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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929
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Drafts of a statement by General Maxwell to the Associated Press, describing the actions of the rebels during Easter Sunday in the worst possible light and the reactions of the military (handwritten, 6 p., and typescript, 3 p.). [ … ]
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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Great Britain. War Office
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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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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Kell, Vernon, 1873-1942 — Price, Ivor, Major
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Copy typescript intelligence report marked 'Secret' from Headquarters, Irish Command, to Lieutenant Colonel V.G. Kell, M.I.5.G., General Staff, War Office [London], on the 'State of Ireland' discussing recruiting levels in the country for British forces in the War, and the organisation and operation... [ … ]
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Text — Miscellaneous documents
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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Byrne, Joseph Aloysius, Sir, 1874-1942
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Circular memorandum by J. Byrne, Inspector General, Royal Irish Constabulary to Inspectors throughout the country, relating to a conference held 'for the purpose of an interchange of views between the West-Coastal County Inspectors and the Military & Naval Authorities' (11 January 1917, 8 p.).... [ … ]
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Text — Miscellaneous documents
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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Hutchison of Montrose, Robert, Baron, 1873-1950
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Document outlining an expanded cordon in Dublin and the distribution of troops.
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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Hutchison of Montrose, Robert, Baron, 1873-1950
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Copy of typescript note from Brigadier-General, General Staff, Irish Command to HQ, Irish Command Parkgate, Dublin requesting a medical officer be detailed to each of the columns mentioned in early dispatch. [ … ]
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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Asquith, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1852-1928
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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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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Kitchener, Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Earl, 1850-1916
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Copy of typescript initial report by General Maxwell to [former Secretary of State for War] Lord Kitchener, on the current military action following the surrender of the rebels. Blames the Irish Executive for 'not dealing effectively with the Sinn Fein rebellion before it came to a head'; reports on... [ … ]
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Text — Miscellaneous documents
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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Hutchison of Montrose, Robert, Baron, 1873-1950 — Mahon, Bryan Thomas, Sir, 1862-1930
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Typescript report: 'Secret: Notes on Conference Held at Headquarters, Irish Command, Parkgate, on November, 6th, 1917'. Conference was held 'with a view to a discussion on the situation in the Country generally and especially with regard to the latest instructions…from the Government'. Attended by... [ … ]
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Text — Miscellaneous documents
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UCD Library, University College Dublin
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De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres, 1852-1925
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Telegram to Maxwell from French, GHQ Home Forces, Horse Guards 'Your private letter of 1st May received. The points raised will be attended to immediately and you will be informed'.