Dates:
1920-11-01-1920-11-03 — 1920-11-01
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Waters, John, Rev. — Barry, Mary
Abstract:
Two letters (one handwritten and one a typescript copy) from Canon John Waters, Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, Dublin, to Mrs Mary Barry describing his administration of the final blessings to Barry, and the moments before he went to the scaffold. 'His courage all the time was superhuman and rested... [ … ]
Dates:
1921-07-29-1921-11-17 — 1921-07-29
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Barry, Mary — Dowling, Cecilia Barry
Abstract:
Seven letters from relatives, friends, and admirers in Ireland and abroad mostly commemorating the first anniversary of Barry's death, to Mrs Barry and sister Celia (Barry/Dowling), Barry's aunt.
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
Atkinson, Mrs. — Augustine, Father
Abstract:
Note from a Mrs Atkinson to Father Augustine OFM Capuchin Holy Trinity Cork, inquiring if he enrolled Barry in the cord and scapular of the Third Order just before his death, with reply from Fr Augustine confirming that he did, the day of Terence MacSwiney's funeral, at the Bons Secours Hospital... [ … ]
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 copy of letter to Maxwell to French. Reflects on the Francis Sheehy-Skeffington case and other 'regrettable incidents' and states 'In my humble judgement the Government of Ireland is rotten from A to Z…The Irish Constabulary is a farce…a magnificent body of men certainly but... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Lynn, Robert John, 1873–1945
Abstract:
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... [ … ]
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:
Holograph letter from Lord French, GHQ Home Forces, Horse Guards, London to General Maxwell stating 'You have acted with great promptitude, courage & determination and I feel sure all people–whose opinions matter–think so'. [ … ]
Dates:
1917-02-16-1917-02-19 — 1917-02-16
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Shaw, Frederick Charles, Sir, 1861-1942 — Hutchison of Montrose, Robert, Baron, 1873-1950 — Mahon, Bryan Thomas, Sir, 1862-1930
Abstract:
Typescript despatches between Major General Sir F. Shaw, General Staff, General Headquarters, Home Forces, Horse Guards, and Brigadier General Sir Bryan T. Mahon [newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces in Ireland and General Maxwell's successor], on arrangements for contingency... [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Chamberlain, Neville Francis Fitzgerald, 1856-1944
Abstract:
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.... [ … ]
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:
Typescript letter from Viscount Wimborne [Lord Lieutenant], Vice-Regal Lodge, Dublin to Maxwell congratulating him in the suppression of the insurrection. This is an official letter on which there is a handwritten note 'The following is published for the information of the troops'. [ … ]
Type/Formats:
Text — Letter
Publisher:
UCD Library, University College Dublin
Contributors:
De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Hutchison of Montrose, Robert, Baron, 1873-1950 — Hall, Frank, 1879-1964
Abstract:
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... [ … ]