Letter from Desmond Ryan to William O'Brien accepting his offer for a collection of French books, speaking of his ill health, discussing his broadcast which spoke of [Arthur] "Griffith" [W. T.] "Cosgrave" and [Éamon] "De Valera", reviewing various pieces of Irish literature and speaking of publishing his work,

1963 Feb. 06.

Ryan speaks of choosing a publisher "Decided not to go for Joe McGrath because he has been used a bit too mich as a milch cow for these lazy and grasping old bags of so-called publishers! The more they get, the more they will repose on their esteemed and leaden backsides.".

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Main Creator: Ryan, Desmond, 1893-1964
Contributors: O'Brien, William, 1881-1968
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Letter is written on headed paper "3, Charleston Road, / Rathmines, / Dublin.".

Physical description: 1 item (4 pages).

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Letter from Desmond Ryan to William O'Brien accepting his offer for a collection of French books, speaking of his ill health, discussing his broadcast which spoke of [Arthur] "Griffith" [W. T.] "Cosgrave" and [Éamon] "De Valera", reviewing various pieces of Irish literature and speaking of publishing his work,

1963 Feb. 06.
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In Collection: William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Description:Ryan speaks of choosing a publisher "Decided not to go for Joe McGrath because he has been used a bit too mich as a milch cow for these lazy and grasping old bags of so-called publishers! The more they get, the more they will repose on their esteemed and leaden backsides.".
Main Creator: Ryan, Desmond, 1893-1964
Language:English
Extent:1 item (4 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 13,961/3/99 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.