Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello, enclosing a copy of the letter he received from Dr. Rodgers and the reply he sent. The issue was the Court case of the Attorney- General v. Rev. Patrick Ryan, C.C., Clonlara, regarding a complaint of assault by a Mr. Miller, a Jehovah Witness.

Copy of typed letter to + Rodgers from John A. Costello pointing out that there is lawful, orderly and effective method of dealing with matters of this kind.

Letters from Fr. Morgan Costello, Meath Street to Fr. James Ardle MacMahon seeking permission to write a series of article for the ‘Evening Herald’. Copy replies attached. Irish Press

Two copies of a typed letter to Dr. Browne from John A. Costello, Taoiseach. He understands that Dr. Browne has not replied to the letter from +McQuaid of 8th March. He now feels that Dr. Browne should take steps at once to consult with their Lordships so as to remove any grounds for objection on their part to the Mother and Child Health Service and find a mutually satisfactory solution to the difficulties which have arisen.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello. There are no Constitutional difficulties preventing Sr. Tierney and Professor Hogan accepting Papal Decorations.

Copy of letter to John A. Costello from +McQuaid regarding relief to distressed countries. He is worried about Mrs M. Eden’s activities. He suggests that the question of aid await the return of Mr Boland as he knows most on this question.

Handwritten draft of letter to the Taoiseach (John A. Costello) from +McQuaid. An aspect of this lady’s activity worries him. Her sheer persistence has succeeded in gaining the attention of the Red Cross and External Affairs. She seems a good woman, anxious only to relieve distress. He hoped to channel aid through American Catholic War Relief. Suggests he awaits the return of Mr. Boland on the question of obtaining Government aid.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello, thanking him for his Christmas wishes and wishing him robust health.

Copy of a typed letter Cardinal Griffin from John A. Costello. The proposal is being approached in a sympathetic manner and he is not without hope that a satisfactory solution will be found.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello, enclosing a copy of a confidential report on his visit to America and copies of the formal speeches her made.