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Request by Frank Barrett, O/C 1st Western Division about the validity of a press report and what wxactly the Republican High Command were doing with regards to negotiations with the Free State and whether or not the objectives of the Republicans were to be fulfilled by their leaders.

O/C of the 1st Western Division Frank Barrett detailing the loss of dispatches by a dispatch rider. The Republicans in West Clare were expecting a shipment of arms across the Shannon which must be delayed until it can ascertained whether or not the dispatches fell into Free State hands.

Report of Frank Barrett to the Adjutant General detailing his men engaging Free State forces between 6/11/22 and 12/11/22. Ambush by Republicans on Free State forces who were attempting a ‘round-up’. One Free State Officer killed and five wounded. Engagements between Republicans and Free State forces at Kilkee, Gower and Miltown Malbay as well as a bombing of a Free State patrol in Galway City.

A communication from Frank Barrett, O/C 1st Western Division about the actions of a Republican prisoner which has caused a drop in morale (details not given). Mentions the possibility of negotiations between the Free State and Republicans. Undertakes to surrender if compromises are made.

Report of Frank Barrett, O/C 1st Western Division. Mentions the 'Deasy Document' and 'Document No. 2' and their effect on the general populace and the Republican men. The Republicans say that there is no longer any substantial difference in belief between the Free State and themselves worth continuing the fight.

A detailed report by Frank Barrett O/C 1st Western Division on the strength of the various Brigades under his command. Also lists the situation with engineering, publicity, civil administration, telegraphs and telephone, customs and excise, economic conditions and the financial positions of the various Brigades.