Incomplete draft letter by Joseph McGarrity to John H. Sims strongly arguing to defend Germany and the right of Ireland to be anti-English,

circa 1916.

McGarrity discusses the sinking of the Lusitania and suggests that if the United States were under threat, there would be no hesitation in sinking a similar vessel. He also argues that an independent Ireland would suit Germany, and that Great Britain "has made a Belgium of Ireland many times over".

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Main Creator: McGarrity, Joseph, 1874-1940
Contributors: Sims, John H.
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
McGarrity, Joseph, > 1874-1940 > Correspondence
World War, 1914-1918
Ireland > Foreign relations > Germany
Ireland > Foreign relations > United States
Notes:Relates to MS 17,507/34 and is a response to MS 17,508/49.

McGarrity signs as editor of 'Clan-na-Gael Journal".

Physical description: 1 item (5 pages).

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Incomplete draft letter by Joseph McGarrity to John H. Sims strongly arguing to defend Germany and the right of Ireland to be anti-English,

circa 1916.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971
Description:McGarrity discusses the sinking of the Lusitania and suggests that if the United States were under threat, there would be no hesitation in sinking a similar vessel. He also argues that an independent Ireland would suit Germany, and that Great Britain "has made a Belgium of Ireland many times over".
Main Creator: McGarrity, Joseph, 1874-1940
Language:English
Extent:1 item (5 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 17,508/48 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.