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Handwritten notes relating to a meeting between representatives of the Republican Movement and representatives of the British Government.

Handwritten notes relating to a meeting between representatives of the Republican Movement and representatives of the British Government. Discussion related primarily to a speech made by Northern Ireland Secretary Merlyn Rees. According to the notes Rees' statement that 'devolved government had been put back years' was directed at 'Paisley + Co.' and that 'by his antics Paisley was running the risk of having direct rule instead of what he wants.'

Handwritten notes relating to a meeting between representatives of the Republican Movement and representatives of the British Government.

Handwritten notes relating to communications over a number of days between representatives of the Republican Movement and representatives of the British Government and also with intermediaries. According to a message from the British Government dated 25 August 1975 'The P.I.R.A. planned deliberate display of violence coupled with a public slagging match is leading inevitably to renewed conflict.'

Handwritten notes on a meeting of S. with M. (Ó Brádaigh) and W., according to notes S. 'Outlines v. clearly R.M. position. [Truce] depended on visible movement forward.'

Handwritten notes which according to inscription were written by S. to L. (Republican Leadership?) The notes outline the political situation and analyse the British position. According to the notes the British had a strong desire to leave Northern Ireland but did not want to be shown up to the world, as leaving a "Congo" behind.' The notes also state that internal British politics and the Labour Party Government's weak position in Westminster were influencing the British Government's position. According to the notes 'Nothing that happens in N. Ireland - Civil War included can equal the desire of the Labour Party to stay in power in England.'

Handwritten notes relating to a communication from S. to M. (Ó Brádaigh).

Handwritten notes relating to contacts between S. and representatives of British Government. According to the notes S. said that 'on every recallable occasion in the past 7 months B.S. [British Government] had delayed and delayed and blamed R.M. for being impatient.' S. also notes that Scottish and Welsh devolution are also a factor in the negotiations because 'what could not be constitutionally passed for Ireland could not be constitutionally denied to Scotland, real freedom for Ireland means independence for Scotland and would put Labour Party out of office in England for years as Conservatives have a natural majority there.'

Handwritten notes relating to a formal meeting between the representatives of the Republican Movement and representatives of the British Government, also communication from S. to M. (Ó Brádaigh) and H. (in Ó Brádaigh's hand.)

Handwritten notes of communication between S. and M. (Ó Brádaigh).