Copy letter from +McQuaid to Mgr. Benelli regarding the observation of Canon 269 at the Liturgical Reception. He states it will be observed now and at all times, exactly as the Holy See determines.

Letter from +McQuaid to Mgr. Benelli regarding Canon 269. He states that the Canon will be observed in its entirety, exactly as the Holy See may determine.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Robinson thanking him for his help in assisting the Holy See understand the love and devotion of Dublin in regard to the Holy Father. He also is delighted that the Holy Father and Cardinal Maglione appreciate the small contributions that are sent.

Note regarding a meeting between Mgr. Benelli and Dr. O’Connell in relation to Canon 269. The former had known of a precise instruction from the Holy See for some months and yet only raised the matter that day. He was then asked ‘…how precisely precedence is to be accorded’. Typescript.

Note regarding a meeting between Mgr. Benelli and Dr. O’Connell in relation to Canon 269. The former had known of a precise instruction from the Holy See for some months and yet only raised the matter that day. He was then asked ‘…how precisely precedence is to be accorded’. Handwritten.

Typed note to +McQuaid. Mr. Leo McCauley who has just finished his term of office to the Holy See seeks an interview.

Letter from +Robinson to +McQuaid stating that the Bishop of Galway, Dr. Browne, has sent a proposal to the Holy See with regard to sponsoring six Lithuanian or Ukrainian students at University College Galway. He suggests that the balance of the monies held for the relief of Polish refugees in Ireland could be used as a contribution towards his proposal. He asks to know the current balance on the account and if the Red Cross still has it.

Letter from +Ryan, Bon Secour’s Hospital, Cork to +McQuaid stating he has been inundated with greetings from Trinidad. The Holy See has finally ended the association between the Port of Spain Diocese and the Dominicans. He mentions the birth prevention programme announced by the Trinidad government. The new Archbishop will be busy answering questions relating to this. 1 item

Letter from +Robinson to +McQuaid thanking him for the cheque for £234, which covers the taxes due in relation to the appointments by the Holy See to the three reserved parishes and the three vacancies in the Chapter. The money will be forwarded to the Dataria Apostolica.

Letter from +McQuaid to Mgr. Montini regarding the current political situation in Ireland and the attitude of the new government of the Irish Republic to the Holy See. He says the delay in their reply has more to do with the absence of the Minister for External Affairs who has been on government business abroad. He also states that the ‘immaturity’ of the Minister has added to the delays as he ‘…loads himself with interviews, visits and speeches, which cannot be regarded as of major importance to his proper function’.