John Redmond Papers,
1878-1918.
John Redmond (1856-1918), Irish nationalist, Chairman of the Irish Parliamentary Party. The papers mostly consist of correspondence with colleagues, acquaintances and the general public on topics of contemporary interest, on appointments to various positions, and on party political matters.
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Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | Family papers within collection cover period from 1748 to 1889. Physical description: 28 boxes. more |
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Correspondence between Augustine Birrell, Sir Matthew Nathan and John Redmond,
1914-1916.
In Collection: | John Redmond Papers, 1878-1918. |
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Description: | Correspondence concerning a potential route march by Derry Nationalists, Redmond’s refusal to accept office in the government, James Henry Campbell’s proposed appointment to the Lord Chancellorship, the Home Rule Act not being likely to come into operation until the end of the War, difficulty over the plural voting clause in the General Election Bill, Birrell’s bargain to allow a 1,000 Royal Irish Constabulary men to enlist in the army, the growth of the Irish Volunteers and Ireland’s exclusion from the Conscription Bill. |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 folder (57 items) |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 15,169/4
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |