Subseries 49 - Copy affidavit against Liam Mellows and James Clarkin

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IE CA CP/3/49

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Copy affidavit against Liam Mellows and James Clarkin

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  • 27 Aug. 1917 (Creation)

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5 pp; typescript

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Moynihan, Senan, 1900-1970, Capuchin priest
(24 November 1900-26 July 1970)

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Irish Capuchin Archives

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A typescript copy of an affidavit relating to the case against Liam Mellows and James Clarkin alleging that they falsified identity documents to obtain seamen certificates of American citizenship from the New York Collector of Customs in 1917. Liam Mellows allegedly chose the alias ‘Patrick Donnelly’. Once granted, these certificates could have been used to travel to Ireland as seamen.

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      For more information on this case see Alfred Isacsson O. Carm, ‘Liam Mellows’ New York Court Cases at https://nyirishhistory.us/wp-content/uploads/NYIHR_V19_02-Liam-Mellows-New-York-Court-Cases.pdf

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