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Suggests times when Pethick-Lawrence could meet him this week.

(Neisser’s name is misspelled ‘Neissen’.)

Congratulates him on the conclusion of the treaty between Great Britain and Eire. Refers to their previous meetings at Washington and elsewhere and to her efforts to expose the abuses of the Black and Tans. She has touched on some of these matters in her book My Part in a Changing World, which has just been published.

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26th. April. 1938.

Dear Mr. De Valera,

May I offer you my warmest congratulations and express my great delight at the conclusion of the Treaty between Great Britain and Eire. I am very thankful that harmonious relations have been established at last between the two countries.

You will not remember me of course, but I spoke on the same platform with you in the City of Washington at a protest meeting against the treatment of Mr. MacSweeny, the Mayor of Cork, {1} in prison and I have also met you on other occasions. I followed with very great grief the horrible episode of the Black and Tans in Eire and I was the first person to get the abuses exposed in the “Daily News” becuase† I went quietly to Eire and obtained sworn statement which I was prepared to stand over in a Court of Law. I am only telling you these incidents because I would like you to know how I have followed events in your country with deep sympathy which enables me now to rejoice all the more in this happy conclusion.

I have touched on some of these matters in a book I have just published entitled “My Part in a Changing World.” {2} I do rejoice with you and my other friends, the patriots of Eire, who cherished the dream of her freedom when it seemed impossible and have seen that dream come true in their life time.

Yours sincerely,
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Rt. Hon. Eamon De Valera,
Government Buildings,
Dublin,
Ireland.

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{1} Terence MacSwiney.

{2} Closing inverted commas supplied.

† Sic.

Roinn an Taosigh, Baile Átha Cliath (Department of the Taoiseach, Dublin).—He has not forgotten her assistance at Washington. Those English people who deplored their Government’s treatment of Ireland in the past must feel relieved at the prospect of improved relations between the two countries. Hopes that the partition of the country will soon be removed.

Commonwealth Relations Office.—There is no official objection to the publication of Lord Casey’s letter (see 1/118), provided that certain references to Nehru and Jinnah are removed.

Will act in accordance with his advice.

Treasury Chambers.—The National Assistance Board advise that it would be difficult to ascertain whether the Pensions (Increase) Bill applies to any civil servants in receipt of national assistance, but Dundee supposes the number must be very small.

He expected that information on the matter (see 1/208) would be difficult to obtain.

‘The Spectator’, 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1.—Pethick-Lawrence’s letter (see 1/19) will appear in the next issue.

India Conciliation Group, 2 Cranbourne Court, Albert Bridge Road, S.W.11.—Urges him to consider an imminent plea from Maurice Cole (see 1/214), and sends extracts of letters from Rajkumari Amrit Kaur (1/213).

(To Carl Heath:) Gandhi is distressed by the proposed division of India, but is determined to make the operation as free from bitterness as possible.

(To Agatha Harrison:) Gandhi has not been able to persuade Jinnah to discuss the question of frontiers with the Congress Ministry, in order to avoid a referendum. He may go to Kashmir. ‘Otherwise Bihar and Noakhali hold his heart and mind.’

(Carbon copy of typed extracts.)

East and West Friendship Council, Rydal, Snaithling Park Road, Sheffield 10.—Asks him to become President of the East and West Friendship Council.

(Signed as Secretary.)

East and West Friendship Council, ‘as from’ Annandale, Northend Road, London, N.W.11.—Explains what Pethick-Lawrence’s responsibilities would be, should he agree to become the Council’s President.

(Signed as Secretary.)

East and West Friendship Council, ‘as from’ Annandale, Northend Road, London, N.W.11.—Sends copies of a draft letter to Lord Lindsay of Birker and a notice which is being sent to London churches (1/217).

(Carbon copy of typed original.)

East and West Friendship Council, 101 Gower Street, London, W.C.1.—Expresses sympathy on the Council’s behalf (on the death of Lady Pethick-Lawrence). Agatha Harrison has commended Pethick-Lawrence’s tribute.

House of Commons.—Returns a memo, referring briefly to his own view of the best policy to adopt towards India.

East and West Friendship Council, 101 Gower Street, London, W.C.1.—Sends an invitation to the Council’s annual meeting (1/221).

(Sent before 11 Apr. See 1/225.)

Lord Pethick-Lawrence wishes to know what duties would be expected of him as President of the East and West Friendship Council (see 1/214).

Agrees to become President of the East and West Friendship Council for a year.

Is unable to attend their annual meeting (see 1/222).

(A brief note, possibly composed by a secretary.)

British Broadcasting Corporation, Broadcasting House, London, W.1.—His request will be considered, but it is unlikely that a Week’s Good Cause appeal could be recommended for the development fund (of the East and West Friendship Council).

(Signed as Secretary, Central Appeals Advisory Committee.)

East and West Friendship Council, Annandale, North End Road, London, N.W.11.—Clarifies the grounds upon which the Council seek the BBC’s assistance in raising money.

(Marked ‘Copy to Lord Pethick-Lawrence for amendment if desired.’)

Balliol College, Oxford.—Declines his request (that Lindsay should succeed him as President of the East and West Friendship Council).

Is sorry that Lindsay does not feel able to accept the presidency of the East and West Friendship Council.

Corner Brook, (Newfoundland).—Discusses the activities of the British Parliamentary Mission, and asks Pethick-Lawrence to contribute on his behalf to the memorial to the late Speaker (E. A. Fitzroy).