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Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Patrick O’Reilly T.D., regarding the erection of a crucifix in the Dail.

Letter from Michael Grant to Fr. Martin informing him that the man he sent to him is settling satisfactorily.

Handwritten letter from an invalide to +McQuaid. He/she has been selected to go on the Lourdes Pilgrimage but needs help to buy clothes.

Typed report on CPI and KO activities. John Nolan’s visit to London was the main item discussed at the Executive Committee meeting on 24th July. It appears that the IWL is to focus on two main channels – the question of Partition and Emigration. By using this approach it is hoped to bring League activities to the notice of application by Carrie Wine (Mrs. Justin Keating) for an Irish passport. various bodies and individuals. Greaves has just published a pamphlet titled ‘The Irish Case Against Partition’. Publicity is to be given to the visit of Bord na Mona executives to Russia Irish emigrants are to be told of the advantages of joining the Connolly Clubs discussion on CIE

Copy letter from +McQuaid to Mgr. Gerada stating he can cancel his trip to Lourdes is necessary. September is the only month when he can ‘…get some rest’ and he had planned to go to Paris after Lourdes to meet with the Cardinal- Archbishop. That is one of the main reasons he wishes to know the arrangements for the new Nuncio.

Letter from Kevin O’Kane, C.M. enclosing a cheque for £172.7.6 towards the Propagation of the Faith.

Farrell, John, Foster’s Ave., Stillorgan. As Chairman of Capitol and Allied Theatres he wishes to show a film, when a suitable one becomes available, to help Mother Mary Martin. Asks + McQuaid for his permission.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Roland Burke Savage, 35, Lower Leeson Street. His intention was to devote the greater part of the issue to University Education.

File relating to the organisation of a parish draw to fund the building of a parish hall.

Letter from +George Ahr to +McQuaid asking if the Sisters of the Holy Faith, Glasnevin can staff a parochial school in St. Augustine’s parish, Franklin Park. It is a new parish and is in a rapidly growing suburb. The Sisters have other foundations in the States.