William T. Cosgrave to Hugh Kennedy

A Príomh-Bhreithimh, a Chara,

I enclose herewith as received copy of a despatch from the Governor General.

I do not quite agree with his Excellency in the matter and shall put the matter before the A. Genl¹ as soon as possible. I should like to place it before him tomorrow at Midday (Sunday). Meanwhile as the subject is of paramount importance I trust you will not think it unreasonable for me to show it to you. I am now personally of opinion after two interviews with Mr. Justice Feetham that the rectificationist theory will be put into some practice. I gather from the conversation I have had with him that the Northern Gvt will take in the most unfriendly spirit any direction from the Privy Council at variance with this Boundary policy.²

I am of opinion that for us to enter the Privy Council proceedings with Counsel would destroy our letter to the B. Gvt which put it plainly that we did not subscribe to the submission.

Mr. Justice Feetham was here twice. If it were at all possible I do think that a conference with Jim³ and the A.G. on the matter now be most advisable - but I presume there are technical professional...⁴ in that course.

Can I suggest that the A.G. or and Jim be in a position to inform me with any advance on the matter.