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1922 (10 August) The Revolt, wrong militarily,
politically and socially say Irregular Officers”.”
Single sheet. An open letter to Anti-Treaty forces from
imprisoned officers of the irregular forces, addressed
from Custume Barracks, Athlone, August 10th, 1922.
Signed and introduced by H. Burke (Assistant Divisional
Quarter -Master, 2ndWestern Division), co-signed by
Peter McHugh (O.C., No.2 Brigade, 2ndWestern Division)
and Comdt. Kearns, Craughwell. (Officers of the Irregular
Forces).
12_ x 10in. (31_ x 25.40cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £150-£220
270
1922 (August 24th) O’Malley, Ernie. Typescript
Letter from Ernie O’Malley to Patrick Hooper
Editor of the Freeman’s Journal .
Criticising Hooper on his paper’s stance on treatment
of prisoners You apparently think it is wrong that the
Northern Imperialists should whip their prisoners, but
quite right that the Southern Imperialists should murder
theirs” etc. A vitriolic attack on the Freeman’s Journal,
signed “Earnan O’Maille. Comdt. Northern & Eastern
Command.””
Estimate €150-€200 £110-£150
271
1922 (16 October) Kitty Kiernan To become Nun”
press photograph.”
An International Newsreel photograph of a smiling Kitty
Kiernan with label pasted verso MICHAEL COLLIN’S
FIANCEE TO BECOME NUN”.
8_ x 6_in. (21.59 x 16.51cm)
Estimate €100-€150 £70-£110
272
1922, Poblacht Na h-Eireann. Republic of Ireland
newspaper and An tOglach
Saturday, November 25, 1922. Glasgow: Cumann Na
Poblacht, 1922. Scottish Edition. Tabloid Format. Pp.8.
Nicked, worn, stained & frayed. Scarce Scottish edition
issued by Republicans in Glasgow in 1922. 8 issues of
The Irish Army’s An tOglach 10 March, 14 & 28 July, 11
August, 1 September, 6 & 20 October & 3 November
1923. (9)
Estimate €150-€200 £110-£150