Ireland (nation)
Found in 660 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 27 Dec 1920
Letter from [WSC] to the Archbishop of Tuam [Thomas Gilmartin] affirming his wish for a peaceful settlement in Ireland and asserting that the recently passed Home Rule Act should be regarded as the first step towards settling the constitutional relationship between Britain and Ireland. Typescript copy.
(Untitled), 15 Jan 1815
Extract from a speech in the Irish parliament by Henry Grattan on the union between Britain and Ireland.
(Untitled), 28 Dec 1920
Letter from Henry Wickham Steed (The Times) to WSC describing anti-British feeling in the United States over Ireland and stressing the urgent necessity of reaching a constitutional settlement there.
(Untitled), 18 Aug 1921
Letter from John St Loe Strachey (Newlands Corner, Merrow Downs, Guildford, [Surrey]) to WSC (Colonial Office) enclosing a proof of an article by him for the Spectator arguing for a British withdrawal from southern Ireland [later the Irish Free State, then Ireland], the retention of Ulster in the United Kingdom and the application of economic pressure on the southern Irish [see CHAR 2/116/28-29].
(Untitled), 11 Sep 1921
(Untitled), 17 Oct 1921
Letter from [Edward Marsh] to the editor of the "Morning Post" refuting reports in that paper that WSC took an interest in the exploits of Sinn Fein. Typescript copy.
(Untitled), 22 Jun 1921
Letter from [WSC] to ? denying that the Lord Chancellor [1st Lord Birkenhead, earlier F E Smith] ruled out fiscal autonomy to a united Ireland and reaffirming that the safety of Britain and the integrity of the Empire are the vital objects which determine his (WSC's) view of Irish policy. Typescript copy.
(Untitled), 23 Jun 1921
Letter from Lord Stamfordham [earlier Sir Arthur Bigge] (Buckingham Palace) to WSC on the success of King George V's visit to Belfast [Ulster, Ireland].
(Untitled), 12 Nov 1921
Letter from Sir Samuel Hoare [later Lord Templewood] (18 Cadogan Gardens, [London]) to WSC enclosing a memorandum by him on Conservative discontent with the Coalition over Irish policy [see CHAR 2/117/52-55] and asking him to get [David Lloyd George] to consider the points it raises.
(Untitled), [Nov] [1921]
Memorandum by [Sir Samuel Hoare, later Lord Templewood] on Conservative discontent with the Coalition over Irish policy and the need for David Lloyd George to clarify his government's stance on coercion of Ulster and not sacrifice the "anti-Die-hard" Conservatives by simply resigning and leaving the field open to Conservative extremists. Sent with CHAR 2/117/51.
(Untitled), 07 Dec 1921
Letter from Isaac Marcosson (18 West 25th Street, New York, [United States]) to Edward Marsh asking whether WSC can give him a letter of introduction to the British authorities in China and Japan, where he is going to study the economic consequences of the Arms Conference, and congratulating WSC on the signing of the Irish Treaty.
(Untitled), 14 [Dec] [1921]
Letter from Frederick Guest (House of Commons) to WSC reporting on reaction in the House of Commons to the signing of the Irish treaty.
(Untitled), 15 [Dec] [1921]
Note from Frederick Guest (House of Commons) to WSC praising his speech [on the Irish treaty].
(Untitled), [Dec] [1921]
(Untitled), 19 Dec 1921
(Untitled), 26 Dec 1921
Letter from [Wilfrid Scawen Blunt] (Newbuildings Place, Southwater, Sussex) to WSC expressing pleasure that WSC may visit and welcoming the proposal that T E Lawrence [Lawrence of Arabia, later T E Shaw] may do so also. Comments on the Irish settlement.
(Untitled), 30 Dec 1921
Letter from William Hill (Dorland House, 16 Regent Street, London) to WSC enclosing a copy of his reply to an invitation to attend a National Liberal Club meeting to celebrate the Irish settlement [see CHAR 2/118/104-114], describing his scheme for the formation of a chartered company for the economic development of Greece and warning that in the event of a general election high taxes and unemployment may benefit the Labour Party.
(Untitled), 02 Jan 1922
Letter from WSC (Cannes, [France] to [Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII and the Duke of Windsor] criticising recent British policy in India, praising the Prince's visit there, expressing optimism about the Irish settlement, praising the Pacific Agreement reached at the Washington Conference, criticising the French attitude on submarines and hoping that the Prince will make progress at polo. Typescript copy.
(Untitled), 07 Jan 1922
Letter from Lieutenant-General Sir Walter Congreve (Cairo, [Egypt]) to WSC asking whether he will recommend him to the vacant post of Commander-in-Chief at Aldershot [Hampshire], since he thinks that only General Sir Hubert Gough is a better candidate than himself, reporting on the quiet political situation in Egypt and commenting on the Irish settlement.
(Untitled), 10 Jan 1922
Letter from 17th Lord Derby (Knowsley, Prescot, Lancashire) to WSC pointing out that if a general election were held now another one would be needed after the passage of the bill setting up the Irish Free State [later Ireland] had changed the constitution of the House of Commons, and declaring his own opposition to an immediate general election.
(Untitled), 13 Jan 1922 - 14 Jan 1922
Letter from Edward Shortt, Home Secretary, to WSC announcing his intention of withdrawing special police protection for Cabinet ministers against attacks from Sinn Fein and asking for WSC's views, 13 Jan. Annotated by WSC that he answered agreeing in general but stating that protection should still be provided on special occasions such as public meetings, 14 Jan.
(Untitled), 18 Jan 1922
Letter from WSC (Colonial Office) to Lord Morley [earlier John Morley] asking whether he would accept an invitation to hear David Lloyd George address the Liberal Convention or at least to send a message supporting the Government's Irish policy, which has been bitterly opposed by die-hard Conservatives and support for which has damaged the position of [1st Lord Birkenhead, earlier F E Smith]. Typescript copy.
(Untitled), 19 Jan 1922
Letter from Lord Morley [earlier John Morley] (Flowermead, Princes Road, Wimbledon Park, [London]) to WSC arguing that his attendance at the Liberal Convention when it is addressed by David Lloyd George would not be useful to the Government.
(Untitled), [Jan] [1922]
Letter from 17th Lord Derby (Derby House) to WSC congratulating him for his part in the Irish settlement, criticising Michael Collins and his supporters for permitting the election to be postponed and warning that if [David Lloyd George] shows any sign of recognising the Soviet government at the Genoa Conference he would seal the fate of his government.
(Untitled), 20 Feb 1922
Letter from Sir Archibald Salvidge (The Conservative Club, Liverpool) to WSC congratulating him on his role in achieving an Irish settlement.