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File of letters relating to Major R.E. Fitzgerald Lombard, Flat 5A, Argyle Flats, 58 Merrion Square, who is seeking the rank and dignity of Knight Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Letter from +R.J. Fitzgerald to +McQuaid regarding a Mr. Alfred Vasquez, a Catholic who is currently studying in Trinity. The student will transfer to Cambridge in due course and is unaware of the ban on Catholics attending the college. He hopes under the circumstances that the Archbishop will grant him permission to attend classes there. Annotated by +McQuaid.

File relating to the design and building of the new church in [Ballyroan]. Architect Desmond Fitzgerald debates the issue with the Archbishop.

Extract of handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Fr. Thomas Kehily, DICS. He had a visit from Jack Marrinan and Eamon Gunne, Garda Representative Body. They had appointed Garrett Fitzgerald as their consultant on the new pay claim, but Fitzgerald has been told by the Minister for Transport and Power that he cannot continue as Consultant to the Garda as it is inconsistent with his Chairmanship of E.S.B. Arbitration Board.

Typed letter to Fr. H.G. McKernan from J. Fitzgerald enclosing a licence for the purchase of 60 gallons of petrol for +McQuaid’s private car for use in connection with his Episcopal duties.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid stating his resignation has been accepted on both sides of the Atlantic. +Fitzgerald has been named Apostolic Administrator. 1 item

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Jack Marrinan. The matter is resolved and Mr. Fitzgerald will continue to act as Consultant.

Copies of two letters from Garret Fitzgerald, TD, offering to arrange visits to Leinster House for school pupils, and help from political societies in schools.

Letter from +R.J. Fitzgerald to +McQuaid regarding a Mr. Cecil Isola who also wishes to attend Cambridge but will not be able to do so at present due to the influx of ex- servicemen. He wishes to attend Trinity in the interim and hopes the Archbishop will give his consent. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from Canon Patrick Scannell to +McQuaid thanking him for the appointment of Fr. Edward Fitzgerald to replace Fr. Thomas Barry.