Highlighted here is a selection of documents from 1919-1921 which shows Lawless' involvement with the Friends of Irish Freedom (FOIF) and his work advocating for the political independence of Ireland. More information about the Joseph T. Lawless papers can be found in the collection Finding Aid.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Feb 10, 1920
Daniel C. O'Flaherty
This letter speaks of bonds and the issue of raising money. O'Flaherty also speaks of Irish in the South and recent events in best gaining an understanding of reaching out to the South.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Feb 23, 1920
Daniel C. O'Flaherty
This letter is an acknowledgment receipt of a previous letter.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Feb 4, 1920
Daniel C. O'Flaherty
This letter gives instructions on the bonds that have been sent to Lawless.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Jan 30, 1920
Daniel C. O'Flaherty
This letter discusses the needed efforts to raise money for the bonds within the state of Virginia.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Jan 3, 1920
Daniel C. O'Flaherty
This letter discusses the position of Lawless as well as the progress for organization with the Bonds.
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Letter to Thomas A. Flood from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Sept 20, 1920
Daniel C. O'Flaherty
This letter discusses a meeting held by FOIF and the finances of the foundation, as well as disagreements and lack of support for President De Valera. This letter brings forth the issues of branches in the south and the Irish Republic. This is the perspective of Daniel C. O'Flaherty.
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Letter to Thomas A. Flood from Daniel C. O'Flaherty, Sept 27, 1920
Daniel C. O'Flaherty
This letter is in reply to Thomas A. Flood regarding the state of FOIF and the FOIF's constitution. This letter also discusses branches and the state of committee members.
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Letter from James L. O'Keeffe, Jan 1, 1920
James L. O'Keeffe
This is a copy of the letter that the American Commission on Irish Independence sent out in order to give instruction on contributing to bonds.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from James O'Mara, Oct 4, 1920
James O'Mara
This letter is from the American Commission on Irish Independence and is written in concern to instructions for bonds and banks.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from I. Walke Truxton, April 8, 1920
I. Walke Truxton
This is a reply to the invitation for the mass meeting and Truxtun's inability to arrive.
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Publication letter, July 3, 1920
Unknown .
Extract from special cable dispatch to the Sun and New York Herald, a requested publication.
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Statement of Eamon De Valera, June 19, 1920
Eamon De Valera
This is a statement given by Eamon De Valera regarding his purpose in the tour and intentions for the Irish Republic in America.
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Approved Plank sent to the Chicago Republican Committee
Frank P. Walsh
This is the plank submitted with the approval of President De Valera by Mr. Frank P. Walsh and Senator Mason, to the republican Committee at Chicago.
This is the opposition of Mr. Justice Cohalan and his group.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Frank P. Walsh, Feb 27, 1920
Frank P. Walsh
Walsh is requesting an update on the bond campaign in Norfolk. This letter acknowledges the success in the northeast and the need to acknowledge progress in the south.
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Frank P. Walsh, June 26, 1920
Frank P. Walsh
This letter is written in concern to the relationship between Irish-American leaders and President Eamon De Valera.
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Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Frank P. Walsh, Jan 26, 1920
Frank P. Walsh
Judge Lawless
Norfolk
Large numbers United States liberty bonds offered as subscriptions STOP this indicates estimation in which first loan of Irish Republic held also sets high standard STOP Suggest to all workers specialty encourage this feature STOP Forward liberty bonds to me daily as received and verified STOP convert registered bonds into bearer bonds before forwarding STOP Use registered mail and insure contents STOP Accept Canadian money at par and forward to me registered mail daily as received STOP Manchester New Hampshire quota sixteen thousand reports thirty two thousand more coming STOP Jersey City has passed quota seventy five thousand will exceed one hundred thousand STOP New York Workers report numerous subscriptions from Chinese many soldiers in army camps sending money direct to national headquarters STOP reports from states where campaigns proceeding demonstrate floation remarkably successful STOP Preparation and workers effort only essentials complete success Sheet Two No 104W HC 140NL Back date New York Judge Lawless
Frank P. Walsh
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Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Frank P. Walsh, Mar 13, 1920
Frank P. Walsh
Hon J Lawless
Norfolk, Va
Urgent and important chairman all meetings held on or about march seventeenth should see resolutions are passed urging official recognition republic of Ireland by Gvt of United States STOP also what particular reference be made in these resolutions to mason bill now before house of representatives STOP resolutions when passed to be immediately forwarded by telegram and confirmed by letters to the president at the white house and to members of senate and house of representatives STOP resolutions should be supplemented by telegrams and letters of private individuals STOP should be published in local press and copy sent us.
Frank P. Walsh
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Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Frank P. Walsh Mar 22, 1920
Frank P. Walsh
Hon J. Lawless
631 Law Bldg. Norfolk
Congratulations results of St Patrick's day recognition resolutions STOP urge you call meetings denouncing foul midnight murder first republican lord mayor of Cork STOP representatives Irish Republican Government here convinced this crime was committed by disguised English Agents STOP Maxwell murders of our Easter week heroes were masked to the world by pretense of legal forms but it seems that England has readopted assassination as weapon to strangle Irish Nation STOP resolutions telegrams and individual letters should be sent immediately to president both houses of congress and to governor of your state and local papers protesting against heinous crime
Frank P. Walsh
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Letter to Joseph T. Lawless from Legh R. Watts, April 10, 1920
Legh R. Watts
Reply to invitation to mass meeting.
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Letter to Lee Meriwether from George Bryan, Aug 18, 1919
George Bryan
This letter is written in consideration to previous conversation with Joseph T. Lawless. The letter has focus on the conversation regarding the treaty and the League of Nations with an emphasized comparison to the signing of the United States Constitution,
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Letter to Willard De Lue from the Irish National Bureau, Dec 1, 1919
Irish National Bureau
This letter discusses the response of James Sexton to the questions of Daniel T. O'Connell
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Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from W. Bourke Cochran, Aug 18, 1919
W. Bourke Cochran
Bar Harbor, ME
Judge Joseph T. Lawless
Norfolk Va
Very Sorry I cannot possible reach Norfolk twenty sixth wish you all success
W Bourke Cockran
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Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from W. Bourke Cochran, Aug 19, 1919
W. Bourke Cochran
Judge J T Lawless
Norfolk Va
Impossible long standing engagements impossible now to postpone absolutely forbid
W Bourke Cochran
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Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel F. Cohalan, Aug 20,1919
Daniel F. Cohalan
Hon Joseph T. Lawless
Wired Cochrane yesterday Bar Harbor Maine requesting him wire decision to yourself and O'Flaherty
Daniel F. Cohalan
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Telegram to Joseph T. Lawless from Daniel F. Cohalan, Aug 23, 1919
Daniel F. Cohalan
Hon Joseph T. Lawless
Norfolk VA
Would urge you go to Richmond tomorrow to perfect arrangments regarding legislature and all other matter. Please phone Lynch tomorrow Fordham five eight eight extension nineteen eleven o clock or three
Daniel F. Cohalan
