Handwritten letter from H. D’Alton, Bishop’s House, Mullingar, to Pat thanking him for sending on Lists of Catechetical Instructions. Ossory

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid regarding the work done by the Archbishop in relation to the Garda. He also mentions the state of disrepair of the Irish College and hopes the appeal will be met with a generous response.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid regarding Dr. Hildegarde Mayr. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Copy of a typed letter to the Hon. Joseph P. Walshe, Ambassador to the Holy See, from + D’Alton informing him that the Bishops were unwilling to sponsor the proposed Chapel due to their heavy commitment to Maynooth College. They also felt that they should have been consulted about the project and that their consent and cooperation should have been obtained before definite steps were taken.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid stating that the Mother General of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa wishes to purchase a house in Dublin which can be used by Sisters attending university and other courses.

Correspondence between +McQuaid, T. O Raifeartaigh, Patrick Hillery, Minister for Education, + D’Alton and Taoiseach Sean Lemass relating to education and the relocation of University College, Dublin, from Earlsfort Terrace to Belfield.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid regarding the spiritual and congratulatory character of the celebrations for the Pope’s 80th birthday. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid regarding the statement issued by +McQuaid on Trinity. 1 item

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

Copy of typed letter to + John D’Alton, Primate of All Ireland, informing him that Mgr. Montini, Mgr. Kaas and Count Galeazzi, Chief Architect of the Vatican City, have assured him that a Chapel to St. Columban can and will be erected in the Crypt. It would hold about forty people and cost about £10-12,000.