Frank P. Walsh (1864-1939), was an American lawyer and political reformer. He was one of the chief architects of the legislative struggle against industrial exploitation of children and an advocate of Irish and anti-imperialist causes. He also fought for civil liberties and was a labour partisan and staunch New Dealer. Walsh was a member of the Irish-American delegation (along with Michael J. Ryan and Edward F. Dunne) who were appointed to represent Ireland at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919. On 10 April 1919 the delegation arrived in Paris. The men returned to America in July 1919 where Walsh began working with the Dail External Loan (Bond Drive). In this letter Walsh suggests that current committees should appoint sub-committees. These sub-committees were to work on gaining the interest of those who are, or have been, in service in the army, navy or marines. When such people had been identified, they were to be involved in the publicity aspect of the bond drive. Having such a ‘guard of honour’ on stage for public meetings Walsh felt, would prove impressive.