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The last written letter of Cornelius ('Con') Colbert (1888 - 1916). This letter was sent to Colbert's sister Elizabeth, 'Lila' (1888 - 1974). After the Rising Elizabeth served on the committee of the Irish Volunteers Dependents’ Fund. In this letter, Colbert explains that he did not want his sister to visit him before his execution as 'it would grieve us both too much'. Colbert asks his sister to pray for him and hopes that he can 'die well'.Cornelius ('Con') Colbert (1888 - 1916) was a member of the Irish Volunteers. On 24 April 1916 Colbert fought for the duration of the Rising until his open surrender on 30 April. He was designated for severe treatment owing to his pre-rising activities and for his connection with Pearse. He was shot by firing squad in Kilmainham jail on 8 May and buried in the common grave in Arbour Hill jail.
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