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.

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.

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.

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.

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 from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating he is sorry to learn the Archbishop will not be at the opening of the Irish Centre. The Columbans will give a talk at each Mission.

• 4 November 1952 File relating to a complaint by Fr. Hook about Fr. Griffin regarding the collection and Harvest Dues and farming out of cattle.

Letters from Fr. Edward Griffin to +McQuaid seeking permission to travel to New York to visit relations. Granted. 2 items

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid regarding the links between the Irish and English hierarchies. He appreciates the suggestion that a Bishop from the North of England be included.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Griffin regarding the establishment of an Information Bureau. He has put it on the agenda for the next Bishop’s meeting in Maynooth.