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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Summary: | Letter is in unknown hand and reads "just a wee note to say that I have been tried by Courtmartial 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". |
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 41,479/9/4 for other copies. Physical description: 1 item (2 pages). more |
Arrangement: | Item |
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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.
In Collection: | Ceannt and O'Brennan Papers, 1851-1953. |
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Description: | Letter is in unknown hand and reads "just a wee note to say that I have been tried by Courtmartial 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". |
Main Creator: | |
Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 item (2 pages). |
Format: | Manuscript |
Call Number: |
MS 41,479/9/5
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |