Letter from +Rodgers to +McQuaid. The letter concerns Mr Roche of Pearse St. who had complained during his stay in the abbey, Roscrea. He has written a number of letters and +Rodgers wishes to know what he is like. +McQuaid annotates that it is the consensus among the clergy who know him that he is an eccentric and that no attention should be paid to him.

Letter from +Roche to Fr. Dunne stating he is unable to attend the consecration of +McQuaid.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid regarding a Mr. Sheehy who is described as very zealous but not “secundum scientiam”.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind message and congratulations.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid thanking him for the words of congratulations on the 30th anniversary of his consecration.

Copy of typed letter to S.A. Roche, Secretary to the Dept. of Justice, from +McQuaid. The schemes for Voluntary Probation-Officers, Separate Childrens’ Courts and Evening Schools are well advanced.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from S.A. Roche, Office of the Minister for Justice, regarding an appointment to discuss Adoption.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from S.A. Roche regarding ‘Adoption Orders.’ Wondered if the Bill only allowed adoption where the adopter and child were of the same religion would be satisfactory?

Typed letter to + McQuaid from T.C.G. O’Mahony enclosing a circular on N.E.C. and asking for his views. 3 items B.W. Roche

Typed note to + McQuaid stating that Mr. Roche does not think that his idea is imprudent. Perhaps his local CC would go into the matter with him in light of the answer given by His Grace. It would be better for him to give lectures on the plight of Catholics behind the Curtain. Note in Archbishop’s hand says he will not agree to underground lectures.