Prayer book 'Rood and Staff. For the Sorrowful and Suffering', containing ms. notes by Roger Casement prior to his execution, with envelope,
1916.
Inscription on envelope: “This little book was used by / Roger Casement at the hour of / his death & was brought to / me that morning by the priest / who attended him on the / Scaffold. / G.A. Parry [Gertrude Bannister]”.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 2 items including envelope. |
| Arrangement: | Sub-sub-fond. |
| Published / Created: |
Dublin :
Catholic Truth Society of Ireland,
[undated].
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Prayer book 'Rood and Staff. For the Sorrowful and Suffering', containing ms. notes by Roger Casement prior to his execution, with envelope,
1916.
| In Collection: | Roger Casement Papers (2012 Release) 1882-1934 |
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| Description: | Inscription on envelope: “This little book was used by / Roger Casement at the hour of / his death & was brought to / me that morning by the priest / who attended him on the / Scaffold. / G.A. Parry [Gertrude Bannister]”. Inscription on cover of prayer book “Received in Pentonville from an Irish friend – M[oireen?] Fox”. Underlining of text on page 28 with the date “Tuesday, 25 July 1916” inscribed at top. Inscription “2nd August 1916 My last day” on pages 30 & 31 above the text “Wednesday. Reading. The Character of Jesus” with text marked on page 31 – 33. Underlining of text on page 51 and crosses entered on either side of text for “Prayer of Cardinal Newman” on page 52. |
| Main Creator: | |
| Created: |
Dublin :
Catholic Truth Society of Ireland,
[undated].
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 2 items including envelope. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 49,154/2
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |