Handwritten copy of letter to + D’Alton, Archbishop of Armagh, from +McQuaid informing him of the meeting with the Tanaiste and Minister for Health. The atmosphere was excellent and he believes much good was achieved in making clear the principles at stake and in reaching an acceptable solution.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid regarding the Irish Trade Unions, Christian International and Communism. 1 item

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid stating that

Copy of typed letter to + D’Alton, Archbishop of Armagh, from + McQuaid. He is grateful for His Grace’s prompt action.

Copy of typed letter to + D’Alton from +McQuaid. + Browne has completely surprised by publishing the correspondence without anybody’s permission. The Taoiseach has been obliged to follow up. The Irish News Agency, of Mr. McBride’s creation, had the impertinence to ask + Staunton, and then +McQuaid, without informing +McQuaid of the request from + Staunton, to write a statement of 1,000 words for the foreign press ‘presenting the case of the Irish Hierarchy on the Mother and Child issue.’

Letter from +Gracias to +McQuaid asking if he received his first letter regarding a visit to Ireland. Cardinal D’Alton has already responded. He hopes to hear from him soon as he leaves on the ‘Asia’ on 9 May.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + D’Alton. He would have been quite willing to have their correspondence published in order to make their position clear to the general public, and especially the rank and file of the Trade Unionists.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + John D’Alton. Pleased to hear that the meeting was friendly and hopes it bears good fruit.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid. He tells him that Cardinal Glennon has cancelled his proposed trip to Dublin

Typed letter to +McQuaid [from his Secretary] informing him of the plans related to the visit of Cardinal D’Alton.