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A letter from Patrick James Smyth (1823-1885), Auburn Villa, Rathgar, Dublin, introducing James Joseph O’Kelly to Monsieur de Taillon in Caen, France. The letter is endorsed ‘7211’.

A letter from Patrick James Smyth, Auburn Villa, Rathgar, Dublin, to James Joseph O’Kelly, referring to the recruitment of an Irish brigade for service in France. The letter reads ‘Shortly after the capitulation of Sedan, I was informed by Mr. T.D. Sullivan that an accredited agent of the French government was in Dublin … and that he wished to see me’. The letter appears to be incomplete. The letter is endorsed ‘7204’.

A letter from Patrick Kavanagh, 122 Morehampton Road, Dublin, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. apologizing for his short letter. He adds ‘You will hear from me again – maybe from New York – and I will then be in a position to tell you all, at the moment I am just too worried’.

Letter from Patrick Stanton, WDAS Broadcasting Station, Philadelphia, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. praising the content of ‘The Capuchin Annual’ and seeking information on back issues of the publication. Stanton also refers to his work on promoting Irish heritage through his radio programmes.

A letter from Peter F. Anson, Harbour Head, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. commending the contents of the latest edition of ‘The Capuchin Annual’. Anson also refers to his plans to visit Ireland with his ‘architect friend Ian Lindsay’ to study buildings both ancient and modern.

A letter from Peter F. Anson, St. Augustine’s, Datchet, Slough, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. seeking additional copies of ‘The Capuchin Annual’. Anson also refers to the possibility of including his illustrations in future additions of the periodical.

Letter from Peter F. Anson, Harbour Head, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. commending the contents of the latest edition of ‘The Capuchin Annual’. Anson also refers to his own writing projects and to the difficulties being endured because of the war. He writes ‘Life goes on quietly apart from almost daily wailings of the siren. So far Macduff has escaped bombs, unlike many other ports on this north east coast’.

A letter from Peter F. Anson, Harbour Head, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. commending the first edition of ‘Bonaventura’.

A letter from Piaras Béaslaí, Publicity Department, Óglaigh na hÉireann, to Bernard McCabe, re the publication of ‘The Father Mathew Record’.