Prison Letter

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Title

Prison Letter

Date

December 8, 1922

Coverage

IRA Uprising

Creator

Liam Mellows

Description

The last letter that Liam Mellows wrote in his life to his mother. The letter describes the need to continue going forward for the sake of Ireland and that he did not regret of the uprising. he was to be executed for the reprisal of standing against the throne of England and mentions others who stood with him.

Language

English

Source

The IRA: A History by Tim Pat Coogan

Subject

History

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Original Format

letter

Files

willie.pdf

Citation

Liam Mellows, “Prison Letter,” History of Ireland, accessed November 15, 2024, https://carmichaeldigitalprojects.org/ireland/items/show/61.