Manuscript copy of letter from Seán MacDiarmada to his brothers and sisters on the eve of his execution in Kilmainham Prison,

1916 May 11.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: MacDiarmada, Seán, 1883-1916
Summary:Letter is in unknown hand and reads "just a wee note to say that I have been tried by Courtmartial [sic] and sentenced to be shot - to die the death of a soldier", bids farewell to his family, encourages them to insist on the learning of Irish history and language and also states "I die that the Irish nation may live". Includes partial annotation on verso of last page " Phone M Meehan... 93315)".
In collection: Ceannt and O'Brennan Papers, 1851-1953.
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:See MS 41,479/9/3 and MS 41,479/9/5 for other copies.

Physical description: 1 item (4 pages).

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Manuscript copy of letter from Seán MacDiarmada to his brothers and sisters on the eve of his execution in Kilmainham Prison,

1916 May 11.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Ceannt and O'Brennan Papers, 1851-1953.
Description:Letter is in unknown hand and reads "just a wee note to say that I have been tried by Courtmartial [sic] and sentenced to be shot - to die the death of a soldier", bids farewell to his family, encourages them to insist on the learning of Irish history and language and also states "I die that the Irish nation may live". Includes partial annotation on verso of last page " Phone M Meehan... 93315)".
Main Creator: MacDiarmada, Seán, 1883-1916
Language:English
Extent:1 item (4 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 41,479/9/4 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.