Letter from A. P. Lynch to Reginald H Brade, 18 April 1916. Letters 1916-1923 A.P. Lynch

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Letter from A.P. Lynch to Reginald H Brade (1864-1933). It refers to a letter of 14 April which Lynch submitted to the Attorney General for consideration. Lynch writes that the Attorney General is of the opinion that all future payments should be stopped to Mrs Burke, however, he does not advise a guilty prosecution of Mrs Butler because the evidence to date is not sufficient and requires further investigation. Mrs Burke had been overpaid for separation allowance, given as her husband was on active duty in the British army, and it was unclear if she was aware that she was being overpaid.Sir Reginald H Brade was the secretary of the War Office throughout the First World War.

National Archives of Ireland NAI_CSO RP/1916/6852_4_6, NAI_CSO RP/1916/6852_4_6 https://letters1916.ie/item/1228 English A.P. Lynch 1916-04-18 The Secretary, War Office, London War Office, St. Martin's Place, London S.W. Male Industry and Public Administration

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 18th April 1916 108/Engrs/1670. (W/Accounts 3). Sir, I duly received your letter of 14th instant which I submitted for consideration of the Attorney General who is of opinion that all further payments should be stopped but pending further investig- ation he does not advise a prosecution as the evidence of guilty knowledge on the part of Mrs Butler is not as yet sufficient. I return you the papers for your information and if you desire further enquiries to be made through the Police I shall endeavour to do so. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, A P Lynch accSol The Secretary, War Office, London S.W. War Office, St. Martin's Place, London S.W. Letter from A. P. Lynch to Sir Reginald H Brade, 12 May 1916.Letter from A. P. Lynch to Reginald H Brade, 5 May 1916.Letter from A. P. Lynch to Reginald H Brade, 18 April 1916. A.P. Lynch Letter from A. P. Lynch to Reginald H Brade, 18 April 1916.