PR4/2/ (FILE 2 )
8 July 1920
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18 Letter to MacSwiney from Art Ó’Conchubhair (Art O'Connor), Agricultural Department, regarding the destruction of woods with particular reference to the timber contractors in Ballyvourney woods. Notes that cutting timber in non-tourist areas is commercially viable but cutting wood without re-planting is the main problem. Urges MacSwiney to encourage members of the Cork County Committee of Agriculture to use their full powers to acquire and preserve existing woods. 9 July 1920 1p 19 Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance, requesting a copy of the order sent by the Comhairle Ceanntair of Sinn Féin in Cork City to all business people to the effect that no information should be given to English tax- collectors and asking whether any further action is to be taken in this matter. Notes that in his opinion it is possible the Irish government may take over the renewal of dog licenses but not pub or drivers' licences and questions MacSwiney's opinion on the feasibility of licensing poteen-making. Also notes £300,000 has been collected to date (for the Dáil Éireann Loan collection). Written in Irish. 12 July 1920 2pp 20 Letter to MacSwiney from Aibirein de Staic (Austin Stack, Substitute Minister for Home Affairs), acknowledging that Parish Courts have been established in Mid Cork and that there are further plans for District Courts but questioning whether anything has yet been done in Cork City. 12 July 1920 1p 21 Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid Ó’hEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, acknowledging receipt of his letters regarding a proposed meeting with Professor Stockley and his hope of arranging the meeting that evening. 14 July 1920 1p 22 Letter to MacSwiney from Aibirein de Staic (Austin Stack, Substitute Minister for Home Affairs), thanking him for his progress reports on Mid Cork and Cork City and requesting any further information when it becomes available. 15 July 1920 1p 23 Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance, asking him to come to Dublin to discuss confidential tax plans and noting that it may be possible
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