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.

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

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 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.

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.’