Letter from F. Jaffrennou, Le Chateau-Morlaix, France to Mr. Stephen J. Barrett, 24 O'Connell St., Dublin, stating that he will forward copies of the Breton paper "La Resistance", and asks for copies of "Frainne an Lae", He states that he is continuing to learn Irish when he gets an hour or two.

Letter from Charles McNeill, Hazelbrook, Malahide, to Stephen Barrett saying that he [McNeill] would not reconsider his retirement as secretary. He thanks him for his appreciation which he feels he does not deserve, and he is glad that little was said at the conference. He has to look after his family which is taking up most of his time and that he would not be able to report to the Committee. Heends by stating that he would always be willing to do work for them from time to time.

Letter from Charles McNeill, 11 Stamen St., Dublin to Stephen Barrett saying that he shares his unease but wonders if Barrett's suggestions would actually help matters. He states that the Wexford committee had followed O'Sullivan because the executive did not give a lead. He says that the piece in "An Claidheamh" about the Keating-Drumcondra constitution was a mistake, and that Meath county had been allowed to drift into opposition. He feels that the placing of funds in local hands would weaken the Congress by limiting the Executive, and that would fragment the League. He recommends that as much of the deliberative work as possible be done by sub-committees of Congress. He ends by expressing his sympathies for Hogan's personal problems, and feels that he is still angry over not being elected at the last Congress.

Letter from Charles McNeill, 11 Stamen St., Dublin to Stiophán Bairéad, saying he has spoken to Hogan about a rise in salary for Barrett. He feels the Treasurer should be responsible for the proposed ship and he feels that "there are some very impractical

Letter from Micheal Ua hIceadha, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, to Mr. Barrett stating an attempt would be made at the next Congress to remove the financial qualification for delegates. He states the loss of income would have to be made up. He comments that the Keating constitution is discredited through his and Dr. Hyde's influence on former pupils in places like Derry and Cork. He states that qualifying and affiliation fees should be kept apart on the balance sheet. Also note on subscription.

Letter from Micheal Ua hIceadha, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, to Stiophán Bairéad, forwarding a cheque for the Language Fund from W.H. Keating of 21 Belvedere Place, Dublin. He states the country raised £1000 during language week. He got a letter from

Correspondence between Tomas Ua Conceanainn and Stiophán Bairéad. Born on Inis Mhean he was educated in the Patrician School in Galway. Went to the States with his brother 0n 1885, he returned thirteen years later, becoming one of the organisers for the Gaelic League. He accompanied Douglas Hyde on his tour of America in 1906, and remained Ard-Timire of Connradh until 1911.

Letter from Tomas Ua Conceanainn, O'Neill's Commercial Hotel, Carrickmacross, to Stiophán Bairéad, saying that he is delighted to hear that Mac Grady has married recently. Talks about Peadar Ua Conceanainn, wondering if he can get him a job in Dublin as a

Letter from Tomas Ua Conceanainn, Hotel Joyce European, Baltimore, to Stiophán Bairéad, saying that he has met Peadar O Donghaoile and that they think about him a lot. Says that they will organise the money matters of the local branch. He states that he i

Correspondence between Sean T O Ceallaigh and Stiophán Bairéad. Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh was born in north inner-city Dublin and was active in the Gaelic League, becoming a member of the Governing Body in 1910 and the General Secretary in 1915. He went on to become Ceann Comhairle of the first Dail, He served as the Irish Republic's envoy to the peace talks at Versailles, seeking admittance. However, as France and Britain were allies this request was never going to succeed. He was later active in Fianna Fail, becoming the second President of Ireland, serving from 1945 to 1959.