Copy typescript statement from [Merlyn Rees, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland], submitting his position on the latest attempt of a ceasefire (8 points); understanding that violence can erupt from 'misunderstandings' and pledging government action once cessation of hostilities is seen to be genuine. (Caption by [Éamonn Downey] interpreting this as 'Rees beginning to back out of ceasefire position'.)
Statement issued to Canon Hayes from James Duffy & Co., Ltd. (publishers, bookbinders, stationers, and church furnishers) showing the Bansha church as £3.3.3 in arrears.
Written statement from Garda Daniel Dineen regarding a case in which pigs were alleged to have been smuggled into Northern Ireland on 7 November 1940. Dineen writes that during the hearing of the case, he was called to give evidence. Three witnesses brought forward by the defence contradicted Dineen's statements in court, and now he fears that he will be charged with perjury.
Copy TS statement from the A.N.C. President, Mr. O.R. Tambo on the occasion of the making of a Declaration of adherence to the Geneva Convention.
Signed statement by Thomas Jackson of Cartroon, stating that he holds 16a. Or. 30p. there from Thomas O'Conor Donelan.
Statement by the Minister of Health and Social Services on the Mater Hospital.
Copy typescript statement by Peter Brooke, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; welcoming the ceasefire but declaring 'there is no future for terrorism'; stressing importance of dialogue. (Handwritten caption supplies the date.)
Statement by [Lord] Burlington (no place), authorising Captain William Congreve and Mr Barry Drew to let his land at their discretion for a year from [25 March 1690], and also to collect rents according to instructions sent with Congreve. (With personal seal.)
Statement written by Canon Hayes in support of Muintir na Tíre's Parish Plan for Agriculture. He notes that the former Minister for Agriculture, James Dillon, is putting the plan into action in some places upon his reinstatement, and that the chief difficulty was a lack of instructors. Canon Hayes states that there will now be one instructor responsible for every three parishes.
Statement of Claim before the Court of Claims by Sir Robuck Lynch, Baronet, and Dame Catherine, his wife. Outlines their marriage settlement between their fathers, Sir Henry Lynch and Henry Blake of Leginny, County Mayo, as well as outlining life interests and other grants by Sir Henry to other members of the family, asking the Court to confirm them in their estates.