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Handwritten notes on procedure by [ ], on reverse of a Bank of Ireland cheque (Derry branch) by [ ] for [Brendan Duddy], stating the objective as breaking a 2-day log-jam. Recommending a meeting with the British by Friday 31 January 1975, thereby setting an ultimatum and warning them against a negative reply since then 'all bets are off, military, political and publicity wise'. Also noting that the Gardiner Report 'will suit us publicity-wise'.

Copy of typescript list with serial numbers, and specimen security passes designed for members of Sinn Féin 'concerned with arrangements to maintain the cessation of hostilities'. (Caption by [Éamonn Downey] identifying them as passes for Provisional IRA members to be used during a cease-fire, and referring to diary entries for 28 February 1975, and the same date in the so-called 'P.A.C. minutes'.)

Printed booklet published by the Northern Ireland Office entitled 'Government of Northern Ireland: a society divided' ( Northern Ireland discussion paper 3), with a foreword by Merlyn Rees, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

File of handwritten notes by [Brendan Duddy] from five meetings with [representatives of the Provisional IRA and of the British government], with brief references to security, the press, the Convention, prisoners, and security passes. [These are drafts for reports and other documents in the Provisional Army Council file POL35/ 64.] (Caption from [Éamonn Downey] referring to the 'original file' of 1975. As in other monthly files of notes, POL35/64 is intended by that.) [Duddy did not attend these meetings but may have taken notes on meeting somebody who did; audio-files.]

Typescript chronology of events by [ ] from September 1972 to 6/7 February 1975 ('Night of the blue pencil')(2 pp). Suggesting two phases of operation, September 1972 - January 1973, and November 1973 - February 1975, and detailing events of the second phase. Listing larger and publicised events concerning Northern Ireland, and smaller events, usually mentioned obliquely and with disguised identities (e.g. 16 June [1974] 'An interfering filly is first spoken of'; October [1974] 'Re-climbing the mountain without ropes'). Also using code-names ('Peter', 'mother-in-law', 'Tom and his young friend', 'Michael', 'the learned gentleman/ the academic'). (A caption from [Éamonn Downey] supplies author and recipient, pointing to the fact that this is the first instance of using term 'Mountain Climber'.)

Handwritten memorandum by [Michael Oatley or by 'Rob'] for [ ], post-February 1975. With six points for discussion. Including question whether Frank Stagg will not go on hunger-strike if returned to Ireland; agreeing on lack of progress; hoping that confidence will not be betrayed on releasing the 'few hard men'. ( [Éamonn Downey]'s caption states that the two men's writing is very similar.) NOTE: The caption is not available for consultation.

File of handwritten notes by [ ] on nine meetings [representatives of the Provisional Republican Movement and the British government], with brief references to discussion points such as newssheets and propaganda, tactics of the RUC, pedestrians passing security checks, particular prisoners; cross-referencing statements issuing from Provisional Army Council meetings. [These are drafts for reports and other documents in the Provisional Army Council file POL35/ 64.] One item is written on the reverse of a printed flyer from Sinn Féin for Catholic residents of named housing estates in Northern Ireland, asking to report infringements against the truce arrangements to Sinn Féin centres. (Caption by [Éamonn Downey] referring to POL35/ 64, and identifying the handwriting.)

Typescript letter from Pip Kennedy, secretary of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland, to Harry Barton, Limavady, County Londonderry, enclosing copies of a speech delivered by Oliver Napier, and the Alliance Party's proposals (eight points) on policing, following his request.

Copy typescript statement from Sinn Féin 'Army Council of Óglaigh na hÉireann' demanding the initiation of talks by the British government and threatening an end to the truce. (Caption from [Éamonn Downey] cross-references this to the same item in the Provisional Army Council file, insubstantially differing in some points.)

Typescript copy of Secretary of State Merlyn Rees's statement to Parliament, issued by the Northern Ireland Office. Reporting on the good progress of the ceasefire, with exception of sectarian violence arising from feuds; detailing his plans relating to detention of prisoners, especially young offenders, policing, security checkpoints; the Constitutional Convention.