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Letter from Cathal Cavanagh enclosing three pages of a longer document relating to the origins and early history of the O’Malley sept. In two folders.

Letter to Walsh from Charles D. Keogh, 78 West Seventh Street, Oswego, New York. Refers to his Irish ancestry and the attempts by his sister to have it researched. He likes Thomasheen James and has read Sons of the Swordmaker and The Dark Rose. Includes the text of a poem written in 1885 by Patrick Fennell under the pseudonym ‘Shandy Maguire’, the opening line of which is: ‘Come, boys, fill your glasses and pledge me tonight'.

Letter from ‘Charlie’ [Karl Eck?] in Bayreuth, to Gisa [Gisela Dietrich née Scholz]. The letter describes how difficult he is finding life back in Germany. He is no longer the man he was. In spite of having a roof over his head, his parents, food and clothes and a girlfriend he has lost his hope and is miserable. He finds it difficult not having a job or a place of his own.

Letter from ‘Charlie’ [Karl Eck?] in Bayreuth, to Gisa [Gisela Dietrich née Scholz]. After several years, Charlie is back home and is writing to Gisa having found her address. He asks after her family. He and his family are well and he is staying with his parents. He asks her to write and sends greetings to her husband.

Letter from ‘Charlie’ [Karl Eck?] in Bayreuth, to Gisa [Gisela Dietrich née Scholz]. Thanks her deeply for her letter. Is delighted to learn she has a daughter. Cannot believe that six years have passed since they were in school together. Describes his travels in that time. He is finding it difficult to get a job and has no chance of getting married in the near future.

Letter from Cian O’Carroll to Michael O’Toole, responding to O’Toole’s newspaper notice (for which see P76/3/2/2/2/12) and attaching a lecture (now not present) delivered by Kate O’Brien. Also see P76/2/1/14.

Letter from Clare [O’Brien], 334 Russell Court, [London] to Kate O’Brien, c/o Mrs Napier, 37 Gordon Square, London WC1. She tells Kate that Miss Reobeg [?] has invited them to tea at Minerva Club. She hopes that Kate’s arm is not bothering her now and notes that Moira was very honoured to have Kate to supper. With envelope.

Typed letter from Clement O’Flynn, Galway County Council, Secretary’s Office, County Buildings, Galway to Kate O’Brien, 37 Gordon Square, London WC1. He refutes the rumour of the Dispensary House in Roundstone being haunted and suggests that the rumour may have been spread by somebody interested in the place wishing to kill Kate’s interest in it. Originally attached to P74/3/1/2/16/2.

Letter from Clem[ent] O’Flynn, St Anne’s, Maunsell’s Road, Galway to Kate O’Brien regarding the dispensary residence at Roundstone, which is still for sale. He promises to notify Kate when it is re-advertised in April and hopes that he may be able to sell it to her. He also conveys news of Father Hatchett and Father Dillon Kelly. Originally attached to P47/3/1/2/14/8.

Letter from Colin Martin, BBC TV, Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, seeking ‘a longer and more reflective interview’ with Herrema on the Newsday programme after the conclusion of the trial in Dublin. Also Herrema’s copy reply.