Letter from Joe to James Ryan, 25 May 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Joe

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Letter from Joe to James Ryan (1891-1970). The letter was written after James Ryan had been sent to Stafford detention camp in England (the writer learned of this in the 'Freeman's Journal' newspaper). The letter recommends that Ryan visit him in Rathfarnham after his release. 'Kate and Nellie' are mentioned who had been imprisoned in Mountjoy after the Rising on 'suspicion'. The letter also refers to Ryan's sisters Min, Phyllis and Agnes. Furthermore, the letter mentions Denis McCullough, a member of the IRB and the executive of the Irish Volunteers who was opposed to the Easter Rising but was arrested in its aftermath. Agnes and Denis were married in August.James Ryan studied medicine in UCD. He was appointed chief medical officer in the GPO during the Easter Rising. After the Rising he was imprisoned in Stafford and, later, Frongoch and was released in August 1916. Ryan was later a founder member of Fianna Fáil and a government minister.

 University College Dublin Archives Dr James Ryan Papers, P88/11 https://letters1916.ie/item/249 English Joe 1916-05-25 Rathfarnham, Dublin James Ryan Stafford, England Male Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 Rathfarnham 25th May 1916 Dearest Jim. When I saw by the Freeman that you has been deported to Stratford. I wrote you a long letter but did not send it as I was not sure of the address. Since then I have seen Martin and others and I am going to write you another one and send it to you through him. I came here on the 5th May and I hear now I am to remain here this term.This is a lovely place I don't think you were ever here but if you are back soon as we all hope you will be you will come to see me. Martin came up to Dublin on Monday to see Katie & Nellie and see about their release from Mountjoy. I fancy they will be out in a few days now as they were only arrested on suspicion. I don't know whether he has gone home yet or no. He was here on Monday & Tuesday but not yesterday. All the members of the family are quite well & we were all delighted to get your long letter & to learn that you are quite well after all the vicissitudes of the last few weeks. Work hard at the medicine now Jim & say your prayers and you will not feel the time passing. Phyllis is working hard I think. I saw herself & Min last Sunday. Fr. P. Browne came out with them. Chris came out here too on her way from Galway and was looking awfully well. You will be home for the wedding any how. I don't know yet about Agnes & Denis. Agnes is at home & Denis immediate future is still uncertain. He is still in Richmond B. and so is Sean T I think. Martin was to see them all yesterday. I hope you get plenty of cakes and good things. The country looks prosperous over here. I believe they are working hard at home. You need not bother answering this direct. Just send a few lines enclosed in Min's the next time you are writing to her & she will pass on to me. Have they sent you stamps? I will write to you again later on when I have more news. Best love dearest Jim from Joe Stafford, England Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 26 May 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 3 June 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 25 June 1916Letter from 'Teresa'(Agnes Ryan) to James Ryan, 20 May 1916Letter from Seaghan Z. to Séamus (James Ryan), 18 July 1916Letter from Joe to James Ryan, 25 May 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 11 June 1916 Rathfarnham, Dublin Letter from Joe to James Ryan, 25 May 1916 James Ryan Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 26 May 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 3 June 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 25 June 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 2 July 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 11 July 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 19 July 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, c. August 1916Letter from Seaghan Z to James Ryan, 12 July 1916Letter from 'Teresa'(Agnes Ryan) to James Ryan, 20 May 1916Letter from Katherine Brady to James Ryan, 5 July 1916Letter from Joe to James Ryan, 25 May 1916Letter from Denis McCullough to James Ryan, c. June 1916Letter from Phyllis Ryan to James Ryan, 19 May 1916Letter from Madge Calnan to James Ryan , 8 June 1916Letter from Phyllis Ryan to James Ryan, c. June 1916Letter from Phyllis Ryan to James Ryan, 1 June 1916Letter from Madge Calnan to James Ryan, 17 June 1916Postcard from 'M' to James Ryan, 27 May 1916Letter from 'Teresa' (Agnes Ryan) to her brother James Ryan, 4 June 1916Letter from Peggie O'Sullivan, Birmingham, to James Ryan, 1 July 1916Letter from Josephine Mary (Min) Ryan to James Ryan, 29 May 1916Letter from Chris Ryan to James Ryan, 13 June 1916Letter from Jim to James Ryan, 11 July 1916Letter from R. Hickey to James Ryan, 26 May 1916Letter from Mary M to James Ryan, 1916Letter from K.B to James Ryan, c. early June 1916Letter from Maudie Davin to James Ryan, 6 July 1916Letter from Kathleen Teebay, Stafford, England to James Ryan, 4 July 1916Letter from James Ryan to Liam Ó Briain, 1 June 1916Letter from Michael Collins to James Ryan, 23 August 1916Letter from Michael Collins to James Ryan, 2 September 1916Letter from Eamonn T. Dore to James Ryan, 19 September 1916Letter from Sean T. O'Kelly to James Ryan, 26 August 1916Letter from Sean T. O'Kelly to James Ryan, 15 September 1916Letter from Sean T. O'Kelly to James Ryan, 22 October 1916Letter from Mairín Ní Ribhógh to James Ryan, 2 August 1916Letter from Major C. Harold Heathcote to James Ryan, 13 September 1916Letter from Major C. Harold Heathcote to James Ryan, 19 September 1916Letter from Cis M. Coyle to James Ryan, 11 June 1916Letter from Phyllis Ryan to James Ryan, Tuesday 6 June 1916Letter to James Ryan from Frances KellyLetter to James Ryan from MargaretLetter to James Ryan from May GrayLetter from Eamonn T. Dore to James Ryan, c. September 1916Letter from Mort O'Connell to James Ryan, 9 October 1916Letter from Maura [Power] to James Ryan, 18 October 1916Letter from Kathleen Teebay, Stafford, England to James Ryan, 1 August 1916Letter from Kathleen Teebay, Stafford, England to James Ryan, 7 October 1916Letter from D. C., Stafford, England, to James Ryan, 9 August 1916Letter from Peg O'Sullivan, Birmingham, to James Ryan, 2 October 1916 Joe Letter from Joe to James Ryan, 25 May 1916