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The History Sale 19th April 2016
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 forming an army of Volunteers, but unfortunately like all Irish projects there are signs of disagreement, one section want to put the Volun-
teers 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.
€ 1,200 - 1,800