Letter from Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh to Hagan

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Ó Ceallaigh, Seán T.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Typescript letter signed Seán T. (Ó Ceallaigh), Grand Hôtel, Paris (France), to Hagan, using the opportunity of Hughes Kelly going to Rome. Indignantly commenting on English influence at the Vatican having prevented the expression of an opinion concerning atrocities in Ireland. Those bargaining for Ireland's failure will be proven wrong; regretting the pain caused for Hagan. Some comments about 'Corinth' [Cerretti] whose interviews with the Times and the Independent may prove that his interests prevent him from taking on the cause fully- 'how can we blame these people much when some of our own make such a rotten show': referring to a speech of Armagh, whom the English lord found it easy to beguile despite his people's wishes. Hagan's suggestion concerning the Dublin see is being followed but probably the result will be as he forecast. He feels that it is too late to take action in Ireland as to the Little Company of Mary; Hagan should act in his own discretion when the visitors arrive in Rome. The Australian party will come through Paris again mid- month. DeValera, according to the papers, has had an interview with Craig: 'I know our people have been doing everything possible to arrive at a satisfactory settlement with the Ulster folk'.