Letter from +John McNicholas, Chairman of the Administrative Board of the National Catholic Welfare Conference to +McQuaid thanking him for all the assistance given to James Norris and John McCloskey, his representatives. He mentions the generosity of the Irish people and extends his thanks to both the Church and government.

Typed letter from John B. McCloskey, National Catholic Welfare Conference, Washington, to +McQuaid enclosing an article from the European Edition of the Sunday New York Times entitled Dublin Coalition held near Crash.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from John B. McCloskey, Director, French Mission, New York. Enclosed a publication which contains an article, ‘Political Affairs’ which might be of interest.

Letter from +Joyce, Paris to +McQuaid thanking him for all his help and the kindness of John M. McCloskey.

Draft note to the American Ambassador from +McQuaid asking him to convey to Mrs Kennedy the expression of his profound and prayerful sympathy in the very great sorrow that has so tragically befallen her, her family and her country. Appreciation from Ambassador McCloskey.

McCloskey, John B. Telegraph to + McQuaid seeking an appointment.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John B. McCloskey, War Relief Services - National Catholic Welfare Conference, Washington enclosing an article from La Croix. Objects to the conclusion which states that the Church was in danger of getting involved in politics, and there was a danger of an anti-clerical movement in Ireland.

Telephone message saying Ambassador McCloskey will be unable to attend the consecration of Bishop Grimley.

Letter from +Toolen to +McQuaid mentioning Mgr. Tom Cullen who enjoyed his visit to Ireland and also John McCloskey who is very ‘upset by the war conditions’. He hopes to be in Rome for the Proclamation of the Dogma and mentions the schools of his Diocese which are thriving. There are plans to build a secondary school but the cost of property is very expensive. 1 item

Note to +McQuaid from Leo Quinlan saying the American Ambassador, Mr. McCloskey, requests a meeting.