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Typescript letter signed J.B. Priestley, Albany (London), to Mr. Kilroy. In thanks for the invitation, but refusing because it would spell an "unreasonable" demand on his time, and because "I happen to know a good deal more about American fiction than you do because it has always been a special study of mine..."

Typescript letter signed Gordon Lawrence, London, to Brendan [Duddy]. Following a previous conversation about an unnamed man known to Duddy; offering a psychological character sketch of a man who publicly has to act as a psychopath, who is obsessed with his cause and has been able to repress his guilt; if he now chose peace he would make himself redundant - 'he cannot compromise, cannot forgive, cannot surrender'. Enclosing calling-card with both his London and French address. NOTE: The document is partly restricted and a reprographic copy will be made available for consultation.

"Typescript letter signed Erna [Bennett], Anguillara, Italy, to Proinsias and Monica Mac an Bheatha; on her health, and her work on her book and other writing projects. One publisher asked her to remove ""what he calls Marx-talk"", where she wishes to present ""that aspect of the Irish story that has been TOTALLY neglected to date"". In current news, she finds the constitutional SEA amendment in Ireland depressing, ""not to mention Thatcher""."

"Typescript letter signed Erna [Bennett] and Prue [Rigby], Anguillara Sabazia, Rome, to Proinsias and Monica Mac an Bheatha; remembering their day's visit and talks. Her [Erna's] engagement to speak in Australia; intermittent work on her book. Enclosing a [typescript] which contains a critique in turn of Cronin's way of romanticising republicanism, not thinking it out (no longer extant). They hope George [Gilmore] will visit in September."

"Typescript letter signed Eoghan Ó Néill, manager, Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, Dublin, to Proinsias Mac an Bheatha. Praising ""Téid focal le gaoith"", but wondering where exactly he differed from the line pursued by the 'new' Comhdháil, giving page reference [in Irish]."

"Typescript letter signed Eoghan Harris, Féach, RTÉ, to [Proinsias Mac an Bheatha]; in thanks for his valid suggestions for a programme on the ""Bealach 98"". Regretting that there is no budget for such, since it would involve not only filming the buildings concerned but also creating dramatic slots [in Irish]."

"Typescript letter signed Donncha Ó Laoire, secretary, Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, to committee members and the Board of Officers; enclosing draft estimates for the coming year, soliciting responses (drafts not extant) [in Irish]."

"Typescript letter signed Donncha Ó Gallchobhair, Minister for the Gaeltacht, Dublin, to Proinsias Mac an Bheatha, ""Inniu"", following a delegation from the paper; they will receive a special grant of £20,000 to help defray its losses sustained over the previous two years [in Irish]."

Typescript letter signed Deaglán de Bréadún, Irish editor, Irish Times, to Proinsias Mac an Bheatha, enclosing the three articles which they regret they will not publish (no longer attached or not extant). Asking that with any other contribution, their policy is to discuss the matter with the contributor before the piece is composed. [in Irish]

"Typescript letter signed Conchobhar Ó Síothcháin, Department of Industry and Commerce, to the director, Glúin na Bua, and handwritten copy reply by [ ]; dealing with rendering reports on the use of paper, according to the Emergency Order governing newspaper printing [in Irish]."