Letter from Nannie Beazely to her son Piaras Béaslaí (1881–1965). Nannie mentions that she is organising to send portraits (probably photographs) to her son. She writes that the DBC (Dublin Bakery Company) was destroyed during the Rising. She makes reference to a large number of personal acquaintances and to their recent endeavours and activities - such as visits to the Curragh races and to a Lieutenant Jack Clancy who had wounded and to a Maudy who had gone on an operatic tour. She says that the prison which Piaras Béaslaí is held in is located in Portland. She asks if she should send him a suit for when he is leaving. She is generally making preparations for his release.Béaslaí was an English born influential member of the IRB. He joined the Irish Volunteers on their foundation late in 1913. When visiting his parents he smuggled guns to Ireland. In February of 1916 he published the Fàinne, a publication to organise Gaelic speakers.Béaslaí was an officer during the Easter Rising. He was court-martialled and sentenced to five years’ for his part. In prison he wrote and memorised poems about his captivity. This letter is part of a collection of letters by Piaras’ parents, mostly during Béaslai’s internment. After his release he soon became involved in politics.