Letter from Cyril P. Crean, Headquarters, 1 Corps District, B.O.A.R., to Michael. He has been delaying replying to his letter regarding Polish Priests until he has more accurate information. Fr. Obertynski, the Polish Senior Chaplain, asked if His Grace would be good enough to make preparations.

Typescript note regarding a private requiem to be held at the Pro Cathedral for the late Nuncio. His Grace will preside and Mgr. Benelli will celebrate the Mass. The date and time suits Mgr. Benelli.

Typed note to +McQuaid from James A. MacMahon. As requested by His Grace he telephoned Mr. Berry regarding two Americans who were trying to sell subscriptions for magazines.

Invitation card to His Grace inviting him to the reception at Aras an Uachtarain.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from James Ardle MacMahon. The President phoned to say he has been invited to review the Boys’ Brigade. The Protestant Archbishop, Dr. Simm, will give a blessing and a Vespers hymn will be sung. President wanted to consult with His Grace before replying as he did not want to give scandal.

Handwritten note to John from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon saying the President is not well enough to receive His Grace but will speak to him on the telephone.

Handwritten note saying that a number of non-Catholics are on the list of those invited to the Mass on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Pope’s Coronation. His Grace decided on 25/2/53 not to invite non-Catholics.

Typed letter to Fr. Glennon from John Leydon arranging an additional 20 gallons of petrol for His Grace.

Draft reply, in +McQuaid’s handwriting, saying His Grace, by reason of his office, ‘he may not intervene in a project of production or a competitive nature.’

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Sean MacBride informing him that the Council of Europe is to send a fact finding mission to Hungary to report on the situation there. He is a member. Asks if His Grace would like him to contact his friends there.