Letter from Sir Maurice de Bunsen to Sir Cecil Spring Rice, 17 July 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Maurice de Bunsen

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This is a letter to Cecil Spring Rice (1859–1918), a British diplomat who served as British ambassador to the United States from 1912 to 1918.The letter was sent by Sir Maurice de Bunsen (1852 - 1932). De Bunsen was a British diplomat serving in Vienna as the assistant undersecretary in the Foreign Office from 1915 until early 1918. This letter concerns the Irish Relief Fund. In this letter de Bunsen agrees that the funds should be distributed using the St Vincent de Paul Society in order to avoid the misuse of the funds raised for political purposes.

National Archives of Ireland Chief Secretary's Office Registered Papers; CSO RP/1916/5618/12620/2 https://letters1916.ie/item/3023 English Maurice de Bunsen 1916-07-17 Cecil Spring Rice Male 1932 Easter Rising Ireland 1916 Easter Rising Ireland 1916 Industry and Public Administration

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 Copy (128255/45A)No. 206 FOREIGN OFFICE 17th July 1916. Sir, With reference to your despatch No.559 of the 23rdultimo on the subject of the Irish Relief Fund, I haveto state that it seems clearly desirable that the rela—tives of the men executed and others who may be in dis—tress through the rebellion in Ireland should receivethe money that has been contributed in America for theirrelief, and I agree with Your Excellency in thinkingthat advantage might well be taken of the good officesof Archbishop Walsh and the Society of St. Vincent dePaul in order to secure the distribution of the Fund tobona fide sufferers and to prevent the misuse of themoney for political purposes. It is to be expected that the emissary whom Cardin—al Farley intends to select to convey the funds to Ire—land will abstain from any political activity while en—gaged in the work of distribution. I am etc.(for the Secretary of State)(Sgd) MAURICE DE BUNSEN His ExcellencyThe Right HonourableSir C. Spring Rice G.C.V.O., K.C.M.C.etc. etc. etc. Cecil Spring Rice Letter from Cecil Spring Rice to Sir Edward Grey, 6 March 1916Letter from Cecil Spring Rice to Sir Edward Grey, 23 June 1916Letter from Sir Maurice de Bunsen to Sir Cecil Spring Rice, 17 July 1916 Maurice de Bunsen Letter from Maurice de Bunsen to Sir Matthew Nathan, 26 April 1916Letter from Sir Maurice de Bunsen to Sir Cecil Spring Rice, 17 July 1916