Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Labhras O Muirthe thanking the Archbishop for his message of congratulations on his appointment as Secretary of the Department.
Dispensation for Sr. Berchmans, who was formerly known as Maria Phelan. In Latin.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Roma. The St Columban project is near fulfillment. Mgr. Montini cannot leave Italy on account of the situation with the Communists, and must be near the Holy Father. There are rumours that the Communist leaders might be imprisoned at an early date, and ‘it ought to happen,’ and if so there will be trouble for a time. Suggests that the Archbishop contacts Mgr. Kaas and Count Galeazzi, both of whom are very close to the Holy Father.
Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid acknowledging receipt of the correspondence in relation to 3 August.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from [Jhere] returning a book, The Prince of Church.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Oscar Traynor informing him that the Government has approved of remanding young girl offenders in institutions approved by the Minister instead of prison.
Letter from +O’Donnell to +McQuaid thanking him for his offer in relation to the pilgrims. He states Mgr. Carlton has returned home and was delighted with the welcome he received in Ireland. He also mentions the impasse re the appointment of an Australian ambassador to Ireland. 1 item
Letter from +Sensi to +McQuaid forwarding correspondence from the Cardinal Secretary of State thanking him for the cheque for £1000 towards the Holy Father’s Relief Fund.
Letter from +Wall to +McQuaid regarding Confirmations for the coming year.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from Sean MacBride informing him that the Council of Europe is to send a fact finding mission to Hungary to report on the situation there. He is a member. Asks if His Grace would like him to contact his friends there.