Letter of sympathy to Gertrude and Elizabeth Bannister from a nun at the Convent of the Holy Faith, Glasnevin, Dublin, on the death of Roger Casement,

1916 August 4.

"Words fail to express the depth of my feeling for you in this most bitter sorrow. I had hoped to the last that the united prayers of so many would be granted ... What a glorious death - he was perfectly resigned to Almighty God's appointment - he bore no ill-will to his murderers - he loved God, he loved his fellow men and he died for his country..."

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Contributors: Bannister, Gertrude, d. 1950
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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Bannister, Gertrude, > d. 1950 > Correspondence
Bannister, Elizabeth > Correspondence
Casement, Roger, > 1864-1916 > Death and burial
Notes:Physical description: 2 items including envelope.
Arrangement:Sub-fonds.
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Letter of sympathy to Gertrude and Elizabeth Bannister from a nun at the Convent of the Holy Faith, Glasnevin, Dublin, on the death of Roger Casement,

1916 August 4.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Roger Casement Papers (2012 Release) 1882-1934
Description:"Words fail to express the depth of my feeling for you in this most bitter sorrow. I had hoped to the last that the united prayers of so many would be granted ... What a glorious death - he was perfectly resigned to Almighty God's appointment - he bore no ill-will to his murderers - he loved God, he loved his fellow men and he died for his country..."
Language:English
Extent:2 items including envelope.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 49,154/16/4 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.