No. 164 NAI DFA Madrid Embassy 10/11
Dublin, 12.10 pm, 14 April 1938
Your telegram 31 very disturbed to learn Ryan is likely to be tried on serious charges. You should endeavour to obtain official information and if report confirmed represent that Irish government would greatly appreciate a lenient attitude towards Ryan's case. Public opinion here would be greatly incensed if punishment involved Ryan's life.
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