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Telefax (and copy) signed R. [Robert/'Fred', British government] for [Sinn Féin], reiterating commitment to their 9-paragraph document and necessity for an assurance that violent activity has ceased; stating that [the Secretary of State] is absent for the week - encouraging questions. 'Off the record' stating 'we are appalled at the present mess' and urging them to seek a 'clear answer on timing'. (With caption by [Éamonn Downey] referring to Setting the record straight where the text has been amended.)

Handwritten notes by [Éamonn Downey], excerpting from 'The Narrative' and other material (5-10 May 1993), highlighting events chronologically, culminating in a meeting of Duddy, 'Tax', 'Star' and 'Walter' ['Pony Man', Denis Bradley, Martin McGuinness] on 10 May, when 'Walter' gave Duddy the 'speaking note'.

File of handwritten and typescript documents focussing on a handwritten document from Sinn Féin [either by McGuinness or by Bradley] of 10 May which tacitly offers the private assurance the British have been seeking, in order 'to proceed without delay to the delegation meetings' [i.e. offering the British a ceasefire]. Extensive commentary by [Éamonn Downey] on its authorship, Delivery, and other points contained; it was delivered to James and David in London by Brendan Duddy on 11 May, while consciously omitting a paragraph where Sinn Féin caution the ceasefire may be only of a short duration.

Handwritten notes by [Éamonn Downey], excerpting from 'The Narrative' and other material (11-18 May 1993), highlighting events chronologically, including Duddy's meetings in London and British reaction to the 10 May-paper; extensive commentary based on Sinn Féin's Setting the record straight ; cabinet meeting 17-18 May.

Photocopy handwritten note by ['Fred'], stating that 'Mr. H' has put the offer of 10 May before 'Mr. R', that their own peace proposals remain on the table, but that 'the lack of a positive response is stopping forward movement'. (With a caption by [Éamonn Downey] providing author and date, referring to 'The Narrative' of 3 June, and submitting that 'Mr. H' is Sir Patrick Mayhew, and 'Mr. R' is John Major.)

Handwritten notes by [Éamonn Downey], excerpting from 'The Narrative' and other material (24-28 May 1993), highlighting events chronologically, concerning meetings of Duddy and Fred - the latter recommending the republicans request a formal reply from the British to loosen the impasse. Commenting that this caused the second bogus message of 1 June to be sent.

NOTE: this document is restricted for its private content and is not available for consultation.

Original typescript letter signed Michael C. Oatley, to Brendan Duddy [POL35/24].

Original holograph letter from Michael Oatley, Wami, Kenya, to Brendan Duddy, Londonderry, with detailed impressions from his family holidays, and general reflections on the past year and joint efforts, Duddy having been able to see him on his last day. Expressions of empathy for Duddy's difficulties, affectionate respect for his attitude and work, and reference to his writings of verse. (Envelope establishes addressee).

Original handwritten letter from M[ichael Oatley], Pretoria (postmark Kingston upon Thames 30 March), to Brendan Duddy. Reference to their recent long-distance call where Oatley did not feel it appropriate to talk much. Some domestic matters concerning 'P' and Eve. Supplying contact details for himself in Johannesburg and Zimbabwe. Also informing him that 'there can't possibly be any service of the pipeline at the mainland end ... while the weather looks so black', but assuring him again that while this renders things difficult it ought not to affect Duddy's personal position. NOTE: this document is partly restricted and a reprographic copy will be available for consultation.