Joseph McGarrity Papers,
1789-1971.
Papers of Joseph McGarrity, 1789-1971; Mainly correspondence for Joseph McGarrity, correspondents include Harry Boland, Teresa Brayton, Frank Aiken, Michael Collins, Eamon De Valera, John Devoy, Patrick McCartan, Seán MacDiarmada and others, mainly relating to political matters such as Clan na Gael, treaty negotiations and the Irish Civil War, 1882-1940; Articles, news-cuttings, correspondence, poems and other items relating to Sir Roger Casement, 1914-1923; Collection of poems, mainly printed, of Irish patriotic interest, ca. 1907-1922; Miscellaneous documents, including letters, drafts and plans, ca. 1900-1921.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 20 boxes. Citations/References: Originally listed in 'Manuscript sources for the history of Irish civilisation' edited by Richard J. Hayes (Boston : G. K. Hall, 1965) under "Joseph McGarrity Papers" [MS 17,421-MS 17,577 & MS 26,753] and "Joseph McGarrity Collection (Dr. Wm. J. Maloney)" [MS 17,578-17,665]. more |
| Arrangement: | Fonds |
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Letter from Patrick McCartan to Joseph McGarrity criticising Éamon De Valera's attitude,
1922 March 29.
| In Collection: | Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971 |
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| Description: | Patrick McCartan states that Éamon De Valera, who is "against the Treaty" and "wants it smashed", "also wants a copy of the constitution to see if he can work constitutionally under it" and concludes "he wants to have his cake and eat it too". McCartan also states: "We'll not wade through each others blood for a few years so DeV. says but I don't know what the army thinks", and "he has encouraged a section of the army to follow him to the brink of another precipice". Mentions that the Volunteers formed an alternative government during their Convention, Harry Boland, Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith, Mary MacSwiney, Liam Mellowes, Gavan Duffy, Bishop Joseph MacCrory who hold De Valera "responsible for every Catholic murdered in Belfast", and discusses his career opportunities. Also relates an incident with Archdeacon Murphy. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (6 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 17,457/188
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |