Letter from Richard J. Casey, Head Chaplain, Portobello Barracks, Dublin to Fr. O’Donnell requesting a renewal of Faculties for Fr. Martin Kennedy, C.F., Fr. John MacLoughlin, C.F., Fr. William O’Riordan, C.F., and Fr. John O’Regan, C.F.

Note to +McQuaid stating that the mass to be held that evening in Adam & Eve’s church for the recovery of Senator Kennedy is now to be a requiem mass. He has been invited by the John F. Kennedy Association in Dublin to celebrate this mass. He does not know if the Government will request a public mass and the Nuncio does not wish to ‘inject’ himself on any such proposal nor does he think that it would clash with the current arrangement.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Richard J. Casey expressing his appreciation for the services of Frs. Kennedy and McLoughlin.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Oscar Traynor pointing out the difficulties for the Army if Frs. Kennedy and McLaughlin are withdrawn.

Typed letter to Oscar Traynor from +McQuaid. In deference to his wishes and the Army Authorities he will not for the moment remove Frs. Kennedy and McLaughlin.

Telephone message to say that Miss Ryan, Secretary, Minister for Finance, wishes to discuss the site for the Kennedy Memorial Concert Hall. Annotation by +McQuaid.

Invitation cards to receptions. Mass for the late President Kennedy

Arrangements for the Mass for the late President Kennedy. Mass for the late Robert Kennedy

Handwritten draft of a letter to B.G. Newcombe, Irish Association for the Prevention of Intemperance, from Msgr. R.J. Glennon, Secretary. The Archbishop is grateful for his letter and appreciates their resolution commemorating the work of the late Fr. T.W. O’Ryan. 3/20A. 25 June 1945 Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from John J. Kennedy, Enniscorthy, informing him that the position of President of the Irish Association for the Prevention of Intemperance is vacant and has been offered to him. He could not accept without the permission of the Archbishop. Dublin Council of Social Welfare

Typed account (19 pages) by Fr. R.J. Kennedy, titled ‘Canton Chronicle Continued’, describing his arrest, imprisonment, interrogation and expulsion from China.