Seamus Fitzgerald Descriptive List (Ref. PR6)

PR6/

Includes 7 July an impassion plea for help from mrs. E. Weddalla, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow to Fitzgerald "It is terrible to think that our Republican Government are about to end that young life." Also copy letter from Fitzgerald to Maire McSweeney assuring her he has done all he could. The matter deeply moves him but as he is a member of the Defense Forces he cannot allow his name to be used. 4 items

314 17 September 1940

Reply from the Department of Industry and Commerce acknowledging receipt of Fitzgerald's letter and assuring him the matter will be attended to. 1p

315 30 September 1940

Notice from Fianna Fail Head Office informing Fitzgerald the Taoiseach, Eamonn De Valera will be attending a public meeting in Cork on October 6th. 1p Extremely long letter to Fitzgerald from Sean O'h-Aitrtheadha (John Hartnett) of Carrigtwohill writing from Cork Prison mulling over his grievances against Fianna Fail and the Republican movement and requesting assistance with employment on his release. 24pp

316 December 1940

xiv 1942

317 29-30 October 1942

Copy letter from Fitzgerald to Sean Lemass, complimenting him glowingly on recent speeches and promising Fianna Fail members in Cork will acquit themselves with vigour if there is an election. Proposes the use of gramophone records to record candidates speeches due to paper shortages. Copy reply from Lemass states he has noted and passed on the suggestions. 2pp

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