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Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid indicating where he wishes to sit on the night of the Academic session, at the Gresham Hotel, in connection with the Tercentenary of the Death of the Nuncio Rinuccini. He wishes the Archbishop to join him afterwards in greeting President Sean T. O Ceallaigh and the other members of the Diplomatic Corps. He also mentions that Cardinal D’Alton is sending a telegram to the Holy Father, in the name of the Irish Hierarchy, in relation to Rinuccini.

• File of letters relating to Jeremiah Houlihan, a young man studying for the priesthood with the S.M.A. Fathers. His family are not well off and the father has been ill and therefore the young man may not be able to continue with his studies. Correspondence from his Parish Priest, Fr. Gaynor of Ringsend, states that all the fees are paid and cannot see any reason why he should have to give up his studies.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid regarding the upcoming Conference of Bishops for the region. He is doubtful they will be able to agree a common policy. There are huge issues with the pagan University College for the West Indies, State control of social services, secret societies and English Protestant indifference. He mentions the last Eucharistic Congress in Rio, earthquakes and the burning of the second town in St. Lucia. He mentions his student in Clonliffe who is settling in and the fact that +McQuaid is ordaining Alfred O’Rahilly the following day.

Letter from +Lucey to +McQuaid regarding the Meeting of the Bishops and University Presidents. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Cushing to +McQuaid thanking him for the Christmas greetings. He will send a message of congratulations to Dr. O’Rahilly.

Letter from +William Godfrey, Bishop elect to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind words on his appointment to Westminster. He will be sad to leave Liverpool.

+McQuaid invites Mgr. O’Reilly to negotiate with Canon Purfield about a hall

Letter from Fr. O’Callaghan, on behalf of +Murphy, to +McQuaid. The letter concerns the affiliation of the apostolic work in Limerick which is rendered problematic because the National Council may not be functioning.

Letter from Mgr. Gerada to +McQuaid thanking him for all his help during the illness of the late Nuncio. He has informed the Secretary of State about this and also the ceremonies held in connection with the funeral. He is now sending some ‘In Memoriam’ cards. 5 items

Copy of letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Fr O’Callaghan. He acknowledges receipt of his earlier letter and writes that +McQuaid would discuss the position with the Bishop of Limerick.