Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, enclosing a copy of his questionnaire in relation to the napping and thickening of cloth in the Galway area, particularly in relation to Lally of Carnmore. He states that he is very interested in the work of the kickers, and in the method of ensuring equal treatment of the cloth. He states that he will be grateful for any information.

Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, thanking him for his letter. He states that he is not interested in the scouring (taking the natural grease out of the wool) and describes the thickening process. He states that the two processes were often united, with stale urine and soap being used as detergent. He states that he is gathering the information out of his notebooks, and is relying on him in particular for information on thickening. He comments that most of the information is unique.

Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, thanking him for his notes on thickening and napping, and telling him how grateful he is. He comments that all his information on napping comes from him.

Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, thanking him for the parcel with specimens of items from an old shop. He also thanks him for his information on cloth working, particularly as he is preparing a lecture for the British Association in Leeds in a month. He asks for any data that might come easily to him to ensure that he can give as broad an account as possible. In a postscript he thanks him for his notebook.

Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, thanking him for his information. He says he is intrigued about the information on the use of vinegar and sugar, and asks if there is some confusion on this point in the informant's mind. He states that he is looking forward to his other transcriptions.

"Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, thanking him for the questionnaire from Mr. Gillan, ""although I share your regrets that his patriarchal attitude prevented his wife from giving her version of the process"". "

Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway,thanking him for his efforts in relation to cloth-finishing, both from himself and in the interests of posterity. He is glad to hear that the catalogue of the Clifden Pony Show relating to native dyes.

Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, stating that he will be in Germany for ten days. He states that he would be interested in getting as many specimens of cloth as possible, and that the cost was well within their resources.

Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, thanking him for his information on tickening cloth. He states that the information relating to the work done by women will be of interest to him and he will have to revise his work accordingly. He states that his delay in writing has caused some delay in their plans to record oyster dredging in the bay. He states that John O Sullivan has already made arrangements to draw tools used boring wooden pumps in Wexford, and that he will work later.

Letter from A T Lucas, Árd-Mhúsaem na hÉireann, Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2, to Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, County Galway, stating that the work in Wexford is taking longer than expected, but that he will be in contact again as soon as John O'Sullivan is free.