Letter from Mrs E.N. Gilbert to Madeleine, c. June 1916. Letters 1916-1923 E.N. Gilbert

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An acquaintance of the writer's brother, anonymous and unknown to Madeleine, upon hearing of the death of 'The' O'Rahilly, sends a cheque, asking that a draft for the same amount be sent to Mrs. O'Rahilly - the donor only wanting to be identified as 'a sympathiser'.Michael Joseph O'Rahilly, self-described as 'The' O'Rahilly, (1875-1916) was involved in the procurement of arms in the lead-up to the Rising and was involved in the Howth gun-running incident. He fought in the G.P.O. During the Rising and was shot in Parnell/Moore Street on 28 April 1916 and died some time later. Nancy O'Rahilly (1875-1961), his wife, was a member of the Provisional Council of Cumann na mBan at the founding in 1914. Nancy was pregnant at the time of her husband's death – the child was born three months later.

 University College Dublin Archives Humphreys Papers, P106/120/34 https://letters1916.ie/item/1525 English E.N. Gilbert 823 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, United States of America. Madeleine Easter Rising Ireland 1916

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 525-N.20th St Phila, Dear Madeleine, An acquaintance of my brother's, hearing of poor O' Rahilly's death, has written expressing his regrets. He had heard of O' R. in convntion ect with Lady Aberdeen and was much interested in him. He encloses a cheque for 26 - asking Dr to get a draft for that amount, and send it to Mrs. O'R from 'A Sympathizer', no name to be mentioned. Dr wrote at once saying that he knew nothing of Mrs. O'R's affairs and did we know whether the cheque would be acceptable or accepted, and suggested keeping the t cheque until he could consult with you what you thought best to do. Will you advice with your family and tell what you'd like done. I assure you that it is from a person you donot know, probably never saw, and of course was sent absolutely from the man's own initiative. Love to the dear little boys, and love and never ceasing prayers for all my dear ones there E.N.G 823 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, United States of America. Letter from Mrs E.N. Gilbert to Nancy O'Rahilly, 21 May 1916.Letter from Mrs E.N. Gilbert to Madeleine, c. June 1916. E.N. Gilbert Letter from Mrs E.N. Gilbert to Nancy O'Rahilly, 21 May 1916.Letter from Mrs E.N. Gilbert to Madeleine, c. June 1916.