WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY 25 & 26 July 2020

113 History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · 25 & 26 JULY 2020 181 1916-1917. Collection of multi-correspondent letters to Thomas Ashe in Dartmoor and Lewes Prisons. (7) Mainly 4pp foolscap. Correspondents include Ashe’s father, Gregory, and his sister Nora, Thomas Nunan, Sean ) Muortuille, Madge Daly, K. O’Connor Herlihy, P. Devane, C.M. Mahon, “Nellie”, “Minnie”, M. Adrien, M. Hanafin, Nora Ni Fogluda, etc. Some interesting content regarding the imposed teaching of British Patriotism in national schools, farmers being forced to change to tillage due to German submarine blockade, rationing, the Gaelic League, etc. Each letter is 4pp. Family of Thomas & Nora Ashe; Private collection. Condition: Very good, a few tone spots. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £270-£450) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 181 182 1916-1917 letters to Thomas Ashe in English prisons from various friends and his sister. Correspondents include Mel Hanifin, S. O Murtha, Catherine M. Mahon, former President of the Irish National Teachers Organisation, Mary Monks, Nora Ashe and John Rooney, total of 18pp, various sizes, the largest Very good.Family of Thomas & Nora Ashe; Private collection. Condition: Very good. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £180-£270) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 182 183 1916 (24 May) letter fromThomas Ashe in Dartmoor Prison to his sister Nora. In Ashe’s hand in ink on official prison paper, he describes his and fellow prisoners journey from Dublin via Liverpool and Bristol. A unique first letter following Ashe’s arrest and condemnation to death, followed by commutation to life imprisonment. 3pp. Family of Thomas Ashe; Private collection. Condition: Very good. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £270-£450) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 183