Seamus Fitzgerald Descriptive List (Ref. PR6)

PR6/

I will certainly do my very best. You know, of course, that I am trying to work a business. sometimes." 8pp

Internment (October 1922- )

Letter from Seamus Fitzgerald to his mother

142 9 April 1923

Letter in poor condition from Seamus interned into his mother. He is anxious about Michael who is not well. He received her parcels but will need less in future as appetites diminish in the summer he requests 50 cigarettes, 2 matches and 6 razor blades. Comments on [his brother] Patrick's employment and the death of a neighbour, also his compensation claim from Cork County Council. 1p

Letters from Ciss O'Connor to Seamus Fitzgerald

143 10 October 1922

Letter to Seamus Fitzgerald from Ciss O'Connor, jokingly inquiring if he thought she'd forgotten about him. She heard news of his arrest while visiting her sister in England remarking at least it put an end to suspense. General opinion in England is very much against Ireland and Americans she met on the boat home were anxious to hear about the situation but not to visit. Mentions her surprise at "Machusla" getting engaged "of course these things do not interest you!!!" and jokes she'd walk a mile to throw confetti at his wedding, adding "This refers to an argument we had one evening on both sex and man's everlasting constancy." The business is doing well and she inquires if he needs anything commenting "I expect you've quite a number of adopted sisters looking after you". Exhorts him to write. 4pp

144 [1922]

Letter from Cis O'Connor at the Rob Roy Hotel, Cobh informing Seamus that Teresa Donegan is also writing to him (see also. Cobh has been hit by 'flu and

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