Bodlin, Thomas, The University, Birmingham 15. Refers to a testimonial, an invitation to the enthronement of His Grace of Westminster and His Grace of Birmingham.

Copy of a typed letter to Fr. Farrell from the Secretary. His Grace wishes to thank him for his intervention with Mr. Roche on the subject of anti-Communist underground.

Handwritten letter from Patrick Kavanagh, Standard House, to + McQuaid. He owes him thanks for past favours and wants to repay in some way. He no longer needs the type of friendship His Grace once gave him, and would like him to meet a different ‘me’.

Handwritten draft of points regarding presenting 1916 Proclamation, penned by + McQuaid. His Grace considers it proposal inadvisable as it is equivalent to putting pressure on Managers.

Horne, Margaret, 8 Cowper Drive, Rathmines, thanking His Grace for his letter.

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.

Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid wishing him a Happy Christmas and hoping Almighty God will bestow his grace on all the clergy of the Archdiocese in the coming year.

Typed letter to Fr. Glennon from J.P. Walshe asking him to inform His Grace that the text of the Hierarchy’s message to the Holy Father has been telegraphed to the Irish Legation to the Holy See for communication to the Cardinal Secretary of State.

Letter from Fr. [M. Keane] to Fr. O’Connell submitting forms to His Grace for his approval.

Handwritten note saying Prof. Dosekun, Medical Hospital, Ibagen, Nigeria, asked for an interview with His Grace.