Liam de Róiste Papers Descriptive List Ref. U271

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Scope and Content:

Reference:

U271/R/3/032

Date:

19 Apr 1922

Title:

MS. letter from James F. Shea, Phoenix Insurance Co., Indian Orchard, Mass.

USA, to ‘My Dear Cousin’, [Liam de Róiste]. Level: Item Extent: 6pp plus 4 newscuttings Part of: U271/R/3 Scope and Content:

Thanks him for letter and shamrock. Refers to de Valera’s efforts in the US to garner support for the anti-treaty cause. The publicity he gave 'killed their campaign for collecting a big fund....and has also caused most of the members to quit in protest', those remaining are 'mostly the irresponsible ones'. Describes his efforts for the Pro-Treaty side. In Boston, the Clover Club endorsed the Free State. Welcomes the measures taken by Collins and Griffith. His letters and cables were published in various papers. Describes a severe economic depression in the US, and says he would not advise his cousins to go to America. Intends to visit Ireland if the Free State wins the election, possibly bringing his car. Encloses a set of newscuttings publishing his letters.

Reference:

U271/R/3/033

Date:

13 Feb 1923

Title:

TS. Letter from William D. Hassett, Public Ledger Bureau, London, to Liam de

Róiste Esq. TD, Dublin. Level: Item Extent: 1p Part of: U271/R/3 Scope and Content: Requests a copy of De Róiste’s 1921-22 lecture for an article on Irish shipping.

Reference:

U271/R/3/034

Date:

22 Oct 1924

Title: Invitation card from Catholic Truth Society of Ireland, President Dr. Harty Archbishop of Cashel and Committee of Management to Liam de Róiste, to High Mass in the Pro-Cathedral and other masses in connection with the 22nd annual conference, and to conference meetings in the Mansion House. Level: Item Extent: 1 item Part of: U271/R/3 Scope and Content:

Reference:

U271/R/3/035

Date:

27 Oct 1923

Title:

Note from WT Cosgrave to Liam de Róiste thanking him for the sympathy on

the death of his brother.

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