Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello thanking him for his prayers, and for presiding at the Requiem Mass for the repose of his wife’s soul.

Handwritten cover letter to + McQuaid from An Taoiseach, Mr. John A. Costello, with a confidential report enclosed.

• McQuaid was informed that meetings were not being held regularly as some members were not readily available. He said that the Committee was of little use unless it met regularly and reported to him once a month. He was anxious for information on any subject, specifically 104 names. Wants to know what they are up to and practical suggestions as what to do with the information. Names include R. M. Fox, Rex McGauld, and O’Neill. General Costello told the AB that Senator Bergin was responsible for eight strikes in the Sugar Company.

Letters from Fr. John M. Costello and Fr. John Fahey to +McQuaid regarding snow in the area. This meant Mass was not said in Moneystown.

Costello, John M., Rathmines. Requests an interview.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello. He and his colleagues accept the invitation to assist the Solemn Votive Mass in celebration of the Anniversary of the Pope’s Coronation.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello. He and his colleagues will be honoured to be present at the function related to the Anniversary of the Pope’s Coronation.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello enclosing the correspondence with Cardinal Griffin and seeking his advice.

Two copies of a typed letter to Dr. Browne from John A. Costello. It is clear from +McQuaid’s letter to you, 8th March, 1951, that the objections put forward on the occasion of your interview with him, and the bishops of Ferns and Galway on 11th October last were ‘unresolved either then or later.’ His action since he received the letter from the bishop of Ferns on the 10th October last has been entirely actuated by what he conceived to be a friendly desire to help a colleague.

Letter from Fr. John M. Costello to +McQuaid informing him that he has inspected the O’Reilly house regarding the proposed private oratory.