Copy of typed letter to + W. Philbin from +McQuaid. He is willing that + Philbin should give a lecture on Patriotism, but is worried about the action of the Institute in arranging 4 lectures in Trinity College, without any reference to him. The conscience of Catholics is thereby violated.

Handwritten letter from + W. Philbin, to + McQuaid thanking him for a copy of Dr. McDonagh’s statement. It is characteristic, pompous, and sententious and generic. Dromore

Handwritten letter from + W. Philbin to + McQuaid enclosing copies of correspondence from Fr. Michael Hurley, S.J. Fr. Hurley has been asked to have an article of his reprinted in Biblical Theology, a Christian publication. Seeks permission from + Philbin to allow this; also to attend a meeting.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid enclosing subscriptions for the projected paper on Emigrants. He also mentions he is to Chair a debate in UCD. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + William J. Philbin thanking him for the cheque for £25,000 for the needs of the Belfast Catholics in their sufferings.

Letter from Mgr.Gerada to Dr. O’Connell, Archbishop’s House, thanking him for the cheque for £5 which was received from the Bishop of Clonfert, Dr. Philbin, for the Catholic Hospital in Tehran.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid thanking him for a copy of the report on the Marriage Bill. 1 item

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid thanking him for his generous donation. He mentions the Archbishop’s own local needs and refers to the itinerants.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid regarding an invitation he has received from the Literary & Historical Society UCD which he wishes to decline. He seeks the advice of the Archbishop. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Handwritten letter from + W. Philbin, to + McQuaid thanking him for his generous gift of £4,500. He has read Fr. McDonough’s ill- considered statement and now hopes the Synod’s stand on celibacy may give Churchmen more courage in standing for the traditional truth in many fields. 1 item