Letter from George Chadwick (Bishop of Derry and Raphoe) to Sir James Dougherty, 29 March 1916 Letters 1916-1923 George Chadwick

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This is a letter to Sir James Dougherty (1844-1934), presbyterian minister, academic and politician. Dougherty was the MP for Derry in 1916 having retired as under-secretary for Ireland in 1914. The writer of the letter is recommending Harry T. Gallagher for the vacant position of chief Crown solicitor following the death of Malachy Kelly (1851-1916). The letter praises both Harry T. Gallagher and his father. Both were active in the recruitment campaign for the Great War.

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 Handed to me by Sir James DoughertySeen by C. Sec. A.P.M. 31/3/16. BISHOP'S HOUSE,DERRY March.29.1916 Add to application.C.h. 3:4:16 My dear Sir James. As Mr. Harry Gallagher Solicitor is acandidate for the post of Chief Crown Solicitor rendered vacantby the death of Sir Malachy Keely I should like youto put his claims before the Chief Secretary and urgethem as strongly as you are able. It is quite unnecessary to remind you that Mr Gallagher’sfather & himself, more than any others, deserve thecredit of retaining North Tyrone as a Liberal seat.Their services have always been given ungrudgingly withoutseeking any reward. The same can be said ofboth in regard to the Recruiting Campaign. Infact Mr Harry Gallagher went so far on more thanone of the Recruiting platforms that he has injuredhis business thereby. If loyal service meritsa reward I would say that Mr Gallagher’sapplication should receive favourable consideration. I am Sincerely Yrs +. Chadwickyh George Chadwick Letter from George Chadwick (Bishop of Derry and Raphoe) to Sir James Dougherty, 29 March 1916