Letter from Abbot Finbarr Cashman, Mount Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford to +McQuaid stating he will be at the Liturgical Reception for the new Nuncio. Letter torn in half.

Letter from Abbot Lalande, secretary general to Pax Christi, regarding his recent visit to Ireland and the people he encountered.

Letter from +Robert Bezac to +McQuaid stating Abbot Joseph Sintas wishes to visit the Dublin Diocese. Annotated by +McQuaid. Diocese of Aix

Letter from +Corbinian Hofmesiter, O.S.B., Abbot of Metten to +McQuaid thanking him for the reception he received in Ireland.

• Correspondence concerning the foundation of a house in Dublin from Bodmin Abbey (Cornwall). Some begging letters. Abbot White granted permission for a hostel for his scholastics to attend Clonliffe College. They settle in Clontarf: but first batch of 3 seek dispensation from vows before commencing. A refocusing of the houses’ purpose ensures Canons Regular - Kilnacrott Abbey