1 2 Loretto Villas, Bray. 10th May, 1916. Sir, I would be very much obliged for some information about
Prison Regulations under the present system of Martial Law. My husband, Mr. Desmond Fitzgerald, was arrested at
his home at above address this morning, and I wish to know how I
may find out what prison he is in, and if I may make arrangements
to have his food sent in from a Restaurant and to send him a
supply of clean clothes. If I cannot make these arrangements for him
he will wish to do so himself and will require a further supply
of money to be sent him in order to do so. I am anxious to know too if I may see him in the usual
way before he is tried. If not I hope I may be informed at the
first opportunity when I may see him, and that I shall be
given sufficient time before the appointment to make the journey
from here. I enclose a stamped Telegraph form which I hope the Governor
of the Prison will use if occasion arises. I am forwarding under another cover to Kingstown where
I have heard my husband will be, a small parcel containing handkerchiefs,
collars, toothbrush and toothpaste; I hope that
this parcel will be given him. Hoping you will let me have the information I desire as
soon as possible. I remain,
Yours truly, Mabel W Fitzgerald