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

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

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.

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

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

Copy of letter sent by +McQuaid to +Corrado Bafile on the occasion of his Episcopal consecration. 1 item

Letter from +Staunton to +McQuaid regarding the consecration of the cathedral and hopes the Metropolitan can attend. Also offers prayers for the a settlement of the threatened strike. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Mulhern to Fr. Dunne stating he will attend the consecration of +McQuaid.

Note from +Kinane stating he cannot be present at the consecration of +McQuaid.