Copy of a letter from Bishop Michael Francis Fallon to Charles Joseph Doherty, T. W. McGarry and Charles Murphy, 12 March 1917 Letters 1916-1923 Michael Francis Fallon

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Bishop Michael Francis Fallon wrote this letter after the Irish had again been denied self-government by the British Parliament. As Charles Joseph Doherty, T. W. McGarry and Charles Murphy all politically represent the Irish Catholics in Canada on a provincial level, Fallon asks them in what political direction they are going to lead their constituents.

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 London, Ontario. March 12th , 1917. The Honorable C.J. Doherty, M..P.,Minister of Justice, Ottawa, Ontario. The Honorable T.W. McGarry, M.L.A.,Provincial Treasurer, Toronto, Ontario. The Honorable Charles Murphy, M.P., Ottawa, Ontario. Honorable Gentlemen:- The people of Ireland have beenagain denied self-government by the British Parliament.Through their representatives, the Irish NationalistParty, they have sent forth an appeal for assistance inthe struggle for their constitutional rights. Theyaddress themselves to the children of the Irish race inthe Overseas British Dominions, and in the AmericanRepublic, and to the lovers of freedom everywhere. Under the political system prevailing in Canada and in Ontario, you, Honorable Gentlemen, have been singled out to represent the IrishCatholics in federal and in provincial political affairs.They have no other recognized political leaders, no other authorized political spokesmen. Not as Bishop of London, but asone of those whom you represent in political life, Iwrite to inquire what, if any, direction you have to giveto your constituents in the present crisis, and when wemay expect to hear from you. This letter, and any reply youmay see fit to send to it, I shall reserve the right toconsider as public documents. I remain, Honorable Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, (Sgd.) M. F. Fallon. Bishop of London. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Copy of a letter from Bishop Michael Francis Fallon to Charles Joseph Doherty, T. W. McGarry and Charles Murphy, 12 March 1917 London, Ontario, Canada Copy of a letter from Charles Murphy to Bishop Michael Francis Fallon, 29 March 1917Copy of a letter from Bishop Michael Francis Fallon to Charles Joseph Doherty, T. W. McGarry and Charles Murphy, 12 March 1917 Michael Francis Fallon Copy of a letter from Charles Murphy to Bishop Michael Francis Fallon, 29 March 1917Copy of a letter from Bishop Michael Francis Fallon to Charles Joseph Doherty, T. W. McGarry and Charles Murphy, 12 March 1917 Charles Murphy Letter from Charles Murphy, Manager of the "Nationality" to Gregory Ashe, 4 October 1917Copy of a letter from Charles Murphy to Bishop Michael Francis Fallon, 29 March 1917Copy of a letter from Bishop Michael Francis Fallon to Charles Joseph Doherty, T. W. McGarry and Charles Murphy, 12 March 1917