Seamus Fitzgerald Descriptive List (Ref. PR6)

PR6/

579 September 1928 - 30 October 1928

File relating to Fitzgerald's nomination by the East Cork Comhairle Dailceantar as a candidate to be chosen by Fianna Fail to contest the Senate Elections. Includes Nomination from Comhairle (1); Draft acceptance letters by Fitzgerald (2); Handwritten letter from de Valera commiserating on his not being chosen "I know you will understand and that you will continue to give your energies to the service of our cause" (6. 6 items

580 7-13 January 1932

Correspondence between Fitzgerald and Eamonn de Valera regarding a document circulated by Sean Hegarty in 1928 to certain Fianna Fail T.D.'s to induce them to vote against his candidature to the Senate. Martin Corry then further circulated the document. He informs de Valera that Corry has tendered his apologies and acknowledges the charges were groundless. De valera's reply states he is pleased the differences have been resolved. Includes MSS. points by Fitzgerald detailing slights received from Corry. 3 items ii Nomination and Selection

581 29 February - 2 March 1933

Copy letter from members of the Cobh Fianna Fail Cumainn to Gerald Boland requesting him to place Fitzgerald's name before the President for the Senate vacancy "We think his record in the National Struggle is second to none and his ability universally known and acknowledged in the south of Ireland". Reply states selection has already been made. 2 items September 1934 File relating to the nomination of Fitzgerald to stand for the Senate by the East Cork Comhairle Dailceantar. Includes (20 September 1934) letter from Fianna Fail Chief Whip informing Fitzgerald of his selection. Includes (20 September 1934) letter from William Kent T.D. assuring Fitzgerald of his support. 10 items 583 5-7 December 1934 82

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