Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid stating he will not be able to attend the meeting of the Standing Committee. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Note from Fr. Leo Quinlan to +McQuaid stating Bishop elect D’Alton wishes to meet with him before returning to Yola.

Handwritten letter from +John Cardinal D’Alton to ill. Phillips thanking her/him for the souvenir of Mgr. Harmil’s 90th birthday.

8 - 10 May 1963 Copy of typed letter from Fr. Ardle MacMahon, Secretary, to Fr. Francis Lenny forwarding journals sent to the late Cardinal D’Alton

Letter from Sean T. O Ceallaigh to McQuaid stating that he has learned that McQuaid wishes to witness the presentation of credentials by the new Nuncio at he Arus. He states the Archbishop is more than welcome and he is also inviting Dr. D’Alton of Armagh.

Copy of typed letter to + D’Alton, Archbishop of Armagh, from + McQuaid. Prof. John Cunningham and Surgeon O’Connell of St. Vincent’s met regarding the Health Scheme and St. Luke’s Cancer Hospital. Informed them he had not had time to study the Scheme. Suggests that + D’Alton form a Committee to meet the Minister for preliminary discussions. Must act rapidly.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + D’Alton. When the Minister returns it would be a good idea to meet him.

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.

Copy of a typed letter to the Archbishop of Armagh [+ D’Alton] from +McQuaid informing him he handed the letter to the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach accepted their decision. The same night the Taoiseach gave a copy to the said Minister who, on reading it, announced ‘it was quite all right. The bishops had not condemned the Scheme on the ground of Faith and Morals.’ It is not known what the Minister will do next.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + D’Alton. Before he went out of office Dr. Browne seemed very determined to do as much harm as he could to all who opposed his Scheme. Hopes the storm has now blown over.