referentie code
IE CA CP/3/23/4
Titel
Copy letter from Charles Lynch
Datum(s)
- 1916 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Stuk
Omvang en medium
2 pp; typescript
Naam van de archiefvormer
(24 November 1900-26 July 1970)
archiefbewaarplaats
Geschiedenis van het archief
Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging
Bereik en inhoud
A copy of a letter from Charles Lynch to ‘Willie’ describing his company’s march from the Phoenix Park to Dublin city centre and to skirmishes with rebels occupying the Four Courts which resulted in the deaths of several fellow soldiers. He also refers to the incompetence of his commanding officer. He affirms that he is currently guarding the approaches to Dublin Castle. The letter is titled ‘Letters from Dublin. Easter 1916. 3rd Letter’.