Horne, Delia, 94 Merrion Square W, Dublin. The scheme she has in mind is a Centre for Mental Welfare for Children.

O’Driscoll, E., 76 Merrion Square, Dublin. She asks the Archbishop to dispense with abstinence on St. Stephen’s Day.

Phillips, W.F., 43 Greenfield Road, Mount Merrion. He wishes to express his great joy on hearing the Archbishop’s words on social change.

Letter from Patrick Little, Director, The Arts Council, to +McQuaid regarding the idea of using the Fountain in Merrion Square in connection with the celebration of the Marian Year. 1 item Odeon

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Mrs Joan Coote, Chairman, The Irish Women Citizen’s and Local Government Association, on the suggested opening of Merrion Square. They too petition its opening as it would be a boon to thousands.

Hilton, Kevin, 59 Callary Road, Mount Merrion, thanking + McQuaid for his encouragement to the Holy Hour Group.

Czira, Sidney, Strand Road, Merrion, Dublin. Asks if it would be possible for people in Ireland to give some public expression to our feelings of sympathy with His Holiness during these dreadful days. D 4A/1. 17 February 1949 Dack, Michael, St. Ignatius Road, Drumcondra. He is deeply shocked by the news from Hungary and what is happening to Cardinal Mindszenty. Asks + McQuaid to support a movement to the spread of the Rosary.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from John P. Shanley, 17, Merrion Square. Thanks and congratulates the Archbishop and the Hierarchy for their condemnation of the iniquitous Mother and Child Service. Quotes Lenin saying the socialization of a state begins with the control of the medical profession.

Letter from Fr. Blake to Fr. Mangan informing him that he has examined the Alpa Stones in Mount Merrion and Kilmacud chapels and found them in good condition and rubically perfect.

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.