4 August, 1920

ask Mother to inform Poppy that they are not to worry about me, or wire or write , but to sit still and do nothing till they see me in person, probably early next week. They will hear nothing from me till they see me as all my movements are secret.…

1 August, 1920

Hope to see you very shortly. Am going very strong up and about. Tell the family they wont hear from me till I am finally settled down. I have to be careful what I say in my letters.…

30 July, 1920

I managed to escape through some bars in the window at 1PM this morning, and walked hatless in the pouring rain over bogs and mountains till about 7AM when I reached Pallas Green police barracks.…

28 July, 1920

All will come right soon, and we can settle down together in peace and comfort. Just think of that and try and forget all the present troubles.…

26 July, 1920

Have no news of any kind, but you would probably like a line anyhow... Went for a short walk yesterday with my escort and we got chased by a bull.…

24 July, 1920

The boy is getting quite old now, nearly a month... It is a month today that I have been confined, have no idea how much longer it will last; it is beginning to get rather boring.…

20 July, 1920

Got first batch of letters Sunday night. I also got your post card addressed to the 'Irish republican army'... a brilliant inspiration on your part, but took some time to be delivered.…