Liam de Róiste Papers Descriptive List Ref. U271

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Part of:

U271/H/1/B/1/C

Scope and Content: They are in receipt of his letter and wish to thank him for his efforts 'to aid the people of Limerick in this fight against the tyrannical restrictions placed on them by the Military. As we need ready cash for the purchase of food-stuffs we would feel grateful for your donations as soon as possible'.

Reference:

U271/H/1/B/1/C/2

Date:

30 Apr 1919

Title:

MS. letter from Padraig O'Ceallaigh (Patrick Kelly), Secretary, Finance Dept,

Limerick Strike Committee, Supervisors Office, Drapers Club, Limerick Level: Item Extent: 1p Part of: U271/H/1/B/1/C Scope and Content: He is obliged for the cheque for £45 towards the fund and notes the remarks. Encloses (ii) the receipt for £45 signed James Casey Treasurer.

Reference:

U271/H/1/B/1/C/3

Date:

30 Apr 1919

Title:

TS. Letter from A.O’Meadhra, Meire (Mayor), Office of the Mayor, Limerick,

to Liam de Róiste TDE, Grand Parade, Cork. Level: Item Extent: 1p Part of: U271/H/1/B/1/C Scope and Content:

Thanks him for his letter and his ‘offers’ which he has passed to the Strike Committee. The fish arrived and was distributed. ‘It was extremely pleasant during the anxious time through which we have passed to know that you were doing all in your power to help Limerick from unnecessary suffering.’

Reference:

U271/H/1/B/1/C/4

Date:

20 May 1919

Title: MS. letter from Padraig O'Ceallaigh (Patrick Kelly), Limerick Strike Committee, Limerick to Liam de Róiste. 'We very much appreciate your splendid efforts and hope some day to reciprocate in a practical way'. Level: Item Extent: 3 items Part of: U271/H/1/B/1/C Scope and Content: Also, (ii) and (iii) receipts for the cheque of £35 for the Strike Fund. Also, (iv) voucher April 1919 for 10 Shillings from The Workers of Limerick, Trade and Labour Council, General Strike, signed by Cronin, Chairman, and Treasurer James Casey.

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