Copy of letter from J.J. Heuston in Kilmainham Prison to Mr. Walsh sent prior to his execution,
1916 May 07.
In this letter Heuston thanks Mr. Walsh and all his railway friends. He apologises for any offence caused but says "whatever I have done, I have done as a soldier of Ireland". He lastly asks for his salary and superannuation fund to be given to his mother.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | J.J. Heuston is often referred to as Seán Heuston. Annotation on back of letter "Copy of Heustons last letter 1916". Physical description: 1 item (1 page) more |
| Arrangement: | Item |
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Copy of letter from J.J. Heuston in Kilmainham Prison to Mr. Walsh sent prior to his execution,
1916 May 07.
| In Collection: | Thomas MacDonagh Additional Papers, 1870-1967. |
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| Description: | In this letter Heuston thanks Mr. Walsh and all his railway friends. He apologises for any offence caused but says "whatever I have done, I have done as a soldier of Ireland". He lastly asks for his salary and superannuation fund to be given to his mother. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (1 page) |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 20,647/7/2
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |