Letter from British writer Hilary Mantel to Madeline McGahern, with comments and discussion regarding a book jacket blurb/text for a new or reissue of a paperback edition of a book by John McGahern. Mantel outlines what comments she could add about John's writing, and wider comments regarding his influence - "I learned a good deal from John's fiction ...".

"Letter from Horace Beck to Ciarán Bairéad, saying that he and his wife are in Casla Bay on the ""China Bird"" and that they would like to meet him if possible. "

MS letter from Hannum to Boyle, sent care of the National Association for Irish Freedom. The letter discusses that Hannum is "now trying to put something together for the U.N., though I do not know how through it will be..." and adds ". . .Looks like the White Paper's survival is doubtful and I'm not sure if that is good or not....N.I.L.P., Republican Club and Nationalists are dead, alliance is very weak and even the S.D.L.P. is not exactly a major force though they did get the most Catholic support."

Manuscript card from writer Ian McEwan to John McGahern, sending him good wishes and thanks for his letter. McEwan also adds that he "would dearly love to come and see the land that lies around your imagination".

"Letter from Iona Nicleoid, Pembroke Road, Carlow, to Eoghan and Rita, thanking them for a splendid reading, asking what he thought of Hilton Edwards recent production in the Tate? She also gives him some information of the

Letter from J Fahey, Peters Well, Loughrea, to Dermot O'Conor Donelan, Sylane, Tuam, writing about his tenants there. He states that they are anxious to avoid litigation which usually causes trouble, and are more than willing to pay what is due. He apologises for not being in to see him the last time that he called, as he wants to discuss a number of matters with him.

Letter from J H Campbell, Manager of the College Green Branch of the Hibernian Bank Ltd., stating that he will meet him the following Friday to discuss the matter referred to in his letter.

Letter from J H W Dowell, Bank of Ireland Office, Galway, to Thomas O'Conor Donelan, Sylane, Tuam, stating that he forgot to include postage in his last bill.

Letter from J J Rowe, Claireach do'n gComhairle, Comhairle Cathrach Átha Cliath, to Ciarán Bairéad, Irish Folklore Commission, 82 Stephen's Green, Dublin, stating that they have no biographical details on Alderman Hugh Tarpey in the corporation records. He suggests that he contact the Genealogical Office.

Letter from J Larkin, PP, Eyries, County Cork to Donal O Chonchubhair, forwarding his subscription.