Seamus Fitzgerald Descriptive List (Ref. PR6)

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didn't he tell her bewailing "I'm sure everyone else sent you sensible things but myself". Thanks him for the letter received. 4pp

158 7 October 1923

Letter from Ciss O'Connor thanking Seamus for his letter and joking he shouldn't be afraid to write as she is "harmless". She exhorts him to keep his spirits up and consoles him he has the same ideals as Pearse. She understands 12 months of captivity must take their toll but assures him brighter days are ahead. She has sent a special petition for him to the Little Flower Novena. Gives news of his parents and other locals adding the Regatta committee are being fired for the use of the promenade. 5pp

159 23 October 1923

Letter from Ciss O'Connor detailing the contents of a parcel she sent on, and she hopes he is feeling better mentally and physically. Gives news of neighbours, and D. O'Brien recently released. Sir James was very pleased with the wire Seamus sent to him and showed it to her. Inquires what he would like sent on as she is now in England where there is no strike. 5pp

160 29 October 1923

Incomplete letter from Ciss enclosing a bottle of Lourdes water. She hopes he is in good spirits and is not too physically weak (he is on hunger strike. She is having a Novena of masses said for him at Mount Mellery and states she has not forgotten the help he gave her when she was "sorely troubled". 2pp

161 2 November 1923

Letter from Ciss O'Connor in Liverpool to Seamus. She is delighted that the Hunger Strike is over and will refrain from commenting on it. She has sent him some beef extract to help him get his strength back, and mentions other items she has sent. Inquires as to what else he may need and sends her best wishes. 3pp

162 15 January 1924

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