Dear Prime Minister,

I have written Mr. Eden¹ urging that the prerogative of mercy should be exercised in the case of the condemned men, Barnes and Richards. I am writing this to ask you to apply your mind personally to the matter. I believe that you will be able to appreciate the full significance of what I have urged and that you will make your decision in the light of long-time policy to secure better relations between the people of Ireland and the people of Britain.