Letter from John J. Farrell, 10 May 1916 Letters 1916-1923 John J Farrell

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 National Archives of Ireland NAI-CSO-RP-1916-7954 https://letters1916.ie/item/3187 English John J Farrell 1916-05-10 Cloonfaughna, Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland Male Industry and Public Administration Industry and Public Administration

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 CHIEF SECRETARY'S OFFICE7954 11 MAY 1916 CloonfaughnaKnockClaremorrisCo. Mayo 10th May 1916 Sir Having learned that a Censorship ofinland letters is to be immediately establishedin Ireland, I beg to offer my service tothe Board of Censors. I am ineligible for Military service andam at present unemployed. I am atrained National Teacher and have spentfive years as Assistant in a N.S. Twoyears ago a nervous breakdown forced meto resign. I am strong enough now to resumework and have been so for some timebut my illness is militating against myobtaining a suitable school I have a fairly good knowledge of Irishshould the consideration of suchapplication as this not come withinyour jurisdiction I would respectfullyrequest you to forward it to the properquarter or inform me to whom I shouldapply Awaiting a reply, and thankingyou in anticipation. I amSirRespectfully yoursJohn J Farrell P.S. I am 29 years of age, and a Roman Catholic. John J Farrell Letter from John J. Farrell, 10 May 1916 Cloonfaughna, Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland Letter from John J. Farrell, 10 May 1916