Letter from John Joseph Sutherland to Herbert Henry Asquith, 27 May 1916 Letters 1916-1923 John Joseph Sutherland

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This is a letter from John Joseph Sutherland (b.1868) to Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), the prime minister of Britain. The letter is an application for the position of lord magistrate of Cork. He also refers Asquith to Edward O'Farrell (1857-1926), the assistant under-secretary. Sutherland encloses various recommendations including one from Maurice Healy (1859-1923), Irish Nationalist politician, who wishes Sutherland great luck in his application. The bishop of Cork, Thomas Alphonsus O'Callaghan (1839-1916) and arch-deacon also provide recommendations.

 National Archives of Ireland Chief Secretary's Office Registered Papers; CSO RP/1916/5612/9324 https://letters1916.ie/item/1892 English John Joseph Sutherland 1916-05-27 49 Leinster Road, Dublin, Ireland Herbert Henry Asquith Male Industry and Public Administration Politics

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 Ack. and inform that the vacancy for a Res. Insptr at Queenstown has been filled by the transfer of Mr. Fallon thereto. a R.M. from another county. Done 5/6 49 Leinster Road 29, CLARE STREET, Co. DUBLIN. 27.5.16 Dear Prime Minister As Head of the Irish Government. I beg to apply for the Post of Resident Magistrate for the County of Cork (Headquarters Queenstown) I enclose recommendations. I also refer you to the Lord Chancellor, Attorney General & Solicitor General for Ireland also to Sir Edward O'Farrell. I am Dear Prime Minister Yours faithfully John J. Sutherland Copy My dear Sutherland I have much pleasure in saying that having known you for many years in the Munster Circuit I believe you are possessed of all the necessary qualifications for such an appointment as a Resident Magistrate. In addition to your legal attainments your knowledge of the Country and of the people & your high personal character to which every member of the circuit will bear testimony should materially assist in recommending you to those authorities in whose hands lie the disposal of such appointment. Yours sincerely Seymour Bushe (K.C.) Senior Crown Prosecutor Copy Dear Mr. Sutherland I have the greatest pleasure in wishing you success in your candidature for the position of R.M. Having known you for many years it would give me the greatest pleasure to learn of your appointment to a position which I am sure you would fill with credit & success. Yours faithfully Maurice Healy (M.P.) Copy The Palace Cork Mr JJ Sutherland is seeking the position of Resident Magistrate and I warmly recommend him. He is a Barrister at law of the Munster Circuit. I believe his appointment would give satisfaction in Cork. +T.A. O'Callaghan Bishop of Cork Sir I beg to recommend for the position of Resident Magistrate Mr JJ Sutherland until lately a parishioner of mine but now residing in Dublin. He is an upright, honourable & conscientious gentleman. He is a practising Barrister of over 12 years standing & married. I am well acquainted with him & can testify that his judgements would not be influenced by fear or favor Hoping you may see your way to give him the appointment. I am With great respect Yours faithfully John Cotter P.P . Archdeacon of Cork John Joseph Sutherland Letter from John Joseph Sutherland to Herbert Henry Asquith, 27 May 1916 Herbert Henry Asquith Letter from Alice Stopford Green to Herbert Henry Asquith, 17 May 1916.Letter from William Henry Caunt to Herbert Henry Asquith, 4 May 1916Letter from Richard Canson to Herbert Henry Asquith, May 1916Letter from Jane Barklie to Herbert Asquith, 6 May 1916Letter from P. C. McCarthy to Herbert Henry Asquith, 13 May 1916Letter from Maeve Cavanagh to Herbert Henry Asquith, 1916Letter from Agnes Halton to Herbert Henry Asquith, 28 April 1916.Letter from the Casement Relief Petition Committee to Herbert Henry Asquith, 31 July 1916Letter from Patrick J. Mallon to Herbet Henry Asquith, 29 June 1916Letter from Colonel Maurice Moore to Herbert Henry Asquith, 29 July 1916Letter from Sir John Maxwell to Herbert Henry Asquith, 12 May 1916.Printed copy of letter from Henry Lemass, solicitor, to Herbert Henry Asquith, 13 June 1916.Letter from James J. Judge to Herbert Henry Asquith, 19 May 1916Letter from John Joseph Sutherland to Herbert Henry Asquith, 27 May 1916Letter from Robert Carson to Herbert Henry Asquith, 14 February 1916Letter from Herbert Henry Asquith, 2 August 1916Letter from Jane Cobden Unwin to Herbert Henry Asquith, 2 August 1916 49 Leinster Road, Dublin, Ireland Letter from John Joseph Sutherland to Herbert Henry Asquith, 27 May 1916