Twenty-five years in the Secret Service: The recollections of a spy - Henri Le Caron

Aug 30 1888

My Dear Doctor

Just rec’d your telegram. Will you, if the enclosed are correct, subscribe to and return them to me? I am not sure whether you were in the ’86 convention. Of course, I know you were in ’84. You can subscribe before a notary or before your J. G. or S. G. Please fill in the blanks. On the first line, your name, on the 2d, no. of D. On line at end, sign your name and write in name of county at the head.

In haste
Sincerely
Alex

INDEX.

Agnew, Frank, details of, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael in 1876, [172].
American Army, enlisted in, [9];
different engagements with, [11], [12].
American War, episodes in connection with, [13-19].
Anderson, Mr., communications with, [60], [100];
my reports to him regarding conversation with Mr. Parnell, [176];
and regarding my visit to Ireland, [181];
informs me of desire of Times for my services, [266];
introduces me to Mr. Houston, [267];
returns me my letters, [268];
my tribute to, [271].
Betts, Rev. Dr., at Dynamite Convention, [199];
presides over Clan-na-Gael caucus prior to League conventions, [206], [227].
Boland, Michael, details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [125];
convicted of misappropriation of Clan-na-Gael funds, [261].
Bourke, General Thomas, on Executive of Irish Confederation, [104];
further details of, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [121];
trustee of Skirmishing Fund, [137].
Boyton, Michael, Devoy’s references to, as League organiser and Clan-na-Gael emissary, [157];
interview with, at Kilmainham Prison, [179];
his views on situation in Ireland, [180].
Brennan, Thomas, Secretary of Land League in Ireland, at Philadelphia Convention, [209];
story of his escape from Dublin, [230].
Breslin, John J., details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [124];
trustee of Skirmishing Fund, [136];
assists Stephens to escape from Richmond Bridewell, Dublin, [164].
Buffalo, the row at, [186].
Canadian Invasion, story of the first, [31];
story of the second, [82-85].
Carey, James, evidence of, regarding hand-grenade, [158].
Carroll, Dr. William, details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [122];
trustee of Skirmishing Fund, [136];
action in connection with proposed alliance with Russia, [140];
visit to, on behalf of Mr. Parnell, and his views regarding position, [182].
Clan-na-Gael, the beginning of the, [106];
object of, [107];
views which led to formation of, [108];
general principles and methods of the, [110];
form of admission to, [112];
governing body of, [115];
appointed on Military Board of, [119];
leading men of the, [120];
and the Skirmishing Fund, [136];
work of the, [139];
proposed alliance of, with Russia, [139];
controls the Land League, [152];
letter from Devoy regarding same, [154];
Mr. Parnell on difficulties with Irish members of, [175];
Michael Boyton on same, [180];
Alex. Sullivan elected president of, [191];
change of constitution of, [191];
manipulating League organisation, [204];
details of scheme for same, [205];
and Phœnix Park murders, [208];
and Philadelphia Convention of Land League, [211];
Sullivan’s working of, [218];
books and documents burnt, [220];
and League Convention of 1886, [236];
Egan and National League, [237];
and Home Rule Bill, [246-248];
and League movement, [250];
finding of committee of, on Cronin charges, [261].
Clerkenwell Explosion, references to, [71].
Clingen, Colonel, details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [122];
arranges for my bringing letters from Devoy to Europe, [159].
Collins, P. A., candidature for presidency of National League in America unsuccessful, because of his offer of reward for discovery of Phœnix Park murderers, [215].
Condon, O’Meagher, at Dynamite Convention, [198].
Conventions, Fenian, at Philadelphia, [60];
at New York, [76];
Clan-na-Gael, at Pennsylvania, [146];
at Wilkesbarre, [149];
Land League, at Buffalo, [186];
“Dynamite,” at Chicago, [187-194];
Land League, at Chicago, [204];
National League, at Philadelphia, [211];
at Boston, [227];
Clan-na-Gael, at Chicago, [231];
National League, at Chicago, [236];
