Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Roma. Thanks him for his Pastoral Letter. Was delighted to see he had relied on the Scriptures. The visit of the Taoiseach, Jack Costello gave him new life and encouragement in his work. Talks of the matter of financing the Columban Chapel which the Holy Father is allowing to have erected in the Crypt of St. Peter’s. 1 item 50/31.17 April 1950 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Roma. Mgr. Montini was overjoyed when told that you would see the Chapel through. Discusses the finance of the project. Feels the Irish bishops lack imagination and fears a negative answer. Senator Butler very supportive. She knows most of the German ministers and is a friend of Schuman, the French Foreign Minister.
Letter from Fr. J. Casey to Christy wishing to know when Fr. Butler was appointed to Roundwood. 1 item
Letter from Rev. Pusak to +McQuaid thanking him for his reply regarding an assignment for Fr. Butler. Mobile-Birmingham
Letter from Fr. Henry Talbot to Fr. Glennon mentioning the new Poulaphuca water works and Patrick Butler. 1 item
Letter from +Timothy Manning, Auxiliary Bishop to +McQuaid thanking him for the information on the tragic death of Fr. Butler. He also mentions the assassination of the Cardinal’s priest-secretary.
Letter from +Eugene Butler, C.S.Sp. to +McQuaid regarding the possibility of the Sisters of Mercy running a hospital in Mombasa.
Letter from +E. Butler, Kimmage Manor to +McQuaid introducing himself as Bishop-elect of Zanzibar. He is to be consecrated in the Cathedral in Belfast and wishes to meet with the Archbishop to discuss this. 1 item
Letters mainly from Fr. Patrick Fahey to +McQuaid regarding building projects in the parish, with one item from John Butler, architect.
Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Butler regarding the possibility of Mother M. Gabriel starting a hospital in Mombasa. He believes this is a great idea and hopes she is not taking on too much. 1 item Machakos
Letter from Rev. Ronald J. Pusak to +McQuaid regarding Fr. Michael Butler who has returned to Ireland. Rev. Pusak is hoping the Archbishop will be able to give him a position in the Diocese. 1 item