letter / James Reidy, 1914

Holograph letter with envelope. Patrick Pearse to James Reidy. Associate Editor (later editor) of "The Gaelic American". Letter, two pages in ink on two sheets of cream ruled paper, 10 inches by 8 inches, dated 14 June 1914 from Scoil Eanna, Rath Fearnain, Co. Baile Atha Cliath. (St Enda's, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin). Envelope addressed to Jas. Reidy, P.O. Box 1682, New York City, U.S.A. Letter contains brief references to the Irish Volunteers, John Redmond's policy, the Liberal Government and Pearse's own activities since his return from America, and his hopes for the future.;