O'BRIEN, Peter, Baron O'Brien (1842-1914). Lord chief justice of Ireland.
Autograph Letter (third person) to Major General Davies, 2 pages 8vo on embossed writing paper of the Queen's Bench Division, Ireland, 21 March no year. Refusing an invitation on the grounds that it would too greatly inconvenience General Davies.
O'Brien was the judge who sentenced the Phoenix Park murderers and was himself under police protection during the trial.
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