Letter from Edward W. Mooney to Augustine Birrell, 4 April 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Edward W. Mooney

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This is a letter from Reverend Edward W. Mooney (b. 1846), an Irish Catholic priest to Augustine Birrell (1850-1833), the chief secretary of Ireland. The letter is written in the context of the death of the chief crown solicitor Malachy Kelly (1850-1916). The letter acknowledges the vacant position and the application of Charles P. O'Neill (b. 1867), a solicitor based in Dawson Street Dublin and member of the Irish Parliamentary Party for the position. In the letter Mooney recommends O'Neill as his priest, stating he is responsible, respectful and confident. He also notes that O'Neill is a good friend of John Redmond (1856-1918) leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party. Mooney ends asking of a pardon for his intrusion

National Archives of Ireland Chief Secretary's Office Registered Papers; CSO RP/1916/5729/9 https://letters1916.ie/item/1760 English Edward W. Mooney 1916-04-04 St. John's Priory, St. John's Street, Dublin, Ireland Augustine Birrell Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin, Ireland Male 1917 Industry and Public Administration Politics

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 St John's Priory, St John Street, W. Dublin. April 4th. '16 Right Honorable and Dear Sir, I understand that Mr. Charles P.O'Neil, Solicitor, Dawson Street, is a candidate for the Crown- Solicitorship rendered vacant by the lamented death of Sir Malachy O'Kelly. As you will likely have to deal with his application may I take the liberty of laying before you an appreciation of the Clergy of his Church. He has our fullest confidence, esteem and respect. We look upon him as an honest, honorable and highly- gifted member of the legal Profession. He is a firm upholder of Law and Order, a friend of John Redmond and the National Party and consequently an ardent and strenuous Supporter of the Government. We firmly believe that if appointed to the High Office, now vacant, He will discharge its various duties as conscientiously and efficiently as his predecessor. Hoping you will kindly pardon my intrusion I beg to remain, Right Honrable Sir, Your obedient Servant (Rev) Edward W. Mooney S. 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