Typed letter to + McQuaid from Una C.A. Staic, Reprieve Committee, Mansion House, Dublin, requesting, in the event of the execution of Thomas Williams in Belfast, that prayers be offered for the repose of his soul in churches where 11 o’clock Mass is usually said.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + William J. Philbin thanking him for the cheque for £25,000 for the needs of the Belfast Catholics in their sufferings.

Notes relating to the housing group wishing to rebuild Bombay Street, Belfast.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + W.J. Philbin, Belfast, thanking him for appointing a day of prayer, and their needs in the North.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Fr. Patrick J. McKillop, Springfield Road, Belfast, thanking him for letter and financial assistance. The effects of the troubles on the minds of people and the spiritual deterioration are causes of alarm.

Message of sympathy from +McQuaid to the Administrator, St. Mary’s, Belfast on the death of their beloved Bishop.

Letter from John Donnellan, Foxrock, to +McQuaid. He has just returned from Belfast, describing the scene of destruction and homelessness there.

Correspondence between J. Christopher Napier, Bombay Street Housing Association, +McQuaid, and + Philbin, Belfast, regarding Mr. Napier’s request that their collection to re-build this area in Belfast be announced at Masses.

/2. 31 May Copy of a typed letter to Joseph P. Walshe from +McQuaid, enclosing the letter from the Belfast President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Suggests that the solution may be in insisting on proof that work is available before they exit.

Copy of letter to the Rev Secretary, Bishop’s House, Lisbreen, Belfast, from the Secretary, acknowledging with thanks for the receipt of the circular regarding the co- ordination Centre.