Clan-na-Gael, at Chicago, [247], [259].
Cronin, Dr. P. H., reference to, [123];
attacks Sullivan for misappropriation of funds, [220];
sketch of his life, [221];
expelled from Clan-na-Gael, [226];
development of dispute between, and Sullivan, [258];
murder of, [262];
corroboration of my evidence through murder of, [270];
the story of the murder of, [Appendix].
Cross, Colonel, life and methods of, [44-48].
Daly, “Jack,” story of, and Dynamite Campaign, [243];
letters to Breslin on Home Office, [244].
Davitt, Michael, release and arrival of in America, [142];
opinions of, at this time, [143];
visits camps of Clan-na-Gael, [143];
meets with Devoy, [143];
takes up “New Departure,” [143];
returns to Ireland, [146];
second visit to America, [151];
advocates the Land League movement, [152];
takes ill at Braidwood, [152];
gives information unawares, [152];
paid back moneys advanced from Skirmishing Fund, [153];
Dr. Carroll’s views regarding, [183];
speech against, by Devoy, [259].
Devine, Joseph, story of escape of, from Illinois, [50].
Devoy, John, arrival and sketch of, [103];
further details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [76], [121];
trustee of Skirmishing Fund, [137];
and “New Departure,” [143];
letters regarding same, [145];
goes to Ireland as secret agent of Clan-na-Gael, [146];
report regarding position of revolutionary forces in Ireland, [147];
issues circular to Clan-na-Gael camps regarding Land League, [154];
supplies details of plots and plans of Clan-na-Gael, [155];
intrusts me with letters to Egan and O’Leary, [159];
communication with regard to Mr. Parnell’s views, [181];
letter from him regarding same, [182];
at Dynamite Convention, [199];
on Phœnix Park murders, [208];
in opposition to Sullivan, [219];
joins forces with Dr. Cronin, [225];
secedes from Clan-na-Gael, [226];
speech against Davitt, [259].
Documents, in connection with second Canadian raid, [78];
in connection with Clan-na-Gael, [112];
my procedure with regard to, [128];
telegram regarding “New Departure,” [144];
Devoy’s letter, [145];
Devoy’s letter re League and Clan-na-Gael, [154];
my report to my “camp” of League Convention, [213];
Egan’s letter of introduction to League in America, [234];
Clan-na-Gael circulars re Home Rule Bill, [246], [247];
Clan-na-Gael resolution re National League, [250];
extract from Cronin report on misappropriation of funds, [263].
Dunne, P. W., details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [123].
Dynamite, invention of hand-grenade, [158];
Convention of 1881, [187];
proceedings at, [188];
description of, [194];
Sullivan supplies particulars of campaign of 1883, [217];
sketch of same in England, [237];
methods of conveying, [240-242].
Egan, Patrick, and rescue of Australian prisoners, [73];
Devoy intrusts me with letter to, [159];
first meeting with, in Paris, [160];
description of, [161];
life with, in Paris, [167];
as “a Land Leaguer, and something else besides,” [168];
on Mr. Parnell as a Revolutionist, [169];
on the Land League accounts and audit, [169];
introduces me to M.P.’s, [171];
Devoy on, and Phœnix Park murders, [208];
arrival of, in America, [209];
position as regards matters in America, [211];
and Clan-na-Gael caucus in connection with Philadelphia Convention, [211];
appointed president of American National League, [227];
a tribute to, [228];
tells the story of his escape from Dublin, [229];
on Dr. Gallaher and Dynamite Campaign, [230];
speech at camp meeting at Philadelphia, [231];
supplies me with general introduction to League in America, [234];
circulars of, as president of League, to camps of Clan-na-Gael, [237];
charges by Rossa against, in connection with £20,000 paid to Sullivan, [264].
England, my first visit to, [36];
my second, [159];
my third, [257];
my fourth and last, [257].
Facsimile of Fenian bond, [27].
Fatalism, thoughts on, [24].
Feeley, Denis, details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [124];
at the Dynamite Convention, [201];
acquitted but censured in connection with Cronin charges, [261].
Fenianism, state of affairs in connection with, [25];
methods of obtaining money for, [27];
Andrew Johnson’s government and, [28];
