Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for the note of sympathy following the death of his sister. He also mentions the success of the Patrician Congress. He again mentions the state of the schools and the spread of communism.

Wording of telegram from +McQuaid to +Ryan stating he will be delighted to take another student. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid regarding the recent announcement of new Cardinals. Neither of them were named. He also mentions the decree on ecumenism which will cause great problems for him. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for all the kindness shown to his student, Carol (Charles). He also mentions the next sitting of he Council and says Pope Paul will have a difficult task. He is inundated with questions regarding the liturgy and ecumenism.

Letter from Fr. L.B. Coffey, O.P., Dublin to +McQuaid stating he has just returned from visiting +Ryan and he is in better health but can no longer walk. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan, Bon Secour’s Hospital, Cork to +McQuaid thanking him for his card. He mentions the disturbing suggestions of the Constitutional Reform Committee on marriage and divorce. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for his visit by proxy. He is glad to hear of all +McQuaid is doing in Clonliffe.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for his visit which lifted his spirits greatly.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid wishing him a Happy Christmas and glad he is staying on in Dublin. 1 item

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Morris regarding Fr. Curtin and Fr. Ryan. He is also glad the two Diocese will remain linked in the training of its supernumery young priests.