Letter from James Connolly to John Carstairs Matheson in which he states that he is not against Matheson's suggestion that Connolly return to Scotland but must consider his family, and giving information about setting up a printing press,

[1905 December 29].

Connolly also writes about his poor health and his dislike of the United States, stating that his "chief motive in coming here was to provide a better field for my girls than was open to them at home". He also refers to "Woodhouse" of London now in the United States, and to the Russion revolution as "one thing I have great hopes for".

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Main Creator: Connolly, James, 1868-1916
Contributors: Matheson, John Carstairs
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Letter is addressed from "543 - 15th Ave, / Newark, N.J. U.S.A.".

Physical description: 1 item (10 pages).

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Access:Some pages are in fragile condition. Handle with care.
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Letter from James Connolly to John Carstairs Matheson in which he states that he is not against Matheson's suggestion that Connolly return to Scotland but must consider his family, and giving information about setting up a printing press,

[1905 December 29].
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Description:Connolly also writes about his poor health and his dislike of the United States, stating that his "chief motive in coming here was to provide a better field for my girls than was open to them at home". He also refers to "Woodhouse" of London now in the United States, and to the Russion revolution as "one thing I have great hopes for".
Main Creator: Connolly, James, 1868-1916
Language:English
Extent:1 item (10 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 13,906/2/20 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Access Conditions:Some pages are in fragile condition. Handle with care.
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.