Letter from Kuno Meyer to Alice Stopford Green regarding the effects of the war on Meyer's friendships, his family's involvement in the war and likelihood of peace,

1915 June 2.

Meyer relates that wherever he goes to lecture, he tries to drum up interest in Celtic Studies. Meyer relates that he has lost some English friends due to the war but has also made some new ones. Meyer also states that his nephew is missing following the Battle of Langemark and another was involved in the Siege of Przemyśl. Meyer's brother wrote a book stating that a century of continuous warfare was likely and Meyer believes that there can be no peace only armistices and that all nations will hold onto the territories they have conquered.

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Main Creator: Meyer, Kuno, 1858-1919
Contributors: Green, Alice Stopford, 1848-1929
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Letter sent from "Hotel Willard / New York City."

Physical description: 1 item (4 pages).

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Letter from Kuno Meyer to Alice Stopford Green regarding the effects of the war on Meyer's friendships, his family's involvement in the war and likelihood of peace,

1915 June 2.
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In Collection: Alice Stopford Green Additional Papers.
Description:Meyer relates that wherever he goes to lecture, he tries to drum up interest in Celtic Studies. Meyer relates that he has lost some English friends due to the war but has also made some new ones. Meyer also states that his nephew is missing following the Battle of Langemark and another was involved in the Siege of Przemyśl. Meyer's brother wrote a book stating that a century of continuous warfare was likely and Meyer believes that there can be no peace only armistices and that all nations will hold onto the territories they have conquered.
Main Creator: Meyer, Kuno, 1858-1919
Language:English
Extent:1 item (4 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 15,091/3/2 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.