Letter from Séan T. Ó Ceallaigh to Hagan

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Ó Ceallaigh, Séan T.

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Typescript letter signed Séan T. (Ó Ceallaigh), Grand Hotel, Paris (France), to Hagan. He has been to Dublin to gain information on the matters that troubled him. The president assured him that he was satisfied with the progress of events and that their people 'had handled the situation remarkably well'. His views were the same as Ó Ceallaigh's on the recognition of English sovereignty. He also had long talks with A. G.[riffith], R. B.[arton] and E. C.[hilders]; the two latter ones agreed on the necessity of making a strong stand. He made his own fears plain to G.[riffith]. Enclosing copy of the letter which G.[riffith] sent to Lloyd George (not extant); asking whether Hagan thinks his reading of it correct. Then wondering what happened to Fr. Murphy who did not come as appointed. Count O'Byrne and his family are now in Paris; he accepted his post in ignorance of matters concerning the Vatican and Hagan. Sympathising with Hagan's feelings about the lack of recognition of his record of service, but pleading with him to lend O'Byrne a hand in his new task in Rome. The contents of the enclosed letter can be discussed freely with him.