Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney 1920 Files (Ref. PR4)

Files of correspondence to/from Lord Mayor of Cor Terence MacSwiney, 1920. From the collections of Cork City and County Archives.

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Reference: MacSwiney Draft Acceptance Speech Scope and Content: Draft acceptance speech of Terence MacSwiney on his appointment as Lord Mayor of Cork. Details his great admiration and respect for his predecessor the late Tomás MacCurtain and strongly emphasises the need for a continued effort on behalf of the Irish people to press for independence and a strong and efficient republic. PR4/1/001 Date: [20 - 30 March 1920] Title:

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Reference: Anonymous MS letter Scope and Content: Anonymous MS letter to MacSwiney urging him to put a stop to any plot to assassinate District Inspector Swansea (Oswald R. Swanzy) or injure any other members of the police force. Warns that otherwise MacSwiney and then three others will be murdered in retaliation. PR4/1/002 Date: [March 1920] Title:

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Reference: Annotated copy letter Scope and Content: Annotated copy letter from MacSwiney to Art O'Gríobhtha (Arthur Griffith), Acting President Dáil Eireann, regarding MacSwiney's possible absence from the forthcoming Conference on Local Administration due to an outstanding warrant for his arrest and the difficulty this creates when travelling. Notes that he will forward a statement about the effects of the British Local Government Boards on Irish civic administration and acknowledges Griffith's agreement with Cork Corporation's resolution relating to the inquest of the late Lord Mayor (Tomás MacCurtain). PR4/1/003 Date: 30 April 1920 Title:

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Reference: Circular General Order Scope and Content: Circular General Order number 3 1920 (New series) issued by the Adjutant General (Gearóid O'Sullivan) of the Irish Volunteers commanding Volunteers not to make any statements regarding their whereabouts or actions to the police or other English officials unless held at a routine checkpoint and then only in the simplest possible manner. Notes that the alert Volunteer will cleverly avoid even this action. PR4/1/004 Date: 21 May 1920 Title:

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Reference: Circular General Order Scope and Content: Circular General Order number 4 1920 (New series) issued by the Adjutant General (Gearóid O'Sullivan) of the Irish Volunteers regarding the conduct of Volunteers in military and civil matters. Notes that the Volunteer movement is essentially a military force with the right to intervene in civil matters but that in both cases Volunteers should act only under official direction and that all such action should be fully supported by an officer in command. PR4/1/005 Date: 26 May 1920 Title:

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Reference: Circular General Order Scope and Content: Circular General Order number 5 1920 (New series) issued by the Adjutant General (Gearóid O'Sullivan) of the Irish Volunteers regarding correspondence with Headquarters and the exact specifications to be used when communicating by letter. PR4/1/006 Date: 29 May 1920 Title:

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Reference: Circular General Order Scope and Content: Circular General Order number 6 1920 (New series) issued by the Adjutant General Irish Volunteers (Gearóid O'Sullivan) regarding the boycott of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Notes that all Volunteers will comply with the Dáil decision to boycott the constabulary under threat of being subjected to the same treatment themselves in a very obvious and public manner. PR4/1/007 Date: 4 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Circular General Order Scope and Content: Circular General Order number 7 1920 (New Series) issued by the Adjutant General Irish Volunteers (Gearóid O'Sullivan) of the Irish Volunteers regarding the treatment of wounded men. Details that all Volunteers should be treated by a discreet and nationally minded doctor so they are not put in unnecessary danger, that if hospitalised in Dublin the patient should enter under an assumed name and that full details be sent to Headquarters. PR4/1/008 Date: 8 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Circular General Order Scope and Content: Circular General Order number 9 1920 (New series) issued by the Adjutant General (Gearóid O'Sullivan) of the Irish Volunteers regarding the establishment of a voluntary police force. Details the proposed appointment within each company of a brigade, battalion and company police officer plus three or four ordinary policemen with individual powers to arrest, try and publicly humiliate but not punish guilty offenders. Also notes that each new appointment and each trial must be fully reported to the Adjutant General. PR4/1/009 Date: 10 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Copy scheme Scope and Content: Copy scheme for the administration of National Arbitration Courts in parishes and districts. Details the number of arbitrators to be appointed, the jurisdiction of each court, the daily fees, the terms of appeal and the necessity of all parties signing an undertaking to comply to the orders and decisions of the court. Also includes an amendment allowing for the appointment of temporary arbitrators and the instigation of an oath of allegiance to be taken by all arbitrators. PR4/1/010 Date: [June 1920] See also PR4/5/42 Title:

