Letter from Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc noting that Eoghan and Rita are happy to go ahead. He also promises a copy of Aindrias' book once Aindrias has proof-read the final version and it goes to press [in Irish].

Letter from Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc enclosing his poetry collection and a copy of Dóchas agus Duainéis. He comments that he disagrees with the letter he sent with his poetry to him, saying that there are very few faults in the collection and not to send a letter like that to other publishers. He states that the policy of the house is not to publish poetry and he is tied to that [in Irish].

Letter from Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, apologising for not writing sooner as he had to talk to the boss, he wonders if they can meet up and that he thinks they can do business. He asks if the novel would be ready for the next Oireachtas as there will be a competition for published books.

Letter from Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, apologising for not writing sooner as he had to talk to the boss, he wonders if they can meet up and that he thinks they can do business. He asks if the novel would be ready for the next Oireachtas as there will be a competition for published books.

Letter from Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc saying that he is delighted that Eoghan is willing to publish the novel with them, and asks for a clear copy so that he can xerox it. He also comments that they would like to produce Sceal Theach an Locha when he is ready. He discusses possible titles for the novel, and asks for his opinion on The Man from Cape Clear when he is ready [in Irish].

"Letter from Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc forwarding royalties for ""The Hedge School Master"" [in Irish]."

Postcard from Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, saying that he would be in An Damer that night, or if he called before 5.30 he would be in the office and they'd chat then [in Irish].

"Copy letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Teach an Locha, Ma Greine, Ath I to Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press Ltd., 25 Sr. na Mainistreach Iocht, Baile Átha Cliath, saying that he would be delighted to send him a novel for consideration, around 30,000 words. He goes on to describe the novel, commenting that it is from the viewpoint of a child. He thinks it is a new direction, although influenced by writers like Tolstoy, Joyce, Comenius, Augustine and Luther. He also comments that it is the Irish of the Gaeltacht in the book, with the thoughts in English but the words in Irish. He comments that he is enjoying ""The Man from Cape Clear"" a lot, and asks for the cheque for ""The Hedgeschoolmaster"" to be forwarded [in Irish]."

"Letter from Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc saying that he has read ""An Lomnochtán"" through and feels overwhelmed by it. There are a few quibbles, the use of English words at the start confuses readers, and while he accepts there is no classical Irish style to follow, he wonders what style he is following instead. There are parts he is very taken by, and that he would feel his editorial role would be to copy edit only, rather than tamper with the text. He asks for another copy, and asks if he can present it to An Chlub Leabhar, and that it would not put in on An tOireachtas [in Irish]."

Copy letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Teach an Locha, Ma Greine, Ath I, to Caoimhin Ó Marcaigh, Mercier Press, Dublin, saying that a copy had gone to An tOireachtas and that he would not be changing it. He comments that the English is important to give the air of the Gaeltacht as well as the child's thoughts, and that it helps differentiate between the father and mother. He also refuses to change the other aspects Caoimhin has misgivings about, and also feels that the copy-editing needs to be careful, as the Irish is askew deliberately [in Irish].