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Note from [B.D.] to a member of the Provisional Republican Movement Note [draft] (1 p) from [Brendan Duddy] to a member of the Provisional Republican Movement. Despite his urging D.M. [Donald Middleton] for a formal written reply from London, no such has been forthcoming. Also asking whether he will go to see Ruairí [Ó Brádaigh] in Monaghan at 5pm; adding postscript 'I think the % has vanished'. (With transcription by [Éamonn Downey], and suggested year.)
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Handwritten notes by Brendan Duddy Taken from a file of handwritten notes by [ ] from six meetings of [representatives of the Provisional Republican Movement and the British government], with brief references to discussion points such as the progress of the ceasefire, the role of the British Army, the Constitutional Convention, gangsterism, particular cases of sectarian shootings.
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Draft communiqué on behalf of the Republican movement Handwritten draft communiqué by [Brendan Duddy on behalf of the Republican movement] (on his business letter paper). Stating their belief that a balance has been struck in reduction of violence since September 22; regretting that the British government launches initiatives without taking the Republican position into account first. Expressing their readiness for co- existence and balanced government, even possibly a majority government for Northern Ireland. Expressing hopes for 1976, but placing equal responsibility on Westminster to accept a diminishing of British rule, a charitable attitude to prisoners of conscience. Stating that 'irrespective of press [posturing] the Rep[ublican] Mov.[ement] has a role to play. That role is not one of a Directorate of Force.' Concluding that 'the British are possibly the only people who can achieve peace in Ireland'.
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Handwritten excerpt from B.D. diary entry for 16 July 1975 Extract from hardbound diary for 1975 with handwritten entries by [Brendan Duddy]. Listing mainly his diplomatic efforts mediating between the I.R.A. and the British government, and relevant events, but also with brief business entries under 'Notes' mentioning dates when his premises were bombed and closed down.
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Typescript memorandum by [British government] for [Provisional IRA] Typescript memorandum by [British government] for [Provisional IRA]. Expressing indignation about Provisional Sinn Féin's message of 2 October and a general policy of 'profitless mutual recriminations', likewise the campaign of intimidation that PSF's associates are engaged in. Recounting points of contact by intermediary of 21 and 27 October and reiterating the government's forward-looking policy and readiness to discuss PSF's ideas; however not understanding reference made to certain 11 points. (Caption by [Brendan Duddy] states the document was handed over on 12 November by Donald Middleton; that Duddy pointed to factual disagreement on messages mentioned in the memorandum.)
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Printed circulated memorandum by the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland Printed circulated memorandum, and copy, by the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland [for Brendan Duddy]. Listing main objectives of the Commission, and providing space for structured notes in preparation for an upcoming meeting. Handwritten list by [Brendan Duddy] of Committee members, including Gerard Lynch, Peter Smith, Chris Patten.
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Photocopies of the 'Joint Declaration' made by Prime Minister Major and Taoiseach Reynolds Photocopies of the 'Joint Declaration' (later 'Downing Street Declaration') made by Prime Minister Major and Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, and telefaxed by the Northern Irish Info Service to [ ]. [This corresponds to the item actually publicised on that date.]
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Copy of the Red Book, section relevant to the 1981-hunger strike Computer offprint of copy of the Red Book section relevant to the 1981-hunger strike, and of the enclosed page.
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Dossier of three letters from Brendan Duddy to Martin McGuinness Dossier of three letters from Brendan to Martin McGuinness, previously sent 21 March - 19 June, copied by telefax to an unidentified recipient.
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Printed agenda for the Northern Ireland Convention plenary session 22 Printed agenda for the Northern Ireland Convention plenary session 22 (2 points), mostly made up of the appendix where six Northern Ireland political parties set down proposals in principle for the government of Northern Ireland. Parties: United Ulster Unionist Coalition, Social Democratic and Labour Party, Alliance Party, Unionist Party, Northern Ireland Labour Party, Ulster Dominion Group.
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Typescript essay 'The Derry March' Typescript (computer offprint) essay (no author) dealing with the Derry March of 5 October 1968, discussing the event, its background and implications, including four photographs; also listing chronology of events from February 1967 to 11 December 1968; structured bibliography (latest publication 1997). Arguing this march spelled the beginning of 'The Troubles', and pointing to press coverage which alerted many in UK and the Republic to a situation not well understood until then. (With caption by [Éamonn Downey] 'on computer'.)
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Copy of the 'Bloody Sunday Supplement' of the Derry Journal Copy of the 'Bloody Sunday Supplement' of the Derry Journal .
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Press cutting from the News Letter Press cutting from the News Letter with an article by Ian Starrett entitled 'Battle of the Bogside'.
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