WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 5 MAY 2018

History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · 5 MAY 2018 AT 11AM 136 1939 James Larkin Military Service Pensions Application An Application to the Minister for Defence for a Service Certificate by James Larkin outlining his service including his role in founding, organising and arming the Irish Citizen Army; in the 1916 Rising; and in Britain, the United States, Canada and Mexico. Larkin gives his own name and John Devoy as commanding officers and names Sean O’Casey as referee. Accompanied by a letter February 10, 1939 from the Department of Defence notifying the applicant that he must sign the returned form in ‘writing’, not block capitals and a letter 1 March, 1941 to the Department complaining of the lack of further action by the Department and his withdrawal of the application. Also a small archive of documents relating to the burials of James and Peter Larkin. Estimate €700-€1,000 approx (£610-£870 approx.) Click Here for Large Images & To Bid 136