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ANOTHER HERO OF EASTER WEEK
Reynolds (George) Defender of Mount Street Bridge. An Autograph
Letter signed to his brother James (in New York), 4pp. (single folded
sheet), dated 15 Aug. 1914, with note of authentication by James. Old
cellotape repairs at folds, else good. A most interesting letter, with news
of the European war. ‘’They are drafting nearly all the troops from Ireland.
The Nationalists here have taken a leaf out of Carson’s book and are
farming an army of Volunteers, but unfortunately like all Irish projects
there are signs of disagreement, one section want to put the Volunteers
under Government control and another want to be independent’’, also
mentioning some business matters. As a m/ss., w.a.f. Rare.
George Reynolds was head of the Volunteer section in Clanwilliam House
overlooking Mount Street Bridge where British reinforcements seeking
to enter the city centre were held up for several days by accurate rifle
fire, taking heavy casualties. He died at his post on Wednesday, as the
British finally broke through. (See Max Caulfield, ‘’The Easter Rebellion). A
poignant memento of one of the less-known heroes of Easter Week.
€2,500 - €3,500
Lot 815