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This is a letter to Mary Ellen (‘Nell’) O’Rahilly. The letter concerns the death of Mary O'Rahilly's brother, Micheal. In this letter the author offers condolence for his death and mentions that a cross has been made in his honour. The letter also notes that it was sent by hand as the writer is unsure where the family is living. It continues on to discuss the burial of Micheal and the glory that he is due. Michael Joseph 'The' O'Rahilly (1875–1916) was a nationalist and a journalist. In 1916 he aligned himself with Eoin MacNeill and Bulmer Hobson who opposed a preemptive rising. Although O'Rahilly played a large role in delivering MacNeill's countermanding order he felt obligated to stand with the men he recruited and trained. O'Rahilly was fatally wounded on the Thursday 27 April when the GPO was being evacuated. Nell was also involved in the Nationalist movement as a member of Cumann na mBan and was imprisoned after the Rising for her role.
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