Treaty of Ormonde and O'Kennedy
Artifact IDMO 63.3293.1
Object Type
Treaty
Date
March 5, 1336
Date Presented6/28/63
Medium
Ink on Parchment
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/4 in x W 6 5/8 in (21 cm x 16.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionTreaty of Ormonde and O'Kennedy, written in Latin. This is the original treaty between the Earle of Ormonde and John O. Kennedy, and those of his nation, dated March 5, 1336. This document is the first known mention of the Kennedy name in recorded Irish history. The treaty states that an agreement has been reached concerning burnings, spoils, homicides and other transgressions committed by the parties involved. Further, that O'Kennedy agrees to serve the Earl in his army. Both parties' seals are affixed to the treaty.
Historical NoteThis treaty was presented to President John F. Kennedy during his state visit to Ireland in June 1963 by the Prime Minister of Ireland, Sean LeMass at the Iveagh House.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Prime Minister Sean F. LeMass, Prime Minister of Ireland. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
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