Letter from Captain G. Stratford-Burton to the Under-Secretary for Ireland, 12 May 1916 Letters 1916-1923 G. Stratford-Burton

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This letter was sent by Captain G. Stratford-Burton, the garrison adjutant for Ship St. Barracks and Dublin District. The letter was addressed to the under-secretary for Ireland. Up until May this position was occupied by Sir Matthew Nathan (1862-1939). However, in May Nathan offered his resignation following the outbreak of the Easter Rising. He was soon replaced by Sir Robert Chalmers (1858-1938). In this letter Stratford-Burton informs under-secretary that he is forwarding him the twelfth list of casualties incurred in connection with the Sinn Féin insurrection.

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 Subject:- Sinn Fein insurrection. DG. CR. No. 45/16 The, Under Secretary for Ireland, Upper Castle yard. DUBLIN. Sir, I have the honor to forward herewith the 12th List of Causalities incurred in connection with the Sinn Fein Insurrection. I have the honor to be, Your obedient servant, G. Stratford-Burton Capt. G.A. The Colonel. Commanding Dublin Garrison Lr. Castle Yard. DUBLIN. 12th May, 1916. Dublin District. The following is a supplementary list of Casualties:KING GEORGE VTH HOSPITAL 1056. Gn. Cartlidge. 1st North Midland R.F.A. G.S W. Hand & Thigh. 3629. Pte. Roberts G, 2/6 South Staffs. ' Both Thighs 4877. ' Shaw F 2/8 Sherwood Foresters. ' Hand Right. 3022. 'Greaves M 2/8 ' ' ' Thigh Right. ROYAL CITY OF DUBLIN HOSPITAL. BAGGOT STREET. 5617. Pte Bradford J. H. 2/7 Sherwood Foresters. DEAD 5510. ' Ellis F. 2/7 ' ' G.S W Arm left. 3111. ' Goddard 2/7 ' ' ' Wrist Left. 5664 ' Miller T.H. 2/7 ' ' ' Thorax. 5445 ' Olley B 2/7 ' ' ' Ankle left. 5697 ' Wilkins WC. 2/7 ' ' Collapse 2896. ' Scotney 2/5 Leicester Regiment G.S W. Thorax & Arm Right Sgt Foster C.R. ' Temple. DOCTOR STEVENS' HOSPITAL X Captain Charlton R. 2/7 Sherwood Foresters. G. S.W. Leg Left 5698 Sgt Joliffe R. 10th Res. Regt Calvalry ' Thigh Left. 1223 Supper Holley F. Royal Engineers ' Scalp TEMPLE HILL AUX> HOSPITAL. 3880. Pte Chappelle. West Riding Regt. G.S.W Finger 2603. Sapper noore L. R.E. Att. 69th Mid. Div. ' Hand DUBLIN CASTLE RED CROSS HOSPITAL. 5141. Pte Jones T. 3rd Pembroke Yeo. Splinter Eye Right MILITARY HOSPITAL PORTOBELLO. 1005. Pte hutchinson 2nd Gr Bn R.I. Fus. Bayonet Wound Hand MEATH HOSPITAL. 9594. Sgt. Harris J. 2/5 South Staffs. G.S.W Thigh Right The undernoted were casualties dates unknown and were buried in the grounds of the Parochial Hall, Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge:Sgt Fletcher 2/6 South Staffs. Pte. barrett 2/6 ' ' See list 13 questionable reading Captain R.A.N.C for Lieut- Colonel R.A.M.C. i/e King George V Hospital. Dublin. 12th may, 1916. G. Stratford-Burton Letter from Captain G. Stratford-Burton to the Under-Secretary for Ireland, 12 May 1916 Upper Castle Yard, Dublin, Ireland Letter from Captain G. Stratford-Burton to the Under-Secretary for Ireland, 12 May 1916Letter from Colonel Henry Gerard Kennard to the Under-Secretary for Ireland, 13 May 1916 Lower Castle Yard, Dublin, Ireland Letter from Captain G. Stratford-Burton to the Under-Secretary for Ireland, 12 May 1916Letter from Colonel Henry Gerard Kennard to the Under-Secretary for Ireland, 13 May 1916