my first connection with, [29].
Fenian Brotherhood, I join the, [38];
I organise a “camp” or “circle” of, [40];
appointed major and military organiser of, [54];
my first speech to, [56];
appointed inspector-general of, [60];
appointed assistant-adjutant-general of, [74];
appointed adjutant-general and brigadier-general of, [82].
Fenian prisoners, rescue of, from Australia, [72].
Finerty, John F., and first Canadian invasion, [31];
at League Convention, [206].
Ford, Austin, medium of communication between Clan-na-Gael and Irish World, [133].
Ford, Patrick, as editor of Irish World, advocates Skirmishing Fund, [131];
sketch of, [131];
Irish World and Clan-na-Gael, [133].
Forester, Bill, escape of, from Illinois, [51].
Fox, Dr. J. G., meeting with, [251].
Gallaher, Dr., views on dynamite, [192];
at Dynamite Convention, [200];
introduced to Mr. Gladstone, [218];
organising Dynamite Campaign in England, [238];
with Sullivan in Chicago, [230];
sentence on, [241];
£1400 found on, [241].
Grant, General, and the second invasion of Canada, [88].
Hand-grenade adopted by Clan-na-Gael, [158].
Home Rule, effects of Mr. Gladstone’s Bill, [235].
Houston, Mr., first meeting with, [267];
preparation of evidence by, [269].
Hynes, Wm. J., details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [76], [123];
in communication with, regarding Mr. Parnell’s proposals, [184];
at Dynamite Convention, [196];
at Land League Convention, [206].
Inner Circle, Knights of the, [107], [117].
Ireland, visit to, [177].
Irish Confederation, formation of, [101];
executive of, [104].
Irish Republican Brotherhood, establishment of, [109];
John Devoy’s report on, [147];
troubles of Mr. Parnell with, [173];
Boyton’s references to position of, [180];
efforts of Sullivan to capture, [254].
Irish World, Patrick Ford in columns of, advocates Skirmishing Fund, [130];
reference to position of, [132];
and Clan-na-Gael, [133];
and Skirmishing Fund, [137];
statement of accounts, [193].
Johnson, Andrew, and first Canadian raid, [28], [35];
interview with, [57].
Jubilee Explosion Plot, reference to, [254];
Millen’s connection with, [255];
story of the, [Appendix].
Kenny, Dr., M.P., introduced to, by Patrick Egan, [179];
assisted by him to interviews with Boyton and others, [179].
Kerwin, Michael, details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [78], [124].
Land League and Clan-na-Gael. See [latter].
Lomasney, Thos., first dealings with, [100];
description of, [101];
views on dynamite, [192];
dynamite work in England, [222].
Luby, Thos. Clarke, on executive of Irish Confederation, [104];
further details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [121];
trustee of Skirmishing Fund, [137].
M‘Micken, Judge, first communications with, [60];
his kindly treatment of me, [61];
and my troubles in connection with journey to Ottawa, [94];
my last meeting with, [273].
Medicine, I commence study of, [36];
resume study of, [97];
I enter Detroit College of, [100];
I become a fully qualified doctor of, [105];
I utilise my connection with, [126].
Meledy, Joseph, supplies details of “active” work of Clan-na-Gael, [158].
Millen, General, details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [125];
goes to Ireland as military inspector for Clan-na-Gael, [146];
my meeting with, in Paris, [253];
his connection with Jubilee Explosion Plot, [254] and [Appendix].
Moroney, Joseph, and Jubilee Plot, [256];
introduced by J. S. Nolan, M.P., to House of Commons, [256];
in possession of £1200 for dynamite work, [274];
his movements in connection with same, [Appendix].
New Departure, Devoy and Davitt and, [143];
sketch of, [144];
advocated by Devoy in Ireland, [146];
received with enthusiasm by the Gaels, [149].
[See also “[Davitt]” and “[Devoy].”]
O’Connor, John, alias Dr. Clarke, travelling agent for Clan-na-Gael in Europe and ally of Egan, [190].
O’Donovan Rossa, arrival of, and sketch of, [102];
further details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [121];
advocates “Skirmishing Fund,” [130], [135];
Devoy on difficulties regarding, [156];
expelled from Clan-na-Gael, [209];
work of his agents in England, [237];
controversy with Egan regarding the £20,000, [264].
