Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney 1920 Files (Ref. PR4)

Terence McSwiney Lord Mayor Files . Reference: PR4

Cork City and County Archives

Reference: Copy letter from MacSwiney Scope and Content: Copy letter from MacSwiney concerning the financial problems and the legal advice offered in regard to the final break with English Local Government Boards. Problems include a rise in corporate rates, the possibility of Dublin Castle withdrawing aid and the heavy burden of malicious injury claims on the Irish Government. Advises that although each Corporation is legally liable for all claims on property and corporate funds it will be very difficult for the British Government to realise any of this. PR4/4/016 Date: [8 June 1920] Title:

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