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Reference: Copy scheme Scope and Content: Copy of previous scheme for the administration of National Arbitration Courts without amendments. PR4/1/011 Date: [June 1920] Title:

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Reference: Circular to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Circular to MacSwiney from Diarmuid O'hEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Eireann, enclosing a report on milk production which was presented to the Acting President Dáil Eireann (Arthur Griffith) by the Commission of Inquiry into the Resources and Industries of Ireland. (No enclosure) PR4/1/012 Date: 13 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Circular from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Circular from MacSwiney to the Registrars all Parish Courts Mid Cork, requesting details about the workings of the courts for the benefit of the Department of Home Affairs. Requests a list of Justices in each Parish Court, the name and addresses of each Registrar, whether the press attends and whether lists of cases and penalties are published in individual parishes. PR4/1/013 Date: 13 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Copy of letter from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Copy letter from MacSwiney to John Torpey, Cloughjourdan, County Tipperary, in reply to his letter forwarded by Alderman (Joseph) MacDonagh concerning the correct procedures for making a claim against a Cork firm in the Dail Courts. MacSwiney promises to deliver the particulars of Torpey's claim to the Registrar of the Cork City District Court (Seán O'Leary). PR4/1/014 Date: 23 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Copy letter from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Copy letter from MacSwiney to O/C 6th Battalion Cork No.1 Brigade, Irish Volunteers, requesting a report on raids carried out on Messrs Buckworth, Hennessy (John Hennessy, Saint Anne's Hill) and Kelleher (William L. Kelleher, Inniscarra), on the outcome of a charge against Buckworth for lending assistance to the enemy and an immediate answer on whether guns were returned to Messrs. Hennessy and Kelleher. PR4/1/015 Date: 24 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Circular to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Circular to MacSwiney from Pádraig O'Caoimh, Secretary, Sinn Féin, regarding the employment policies to be adopted towards resigning members of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Details that 'every effort should be made' to find employment for these men by directing that a supportive letter be read out to all relatives, by citing the good example of Irish organisations in the United States of America and by stressing that Sinn Féin are in favour of the government commanding the actions of these men. Also includes a similar letter to be read to the Sinn Féin clubs acknowledging the 'honest intentions'of men and recommending that a central fund be set up for hardship cases. PR4/1/016 Date: July 1920 Title:

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Reference: List of District Court officials Scope and Content: List of District Court officials naming Seán Mac Eoinin, Domhnall Og Ua Ceallachain (Donal O'Callaghan), Terence MacSwiney, Liam de Róiste, J. J. Walsh, Pat Harrington, Seán O'Sullivan, Tomás O'Donovan, Reverend Father O'Brien, Father Breen, Father Cahalane, Father O'Leary, Father Peter and Father Dominic as Justices and both Seán O Laoghaoire and Michael O'Cuill as Registrars of the Court. PR4/1/017 Date: [July 1920] Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from A. de Staic (Austin Stack Substitute Minister for Home Affairs), concerning the speedy establishment of National Arbitration Courts throughout the country following the Dáil Eireann decree. Asks that each constituency follow the successful example of County Clare and County Galway and fix dates for the election of Parish and District arbitrators and notes that in his opinion it would be desirable but not necessary a clergyman to each court. PR4/2/001 Date: 15 May 1920 Title:

