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Original handwritten letter from M[ichael Oatley], Salisbury, Zimbabwe, to Brendan Duddy, mostly about family and personal matters, mentioning his work in South Africa briefly. Initially, however, commenting on a matter he discussed with Duddy; he had wished to set something up before leaving but since then the weather and people's minds have changed; finding that 'the structure' is wrong but that he cannot change things from where he is now. Encouraging Duddy to do what is within his grasp to do. NOTE: this document is partly restricted and a reprographic copy will be available for consultation.

Original printed and handwritten Christmas cards from M[ichael] and P[ippa] Oatley, Salisbury/ Greendale, Zimbabwe, to Brendan Duddy, with season's greetings. (Envelope establishes addressee.)

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NOTE: This document is restricted and not available for consultation. (27 April [post-1989])

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Original press cutting sent by [Michael Oatley, London] to Brendan Duddy; from editorial page of The Independent on Sunday of 3 June, entitled 'The futile search for a compromise in Ulster'. Comment by hand [Oatley] 'It's a point of view!'. (Envelope establishes addressee.)

Original handwritten memorandum by Éamonn Downey entitled 'General- M.O. and 1990/1991'. Memorandum from notes made in interviewing Duddy about initiatives leading up to the 1993 period, but dealing with the year from Easter 1990 to June 1991. With commentary particularly on Michael Oatley's meeting with McGuinness, his retirement, instatement of 'Fred' by June 1991 and McGuinness's approval of the re-opening of communication. Downey has used the Sinn Féin pamphlet Setting the record straight (1994) to verify certain details.

Original holograph card from Michael [Oatley], Kuwait, to Brendan Duddy. He has been 'investigating atrocities' for the last fortnight. Offering him hospitality in his new home in Putney; hoping they will meet soon. (Envelope establishes detail.)