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A letter from N. O’Connor to the editor of the ‘Evening Herald’ refuting the assertion that his late brother (General Rory O’Connor) ‘left all his money to the Minister [Kevin O’Higgins] responsible for his death’.

An open letter signed by the Executive Council of the Second Dáil, transferring their authority as the Government of the Irish Republic to the Irish Republican Army Council. The document has the text in both English and Irish and is signed by Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh, George Noble Plunkett, William Stockley, Mary MacSwiney, Tom Maguire, Cathal Ó Murchadha, and Brian Ó hUiginn.

An original letter of Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap., to Br. Colman Cregan OFM Cap. referring to his treatment in St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. He also thanks the ‘good people of Santa Yenz parish’ for sending him their good wishes. (Volume page 90).

A letter from Winfred M. Letts (1882-1972) to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. referring to her hopes for having an article published in 'The Capuchin Annual'. She also refers to her remembrances of Fr. John Butler OFM Cap. and Fr. Benedict Phelan OFM Cap.

A letter from William Partridge to Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. referring to his arrival in County Mayo.

Letter from William Partridge to Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. giving an outline of his life and career in the trade union movement.

A letter from William O'Brien, Bellevue, Mallow, County Cork, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. O'Brien encloses a subscription for a fund to support the publication of the late Father Henebry's work on Irish music.

A letter from William Magennis (1867-1946) to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. enclosing a clipping of an article from the 'Evening Mail' containing an apology to the Censorship of Publications Board (15 Feb. 1941). Magennis also refers to the 'Orange Terror' publication which he suggests has 'disturbed the calm of the Dean of Belfast'.

A letter from William Frederick Paul Stockley (1859-1943) to Fr. Henry Rope. Stockley refers to the case of Alice Cashel imprisoned in Galway Jail. Stockley writes ‘She is in prison for six months. He sister says she loves to hear poetry. She is a distinguished graduate, and teacher, and a fine type. She knows Irish well’. Stockley suggests that Father Rope could send her a copy of his poetry.

A letter from W.G. Lyon, The Talbot Press, to Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. congratulating him on the latest edition of ‘The Capuchin Annual’ and offering his suggestions for improving the periodical.