A paper was drawn up Pledging the Duke to fresh concessions, and the bride was challenged in the King's name to obtain his signature to it.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
By turning their attention to the practical development of industries in Ireland and Pledging themselves to a policy of practical support and preference for the products of Irish labour, our people can undoubtedly advance the social condition and prosperity of the country; but while they are hoping against hope for some vague indefinite assistance from Westminster, a genuine manly effort in this direction is impossible.
"The Evolution of Sinn Fein"
Robert Mitchell Henry
Membership was open to "all persons of Irish birth or descent undertaking to obey its rules, carry out its constitution, and Pledging themselves to aid to the best of their ability in restoring Ireland to her former position of sovereign independence."
"The Evolution of Sinn Fein"
Robert Mitchell Henry