Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + Michael Browne, Galway. He is unable to attend the meeting of 6 November. Agrees with the case made in the Sub-Committee’s Report.

Handwritten note from + Herlihy to + McQuaid accepting an invitation to lunch. Galway

Letter from +Robinson to +McQuaid stating that the Bishop of Galway, Dr. Browne, has sent a proposal to the Holy See with regard to sponsoring six Lithuanian or Ukrainian students at University College Galway. He suggests that the balance of the monies held for the relief of Polish refugees in Ireland could be used as a contribution towards his proposal. He asks to know the current balance on the account and if the Red Cross still has it.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from L. O Muirthe, Dept. of Education, informing him that the Minister for Defence is permitting the re-occupation of Colaiste Einde, Galway, from 1August 1945.

Handwritten letter from + Michael, Galway, to + McQuaid saying that since he did not get a reply to his letter of 13 July the case was different. He trusts that the Archbishop will correct any misapprehensions with Mgr. Montini.

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid thanking him for the work being done in relation to the copying of the documents. Galway will bear all the costs. He is also prepared to answer any questions in relation to problems which may arise during the transcription process. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Note from Mgr. Fitzpatrick to Fr. James Ardle MacMahon stating the Bishop of Galway wishes +McQuaid to contact him. Annotated by Fr. MacMahon.

Letter from Fr. Joseph Mitchell, Vicar General, Galway, thanking him for his circular which will be given to priests of the Diocese. Kerry

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Sean MacBride. He spoke ex-tempore in Galway and had no script. He feels the evolution of a civilization based on materialism and scientific development will be disastrous unless a sense of moral and ethical responsibility can be inculcated in these people. This can only be done through education. This will rest largely with the Church.

Copy of typed letter to + Browne, Galway, from +McQuaid. It will be noted that he has omitted any mention of proselytism. Text submitted more effective. Their statement will help put things in focus before the Adoption Society matinee and before the opening of the Dail.