Letter from Timothy Hegarty to Major J. Black, 9 March 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Timothy Hegarty

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This is a letter from Timothy Hegarty, secretary of the Federation of Trade Unions of Cork and District Health Insurance Society to Major J Black. The letter concerns the injury of Patrick Sheehan (1879-?), a labourer who dislocated his ankle while carrying sacks at the Lee Mills. The letter goes on to state that Mr Sheehan has yet to receive compensation, stating that the society will take up a case on behalf of Patrick Sheehan if he is not paid compensation.

National Archives of Ireland Chief Secretary's Office Registered Papers, CSO RP/1916/3785 https://letters1916.ie/item/5657 English Timothy Hegarty 1916-03-09 Grattan Street, Cork, Ireland J. Black 6 Lapp's Quay, Cork, Ireland Male Industry and Public Administration Industry and Public Administration

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 The Federation of Trade Unions of Cork and District Health Insurance Society. Grattan Street, March, 9th, 1916. Copy Major Black, D. P. O. S. 6, Lapp's Quay. Sir, I am instructed by the Committee of above to write you that the member of this Society by the name of Patrick Sheehan of 14, Desmond's Square met with an accident while in the em- ployment of the Government on Jan. 28th 1916 at the Lee Mills. He has informed us that he has received no compensation from you up to date. Please let me know what you intend doing with this man. The Society will be reluctantly compelled to take proceedings on this man's behalf if you cannot see your way to pay him compensation while he is laid up through the accident. An early reply will oblige. I remain, Sir, Yours faithfully, (SD.) Timothy Hegarty Sec. Timothy Hegarty Letter from Timothy Hegarty to Major Black, 19 March 1916Letter from Timothy Hegarty to Major J. Black, 9 March 1916 J. Black Letter from Captain J. Black to the Area Administrative Officer, 23 February 1916Letter from Timothy Hegarty to Major J. Black, 9 March 1916 6 Lapp's Quay, Cork, Ireland Letter from Captain Black, DDOS Cork District to Royal Hospital Kilmainham, 23 February 1916. Letter from Timothy Hegarty to Major J. Black, 9 March 1916 Grattan Street, Cork, Ireland Letter from Timothy Hegarty to Major J. Black, 9 March 1916