order / Countermanding Order, 1916 Rising

Letter by Eoin Mac Néill authenticating his order countermanding mobilisation on Easter Saturday, published in the 'Sunday Independant' Easter Sunday 1916. On paper stamped 'Woodtown Park, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin'. Dated Easter Sunday. 'The order to Irish Volunteers printed over my name in today's Sunday Independent is hereby authenticated. Every influence should be used immediately and throughout the day to secure faithful execution of this order as any failure to obey it may result in a very grave catastrophe. Eoin MacNeill.';