Letter from Lalor Ltd., Church Candle Manufacturers and Oil Refiners, to Mgr. Curran informing him that owing to the shortage of raw materials they have been instructed by the Department of Supplies to discontinue the manufacture of Shrine Candles. Notes of reverse side.

Letters from Mgr. Curran to +McQuaid concerning the nuns purchasing a property.

Note regarding telephone call from +O’Hara to +McQuaid referring to a project visit to Ireland by Rev. Edward Lodge Curran. The Nuncio is seeking the immediate advice of the Irish Bishops in relation to this. Fr. Lodge Curran has been identified with the Ancient Order of Hibernians in the United States and that he has spoken out against Mr. F.D. Roosevelt. The American Hierarchy disapprove of his remarks and actions. Also handwritten reply from +McQuaid stating that Fr. Lodge Curran has spoken, without his permission, in the Diocese on previous occasions. He adds a great deal depends on the time of the visit and on the preparatory propaganda. He will object to Fr. Lodge Curran making any public statements as he believes Lodge Curran has nothing useful to say in relation to Partition. He feels a visit by Fr. Lodge Curran will be harmful. 2 items;

Letter from Mgr. Curran to ‘Caussimo’ regarding the modification of Instructions.

Letters from Mgr. Michael Curran regarding ceremonies and the military authorities.

-25 February Letters from Fr. Peadar MacSuibhne to Mgr. Michael Curran regarding Cardinal Cullen and his family. 1958

Copy of typed letter to the Secretary, Office of Public Works. The Archbishop has no objection to taking over an extra portion of the Grangegorman Military Cemetery. Mgr. Curran to consecrate plot.

Letters from [Tom], Garville Avenue, Rathgar to Mgr. Curran regarding the ‘Old Dublin Society.’ He mentions L.D. Bergin, editor of ‘The Nationalist’. Also mentions historical articles.

Letter from Fr. M.J. Curran to +McQuaid mentioning articles in Reportorium.

-17 Letters from Fr. John Brady, Dunboyne to Mgr. March 1958 Michael Curran regarding ‘Reportorium Novum.’