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118 History 196 1917 (10 April) letter from Richard Mulcahy, later commander- in-chief of the IRA, to Thomas Ashe in Lewes Gaol. Written in pencil in Mulcahy’s hand. Interesting content, apparently coded, about Mulcahy travelling around the country collecting for the “Gaelic League”when he was actually collecting and organising for the IRA in preparation for the War of Independence. Ashe, as the commander of the Volunteers in their only succesful battle in the Rising, was much respected by men like Mulcahy and Collins, as this letter evidences. 2.5pp Family of Thomas Ashe; Private collection. Condition: Very good, few tone spots. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £270-£450) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 196 197 1917 (10 April). Letter from Richard Mulcahy, later commander- in-chief of the IRA , to Nora Ashe, sister of Thomas. In Mulcahy’s hand in ink, mentioning that he was moving about a lot but could be written to at the Hibernian Hotel, Cork. Mulcahy was on the run from the authorities at the time. Family of Thomas Ashe; Private collection. Condition: Very good. Estimate €150-€200 (approx £140-£180) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 197 198 1917 (May) two letters fromThomas Ashe to his sister Nora from Lewes Gaol. In Ashe’s hand in ink on part pages of prison paper - the remainder having been separated for Ashe’s other correspondents. Interesting content including mention of him receiving a letter from Michael Collins and his delight at the election in South Longford. Family of Thomas Ashe; Private collection. Condition: Very good, toned folds. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £180-£270) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 198