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C/o Jim O'Brien
69 Lw Leeson St
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8.5.16
Prof. P.F. Purcell, [MAI.]
Killiney

Dear Professor,

I don't know if you heard I was shot by some sniper on Sat week last, but in any case I am in an unfortunate position.
I [understand?] I am under suspicion & to be arrested [as?] [guilty?] [up?] because, my chemical works are beside the Volunteers [.uart...] at [Lar.pe..]l & the [Ralhoul..] suspect I was making explosives.
However I have been advised to get a testimony of good character & I wonder if you would do it for me.
As you are aware my only connection with the Volunteers is my friendship with the Plunkett family.
I am not and never have been a member of the Volunteers.
With many thanks in advance.

Yours sincerely

R.P. O'Connor

P.S. Would you post to 4 New [Bryhten], Monkstown.