Letter from +Murphy to +McQuaid regarding the possibility of an award for John Costello, of the C.Y.M.S.I

Copy of typed letter to Maire A. Ui Chonchubhair, Harold’s Cross Road, from John A. Costello regarding the Social Security Scheme. There has been no unfavourable comment from the Hierarchy and the Government would do nothing to contravene the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello enclosing his statement on Partition and the unlawful use of force.

Letter from +McNicholas to +McQuaid requesting the help of the Irish people in supplying food for the victims of the war. He encloses copies of correspondence of a circular to all Irish Bishops, as well as letters from John A. Costello.

Letter from +John Cody to +McQuaid hoping the Archbishop will visit at some stage and mentions the recent visit of Mr. Costello to New York. He has been in touch with the Mother General of the St. Joseph Sister and they have suggested he contact the Daughters of the Heart of Mary in Dun Leary (sic) and the two visiting Sisters may be able to stay with them.

Typed letter to Fr. Michael P. O’Connell, Archbishop’s Secretary, from John A. Costello seeking a job for an unemployed gardener.

Copy of letter from +McQuaid to +Murphy. In response to a query about an award for John Costello, he replies that he will arrange for such a decoration.

Copy of typed letter to John A. Costello from +McQuaid thanking him for his letter concerning the Draft Agreement. He is pleased that he approves his suggested solution of Medical Teaching.

Copy of typed letter to John A. Costello from +McQuaid. He has received the copy of the letter addressed to Most Rev. J. Fergus and assures him that this statement of the Government’s views on the letter of the Irish Hierarchy will have his very careful consideration.

Letter from +Murphy to +McQuaid thanking him for arranging for the decoration of John Costello.