Letter from E.J. Morrissey to Hagan

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Pontifical Irish College

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Morrissey, E.J.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Handwritten letter from [E.J. Morrissey], [Dublin], to 'Carissimo' (Hagan). (Writing in code, using the Blue Nuns-analogy.) [Ó Ceallaigh] was very kind and had expected a letter from Hagan. He told Morrissey his opinion of 'Sister R.' [...] and 'her deceased Br' [...]; (unclear) remark about a turning down they thought badly off. '3rd Mother Assistant' [...] knocked him out altogether in her kindness and openness about the issue- she knows [Lloyd George] is not straight and honest but is still optimistic. She laughed at the nasty circular sent to Hagan. He also talked to [Collins] but avoided all other 'mother assistants'. Stating that 'the Petition will go through' and they will have a new province but do not know how many of the old council will be re-elected. [De Valera] seems tired but shows no sign of weakness. Then stating that the 'Bishop of Limerick'[...] is only mentioned as a figurehead. Comments on critique of [DeValera's] telegram to [Pope Benedict] which was found offensive. (Unclear) mention of [Sister] Paulinus. (Telegram from DeValera 21 October 1921.)