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Handwritten draft letter, penned by + McQuaid, and signed by Michael O’Connell, Secretary, to ‘Sir’ regarding the burial of the four executed I.R.A. men in the diocese. These men were buried as Catholics, with the assistance of a priest, in a blessed grave. By requesting that these men receive a Christian burial there is the implication that the Archbishop refused some rites which were due. The Archbishop deeply regrets the implication, and would prefer to believe that the implication cannot have been meant as a reflection on his actions in such cases.

Handwritten draft letter to Sean Fitzpatrick, Hon. Secretary, penned by + McQuaid, signed by L. Martin, Secretary. In so far as Canon 1214 of the Code of Canon Law is involved the Archbishop will not offer any objection to the petition that the remains of the four executed men should be exhumed.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from Sean Dowling, President, Old Fourth Battalion, Association of Old I.R.A. A procession to commemorate 1798 is being organised and people have been asked to decorate their houses. There is reluctance on the part of the clergy in High Street, Meath Street, Francis Street and James’ Street to encourage their people to participate. Asks the Archbishop for his assistance in the matter.

Typed letter to ‘A Chara’ from J. Cashin, Financial Secretary, National Association, Old Fianna, conveying sincere thanks for the generous response for funds for the Children’s Christmas party.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from G. Monaghan, National Association Old Fianna, seeking help for their annual Christmas Party for the children of their members.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from James Brennan, Hon. Secretary, 1st Battalion, Old I.R.A., Dublin Brigade. The Council of the 1st Battalion intend to present a copy of the Proclamation of 1916 to schools in the Old 1st Battalion Area. They believe the Dept. of Education will offer no objection, provided the Manager of each school accepts same. They now hope the Archbishop will offer no objection.

.1952 Typed letter to + McQuaid from Sean O Cearnaigh, Ard- Runaidhe, Sinn Fein, 9 Parnell Square. The Ard- Chomhairle intents to launch a campaign against objectionable foreign literature reaching the people as it will do irreparable damage to their Moral, National, Cultural and Economic well-being.

Copy of typed letter to the Secretary, St. Vincent de Paul Society, 64 Grafton Street from Maire Ní Gabann, Ard Runaidte, Sinn Fein, 3 Lower Abbey Street. Sinn Fein understands that the Society has invited Mr. Richard O’Sullivan Q.C. to lecture in the Aberdeen Hall on 9th January 1955. He was the Crown Prosecutor when Barnes and McCormack were sentenced to death in Birmingham in 1939. A large number of people will object to his public appearance.

.1955 Typed letter, marked Confidential, to An Runai, An Roinn Dli agus Cirt, from P. Carroll, Leas Choimisineara, forwarding a typed copy of ‘An t- Oglach’ for the information of the Minister. This publication is only issued to active members of the I.R.A.

Draft letter to the clergy, penned by + McQuaid, urgently requesting the Clergy to use gentleness in their endeavour to persuade young men not to join the I.R.A.