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Reference: MS letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: MS letter to MacSwiney from Liam de Róiste, T.D., concerning the outstanding sums of money to be collected for the Dáil Eireann Loan in Cork. Notes that he is awaiting accounts from Mr. Moynihan and Liam Mac Iomhair and that when all the receipts and forms are to hand he will ensure that nothing is amiss and will forward the money to Dublin if necessary. Written in Irish. PR4/2/002 Date: 20 May 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from A. de Staic (Austin Stack Substitute Minister for Home Affairs), regarding the proposal to use Cork City Arbitration Court as a venue for the case of R. Power (Tramore County Waterford). Details that the form 'Submission to Arbitration' must firstly be submitted to confirm a venue and suggests that in this case the arbitrators should be qualified accountants. Also recommends that the new register of Cork court officials be limited in its circulation and asks if Seán O'Leary is currently a Registrar of the courts. PR4/2/003 Date: 27 May 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance, acknowledging receipt of money and gold for the Mid Cork Dáil Eireann Loan collection and quoting the current totals for Mid Cork, Cork City and for West Limerick as the best constituency. Also notes that there should be no argument between MacSwiney and Liam de Róiste, but that de Róiste had received a copy of MacSwiney's letter and therefore he (Collins) is now much happier with affairs in Cork City. Written in Irish. PR4/2/004 Date: 29 May 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Aibirein de Staic (Austin Stack, Substitute Minister for Home Affairs) advising him to contact Kenny (James D. Kenny, Barrister) and arrange a date for the proposed Conference of City and County members, acknowledging his remarks about the Power case (R. Power, Tramore, County Waterford) and noting that O'Leary (Seán O'Leary) is a Registrar of the Cork City Courts. PR4/2/005 Date: 4 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Aibirein de Staic (Austin Stack, Substitute Minister for Home Affairs), noting that he may communicate with Kenny (James D. Kenny, Barrister) under cover of Rev. Father J. Breen, President, St. Brendan's Seminary, Killarney, County Kerry. PR4/2/006 Date: 7 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Aibirein de Staic (Austin Stack, Substitute Minister for Home Affairs), noting that a special Court of Appeal will soon be established but that the punishment of guilty criminals is more difficult and will be discussed before the Dail at its next meeting. Recommends that Kenny (James D. Kenny, Barrister) be present at the preliminary discussions on this Appeals Court. PR4/2/007 Date: 8 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Memorandum to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Memorandum to MacSwiney from M.C. (Michael Collins, Minister for Finance), regarding the proposed new methods of computing and collecting taxes by the Dail Government. Encloses a copy of the proposal detailing the establishment of a taxation department and advises on the best method to be used by individuals to indemnify them against any liability to the British Exchequer. Also firmly stresses that these taxation plans must remain strictly confidential. PR4/2/008 Date: 15-17 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance, clarifying the many questions arising over the price and acceptance of gold for the Dail Eireann Loan. Details his correspondence with Liam de Roiste, concerning the settling of a price for gold, his determination not to pay more than the usual price and the total amount of gold received noting that only sovereigns which cost more than twenty shillings are not wanted. Also notes that the Comhairle Ceanntar should be fully informed of this outcome and again confirms the special receipt for £707-12-6 issued by him (for the Dáil Eireann Mid Cork Loan collection). Written in Irish. PR4/2/009 Date: 17 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid O'hEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Eireann, detailing his belief that the action of Professor Stockley against the Daily Mail is not simply a matter of claiming damages but highlights English propagandist methods and that withdrawal from action would now be liable to great mis-representation. Also notes that he is still trying to get a copy of the Daily Mail dated March 30th 1920 to help with the case. PR4/2/010 Date: 19 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid O'Hegarty, Secretary Dáil Eireann, thanking him for his letters and prominsing to pass them to the relevant people. Written in Irish. PR4/2/011 Date: 19 June 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid O'Hegarty, Secretary Dáil Éireann thanking him for his report on the Limerick Technical Institute and noting that Art O'Brien managed to purchase two copies of the Daily Mail in London that will be helpful to Professor Stockley's work. Written in Irish. PR4/2/012 Date: 3 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid Ó'hEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, asking him to pass on three copies of the Daily Mail to Professor Stockley purchased at WH Smith's, King's Way Depot, by Art O'Brien and to ask Stockley whether this is sufficient. PR4/2/013 Date: 5 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid O'Hegarty, Secretary Dáil Éireann, asking him to delay sending his report to Limerick and promising to forward a letter on the Profiteering Committee". Written in Irish. PR4/2/014 Date: 5 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Aibirein de Staic (Austin Stack, Substitute Minister of Home Affairs), requesting that a report on the establishment of Republican Courts in MacSwiney's constituency be sent to him as quickly as possible. PR4/2/015 Date: 6 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid O'Hegarty, Secretary Dáil