O’Kelly, J. J., member of executive of Irish Confederation, [104];
obtains seat in Parliament by misappropriation of Clan-na-Gael funds, [153];
interview with, in House of Commons, [172].
O’Leary, John, letter for, given me by Devoy, [159];
my first meeting with, [161];
Sullivan informs me, must be got rid of, [185].
O’Neill, General John, and Fenianism, [29];
commands first invasion of Canada, [32];
extract of report regarding same, [34];
sketch of his life, [38-40];
my loan to, [77];
general orders of, in connection with second invasion of Canada, [83];
speech to the invaders, [85];
arrest of, [88];
sentence on, [97];
and the Riel Rebellion, [98];
last days of, [99].
O’Reilly, John Boyle, arrival in America of, [72];
at invasion of Canada, [88].
Parnell, Mr., and the New Departure, [144];
arrival in America, [130];
supported everywhere by Clan-na-Gael representatives, [130];
returns to Ireland for General Election, [151];
Devoy on position of, with regard to Clan-na-Gael, [157];
my first meeting with, [171];
House of Commons interview with, [175];
gives me his portrait, [177];
his request to me carried out, [190];
and Kilmainham Treaty, [210];
cables to American supporters, [212];
subsequent references to, [215], [235], [236], [255].
Powderly, J. V., speech at Dynamite Convention, [201];
at Land League Convention, [206].
Phœnix Park murders, Clan-na-Gael and Devoy and, [207].
Rebow, Mr. John, communicates my letters regarding Canadian invasion to Government, [30];
arranges for my joining Secret Service, [37].
Revolutionary Directory of Clan-na-Gael, details regarding, [116];
Devoy supplies particulars regarding plans of, [155];
referred to with respect to Mr. Parnell’s complaint regarding Irish Republican Brotherhood, [186];
complaints regarding, [188].
Reynolds, James, details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael, [122];
trustee of Skirmishing Fund, [136].
Russia, Clan-na-Gael alliance with, [140].
Secret Service, I join the, [37];
general references to, [273-276].
Sheridan, P. J., in Kilmainham Prison, [179];
arrival of, in America, [209].
Skirmishing Fund and O’Donovan Rossa, [121];
advocated in Irish World, [131];
and Clan-na-Gael, [136];
pays for expenses of Devoy and Millen in Ireland, [149];
statement of accounts of, from Irish World, [193].
Special Commission, my offer of evidence for, [259];
I appear as a witness at, [269].
Speech, my first Irish, [55].
Stephens, James, brought from France for Irish Confederation, [104];
my first meeting with, [163];
story of his escape from Richmond Bridewell, [164].
Stone of Destiny, plot to obtain, [224].
Sullivan, Alexander, my first meeting with, [61];
the early career of, [62];
manipulation of the Irish vote in America by, [63];
appointed collector of internal revenue at Santa Fé, [65];
reporter in Chicago, [65];
further details regarding, and his connection with Clan-na-Gael in 1876, [120];
supplies details of “active” work of Clan-na-Gael, [158];
my report to, regarding Mr. Parnell’s views, [184];
informs me result of same, [185];
elected president of Clan-na-Gael, [191];
trip to Europe, [191];
at Dynamite Convention, [203];
elected president of Land League, [212];
supplies particulars of Dynamite Campaign of 1883, [217];
charged with misappropriation, [219];
at war with Cronin and Devoy, [225];
Mr. Sexton’s tribute to, [228];
and J. G. Blaine’s candidature, [235];
tried and acquitted but censured in connection with Cronin’s charges, [261];
proved to have received £20,000 from Egan in Paris in 1882, [263];
alleged connection with Cronin murder, [Appendix].
Sullivan, A. M., the late, reference to, [170];
cautioned regarding, [177];
story about Mr. Biggar, [178].
“Times,” the, my first dealings with, [266].
Triangle, the, formed in connection with split in Clan-na-Gael, [220];
acknowledgments of money received by, [231];
charges against, [232].
Tynan, P. J., No. One of the Phœnix Park murders, present at Boston Convention, [228].
“United Irishmen,” the, of New York, [107].
“United Brotherhood,” reference to, [110].
“U. S.,” formation of, [219].
“V. C.” See “[Clan-na-Gael].”
Walsh, R. P., the father of the Clan-na-Gael, [108].

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