1 7th April, 1916. Dear Mr. Farrell, I am desired by Mr. Birrell to acknowledge the
receipt of a letter of this date signed by you, Messrs.
T. F. Smyth, M.P., F. E. Meehan, M.P., P. Crumley, M.P.,
and John Philips, M.P., recommending Mr. Delany for
appointment as Chief Crown Solicitor for Ireland, and
to say that Mr. Delany's claims will be fully considered
before an appointment is made. Yours faithfully, (Sd.) APM
Under Secy.
A.P.M.
7/14/16
J. P. Farrell, Esq., M.P., House of Commons.