• 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.

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

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 letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello accepting the invitation to the Solemn Votive Mass on behalf of his colleagues and himself.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello. His memorandum establishes that he did not make a declaration of the Republic on his own initiative and without the consent of his colleagues in the then government.

Typed letter to An Taoiseach, John A. Costello, from Joseph Rodgers, Bishop of Killaloe. He finds it strange that the Attorney-General should prosecute a priest in court for the defense of the doctrine of the Blessed Trinity, a doctrine enshrined in the Constitution.

Letter to Fr. Costello.

Two copies of ‘Costello denies Church move’, Irish Press.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello accepting the invitation regarding the Anniversary of the Pope’s Coronation.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello thanking the Archbishop for the invitation to lunch with Cardinal D’Alton.