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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Miscellaneous documents
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Great Britain. Army Council
- Abstract:
- 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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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Letter
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Hutchison of Montrose, Robert, Baron, 1873-1950
- Abstract:
- Typescript letter from Hutchison, Headquarters, Irish Command, Parkgate St., Dublin to the Editor, Freeman's Journal, Dublin informing him that Maxwell regards its reporting concerning the administration of Martial Law in Ireland as unacceptable 'and that the appearance of any further articles of... [ … ]
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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Letter
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Great Britain. Army Council — French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres, 1852-1925
- Abstract:
- Copy of typescript letter from the War Office to Viscount French informing him of Maxwell's appointment as GOC.
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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Miscellaneous documents
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributor:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975
- Abstract:
- Notes.
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- 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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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Letter
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres, 1852-1925 — Whigham, Robert, Sir, 1865-1950
- Abstract:
- Handwritten letter from R. Whigham, War Office to French informing him that he showed enclosed to C.I.G.S. [Sir William Robertson, Chief of the Imperial General Staff] who can comment no further than he has already to Maxwell. [ … ]
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- Dates:
- 1915-10-1917-11 — 1915-10
- Type/Formats:
- Collection — Text
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Hewson, Helen (Archivist) — Manning, Kate, 1969- — McMahon, Deirdre, 1953-
- Abstract:
- 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... [ … ]
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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Letter
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929
- Abstract:
- 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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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Miscellaneous documents
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929
- Abstract:
- Typescript copy of a public notice Proclamation No. 1 issued by General Maxwell, informing the rebels that 'the most vigorous measures will be taken by me to stop the loss of life and damage to property which certain misguided persons are causing by their armed resistance to the Law'. Specifies... [ … ]
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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Miscellaneous documents
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929
- Abstract:
- 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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- 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
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- 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... [ … ]
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- 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
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- 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... [ … ]
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- 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'. [ … ]
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- 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'. [ … ]
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- 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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- 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
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- 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... [ … ]
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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Letter
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Dillon, John, 1851-1927
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- 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... [ … ]
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- 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 to Maxwell.
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- 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
- Abstract:
- 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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- Type/Formats:
- Text — Letter
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Hall, Frank, 1879-1964
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- 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"'. [ … ]
