done now that would influence public opinion'. It is his opinion that 'the seizure of the arms ... would be looked upon as an act of treachery'.

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Neville Chamberlain writing to Maxwell about meetings of Sinn Feiners


Typescript letter from Neville Chamberlain, Royal Irish Constabulary Office, Dublin Castle to Maxwell. Marked 'Confidential'. Includes handwritten comments. Requests advice from Maxwell on handling meetings with unarmed 'known Sinn Feiners' pointing out the undesirability of such gatherings. Supports similar meetings of Redmonites and 'Bodies of Ulstermen'. Includes reports from around the country, noting his opinion that the GAA is not a 'loyal' organisation.

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Communication from Frank Hall, M.I.5 to Brigadier-General R. Hutchison marked 'Secret and Personal'


Typescript communication from Frank Hall, M.I.5, War Office, London SW to Brigadier-General R. Hutchison, D.S.O, G.H.Q, Dublin marked 'Secret and Personal'. Reports that 'all is well in the North'. Discusses suspected spies, including 'a known German agent, .. We find .. is a Sinn Fein suspect and the son of an old I.R.B. suspect ...'. Reports that he has learned from one correspondent who was caught in Malahide on Easter Monday that 'From what he saw and heard the general bulk of the people about that district, especially up towards Swords were merely waiting for the slightest sign of success on the part of the Sinn Feiners in Dublin to join the rebellion although they are credited with Redmondite loyalty'. Comments on the forthcoming Casement trial. Mentions meeting General Hackett Pain (sic) and Commissioner Smith.

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Instructions for taking the surrender


Handwritten instructions from R. Hutchison to GOC, Dublin concerning procedures for taking the surrender.

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Reports by Major General L. B. Friend on the progress of the rebellion


Detailed reports by Major General L. B. Friend, Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in Ireland, on the progress of the Rebellion. Includes: the third report notes that Lieutenant General Sir John Maxwell is expected to arrive in Dublin the next day to take over supreme command of the troops.

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John Dillon writing to General Maxwell protesting about the executions


Holograph letter to General Maxwell from John Dillon M.P., 2 North Georges St., Dublin protesting about the executions. 'The feeling is becoming widespread and intensely bitter.– It really would be difficult to exaggerate the amount of mischief that the executions are doing'. Also advises against the arming of 'Special Constables', '…it is a unwise measure…they are not required…And…are very apt in my opinion to create disturbance'. Also advises against 'instituting searching and arrests on a large scale in districts in which there has been no disturbance'.

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Cipher messages between the Prime Minister and Dublin about the executions


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 extreme penalty.' Asks for report on Connolly's condition.

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War Office writing to Maxwell about Byrne


Typescript letter from [?], War Office to Maxwell assuring him that he has no desire to remove 'Byrne' from assisting Maxwell until Maxwell can spare him. Congratulates Maxwell 'on the way you have managed Ireland'.

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Frank Hall writing to Maxwell


Handwritten letter from Frank Hall, War Office to Maxwell, marked 'Secret & Personal'. Sends 'the enclosed' and comments 'I don't know what the policy is & I don't ask' and wishes to 'keep clear of "party politics"'.

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Special Branch communications relating a letter for Eoin MacNeill sent to Mrs. A.S. Green


Special Branch, Metropolitan Police, New Scotland Yard communications relating to a letter addressed to Mrs. A.S. Green, Westminster, containing a letter for Prof. Eoin MacNeill, which was stopped by the Censor. Includes copies of the texts of both letters. The letter for Prof. MacNeill includes an 'Official Declaration of the German Government, stating its intentions and declaring the goodwill of the German people toward Ireland and the desire of both Government and People for Irish national freedom' (originally dated 28 November 1914, 3 p.). Also attached is a copy of a communiqué (originally dated 23 May 1916, 1p) from M.I.5.G. concerning the landing of German ammunition and Irish supporters at Banna Strand and Sir Roger Casement's landing on 20 April 1916.

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Follow up note from Hall to Maxwell


Handwritten follow up note from Hall, War Office to Maxwell marked 'Personal & Confidential'.

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