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Kilmainham Detention Barracks 2-5-16 Sir The prisoner H.T. Pearse desires to see you &
you have permission to visit him. He Failing
you he would be glad to see any of the
Capucinis. I am Sir,
Your obedient servant
W.S. Lennon.
Major
Commandant.
Rev. F Aloysius.
This was the summons to attend the late
P.H. Pearse. I received the notice about
10 pm on 2nd May. On arrival at Kilmainham
I was notified that Thomas MacDonagh
also desired my services. The executions
took place about 3.30 a.m. on 3rd May.
Rev. Fr Aloysius O.S.F.C.
Refers to the execution of P.H. Pearse. Major Lennon grants Fr Aloysius permission
to visit. Fr. Aloysius was a Capuchin priest. Includes Fr. Aloysius's response. Includes
detail that Thomas MacDonagh also required his services (the last rites). Executions
took place at 3.30 am on 3rd May 1916.