![Copy letters from John J. Heuston [Seán Heuston], revolutionary, to Mr. Walsh, sending his last farewell before he was executed, stating that he had no regrets about his actions, claiming "it is better to be a corpse than a coward" and hoping his mother will be looked after,](/IIIF/000550000/000546566/vtls000546566_001.jp2/full/800,/0/default.jpg)
Copy letters from John J. Heuston [Seán Heuston], revolutionary, to Mr. Walsh, sending his last farewell before he was executed, stating that he had no regrets about his actions, claiming "it is better to be a corpse than a coward" and hoping his mother will be looked after,
1916 May 7.
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| In collection: | Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Letter is written from Kilmainham Prison, Dublin. Copy letters are typed and handwritten. Letter is mentioned in (MS 49,491/1/1197). Physical description: 4 items (5 pages). more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds. |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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MS 49,491/1/1198L |
Manuscripts Reading Room |
Manuscripts |
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