Handwritten letter from + W. Philbin, to + McQuaid thanking him for his generous gift. They have been through dreadful times. One good thing arose from the troubles. Young people have become mature and responsible citizens overnight, taking over maintenance of law and order and eliminating petty crime as well as picketing and manning barricades, no police being around even yet.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid regarding the situation of Catholics in the North. He mentions the burning of many Catholic owned public houses. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid stating he will be glad to meet him the following Tuesday. 1 item

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid regarding the meeting between the Bishops and the University Presidents and he is delighted a suitable date has been found.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid thanking him for sending a copy of his suggestions for the Synod. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid thanking him For his generous cheque. He also mentions he is to Meet with Mr. Callaghan who has a number of plans to help change the current climate in the North. 1 item

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid stating that Dr. Simms is now unable to participate in the UCD event and Judge Daly is taking his place.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid regarding reaction to the correspondence of last Sunday. He does not wish to be associated with the controversy any further.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + William Philbin, St. Brendan’s, Loughrea. He has been asked to give a lecture to the Institute of Public Administration, and asks what reply he ought to make.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid thanking him for the information regarding adoptions. 1 item