Letter from +Burke to +McQuaid thanking him for his telegram. He tells him about his consecration.

Letter from +MacNeely to Fr Dunne. He regrets that he won’t be able to attend the consecration but wishes the Archbishop-Elect a happy reign.

Letter from +Mulvany replying to an invitation a consecration. He thanks them for the invitation but won’t be able to attend.

Letter from +Sean Gordon, Apostolic Delegation of Thailand, and the Malay Peninsula to +McQuaid, wishing him both a Happy Christmas and acknowledging the anniversary of his consecration. He mentions that he was sorry to have missed this year’s session of the Council owing to the Secretary of the Delegation having to prolong his visit to Italy by two months. There is mention of the possible visit by the Pope to the Philippines the following year. It would mean his plane would have to touch down in Bangkok and this would create problems as many Catholics would flock to see him. He wishes him the very best for the following year.

Circular letter from +Joao, Bishop of Leiria to +McQuaid regarding the anniversary of the consecration of Portugal to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He discusses in detail the shrine at Fatima, pilgrims and prayers. 1 item

Telegram stating +Mathew will attend the consecration of +McQuaid as Cardinal Hinsley is unavailable.

Telegram from Archbishop’s Secretary to +McQuaid stating he will be at the consecration.

Letter from +Walsh to Fr Dunne. He hopes to be present at the consecration unless his boil spreads.

Letter from +Heffernan to +McQuaid stating the 25th anniversary of his consecration occurs the following day. He remembers the day in Blackrock College in 1932 when they had to facilitate this in the middle of the Eucharistic Congress arrangements. He is eternally grateful and will celebrate with his family in Kimmage owing to his poor health. 1 item Liberia

Letter from +Robinson to +McQuaid wishing him a Happy Christmas and thanking him for all his help to the Nunciature during the years especially in relation to the anniversary mass for the Episcopal Consecration of the Holy Father and the requiem mass for Cardinal Maglione.