saying that Fr. o'Finan has refused to accept the coadjutership, and that he (Dr. r.) has now written to Rome, recommending Fr. John Ryan, of Mullinahone, for the position. Mentions the confusion caused by Fr. O'Finan, and also by Fr. Harringan O.P. their agent in Rome.

enclosing document appointing Dr.L. conservator of the Dominican Order in Ireland.

making Dean Ryan a Notary Apostolic.

Letter from +Russell to +McQuaid. He thanks him for his letter, and writes that he was not aware Fr Ryan was due to speak in Limerick nor did he know of his statement. He is sorry that any unjust statement be made and will take the matter up with Fr Ryan at the earliest opportunity.

Letter from +Patrick Finbar Ryan, O.P., Port of Spain, to +McQuaid thanking him for the help in securing Holy Faith Sisters for his Diocese. He mentions his current situation and difficulties with the Vatican. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan, St. Dominic’s Priory, London to +McQuaid thanking him for Count Biver’s relatio in relation to S. Olive. The status of the Sisters travelling with her is still in doubt. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan, Tallaght to +McQuaid thanking him for their conversation regarding the problems in Dublin and in his own diocese. He mentions S. Olive and the lack of support for her among the Roman authorities.

Letter from +Ryan, Port of Spain to +McQuaid hoping he had a good visit to Rome. Mother Gabriel Mary has also met with the Roman authorities and the results were diplomatic. He mentions the Apostolic Visitor, Bishop Myers of London.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid regarding the centenary of the diocese which was a great success. He is sending a copy of their souvenir booklet separately. They have had a Papal Delegate, the Apostolic Nuncio of Caracas. This was very successful.

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.