Message saying that Mr. Sean T. O’Kelly, President- Elect, telephoned and asked if he might call on His Grace.

Typed letter to Fr. O’Connell from Mrs Dunphy. She is delighted that His Grace will accept a copy of her book, and informs him of the grant from Dr. Douglas Hyde of a gold medal for the best painting of an Irish historical subject to be presented annually.

Typed note saying the President was anxious to invite His Grace to a luncheon in honour of Bishop Carroll.

Handwritten letter to Fr. MacMahon from Philip MacMahon asking him to convey his sincere appreciation to his Grace for the kindness during his recent illness. Appreciated Fr. MacMahon’s visit. Is enclosing a few outstanding matters for + McQuaid.

Three copies of the ‘Report of the Committee appointed by His Grace the Archbishop to examine the Credit Union Movement.’

Typed letter to Liam from Tom. Is working on the Memorandum. Feels ‘Formation’ is important. That is why he makes the suggestion that the Lenten Pastoral of His Grace be brought to the minds of Dubliners. This Pastoral is among the treasures of the Rosary.

Copy of letter from the Secretary (formulated by + McQuaid) to T.D. Malone. His Grace regrets any difficulty. He regrets that it could be suggested that the Archbishop would ‘throw your letter to the wind’; also, that you threaten ‘more serious action’ if your request is unheeded. His Grace has never yet found it necessary to act under threat.

Typed letter to Fr. James A. MacMahon from Ciaran McAnally, Stillorgan. The meeting at which + Roberts was to speak did not take place. Wants to explain that the meeting was arranged by him “in virtue of an authority and discretion vested in me by Archbishop Roberts”. Object of meeting was to enable a select group of persons seriously interested in the moral problems of modern war to have an exchange of views with + Roberts. McAnally takes responsibility for any ‘conflict’ and sends his sincere apologies to His Grace. Acted in good faith.

Three typed notes on one sheet of paper. Mrs [Una Byrne- name redacted] wrote to the Archbishop saying that unless she put herself forward as the Irish representative on the Irish International Committee Mrs Tweedy or one of her ilk would represent Ireland at Athens. She lacks the Money (£60). Asks if it is worth putting up the money for this. Suggests it is. Note to + McQuaid, 15 July 1958, says it would be a pity if a non-Catholic were to represent Ireland. His Grace instructed, 17 July 1958, that she be given £75.

Typed letter to Fr. Crean, HCF, Collins Barracks, from L. Martin, Secretary, Archbishop’s House. His Grace has asked that he or Fr. Fehily meet Nightingale and comment on his application.