Letters from Roger Casement to Rev. John T. Nicholson regarding Irish prisoners of war,

1915.

The letters relate to prisoners held at Limburg during the First World War and efforts to recruit them to the Irish Brigade.

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Main Creator: Casement, Roger, 1864-1916
Contributors: Nicholson, John T., Rev., 1868-1935
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Casement, Roger, > 1864-1916 > Correspondence
World War, 1914-1918
Prisoners of war > Germany
Ireland > History > 1910-1921
Ireland > History > Autonomy and independence movements
Notes:Physical description: 18 folders (18 items).
Arrangement:Fonds
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Letter from Roger Casement to Rev. John T. Nicholson answering questions posed by the Irish prisoners of war at Limburg about joining the Irish Brigade,

1915 Mar. 16.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Letters from Roger Casement to Rev. John T. Nicholson regardin Irish prisoners of war,
Description:Casement writes that any man joining the Irish Brigade will still receive their back pay and will be granted immediate political freedom. He describes his views on the current situation in Ireland and hopes that the Irish Brigade can provide a boost in morale if not in actual fighting man power.
Main Creator: Casement, Roger, 1864-1916
Language:English
Extent:1 item (10 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 8743/9 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.