Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 15 January 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Samuel Shaw

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Letter from Samuel Shaw to his father, James Shaw, regarding the conclusion of the war and the future of Home Rule. Samuel writes that he expects the war to be over in the coming spring. He also writes about Ireland's exemption from the conscription bill and his belief that Home Rule has been knocked on the head forever. Samuel believes that Ulster's effort in the war will make Home Rule a thing of the past. Samuel Henry Shaw (1896-1967) was a sergeant with the 10th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He volunteered for active service in September 1914. Before enlisting Samuel was a member of the Portstewart Company, Coleraine Battalion, North Derry Regiment, Ulster Volunteer Force. Samuel served in France, and was wounded during the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 and again in early 1917 and in 1918. Before the war he was employed as a ironmonger's assistant.

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland Shaw Papers, D1962-18 https://letters1916.ie/item/4196 English Samuel Shaw 1916-01-15 James Shaw Male 1967 World War I (1914-1918) Politics World War I (1914-1918)

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 Same Address 15—1—16 My Dear Dad, I received your letter All right. You wanted to know if we were in the fun in Xmas day but I'm sorry to say we were not, it was the Division that relieved us. I am glad to know that all the boys went to sea together. They will always be to able to chum it the same as we P.S. Hope you are all in the best of health & spirits, the boys were asking for you. Sammie out here. There is one thing we may all look forward too, that is the war will be over this spring. We will put them back into their own country quicker than they left it. You said in your letter that Ireland was not included in the conscription bill, but as far as Home Rule goes its kno— cked on the head for ever. When the Tommies out here see what Ulster has done for Briton they say that Home Rule is and will al— ways be a thing of the past. Tell mother not to send me any more parcels as were getting pretty decent grub now/. When this is over we will get a family photo taken with Willie and me in the uniform. I think this is all. With the best of love to yourself, mother & all the children. Your Loving Son Sammie. Samuel Shaw Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 12 December 1915Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 15 December 1915Card from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 18 December 1915Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 29 December 1915Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 11 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 15 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 21 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 23 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 30 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 2 February 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 8 February 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 19 February 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 27 March 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 10 May 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 26 May 1916Field Service Postcard from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 4 June 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 6 June 1916Field Service Postcard from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 10 June 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 11 June 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 16 June 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 29 August 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 18 October 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 24 October 1916