Context: Joseph McGarrity Papers,

Joseph McGarrity Papers,

1789-1971.

Papers of Joseph McGarrity, 1789-1971; Mainly correspondence for Joseph McGarrity, correspondents include Harry Boland, Teresa Brayton, Frank Aiken, Michael Collins, Eamon De Valera, John Devoy, Patrick McCartan, Seán MacDiarmada and others, mainly relating to political matters such as Clan na Gael, treaty negotiations and the Irish Civil War, 1882-1940; Articles, news-cuttings, correspondence, poems and other items relating to Sir Roger Casement, 1914-1923; Collection of poems, mainly printed, of Irish patriotic interest, ca. 1907-1922; Miscellaneous documents, including letters, drafts and plans, ca. 1900-1921.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	McGarrity, Joseph, 1874-1940
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	McGarrity, Joseph, > 1874-1940 McGarrity, Joseph, > 1874-1940 > Correspondence Irish Americans > Political activity > 19th century Irish Americans > Political activity > 20th century Irish Americans > Politics and government > 19th century Irish Americans > Politics and government > 20th century Irish Americans > Societies, etc. Ireland > History > 1901-1910 Ireland > History > 1910-1921 Ireland > History > Easter Rising, 1916 Ireland > History > War of Independence, 1919-1921 Ireland > History > Civil War, 1922-1923 United States > Foreign relations > Ireland Ireland > Foreign relations > United States Ireland > History > Autonomy and independence movements
Notes:	Physical description: 20 boxes. Citations/References: Originally listed in 'Manuscript sources for the history of Irish civilisation' edited by Richard J. Hayes (Boston : G. K. Hall, 1965) under "Joseph McGarrity Papers" [MS 17,421-MS 17,577 & MS 26,753] and "Joseph McGarrity Collection (Dr. Wm. J. Maloney)" [MS 17,578-17,665]. more
Arrangement:	Fonds

Incomplete letter from Seán Russell to unidentified recipient describing the conditions in which republican prisoners are being held and the effect on their health,

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971
Description:	Russell refers to the difference in prison sentences from the period 1917-1921 and the date that the letter was written. He refers to the trial of Liam Leddy under the charge of membership of an illegal organisation, and Attorney General Conor Maguire's handling of the case. Russell refers to a prisoner "named Ahern from Cork" who became insane during his imprisonment and was subsequently released. Russell states: "The Clann would do a good days work if Breathnach were met in the manner suggested". Russell signs letter "Regards to Connie".
Main Creator:	Russell, Seán, 1893-1940
Language:	English
Extent:	1 item (2 pages).
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 17,485/23 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.