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 note to + McQuaid stating that Mr. Roche does not think that his idea is imprudent. Perhaps his local CC would go into the matter with him in light of the answer given by His Grace. It would be better for him to give lectures on the plight of Catholics behind the Curtain. Note in Archbishop’s hand says he will not agree to underground lectures.

Copy of typed letter to Mrs Kelly from J.A. MacMahon. His Grace very much regrets that he does not feel called upon to intervene in the matter of the Arms Trial. 55/ January-July

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from W. McKenna, Roundwood, Bray, asking if His Grace has any definite viewpoint as to a solution to the situation in the North.

Note to +McQuaid informing him that contributions have now ceased. His Grace has already sent £20,000 to Bishop Philbin and £7,000 to Bishop Farren. Annotation by +McQuaid instructs that the remaining £1,110 to be sent to Dr. Philbin. BOX 11 Dublin Corporation 56/

Telephone message from Mr. O’Brien to Miss Forde, Ext. Affairs regarding the photograph of His Grace.

Road, Gaeltach Park, Dublin. The German Government wishes to make a gesture of appreciation to the Archbishop for his sympathetic attitude to organizations which assisted Germans during the critical period. He wishes to know if His Grace would accept such a presentation.