Letter from +Griffin to Sir John Barbirolli regarding a proposal to hold a performance of the ‘Dream of Gerontius’ by Cardinal Newman. This may not be possible due to the Office being sung each day in the Cathedral.

Letter between +Griffin and +McQuaid regarding the school of physiotherapy. He has contacted the Matron at St. Andrew’s Hospital, Dollis Hill which is run by the Little Company of Mary and she states there is a nun/physiotherapist in Limerick. Note attached states the nun is not qualified to teach but perhaps Dollis Hill may be able to help in finding a suitable tutor. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Copy of a typed letter Cardinal Griffin from John A. Costello. The proposal is being approached in a sympathetic manner and he is not without hope that a satisfactory solution will be found.

Typed letter to Fr. Michael P. O’Connell from C. Griffin, Office of the Minister for Finance. Mr. McGilligan wishes to thank +McQuaid for his support of the new loan.

Letter from Ambrose Woods, Irish Priests’ Committee, London to +McQuaid enclosing a memorandum on the situation of Irish workers in London. +Griffin asked him to send this.

Griffin, Stephen, Swords. Apologises for missing an appointment with + McQuaid. Letter sent to the wrong address.

Note from +Griffin to +McQuaid regarding their recent conversation on banking matters. He has arranged a bank loan with a fixed interest rate. The bank require a letter as security and the loan will be constituted as a debt of Westminster Diocese. The deeds of the church will be held by Westminster thus avoiding all legal costs.

Correspondence between + Gerard P. O’Hara, Apostolic Delegate, 54, Parkside, London, and +McQuaid. Cardinal Griffin has suggested that Mr. Boland, Irish Ambassador in London, should receive the Papal Honour , ‘Ordine Piano’. +McQuaid feels that the time is not right.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid regarding the setting up of formal liaison between the Irish and English hierarchies.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating that members of the Legion of Mary are being notified about the arrival of girls and young people from Ireland. He suggests that all names should be passed to him in advance of their arrival. He mentions that Miss Killeen will be starting work soon and all this will then be processed through the New Social Centre in Selly Oak.