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               <p>Fr O'Flanagan thanks Fr Maher for his offer of help in finding the source of the rumour about him and answers Maher's question to confirm that it was Canon Timlin, PP, Skreen, Sligo who reported the rumour to him.   He goes on to confirm that there was never any truth in same and concludes by stating that he would be grateful if Fr Maher let him know the result of his enquires to identify the source of the rumour</p>
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              Oct 5th 1918    My dear Fr. Maher   In reply to your<lb/>kind letter of yesterday, for<lb/>which I am grateful, the priest<lb/>who reported the rumour to me<lb/>is the very Rev. Canon Timlin<lb/>PP Skreen Co. Sligo  I need hardly say that<lb/>there never was the slightest <lb/>foundation for the story.  I shall be thankful if you<lb/>will kindly let me know the <lb/>result of your enquiry   I remain, my dear Bishop<lb/>Sincerely yours<lb/>M Flanagan <lb/>  
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