Handwritten letter from + W. Philbin to + McQuaid regarding the Bishop of Achonry’s reminder about Reports. He has been reading Dr. Mackey’s book on Life and Grace with disquiet.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Charles J. Haughey. He is glad His Grace will be able to visit St. Patrick’s with him.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Tomas [Machidgai], assistant Secretary, Dept. of Local Government and Public Health (DLG&PH). The Chaplaincy of St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, is vacant and the Minister wishes to know whether His Grace desires to nominate a clergyman to the position.

Note informing + McQuaid that Corrado Nuncio Bafile (to Germany) is staying at Blackrock College and would like to call on His Grace.

Copy of typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from the Secretary. The Archbishop did not say he would not grant an interview, he is surprised that his name was used in the Dail, and if Dr. O’Connell has any practical proposals to make asks that they be sent to him in advance that His Grace may decide if it is necessary or useful to see him.

Copy of typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from the Secretary. His Grace will take what measures he considers suitable.

Draft handwritten letter (in +McQuaid’s writing) to Mr O’Leary, from the Secretary, concerning the housing of the Redmond family. His Grace will see if he can do anything.

Copy of typed letter to Michael O’Leary, Esq., T.D. from the Rev. Secretary concerning the housing of the Redmond family. His Grace will see if he can do anything.

Two copies of typed letter to the Taoiseach [from Dr. Browne]. He thought it unnecessary to point out that it has been his concern that the Mother and Child Scheme contained nothing contrary to Catholic moral teaching. As a Catholic he will accept any pronouncements from the Hierarchy regarding Catholic moral teaching in reference to this matter. He is not satisfied that the Hierarchy are opposed to the Scheme on grounds of Faith and Morals. Regarding His Grace and Their Lordships not being satisfied after the meeting of 11th October, you allowed the Scheme to develop without ever suggesting that the objections were still unresolved. In your interview with the IMA, 12th December, 1950, there was no suggestion of any difficulty other than those raised by the IMA.

Handwritten letter to ‘Rev. Fr.’ from Christopher McCarthy, Hon. Secretary, General Liam Lynch Cumann, Fianna Fail, Drimnagh, asking him to convey to His Grace sympathy on the death of their beloved Parish Priest, Rev. E. Trainor.