Letter from Jack Sheehan to Cornelius F. Neenan, asking for 'An Phoblacht' to be sent to him in the future, with an account of the plays his [Clan-na-Gael] Club are putting on, the proceeds intended for Éamon de Valera with a suggestion from Jack Sheehan that in the future money could be sent to IRA members "in need",

[1931?].

There is a mention of "Proinsias O'Ryan" being aquitted by a "Free State court", possibly referring to Frank Ryan. Given how Frank Ryan was editor of 'An Phoblacht' which was surpressed in Ireland in 1931, and Jack Sheehan's complaints about the absence of the newspaper, that might date the letter to that year.

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Main Creator: Sheehan, Jack (Pittsfield, Massachusetts)
Contributors: Neenan, Cornelius F., 1894-1979
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Neenan, Cornelius F. > Correspondence
Sheehan, Jack (Pittsfield, Massachusetts), > Correspondence
Ryan, Frank, > 1902-1944
De Valera, Éamon, > 1882-1975
An Phoblacht > Republican Newspaper
Clan-na-Gael
Irish Republican Army
Irish Americans > Political activity > 20th century
Notes:Manuscript in black ink on lined paper.

Letter addressed from: "76 Grove St. / Pittsfield Mass[achusetts]".

Physical description: 1 item (5 pages).

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Letter from Jack Sheehan to Cornelius F. Neenan, asking for 'An Phoblacht' to be sent to him in the future, with an account of the plays his [Clan-na-Gael] Club are putting on, the proceeds intended for Éamon de Valera with a suggestion from Jack Sheehan that in the future money could be sent to IRA members "in need",

[1931?].
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971
Description:There is a mention of "Proinsias O'Ryan" being aquitted by a "Free State court", possibly referring to Frank Ryan. Given how Frank Ryan was editor of 'An Phoblacht' which was surpressed in Ireland in 1931, and Jack Sheehan's complaints about the absence of the newspaper, that might date the letter to that year.
Jack Sheehan discusses personal details such as his mother's death and his brother's impending visit.
Main Creator: Sheehan, Jack (Pittsfield, Massachusetts)
Language:English
Extent:1 item (5 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 17,467/2/4 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.