Éireann, acknowledging receipt of the Dáil Éireann Resolution and noting that he sent a letter to Art Ó'Conchubhair (Art O'Connor), Agricultural Department, relating to the cutting down of woods. Written in Irish. PR4/2/016 Date: 8 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Desmond Fitzgerald, Director of Propaganda, asking him to assist Mr. Flurot, representative of The New York World while he is staying in Cork. PR4/2/017 Date: 8 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Art Ó'Conchubhair (Art O'Connor), Agricultural Department, regarding the destruction of woods with particular reference to the timber contractors in Ballyvourney woods. Notes that cutting timber in non-tourist areas is commercially viable but cutting wood without re-planting is the main problem. Urges MacSwiney to encourage members of the Cork County Committee of Agriculture to use their full powers to acquire and preserve existing woods. PR4/2/018 Date: 9 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance, requesting a copy of the order sent by the Comhairle Ceanntair of Sinn Féin in Cork City to all business people to the effect that no information should be given to English tax-collectors and asking whether any information should be taken in this matter. Notes that in his opinion it is possible the Irish government may take over the renewal of dog licences but not pub or drivers' licences and questions MacSwiney's opinion on the feasibility of licensing poteen-making. Also notes £300,000 has been collected to date (for the Dáil Éireann Loan collection). Written in Irish. PR4/2/019 Date: 12 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Aibirein de Staic (Austin Stack, Substitute Minister for Home Affairs), acknowledging that Parish Courts have been established in Mid Cork and that there are further plans for District Courts but questioning whether anything has yet been done in Cork City. PR4/2/020 Date: 12 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid Ó'hEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, acknowledging receipt of his letters regarding a proposed meeting with Professor Stockley and his hope of arranging the meeting that evening. PR4/2/021 Date: 14 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Aibirein de Staic (Austin Stack, Substitute Minister for Home Affairs), thanking him for his progress reports on Mid Cork and Cork City and requesting any further information when it becomes available. PR4/2/022 Date: 15 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance, asking him to come to Dublin to discuss confidential tax plans and noting that it may be possible to start collecting revenue from auctioneers' licences as these come under the Department of Exise. Also encloses a letter from Paris for Professor Stockley and notes that there is now £305,500 in the Dáil Éireann Loan. Written in Irish. (No enclosure) PR4/2/023 Date: 20 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid ÓhEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, enclosing a circular issued by the Secretary of Sinn Féin (P. O'Caoimh) regarding the policies to be adopted towards ex-members of the Royal Irish Constabulary. (See also PR4/1/16) PR4/2/024 Date: 20 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance, acknowledging receipt of money from the Mid Cork constituency for the Dail Eireann Loan Fund, promising to forward receipts for loan subscribers from Ballyvourney and praising Mid Cork and West Limerick for showing the way to promote the loan. Also includes list of subscribers from Ballyvourney and Kilnamartery County Cork. Written in Irish. PR4/2/025 Date: 21 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Covering letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Covering letter to MacSwiney from [R. Ó'Siocháin] on behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs (Austin Stack), enclosing a copy of the official proclamation issued by Dáil Éireann on the 29 June 1920. (No enclosure) PR4/2/026 Date: 23 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid ÓhEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, thanking him for copies of his report on the Limerick Technical Institute and assuring him that his letter on the subject of National Health Insurance was passed to the Home Secretary. Comments that the Irish Technical Instruction Association are now working for a return to the British Department. PR4/2/027 Date: 23 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid ÓhEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, thanking him for copies of his report on the Limerick Technical Institute and assuring him that his letter on the subject of National Health Insurance was passed to the Home Secretary. Comments that the Irish Technical Instruction Association are now working for a return to the British Department. PR4/2/028 Date: 23 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from R. P. Ó'Conchubhair (R. P. O'Connor), Secretary, Local Government Department, requesting that a statement on the financial and administrative workings of Cork be sent to him care of Miss K. Doyle, 12 Grace Park Gardens, Drumcondra, Dublin, for the purpose of the newly established Commission of Inquiry on Local Governing Bodies in Ireland. PR4/2/029 Date: 29 July 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance noting that the Dáil Éireann Loan receipts for Ballyvourney and Kilmartery County Cork are being forwarded. Also questions whether Seán Ó'Nunain is familiar with the income tax system or whether MacSwiney can recommend someone else. Written in Irish. PR4/2/030 Date: 7 August 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Micheál Ó'Coileáin (Michael Collins), Minister of Finance confirming and praising MacSwiney and his Mid Cork constituency for raising £4035 for the Dáil Éireann Loan and asking him for the Forms of Application and the official receipts for the sake of recording the amount and creating a good impression. PR4/3/001 Date: 19 December 1919 Title:

