Letter from Michael Citroen to Herbert Samuel, 12 May 1916. Letters 1916-1923 Michael Citroen

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This is a letter from Michael Citroen (b.1892), a British seed and plant merchant, to Herbert Samuel (1870-1963), the Home Secretary for England. The letter is an application for compensation by Michael Citroen. In the letter he states that he went to Dublin to attend the Spring Show, sending his last £50 to get there in hope of receiving a profit, however due to the Easter Rising he could not attend and lost his money. He goes on to state that this has effectively ruined him. Citroen goes on to ask for a government position if he cannot be compensated.

 National Archives of Ireland National Archive of Ireland-Chief Secretary's Office-Registered Papers, NAI/CSO/RP/1916/5611/8203/1 https://letters1916.ie/item/273 English Michael Citroen 1916-05-12 54 Chiswick Lane, London Herbert Samuel Whitehall, London, England Male Easter Rising Ireland 1916 Industry and Public Administration

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 Phone 1613 Chiswick MICHAEL RAINS, Ltd., (Patronised by Royalty,) BULB GROWERS, Seed and Plant Merchants, Horticultural Sundriesmen. _____________________ Established 1856. _____________________ Telegraphic Address - deleted text 54 Chiswick Lane, London, W. May 12th 1916. The Home Secretary Whitehall, S.W. Dear Sir, I am given to understand that some compensation will be given to sufferers of the Irish rebellion. I beg to inform you that I went to the Dublin Spring Show with three assistants, but on account of the unfortunate circumstances, we could not reach the Show. This affair cost me nearly £50. I would not mind this loss so much, but that it was the last few pounds I had in the world. I have been attending this show for some years & always made a considerable profit. I might mention that through prevailing circumstances my business as above has been practically ruined, I suffered considerable loss the first & second year, & now I am left with nothing. If nothing can be done for me in this matter, may I ask you, if something could be found for me in some Government office. I am above the Military age, & have had considerable experience. Trusting to receive an early & favourable reply. I am, Your obedient Servant Michael Citroen Ackn.2 & say that no measures are in contemplation wh. wd. meet the case he adduces RC 16/5/16 The Home Secretary's Compliment Slip With The Private Secretary's compliments Envelope Postmarked CHISWICK W 3 PM 12 MAY 16 Private & Personal The Home Secretary Whitehall S.W. Irish Office Michael Citroen Letter from Michael Citroen to Herbert Samuel, 12 May 1916. 54 Chiswick Lane, London Letter from Michael Citroen to Herbert Samuel, 12 May 1916. Whitehall, London, England Letter to Thomas MacNamara, 29 May 1916Letter from Edward O'Farrell to Charles Edward Troup, 27 May 1916Letter from Edward O'Farrell to the Thomas McKinnon Wood, 27 May 1916Letter from Sir Thomas Little Heath to Robert Chalmers, 19 May 1916Letter from M.L. Waller to Sergeant Thomas McGrath, 12 April 1916Letter from Michael Citroen to Herbert Samuel, 12 May 1916.Letter from Ernest G. Moggridge to Matthew Nathan, 10 April 1916Letter from Sir Thomas Little Heath to the Under Secretary of Ireland, 29 July 1916Letter from Under Secretary of State for the Home Office to the Under Secretary for Ireland, 10 January 1916Letter from M. L. Waller to Sir Robert Chalmers, 25 July 1916Letter from M. L. Waller to Joseph Brennan, 1 August 1916Letter from M. L. Waller to Sir Robert Chalmers, 17 July 1916