Membership card of Michael Rynne of Conradh na Gaeilge, Dublin. Also printed pamphlet bearing Conradh na Gaedhilge Membership Card of Michael Rynne. The card has been detached from its perforated place within the document. Membership is for the Branch of the Five Provinces (established in 1904 in the St. Stephen's Green District). Outlined are stated work and aims of the branch subscription rates, timetables and various courses offered.
Permission card sent to Michael Rynne in the name of [Mary] Rynne to attend a public session of Dáil Éaireann, 17th August 1921.

Printed booklet, Latest Ballads and Leaflets of Sinn Féin, third edition, revised and enlarged (c. early 1918).

Memorandum from the Passport Department, Chief Secretary's Department, Dublin Castle, to Michael Rynne, via stamped envelope attached addressed to 'Tír na nÓg, Lahinch, Co. Clare'. Michael Rynne's application for a passport is 'deferred' owing to reasons set out on the document.

Receipt of invoice for monies paid to Michael Rynne. Document from Nov 1921 is signed by Adjutant General.

Printed permit, county of Wexford, "Complying with Brigade Proclamation Number Eleven - Permit to Ride a Bicycle". Riders name and address is scribbled out but name appears to be [Tomas]. Occupation is noted as 'Scholar' with reason for permit is to 'ride to school', dates and times also noted. Signed by [H. Ealing-Wilmot], Officer Commanding Troops, Wexford.

File of telegrams and communications from Emmet Dalton to Michael Rynne, or those passing on Dalton's orders to Rynne. Includes details and orders such as disengagement of Captains to Ballina (15 Feb 1922); Rynne based at Imperial Hotel, Sligo; to Rynne at O'Connor's Hotel, Swinford, asked to report to Dalton (28 Jan 1922), and other similar communications.

Letter from Emmet Dalton, Director of Training, to Captain Michael Rynne, 1st Eastern Division, requesting Rynne to return to G.H.Q. immediately and report to Dalton.

Letter from Quartermaster General, Óglaigh na h Éireann, indicating he has sent a quantity of ammunition and an examined/cleared gun to Rynne. (24 Jan 1922)

Letter signed by Comdt Emmet Dalton, certifying that Captain Michael Rynne is acting for and on behalf of the Provisional Government in taking over barracks, supplies, stores and equipment. (2 Feb 1922) (numerous copies of same included)

Letter signed by Adjutant General, Óglaigh na hÉireann, acknowledging Rynne's letter with full report and recommendations of Carlow court martials. (24 Jan 1922)

Letter stating that Captain Rynne is authorised member of Provisional Government forces to take over Baldonnel Camp. (2 May 1922)

TS letter signed by Richard Mulcahy, sent to Michael Rynne, thanking Rynne for his letter to the Irish Times regarding the image of the parade that was captioned "De Valera reviewing anti-Treaty I.R.A. units". Also carbon copy of letter from Rynne to Mulcahy, thanking Mulcahy for his letter and Rynne stating he hopes his letters to the press can help "stem the flow of nonsense which now passes for history."

Documents by Michael Rynne, stemming from Eastern District Command. Addresses range from Headquarters at Wellington Barracks and also Portobello Barracks. Includes notice that Rynne will take over the Barracks (unspecified), signed by Comdt Emmet Dalton at Chief Liaison Office, Gresham Hotel, Dublin (2 Feb 1922)

Letter of statement signed by J. McEvoy, Staff Lieut', for Command Adjutant, stating that Rynne is acting on his behalf visiting wounded men of the National Army in hospital. Eastern District Command, Portobello Barracks (10 Aug 1922)

Letter stamped by Eastern District Command, Wellington Barracks, an order signed by Aodh Mac Neill, Col-Comdt, stating that the bearer, Michael Rynne, has permission to carry a gun. (1 Dec 1922) and another signed by Michael Keating, Staff-Captain. (5 Sep 1922). A manuscript permission letter on headed paper of Portobello Barracks is dated 4 Jul 1922. A printed 'General Permit to Travel', dated 12 Jul 1922. Also second General Permit to Travel, undated.

Notice and Agenda of General Convention of the Irish Republican Army, General Headquarters, Beggars Bush, Dublin. TS document, with copy in Irish translation, sent to each company captain, detailing the agenda and terms for the convention to be held on 26 Mar 1922 and also lists the constitution of the Brigade Convention. (1 Mar 1922)

TS list of 'Emergency Kit' issued to all Officers of the Regular units of the Army, signed by the Quartermaster General. (24 Feb 1922)

Letter typed by Staff-Capt [Rynne] to Comdt-Gen'l Hogan, G.O.C. Eastern Command, tendering resignation of "my commission as an Officer in the Irish Army" as Rynne does not wish to make the Army his career. Rynne outlines the reasons why political events around the Treaty meant his sense of duty ensured he could not resign earlier. Written at Eastern District Command Headquarters, Wellington Barracks (31 Dec 1922) Two copies.

Manuscript note of request signed by [B.M.] Lyons, seconded by A. Blythe, requesting a suit of clothes be made available for Captain G.P.C. [ ] who is located at 39 Upper Mount Street, where he is known as 'Mr. Byrne'.

TS document, titled "Before it is Too Late? - being a series of statements opposing Irish support for British army. "Will you fight for the Empire against Ireland now? . . . "Why are you trying to kill the Republic now?" (Attached is an envelope date stamped 4 Sep 1922 and addressed to Michael Rynne and Portobello Barracks.

File includes typed 'Pass' for Michael Rynne, Staff-Captain, Command Headquarters, Dublin, to travel outside command area, signed by Thomas Gray, Staff Captain. Collins Barracks. (27 April 1923)

Pass card issued to Staff-Captain Michael Rynne, to enter and leave Collins Barracks, 7 Jan 1923. A number of "reminders" are printed on reverse, such as, "Don't Enter Public Houses"; "Keep your Hands Out of Your Pockets" and a number of other points.

Letter of resignation from the Army by Staff-Captain Michael Rynne, sent to General Hogan, G.O.C., Dublin Command.

Letter of acceptance of resignation by Michael Rynne, sent on orders of the Army Council, Office of Chief of General Staff, General Headquarters, Parkgate, Dublin. (14 Jun 1923)

Letter from Michael Rynne to Colonel MacNeill, D.A.A.G., Dublin Command, Collins Barracks, for granting of exams in legal studies to be undertaken by Rynne, noting that his legal studies were interrupted by military service. (25 Jun 1923)

Manuscript notebook kept by Michael Rynne, note of cover: "Minute Book, Officers' Mess Committee, Collins Barracks. Michael Rynne, Sec' to M.[ichael] C.[Collins]. Includes minutes of meeting from Jan 1923.

File includes ephemera such as round printed flyers(printed in Irish and english) "Join the Volunteers/bí id'Óglách'
Membership card for bord na h-Oifigí (Board of Officers, Irish Republican Army) of Michael Rynne.
Membership card of Michael Rynne, C. Company, 3rd Battalion, Old I.R.A.
Christmas Card on card and papers, bound with twine, "Go dtugaidh Dia Nodlaigh Maith dhuith" sent from Michael Rynne to Mary [ ] Christmas 1922.
Printed card with twenty thumbnail images of a headshot of Cathal Brugha.
Printed booklet entitled "Óglaighn nahÉireann: Scheme of Organisation". Produced by Irish Republican Army Official Publications. With details of the structure, organisation, and roles of members of Óglaigh na hÉireann.