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1. Major General Shaw writing to General Maxwell about his appointments as GOC the Forces in Ireland

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
Abstract:
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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2. Shaw writing to Maxwell enclosing an amended proof of the Irish despatches

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
Abstract:
Typescript letter from Shaw, GHQ, Home Forces, Horse Guards, London to Maxwell enclosing 'amended proof of the Irish Despatches' at Lord French's request. French regrets 'that it should have been thought necessary to omit all reference to the services of yourself and General Friend and the officers... [ … ]
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3. Despatches between Major General Sir F. Shaw and Brigadier General Sir Bryan T. Mahon

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... [ … ]
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4. Communications relating to the appointment of General Maxwell

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 — Hutchison of Montrose, Robert, Baron, 1873-1950
Abstract:
Typescript communications relating to the appointment of General Maxwell, and his brief. Includes: the second report outlines intelligence obtained, including that which lead to Roger Casement's arrest. Requests Maxwell to report on the reasons why given the intelligence, Friend 'was not present in... [ … ]
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5. Correspondence between R. H. Brade and Field Marshal Viscount French

Dates:
1916-04-28-1916-05-30 — 1916-04-28
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 — French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres, 1852-1925 — Brade, Reginald H., 1864-1933 [ … ]
Abstract:
Typescript cover note from Major General Shaw, GHQ, Home Forces, Horse Guards, London to Maxwell enclosing typescript copy of correspondence, marked 'secret', between R. H. Brade, War Office, and Field Marshal Viscount French, General Headquarters, Home Forces, for his information (28 April–30 May... [ … ]