The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-22

that he returning from the city having some important
message Stephens He found himself growing weak ana
short distance from the city had to rest on ooorep
He was reused by hearing STEP and thinking II was
policeman he thought what would ne do with the papers, SO
he made an attempt the but not abe The step
came nearer He made attempt to stand and succeeded
He valked on and late in the night reached the Captain.
forgot to say that in 1865 when travelling through Sligo
as commercial seeking ORDERS he chased by the
police They searched the house where they heard he was
and read every letter they got in the place. They thought
that he had gone Baymote but he went to the county
Donegal where living that time He got an intro
ducon from a friend of the leaders of Rbbonsm
in the neighborhood of the of Donegal and he went
there the following day. and several of the men he
wished to see cold stable thatnght gave them the
plantations they required started with them next morning to
the fair of Sranora and gained the sympathy OF some OF
them who became my knowledge good workers IN
the afterwards.
In November 1865 he first arrested, with his COM
companions and in the end of January 49, he got out on
bail In March of that year, Stephens went from Ireland to
Paris and left poor Edward in his delicate state of health
to conduct the entire business of the Organization Ireland
This he did, and for several months Stephens never wrote
line to him. nor sent him dollar So he had to borrow money
from personal friends of his in the country which neither
Stephens Colonel Kelly John Savage the head OF the
branch other head hasever paid cent Of
The money is still DUE God grant poor Edward may not
have to account for it now.
In November 1867 word came to Edward from England
that if he could get $500 they could release the prisoners In
r. Edward my sister through the West, and she
came back with large sum- His health being bad at
this time and having keep him longer in Dublin
intended leaving for America and resigned in favor OF
gentleman who after deserted his post Edward got
far as London and he there Colonel Kelly informer
Massey, General Farioa etc., etc. Kelly told him Of the
intended rising in March, Edward opposed it, and went in
for taking the out of prison. He told Kelly that he had
the money and the he got from Kelly was "Pll
to it if nothing else ntereres Edward wished to tell the
officers the Ireland and the unpeparedness of the
people for revolutions and do you know Kelly would not
let him speak them He said that Edward not edu-
Gated enough speak such Massey Farioa COL
He (Kelly) was afraid that Edward would tell the truth
When Edward could stop the fatal and miserable rising
of March, he returned Connaugh the he brought
into danger and ordered them keep quiet On his way
back to Dublin he taken at Boyle His trial and
tence you know all about Colonel Kelly in Dublin
during his trial. and he made the least inquiry after
his health If there be of those leaders superior
another in villany and want of feeling Kelly is that
Even Massey requested him in London give Edward some
money take him the Isle of Wight recruit him
little, and then leave him at the head of affairs in London
but Kelly kept London and left Edward to the post of danger
Oh that could gather my ideas and let you know of
that fellows tricks. After Edward bail he met
Mary OLeary sweet good girl They loved each other
almost at first sight He to be married to her his
arrival in Dublin but the marriage took place. We
all feel for her very much.
Edward always said he believed his mission earth
organize society for Ireands freedom He fulfilled his
duty, Mother and five of him in Mounoy,
convict August Immediately before left He regretted
staying long in Ireland but he sacrificed himself
those whom he had brought into the Organization. He beg
ged to tell Irishmen believe less men, and keep the cause
He
that he did not let my brother out of prison
to America and Mr. Dunno in whom he had
lost faith He found when too late that Stephens
all he believed him to be- and that it he who deceived
and not others.
have forgotten many things wished to let YOU know