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.

Correspondence from + W. Philbin to + McQuaid concerning the merger between T.C.D. and U.C.D.

Handwritten letter from + W. Philbin, to + McQuaid thanking him for his generous gift of £15,000. 1 item

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

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

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid stating that the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood have been canvassing for postulants in Irish Dioceses without the permission of the Bishops. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Note of congratulations to Dr. Philbin on his appointment as Bishop to Down & Connor. Annotated by Fr. James Ardle MacMahon.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid regarding Opus Dei who wish to establish a house in the Diocese. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Philbin to +McQuaid thanking him for the copy of the pastoral.

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