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89 THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR - TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 1 MAY - 15/16 MAY 2021 Cilvil War 196 1922 (21 February) “In Memory of Lieutenant Joseph Duffy, Milford” handbill. Verse by David Hay, printed by McKinney & O’Callaghan, Letterkenny, 8 inches by 5 inches. Also with this a carbon copy of a typescript letter from James Dawson, Superintendent, Garda Síochána, Kilrush, formerly o/c No. 8 Brigade, 1st Northern Division certifying that Daniel O’Callaghan was a prominent member of the IRA in the Fanad area, and was mentioned in Ernie O’Malley’s book, On Another Man’s Wound, 10 by 8 inches. Condition: Typescrpt folded, handbill bumped corners, fine. On Tuesday the 21st of February 1922 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Duffy, D Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Northern Division, I.R.A. was shot dead at the home of retired British Army officer Leslie Huddleston. He was part of a party raiding for arms, while attempting to gain entry to the Huddleston household at Low/ High Cairn, Ramelton, County Donegal the front door opened and one shot was fired hitting Duffy in the heart. Duffy was born in 1898 at Milford County Donegal, he was employed as a labourer. It was stated by the I.R.A. that Duffy was engaged in an official raid for arms when he was shot and killed. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 196 197 1922. Poblacht na hÉireannWar News. (3) Three framed issues: 14, 12 July; 27, 31 July; 54, 7 September. The organ of the Anti-Treaty forces, containing reports of the Civil War and criticism of the Provisional Government. 14.50 by 9.50in. (36.8 by 24.1cm) Condition: A couple of repaired tears, otherwise very good, attractively framed. Estimate €80-€100 (approx £70-£90) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 197