ember 1968 Three letters of communication between +McQuaid and John A. Costello re. a Votive Mass on the beginning of the legal year.

Copy letter from McQuaid to John A. Costello inviting him and the Government to be present at the Liturgical Reception at the Pro Cathedral for Mgr. Felici.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello accepting the invitation to the Solemn Votive Mass on the occasion of the opening of the Sixth Congress of Catholic Doctors.

Typed note to +McQuaid from Leo Quinlan informing him that that it is the intention of the Holy Father to confer on Mr. John A. Costello, former Taoiseach, the Grand Cross of the Pian Order.

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.

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.

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

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.

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