Postcard sent to Liam Mellows C/O Liam Langley at his home in Tuam. The card was sent by Charles Branigan, Dundalk, in November 1913. Liam Langley was a founding member of Na Fianna Éireann, Tuam, he set up the John NcHale Sluagh in 1911, this was one of the first Sluagh set up outside Dublin following the founding of Na Fianna Éireann in 1909. Liam Langlay was made an officer in January 1912. Liam Mellows often stayed in the Langley home in Tuam, Mellows helped organise and train the Sluagh in Tuam in the early days.
The card reads:
A Cara Díl,
I received your letter this morning and I may tell you that matters are looking better as far as the Fianna in Dundalk is concerned. Seosamh is stopping until next Saturday 18th. I will (talk) to you after our meeting on Wednesday night and explain our position. Cathal Brannigan Charles Branigan
