Seamus Fitzgerald Descriptive List (Ref. PR6)

PR6/

Blistening letter by Fitzgerald to a man who offered him money for his help. In securing a job at Dunlops Factory, Cork "you dared to suggest paying me for any trouble". Also letter of object apology from the individual concerned. 2pp

423 19 December 1934 - 17 July 1935

File of replies from Government Ministers to intercessions and requests by Fitzgerald, also notes by Fitzgerald recording his Volunteer's daily correspondence on behalf of petitioners. Requests include Land Commission problems 19 December; Garda transfer 17 January; Army Cadetships (24 January. c70 items

424 25 May 1937 - December 1946

Correspondence file relating to requests for jobs and intercessions with government departments and local authorities. Includes 9 October 1939 Note from the Department of Justice stating all communications re. Garda recruitment should be sent to the Garda Commissioner. 12 May 1942 Note of thanks "for what you have done at my request" from Donal Corkery the writer. 20 items

425 May 1947 - 30 March 1951

Correspondence concerning requests for favours mainly job applications. Includes September - October 1947 correspondence regarding John Whelan of New York who wishes to return to Ireland. Tom Barry interceded to find him a job but "it seems he is not on very friendly terms with some of your top men in the government". 50 items 426 10 February 1948 - 7 June 1958 Letters from the Registrar of the Office of the Words of the Court to the Calnan family, Ballintemple, Co. Cork. 2pp 427 10 July 1950 - 4 December 1950 Correspondence concerning requests for favours, mainly jobs.

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