Letter from +Godfrey to +McQuaid stating that Fr. Waring will be in charge of various Catholic activities in the city and he wants him to work in Dublin first to ‘pick up a few hints’. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +David Cashman to +McQuaid thanking him for his words of congratulations. He is very happy to be working with +Godfrey again.

Letter from +Godfrey to +McQuaid thanking him for the copy of ‘The riddle of Roman Catholicism’.

Letter from +Craven to +McQuaid thanking him for sending Mgr. Charles Hurley at the requiem for +Godfrey. He also offers sympathy on the death of Cardinal D’Alton. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Godfrey regarding Edna O’Brien’s book ‘The Lonely Girl’. A review has appeared in the ‘Catholic Herald’ and it has caused a stream of protests. The Minister for Justice has expressed his disgust and revulsion at the book. He also mentions the ‘Literary Lounger of the ‘London Illustrated’ who has let the book off lightly.

Note from +McQuaid to +Godfrey offering his congratulations on his appointment.

Letter from +Robinson to +McQuaid stating that Fr. Dargan has been made a Domestic Prelate. He also thanks him for the letter from Mgr. Godfrey.

Draft letter from +McQuaid to +William Godfrey regarding the Balinski incident. He states the attitude of ‘The Tablet’ is very painful.

Letter from +Godfrey to +McQuaid thanking him for the information on ‘The Lonely Girl’ by Edna O’Brien. He will have the book read and will inform the Editor of the ‘Catholic Herald’ of the reactions to the review in the newspaper.

Note from Fr. Desmond Williams, Secretary to +McQuaid stating Mgr. Warlock, Secretary to +Godfrey has telephoned. The Cardinal and +Cashman will be in Ireland on a private visit and wish to call to see the Archbishop. Annotated by +McQuaid.