Letter from +O’Hara to Fr. O’Connell thanking him for the cheque for £4 in respect of a rescript for the Dominican Institute, Cabra.

Letter from the Secretariat of State acknowledging correspondence from Anne V. O’Kelly stating that the Holy Father will remember Kathleen O’Connell in his masses and prayers. The Holy Father also bestows the special Apostolic Blessing of the Sovereign Pontiff on Miss O’Connell.

• 1 March 1961 Correspondence from + MacNeely to Dr. O’Connell relating to cheques to the Hierarchy University Fund, the Emigrants’ Fund, and the Blaney Charity.

Letter from D. Enrici to Dr. O’Connell informing him that His Excellency will communicate to Brother Clancy the information On Mr. Verlin and Mr. McQuiston.

Handwritten letter to Dr. O’Connell from Sean Collins, T.D. He is unable to attend the reception for the new Papal Legate due to the death of his brother-in-law.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Dr. John F. O’Connell, T.D., on the overcrowding in the Lynch household, Ballyfermot. Fifteen people share a two-bedroom house. Asks what action can be taken in a matter such as this on moral grounds.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John F. O’Connell requesting an interview regarding Mrs Bridget Lynch.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Dr. John F. O’Connell, T.D. He is disappointed he cannot be granted an interview. As a Dail Deputy he wished he is in a position to do something about this overcrowding. He is not interested in scoring political points. He wants to offer some hope to homeless people.

Copy of typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from the Secretary. The Archbishop did not say he would not grant an interview, he is surprised that his name was used in the Dail, and if Dr. O’Connell has any practical proposals to make asks that they be sent to him in advance that His Grace may decide if it is necessary or useful to see him.

Copy of typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from the Secretary. His Grace will take what measures he considers suitable.