Typed letter to Fr. H.G. McKernan, Secretary, from John Leydon informing him that the monthly allowance of petrol for the Archbishop is being increased to 66 gallons.
Handwritten letter from +McQuaid to +Alibrandi asking what his position and powers of jurisdiction are in the interval between the acceptance of the Holy Father of his resignation and the taking possession of the See by the Archbishop elect.
Handwritten copy of letter to P.J. Hernon, The City Manager, thanking him for his letter and plans explaining the Cabra West Development Scheme.
File relating to clerical appointments. 19 items
Copy of a typed letter received by Mr. Francis Matthews from Mr. David Gray, Legation of the United States of America, inviting him to stay with him when in Ireland. The Archbishop would be glad to meet him at lunch at the Legation.
Handwritten letter to ‘Rev. Fr.’ from Christopher McCarthy, Hon. Secretary, General Liam Lynch Cumann, Fianna Fail, Drimnagh, asking him to convey to His Grace sympathy on the death of their beloved Parish Priest, Rev. E. Trainor.
Letter from F. Brenan, Dundrum to +McQuaid regarding an alternative site for a new church in Dun Laoghaire. Copy reply attached. 3 items
Copy of typed letter to William Norton, Tanaiste, from + McQuaid. He will take steps to have the matter brought to the notice of all priests who can assist to explain and to mitigate the hardship we must endure.
Form De Statu Animarum signed by Fr. Patrick Dargan.
Letter from Fr. Paddy Crean, Department of Defence, Office of the Head Chaplain, Parkgate, to Fr. Chris [Mangan] in relation to a request that female workers in the Voluntary Defence Forces could wear ‘slacks’.