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Reference: Printed pamphlet Scope and Content: Printed pamphlet entitled An Introduction to Volunteer Training Handbook No. 1. Details the need and best possible method for a high standard of training in smartness, discipline, drill, field work, bayonet and pike fighting, first aid and engineering. Also stresses the value of good example in order to build up 'the military genius that will save our country, not only militarily but intellectually'. PR4/3/002 Date: January 1920 Title:

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Reference: Newspaper cuttings Scope and Content: Newspaper cuttings detailing the United States Senate's recognition of Ireland's right to self-determination and the ratification of the Peace Treaty. Details results of voting, Eamonn de Valera's, President Dáil Éireann, cable to Arthur Griffith, Acting President, praising a successful mission and a report of the first American court case where the Irish Republic was recognised as an official government. PR4/3/003 Date: 18-19 March 1920 Title:

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Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from [D. Mc] on behalf of the Minister for Local Government (William T. Cosgrave) urging MacSwiney in the light of recent arrests to get signed forms of resignation from all the Sinn Féin members, to be used on the recommendation of the local Sinn Féin Club if and when the republican Party is in danger. Advises that all newly elected members be informed of these precautionary steps, that they fully understand their positions are only temporary in the absence of late members and that they themselves fill in forms of resignation. PR4/3/004 Date: 30 March 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Cautious letter to MacSwiney from Micheál Ó'Coileáin (Michael Collins), Minister for Finance, thanking him for his notes delivered by 'F', expressing his delight at MacSwiney's intention to carry on and advising him to have the proposed interview with his Lordship (Dr. Coholan, Bishop of Cork) in order to help reinforce moral values. PR4/3/005 Date: 30 March 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Micheál Ó Coileáin (Michael Collins), Minister for Finance, congratulating him on his election as Mayor of Cork City and asking him to deliver an unpleasant anonymous letter to Eilís MacCurtain, widow of Tomás MacCurtain, late Lord Mayor of Cork, but hoping they now have sufficient information to discover who wrote it. PR4/3/006 Date: 31 March 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Newspaper cutting Scope and Content: Newspaper cutting from the Daily Mail detailing the murder of the late Tomás MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork, as an act of vengeance on behalf of his own party Sinn Féin. PR4/3/007 Date: 26 April 1920 Title:

