The following is a letter from the President of Ireland to my great aunt upon learning of the death of her husband, David:

28th May, 1963

Dear Mrs. O'Brien,

It is with very deep regret indeed that I learned from you letter that your good husband, David, is gone from us. I bhFaithleas De go raibh a anam.

He was one of the great brave soldiers who fought for the Republic and were willing to give their lives for it. May Ireland always have men such as he to defend her.

I do hope that such progress as it has been possible to make here gave your husband some consolation in his exile.

I offer you my most sincere sympathy in your sorrow.

Sincerely yours,
[signature]
President of Ireland

Mrs. David O'Brien
1306 Adee Avenue
Bronx 69,
New York
U.S.A.