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Letter from Fr. Thomas F. Ryan, Stella Maris, Sandymount, to McQuaid, stating that Major Roger Fitzgerald-Lombard is seeking an introduction. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Malta and two of his daughters are members of the Holy Child nuns. He also quotes Cardinal McRory saying that ‘Roger is a very brave man. He had the courage….to lead his men to Mass every Sunday in Belfast, bands playing and banners flying. It takes a very brave man to do that in Balfost (sic)’.

Letter from John Fitzgerald to +McQuaid enclosing £1 in answer to his appeal.

Copy of letter from the Secretary to Fr. Brian Fitzgerald regarding a copy of the Reception of Converts Form. 1 item

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.