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Micheál Ó'Coileáin (Michael Collins, Minister for Finance) enclosing his contribution to the late Lord Mayor's Memorial Fund (Tomás MacCurtain) and noting the national significance and great importance of the fund. Asks MacSwiney to look into the possibility of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lynch and Joseph Brien, all Macroom County Cork, having gold stored which they might swop for cash as outlined in an enclosed MS letter sent to the Department of Finance by D. [T]. O'D. Also urges him to meet with his Lordship (Dr. Coholan, Bishop of Cork) as soon as possible as Erskine Childers has already interviewed him in relation to the land bank. PR4/3/008 Date: 7-9 April 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Micheál Ó'Coileáin (Michael Collins, Minister of Finance), agreeing with his actions in dealing with the Mid Cork Dáil Éireann Loan, expressing his surprise at not receiving any money and enclosing two addresses which MacSwiney and F. O'D. may use to communicate with him. PR4/3/009 Date: 26 April 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from [Art Ó'Gríobhtha (Arthur Griffiths), Department of Local Government, asking him to join the forthcoming Dublin Conference on Local Government policy exploring in particular the relationship between Local Authorities and the English Local Government Boards. Notes that the time and place of the meeting are to be found by contacting Leo Lawless, Dublin Corporation, and all travel expenses will be paid by the Department. PR4/3/010 Date: 27 April 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from C. Ó'hUigín (Kevin O'Higgins), Substitute Minister for Local Government, questioning whether his council has complied with instructions in passing a resolution of allegiance to Dáil Éireann and obtaining the undated resignations of all republican members. Also recommends that all new council members be discreetly employed for their loyalty to the Irish Republic as well as their merit and asks for a safe covering address for MacSwiney. PR4/3/011 Date: 28 April 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Annotated copy letter from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Annotated copy letter from MacSwiney to C. Ó'hUigín (Kevin O'Higgins), Substitute Minister for Local Government assuring him that all his instructions have been carried out and that he is nominating a 'locum tenens' to ensure continuity of the Lord Mayor's office in republican hands. Ask for J. J. Walsh's undated letter of resignation. PR4/3/012 Date: 30 April 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid Ó'hEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, advising MacSwiney to have copies of Cork Corporation's resolution on the result of the late Lord Mayor's (Tomás MacCurtain) inquest authenticated by seal and enclosing a letter from Arthur Griffith, Acting Presidennt Dáil Éireann, confirming that he will bring the attention of the 'Governments of the civilised world' to this resolution. PR4/3/013 Date: 30 April 1920 Title:

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from C. Ó'hUigín (Kevin O'Higgins), Substitute Minister for Local Government, noting that his suggestion of appointing a 'locum tenens' has been adopted and that J. J. Walsh has been asked to send in his resignation. Also includes his hope that MacSwiney will attend the forthcoming Local Government Conference. PR4/3/014 Date: 5 May 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid ÓhEigcuirtuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, refunding expenses of £2 to him in connection with the Local Government Conference. PR4/3/015 Date: 29 May 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Circular to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Circular to MacSwiney from C. Ó'hUigín (Kevin O'Higgins), Substitute Minister for Local Government, requesting that a copy of instructions (not enclosed) be delivered to a leading republican member of each County Council and Board of Guardians in MacSwiney's constituency, that a meeting be called to discuss these instructions and that a report be sent to the Local Government Department. PR4/3/016 Date: 1 June 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Michael Collins, Minister for Finance, noting a possible increase in the amount collected fot the Dáil Éireann Loan. Written in Irish. PR4/3/017 Date: 4 June 1920 Title:

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Manifesto Scope and Content: Manifesto issued by the Minister of Defence (Cathal Brugha) strongly encouraging young men to remain in Ireland and fight for the Government of the Irish Republic. Condemns those who have emigrated as 'deserters' and 'degenerates' and urges the young Irishman to have patience, think of his country and not to fall for the enemy tactic of encouraging emigration for the sake of employment. PR4/3/018 Date: 5 June 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid O'Hegarty, Secretary Dáil Éireann, asking him to replace Liam de Róiste, T.D., as inspector for Limerick Technical School. Details that a report on the school's financial and educational aspects has to be presented to the next sitting of the Dail in order to continue the school's funding over the following year. Also notes that de Róiste has copies of the Commissioners' minutes if needed. Written in Irish. PR4/3/019 Date: 12 June 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid O'Hegarty, Secretary Dáil Éireann requesting that he act as an inspector to the Limerick Technical School. Written in Irish. PR4/3/020 Date: 17 June 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid Ó'hEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann acknowledges receipt of his concerning the election of substitute Dáil members to replace the absentees and promising to put this important matter before the ministry as promptly as possible. Written in Irish. PR4/3/021 Date: 17 June 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from C. Ó'hUigín (Kevin O'Higgins), Substitute Minister for Local Government, thanking him for his letter and report from Kinsale Council. PR4/3/022 Date: 18 June 1920 Title:

