Letter from John Kelly to +McQuaid informing him that he intends to give the diocesan licence for publication for a book entitled ‘Send Forth Thy Light’, by Rev. Robert Nash S.J.
Letter from +Josephus Calasanctius Fliesser to +McQuaid thanking him for the gift of 30 ton of canned meat which has been given by the Catholics of Ireland. The meat has been distributed and he wishes to convey the thanks of the Austrian people to both the Catholics of Ireland and Prime Minister De Valera.
Copy of typed letter to + Staunton from Richard Mulcahy on the system of rating National School Teachers.
Letter from +Collier to +McQuaid. He commends the work of +McQuaid in relation to the Italian elections and encloses a cheque for that cause.
Letter from Mgr. Paro to +McQuaid regarding ‘Orders of Chivalry’ which have been founded by private individuals. Many of these were old orders which have been extinct for centuries and have not been recognised or approved by the Holy See. The Secretariat of State wishes to advise the Hierarchy about these, especially one entitled ‘Sovrano Militare Ospedaliero Ordine de Cavalieri di S. Rita.
Typed letter to Chris from Paddy Crean, 41 Fairview Strand, regarding the activities of the I.W.L. Students Council. Student body dangerous as they are clever and well organised. A ‘few stool pigeons’ needed.
Copy of typed letter to + Staunton from +McQuaid, enclosing a draft reply on the Mother and Child Scheme. He has confined his answer to principles. He has kept an eye on the Trade Unions, especially the T.U.C. and the Clann politicians.
Letter from Fr. P.J. Ryan to Fr. Mangan regarding absentees from their Easter duties.
Note from Letter from Mgr. Michael Curran enclosing £1 for the Archbishop’s chauffeur.
Letter from [Mgr. Glennon] to Mgr. Benelli stating that he never received an application from the petitioner seeking a dispensation.