Letter to the Commandant, Prisoners of War, Frongoch, 25 October, 1916 Letters 1916-1923

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This copy of a letter was addressed to the commandant of the Irish prisoners in Frongach Internment Camp in Wales.The writer advises the commandant that Mrs Gavan Duffy, wife of George Gavan Duffy, has requested, on her husband's behalf, a copy of an official document relating to discipline among prisoners of war as Gavan Duffy is representing prisoner P. Daly at his forthcoming trial. The writer states that they will enclose a copy of the relevant Royal Warrant and that Mrs Gavan Duffy was advised that her husband should now apply to the camp commandant for a copy.George Gavan Duffy, (1882-1951), was an Irish politician, barrister and judge. He unsuccessfully defended Roger Casement at his trial for high treason after the Easter Rising. His legal practice represented many of those detained in the aftermath of the Rising.

 Military Archives of Ireland Bureau of Military History Contemporary Documents, George Gavan Duffy Collection, BMH CD45/46/2 https://letters1916.ie/item/362 English 1916-10-25 Commandant, Prisoners of War, Frongoch Frongoch Internment Camp, Bala, Wales Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 1415th October, 1916. Sir, I am directed to inform you that Mrs Gavan Duffy has to-day called at the War office with reference to the trial of a prisoner, P. Dalzy, interned under your command, which is understood to be fixed for Tuesday next. Mrs Duffy has applied on behalf of her husband, Mr. Gavan Duffy, for a copy of the Royal Warrant for the Maintenance of Discipline among prisoners of war. A copy is enclosed herewith and Mrs Duffy has been informed that if Mr. Duffy applies to you, a copy will be furnished to him. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, The Commandant, Prisoners of War, Frongoch. Frongoch Internment Camp, Bala, Wales Letter from Irish Prisoners, Frongoch to Laurence J. Ginnell, Esq., MP, 9 October 1916Letter from Irish Prisoners, Frongoch to T. M. Healy Esq., KC, MP, 10 October 1916Letter from Irish Prisoners, Frongoch to Alfred Byrne, MP, 13 October 1916Letter from Irish Prisoners, Frongoch to William O'Brien, Esq., MP, 14 October 1916Letter to the Commandant, Prisoners of War, Frongoch, 25 October, 1916