Typed letter to +McQuaid from Des O’Malley, Minister for Justice, appointing Fr. Raymond Field as Chaplain to St. Patrick’s Institution and Fr. William Farrell as part-time Chaplain to the female prisoners in Mountjoy.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from William J. Farrell. He has subscribed to a letter attempting to counteract the accusations of brutality and humane treatment meted out to female prisoners. Now realizes that his handling of the situation was imprudent and unwise and apologises to the Archbishop for any embarrassment caused.

Letters relating to the appointment of Gertrude Farrell in Ring National School.

Letter from +Fogarty to Fr O’Farrell. He wishes him well as he moves on.

Letter from +Farren to +McQuaid regarding the wedding of a friend, Miss Connolly, who is to be married in Aughrim Street Church. Fr. Farrell, the Parish Priest has issued an invitation so he can assist at the ceremony and hopes the Archbishop is happy with this arrangement. Annotated by +McQuaid. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Archbishop of Barcelona, regarding Leo James Farrell, a Dublin man living in the city. He wishes to the Archbishop to intervene in helping the man secure a new apartment. 1 item

Notice sent by +McQuaid to Mr. MacSweeny of the ‘Independent’ and Mr. O’Farrell of the ‘Irish Press’ with regard to the relief of the Italian flood victims. Following a letter read out in the churches, over £3000 has already been sent to the Vatican. A list of contributions will be published at a later stage.

Letter from +William A. Hart to +McQuaid thanking him for consenting to ordain John Farrell.

Letter from Fr. Matt Farrell, Congregation du Saint Esprit, Paris, regarding the correspondence from +de la Bruneliere which he states is very out of character. He believes the writer may be the Officialis of the Diocese, Fr. Verhoeven as he has had similar begging letters in the past. He then remarks on the situation on the island and an earlier appeal to the French bishops which was so poor it was described as the ‘silent church’. Mexico 111a./1. 24 February 1971 Letter for +McQuaid from +Joseph Salazar Lopez introducing Francis Xavier Orendain, a prominent Catholic in Guadalajara, who wishes to send his daughter to a Catholic school. He asks if the Archbishop can recommend a suitable school. Letter from the father also enclosed. Peru

Letter from Fr. Farrell to Paddie stating he will be unable to attend the annual retreat due to illness.