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Printed proclamation Scope and Content: Printed proclamation issued by the Department of Home Affairs in connection with property claims being made on dairy, agricultural and residential holdings. Strongly notes that although claimants may register with the relevant District Court, cases will not be heard until international recognition of the Irish Republic is determined and that any claimant persisting in this action will be breaching the law and treated as so. PR4/3/023 Date: 29 June 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Letter to MacSwiney from Diarmuid Ó'hEigceartuigh (Diarmuid O'Hegarty), Secretary Dáil Éireann, urgently requesting both a report on the financing of Limerick Technical Institute and the school registers in order that Mr. Delacy (Principal Limerick Technical Institute) be given an opportunity of explaining his position at the next Dail meeting. PR4/3/024 Date: 14 July 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Envelope Scope and Content: Envelope containing a typed copy of MacSwiney's inaugural address as Lord Mayor of Cork for the intention of Reverend Father Dominic, O.S.F. Cap. (Chaplain to the Lord Mayor. No enclosure) PR4/4/001 Date: [March 1920] Title:

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Letter Scope and Content: General letter of resignation from a Member of the Council to F. W. McCarthy, Town Clerk, City Hall, Cork PR4/4/002 Date: [March 1920] Title:

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Circular Scope and Content: Circular General Order number 1 1920 (new series) issued by the Adjutant General of the Irish Volunteers (Gearóid O'Sullivan) noting that all future orders will be issued numerically and will be the responsibility of Brigade and Battalion Commandants. PR4/4/003 Date: 19 May 1920 Title:

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Reference:

PR4/4/004

Date:

19 May 1920

Title:

Copy of PR4/4/3

Scope and Content: Copy of PR4/4/3

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Circular Scope and Content: Circular General Order number 2 1920 (new series) commanding that no Volunteer should issue a proclamation in the name of the the Irish Volunteers or the Irish Republic without formal authority of the Headquarters staff. PR4/4/005 Date: 19 May 1920 Title:

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Initialled copy letter from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Initialled copy letter from MacSwiney to C.S. (Chief of Staff, Richard Mulcahy) concerning an inquiry on discipline among the Irish Volunteers. Records that although the great majority of City Volunteers are well disciplined and obedient the true idea of a soldier's discipline is only found in a limited number and that this is particularly emphasised in the countryside where Volunteers take a much more civilian standpoint. Notes that some officers have issued unauthorised orders or shown a want of judgement and is therefore in full agreement with a classification scheme for offenses and punishment and would be willing to contribute to any publication on discipline or moral training. PR4/4/006 Date: 21 May 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference:

PR4/4/007

Date:

21 May 1920

Title:

Copy of PR4/1/4

Scope and Content: Copy of PR4/1/4

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Cork City and County Archives

Reference:

PR4/4/008

Date:

26 May 1920

Title:

Copy of PR4/1/5

Scope and Content: Copy of PR4/1/5

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Copy letter to MacSwiney Scope and Content: Copy letter to MacSwiney from Adjutant General Irish Volunteers (Gearóid O'Sullivan), giving the dates of his correspondence with MacSwiney and asking him to reply. PR4/4/009 Date: 31 May 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Copy letter from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Copy letter from MacSwiney to O/C 6th Battalion Cork Brigade No. 1, asking him to inform Captain Murray, Courtbrack, that the incident in connection with civilians Messrs O'Donoghue and Punch is firmly closed and that in future such ases will be properly heard in accredited Courts of the Republic and not as volunteer Court-martials. PR4/4/010 Date: 31 May 1920 Title:

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Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Copy letter from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Copy letter from MacSwiney to O/C Battalion Cork No. 1 Brigade commenting on enclosed copies of General Orders issued by the Irish Volunteer Headquarters (not enclosed). Details that all proclamations apply to both individual Volunteers and to each Company, that all Volunteers should clearly distinguish between military and civil matters and that all Company despatches go immediately to Head- quarters for approval. PR4/4/011 Date: 31 May 1920 Title:

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