Letter from William Horner to Augustine Birrell, 28 March 1916 Letters 1916-1923 William Horner

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This is a letter from William Horner (1878-1847), a unionist and solicitor based in Londonderry to Augustine Birrell (1850-1933) the chief secretary of Ireland. Birrell had support from many leading nationalist and unionist leaders as chief secretary, but resigned after the Easter Rising. The letter opens with the acknowledgement of the death of the former chief Crown solicitor, Malachy Kelly (1850-1916), noting the vacancy for the position. Horner states that he wishes to apply, accounting his history as a practicing solicitor. He also notes that his brother is Andrew L. Horner (1886-1916) a recently deceased member of parliament for Tyrone South. Horner also notes that he is known to most of the members of parliament for the North of Ireland, including the attorney general.

 National Archives of Ireland Chief Secretary's Office Registered Papers; CSO RP/6463/7 https://letters1916.ie/item/1802 English William Horner 1916-03-28 Londonderry, Ireland Augusitine Birrell Male 1947 Industry and Public Administration Politics

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 Londonderrry. 28th March 1916. The Right Honorable A. Birrell K.C M.P. Chief Secretary for Ireland, The Castle, Dublin. Dear Sir, Owing to the sudden death of Sir Malachy Kelly a vacancy has occurred in the position of Chief Crown Solicitor for Ireland. I beg to apply for the position. I was admitted a Solicitor 20 years ago and have been practising on my own account since admitted and have built up a successful practise in Londonderry City and in the Counties of Donegal and Londonderry and I am fully qualified to fill the position. I am known to most of the Members of Parliament for the North of Ireland including the Right Honorable the Attorney General and I am a brother of the late A. L. Horner, M.P. for South Tyrone. Should you honour me with the appointment I shall endeavour to discharge the duties in an impartial and satisfactory manner. I am Your obedient servant WM Horner William Horner Letter from Andrew Philip Magill to William Horner, 31 March 1916Letter from William Horner to Augustine Birrell, 28 March 1916 Londonderry, Ireland Letter from Andrew Philip Magill to William Horner, 31 March 1916Letter from William Horner to Augustine Birrell, 28 March 1916