Copy of a typed letter to President O’Kelly from +McQuaid on his last day in office. Congratulates him for the manner in which he carried out his duties, thanks him for the courtesy shown to the Archbishop of Dublin and sends his kind wishes for a leisure he has merited.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from James Ardle MacMahon. The President phoned to say he has been invited to review the Boys’ Brigade. The Protestant Archbishop, Dr. Simm, will give a blessing and a Vespers hymn will be sung. President wanted to consult with His Grace before replying as he did not want to give scandal.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon. He received the reply from Monsignor O’Regan and conveyed it to the Arus.
. Letters relating to a Mass for the opening of the Oireachtas. Some in Irish.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Sinead de Valera. It is a joy to have the sacred words in Irish.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Phillis bean Ui Ceallaigh, Roundwood, thanking him for his sympathy and consideration for her on the death of Sean T. O Ceallaigh.
Correspondence between Fr. Joseph A. Carroll and Fr. J. Ardle MacMahon regarding the setting up of an additional altar at the Aras.
Copy of a typed letter to Dr. O’Brien. He is grateful for his consent.
Handwritten note to John from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon saying the President is not well enough to receive His Grace but will speak to him on the telephone.
Two copies of a page from a French newspaper devoted to the visit of President de Valera to Lourdes.