Letter from Archbishop J.M. Harty to Hagan

Cover for Letter from Archbishop J.M. Harty to Hagan
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Pontifical Irish College
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Harty, J.M.
Hagan, John, 1873-1930
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Holograph letter from Archbishop J.M. Harty, The Palace, Thurles (County Tipperary), to Hagan, in thanks for his comments on the insurance matter- he will obtain a statement from the bishops' standing committee for the Dáil's offer as to safeguard him. Then offering a comment on an interview published by the Independent- the correspondent obtained permission solely for a friendly chat and subsequently misrepresented and added to Harty's statements about the I.R.A. Explaining that detailed denial to the paper may be counterproductive for the peace process; also the correspondent's object 'was to frighten the diehards into agreeing to a good settlement for Ireland'. Stating that despite their hope, they are not over-confident as regards a settlement.
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1921-10-05
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