Papers relating to the Anglo-Irish treaty, with correspondence about the negotiations, as well as papers relating to the Civil War,
1921-1923.
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| Summary: | Includes carbon copies and drafts of documents along with correspondence from the British and Irish politicians leading up to and following the Anglo Irish Treaty. Also includes a typed note from "D. W. Ross, Poste Restate, G.P.O., London", asking for information on republican activities in exchange for a 'Reward', note in envelope addressed to Mrs Childers. Papers relating to the occupation of the Four Courts, including: a proclamation calling for assistance from fellow Republicans, Rory O'Connor and Liam Mellows are named as Commandants; copy of a letter from Thomas Ennis, Free State Army, 2nd Eastern Division to the Officer in Charge of the Four Courts; note signed Liz, "all the girls have left the F. Courts & the men are fighting out - it is on fire - pray for them"; letter from Liam Mellows, Mountjoy Prison, 30 June 1922 - the day of his arrest, gives details of treatment of republican prisoners. Also includes members tickets to Dáil Éireann, from before and after the treaty, for both Erskine Childers and Robert Barton. Personal letters and other documents are also included. |
| In collection: | Childers Papers. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 1 folder (69 items). |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
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Papers relating to the Anglo-Irish treaty, with correspondence about the negotiations, as well as papers relating to the Civil War,
1921-1923.
| In Collection: | Childers Papers. |
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| Description: | Includes carbon copies and drafts of documents along with correspondence from the British and Irish politicians leading up to and following the Anglo Irish Treaty. Also includes a typed note from "D. W. Ross, Poste Restate, G.P.O., London", asking for information on republican activities in exchange for a 'Reward', note in envelope addressed to Mrs Childers. Papers relating to the occupation of the Four Courts, including: a proclamation calling for assistance from fellow Republicans, Rory O'Connor and Liam Mellows are named as Commandants; copy of a letter from Thomas Ennis, Free State Army, 2nd Eastern Division to the Officer in Charge of the Four Courts; note signed Liz, "all the girls have left the F. Courts & the men are fighting out - it is on fire - pray for them"; letter from Liam Mellows, Mountjoy Prison, 30 June 1922 - the day of his arrest, gives details of treatment of republican prisoners. Also includes members tickets to Dáil Éireann, from before and after the treaty, for both Erskine Childers and Robert Barton. Personal letters and other documents are also included. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 folder (69 items). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 15,444/2
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |
| Corporate Author: | Dáil Éireann Sinn Féin Ireland. Provisional Government (1922) |