Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for taking his new student. He mentions the age gap between himself and his clergy which makes dialogue difficult. He also mentions National Independence Day which is to take place at the end of the month. 1 item

Letter to +McQuaid enclosing a letter from Fr. R. Ryan to Fr. O’Connell enquiring if the Archbishop wishes to be included as a trustee of Ard Brugh, Dalkey.

Typed letter to Dr. O’Connell, Archbishop’s House, from Richard Ryan, Arthur O’Hagan & Son. Section 2 of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions)Bill, 1957, enables the Corporation of a County Borough to provide meals for persons other than children attending National Schools.

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 Fr. John Ryan to +McQuaid informing him that the owner of Oatlands is anxious to sell it and the Christian Brothers are prepared to buy it for schools.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid asking for an interview. He is currently with the Dominican Sisters in Cabra.

• 1 April 1941 Letters from Richard Ryan, solicitor to Fr. Dunne regarding 43 Upper Beechwood Avenue.

27 October 1958 Letters from Richard Ryan, solicitor to Dr. O’Connell regarding the property known as ‘Cillceara’.

Letter from Fr. Thomas F. Ryan to Fr. Mangan submitting the Communion numbers, Easter Duty defaulters and other matters on church property.

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid stating he will visit Ireland in January and will be accompanied by Mgr. Murphy. He expresses his hope that the Holy Ghost Fathers will establish a foundation in Alaska and he is indebted to them for all the priests they have supplied to date. He hopes to meet with the Archbishop during his visit.