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- Text — Letter
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- 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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- 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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- Text — Letter
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929
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- 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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- 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"'. [ … ]
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- 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 follow up note from Hall, War Office to Maxwell marked 'Personal & Confidential'.
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- Text — Letter
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929 — Whigham, Robert, Sir, 1865-1950
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- Handwritten note from R. [Whigham], War Office to Maxwell informing him that C.I.G.S has agreed that Hutchinson will remain with Maxwell.
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- Text — Miscellaneous documents
- Contributors:
- De Valera, Éamon, 1882-1975 — Maxwell, John Grenfell, Sir, 1859-1929
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- 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 — Miscellaneous documents
- Publisher:
- UCD Library, University College Dublin
- Contributors:
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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
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- 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
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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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- 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
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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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- 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
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- Private holograph letter from Wimborne to Maxwell congratulating him on the suppression of the insurrection.
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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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- Holograph letter to General Maxwell from Lord French in which he refers to the execution on that day of Pearse, Clarke and MacDonagh, "The P.M. expressed himself as 'surprised' at the rapidity of the trial & sentences. I pointed out that you were carrying out your instructions exactly & correctly... [ … ]
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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 — Shaw, Frederick Charles, Sir, 1861-1942
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- Typescript letter from Major General Shaw, GHQ, Home Forces, Horse Guards, London S.W., to General Maxwell informing Maxwell that the King has approved his appointments as GOC the Forces in Ireland 'from 27 April 1916 inclusive' and that Maxwell may 'take such measures as may in your opinion be... [ … ]
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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:
- Copy of typescript despatch from General Maxwell to Lord French with holograph note by Maxwell relating to Eoin MacNeill, 'I am a little perplexed what to do about this man McNeill (sic), he is no doubt one of the most prominent in the movement though I believe he did try and stop the actual... [ … ]
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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:
- Holograph letter from Lord Lieutenant Viscount Wimborne to General Maxwell on the Proclamation extending martial law to all Ireland.
