4 - Notebook detailing the monies received from rebels who occupied the Four Courts during the Rising

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Notebook detailing the monies received from rebels who occupied the Four Courts during the Rising

8 pp + 1 insert; Manuscript

Notebook belonging to Fr. Columbus Murphy OFM Cap. detailing the monies received from rebels who occupied the Four Courts during the Rising. An annotation on the inside cover reads: ‘The following is a list of the money I got from the boys at the Four Courts. Also the receipts the different people who came afterwards to claim them. Fr. Columbus Murphy’. Most of the (penciled) entries refer to personal belongings given to Fr. Columbus for safekeeping by various rebels and to monies and effects later distributed to relations by the Capuchin priest. Entry on page 4 reads: ‘Received three cheques from Fr. Columbus with thanks. June 29th, [19]16, Mrs Mellows. Gave two cheques and one lodgement order. Fr. Columbus’.

Soft bound notebook; 10 cm x 6.5 cm; Binding torn at edge.

ISAD(G) 2nd edition