Letter from the Archbishop of Tuam, John Healy, 8 April 1916 Letters 1916-1923 John Healy

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This letter was written by the Archbishop of Tuam, John Healy (1841-1918). Healy occupied the position from 1903 until his death in 1918. In the letter Healy mentions that he has been acquainted with John Robert O'Connell (1868-1943), a solicitor, for many years and that he found him to be able and accomplished. Healy hopes that O'Connell will be successful in his candidature for the position of chief crown solicitor.

 National Archives of Ireland Chief Secretary's Office Registered Papers; CSO RP/1916/7153/6 https://letters1916.ie/item/1775 English John Healy 1916-04-08 Male 1918 Industry and Public Administration Industry and Public Administration

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 Copy of Dr Healy's Letter. 34, Kildare Street, Dublin. St Jarlath's Tuam April 8th I am acquainted with Sir John R O'Connell for several years and I have found him to be an able and accomplished gentleman eminently fit to succeed Sir Tce. Kelly in his office. I hope he will be successful in his candidature John Healy DD Archbishop of Tuam. John Healy Letter from the Archbishop of Tuam, John Healy, 8 April 1916