II.vi. Final statement of Arthur Griffith,
1922.
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| Summary: | Signed manuscript statement made by Arthur Griffith on the eve of an election meeting in Sligo and dated 15 April 1922, in which he refers to the disposal of his possessions. Included is a plea to the Irish people to 'stand firm for the Free State'. This statement was framed. |
| In collection: | Arthur Griffith Papers, 1894-1966. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Published / Created: |
1922.
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| Notes: | Typescript (typed by Sean Browne in August 1922) note on verso of frame in which the statement was housed reads 'A sealed envelope was handed to James Montgomery by President Arthur Griffith, on the eve of the Sligo Meeting to be opened ''in case of anything happening''. On the President's safe return, James Montgomery handed him the envelope, but he returned it saying; ''Keep it, something might happen soon''. The envelope was opened in Government Buildings, Merrion St., (College of Science.) when Arthur Griffith died, in the presence of Dr. Oliver St. John Gogarty, Sean Milroy T.D., Sean Browne and James Montgomery, and the document herewith was disclosed.' Physical description: 1 item more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
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II.vi. Final statement of Arthur Griffith,
1922.
| In Collection: | Arthur Griffith Papers, 1894-1966. |
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| Description: | Signed manuscript statement made by Arthur Griffith on the eve of an election meeting in Sligo and dated 15 April 1922, in which he refers to the disposal of his possessions. Included is a plea to the Irish people to 'stand firm for the Free State'. This statement was framed. |
| Main Creator: | |
| Created: |
1922.
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| Extent: | 1 item |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 49,530/20
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |