Letter from C.F. Roanayne to Hagan

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Pontifical Irish College

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Ronayne, C.F.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Holograph letter from R.[onayne], Dublin, 'a chara' (Hagan). Enclosing a memorandum regarding the insurance matter; 'the Colonel' and Dr. Harty met and agreed that the latter will present the offer to the trustees in October- this is based on the valuation done by '222'. The bord of trustees may not see the necessity of such an agreement with the Home Government – 'the Bull firm' cannot be asked for protection, but if church and state work together, the money should be available. - Adding comments from the Colonel who is now no longer involved. Then commenting on current affairs (in code): one or two men dominate everything. In the cabinet there have been changes in that 'Kenny' and 'the Old Man' are out now; 'Dan' runs everything but is not popular; 'Mr. Drive', 'Hay', and 'the Burglar' are 'the really trustworthy men'. Re- marking that ' the whole danger now is that the whole show may cave in be- fore the irreducible minimum is extorted from Bull'. Also informing Hagan that he and Fr. M.[orrissey] will travel without K.[eohane] now. Sending regards to 'Uncle'. Finally adding that according to gossip Stephen Gwynn gave the historical excerpts to L.[loyd] G.[eorge] for the recent letter.