Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters thanking him for the Cocteau review "it's terrific", and asks if he would be interested in reviewing the novel "Merciful Hour".

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters saying that the British postal strike has caused a few reviews to be delayed, and he wonders if he could get the review of "The Long Road West" to him soon.

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters returning "The Word Dump" saying that it would be more suited to a literary magazine than the newspaper. Reports that "The Irish Box" is typeset.

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters saying that he was sorry to hear he had been in hospital and wishes him a speedy recovery. He thanks him for his congratulations on the Hibernia award, saying that it is pleasing "but it does provide the worry of keeping at the top of the ladder".

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters asking if his review of the salmon fishing book would be ready soon as he was keen to have it in the paper soon, and that his two poems would be published in the next four weeks.

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters thanking him for "Offering" which he hopes to print soon.

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters thanking him for the letter and saying that he need have no worries about their lack of contact for a while. He also comments that his book page has been cut due to a paper shortage. He forwards a book for review and comments that while he found his poem amusing and enjoyable, he felt that it would not be suitable for New Irish Writing. Also a draft of Eoghan's reply on the back, dealing with Gaelic poetry and an draft article by Rita.

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters thanking him for the fine review which will be of wide interest. He comments that he is startled to think he is at the centre of the culture-crisis on the island, saying he does not relish the idea.

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters thanking him for "The Pool of the Bride" which was enjoyable and beautifully written, saying that he would be delighted to use it.

Letter from David Marcus, Literary Editor, "The Irish Press", Dublin, to Eugene Watters asking if he would be interested in doing a review of three books on Yeats from the USA.