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.

Copy of typed letter to + D’Alton from +McQuaid requesting that he call a meeting of the Hierarchy to consider the Standing Committee’s statement.

Invitation to +McQuaid to attend a Reception at the Mansion House on the occasion of conferring the freedom of the city to President S.T. O’Kelly and Cardinal D’Alton. 56/

Letter from Fr. Joseph A. Carroll, Holy Cross College to +McQuaid regarding a book entitled ‘Sermons for Sunday’, with a foreword by Cardinal D’Alton.

Letter from J. D’Alton, Maynooth, to +McQuaid Informing him that the May Record is published.

Dowling, Osmond G., Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin. He has enclosed a copy of the letter which he sent to Cardinal D’Alton seeking his comments on an article by Fr. Patrick O’Connor published in The Furrow before he takes any further action.

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.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid. He promises +McQuaid that he’ll let him know details of Cardinal Glennon’s trip to Dublin when he hears anything more.