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This sub-series contains correspondence between Kate O'Brien and Lorna Reynolds in May-July 1948.

A short note from Kate O’Brien to Lorna Reynolds containing a handwritten copy of a poem by Walter de la Mare recently published in the Times Literary Supplement. Originally attached to P74/3/1/2/16/2.

Printed strip of black and white photographs featuring buildings and scenery in and around Galway city, found among Kate and Lorna's correspondence and having probably been originally attached to one of the letters.

Letter from Lorna Reynolds, 21 Herbert Avenue, Merrion, Dublin to Kate O’Brien, c/o Miss Neilan, Eyre House, Eyre Square, Galway. She is concerned that her last letter may have upset Kate. She notes that Darina [Silone] has arrived from Italy, but that she has not yet had any real time to talk to her. Lorna misses Kate terribly and acknowledges that even when they quarrel they are no longer quite complete without each other. She is glad that Kate feels calmed by the air and atmosphere of Galway. The last three pages are written following the receipt of Kate’s letter of 9 August 1948 (for which see P74/3/1/2/17/4). She assures Kate that she understands her situation better than Kate can imagine and does not expect Kate to love her according to Lorna’s rules. With envelope.

Postcard from Lorna Reynolds in Dublin to Kate O’Brien, Eyre House, Eyre Square, Galway, bearing the message ‘“To whom little is forgiven loveth little” and vice-versa’.

Telegram from Lorna Reynolds in Dublin to Kate O’Brien in Galway. Feisal is at home attending to affairs of his realm and hopes the august Iben Suad [sic, Ibn Saud] prospers. With envelope.

Letter from Kate O’Brien, Eyre House, Eyre Square, Galway to Lorna Reynolds. She thanks Lorna for her generous letter (for which see P74/3/1/2/17/13), which has calmed her nerves. She expresses her love for Lorna and explains her position as regards their relationship. She agrees with Lorna that the unresolved matter between Kate, Lorna and Mary [O’Neill] lies at the root of their recent trouble, but she dares not yet examine her devotion to Mary with Lorna. She asks for her understanding and patience.

Letter from Lorna Reynolds, 21 Herbert Avenue, Merrion, Dublin to Kate O’Brien, c/o Miss Neilan, Eyre House, Eyre Square, Galway. Lorna apologises for the hiatus in her letters, but domestic duties have prevented her from writing. Her mother and Aunt Nell have set off for a holiday in Galway city. Lorna has seen so little of Darina [Silone] she might as well be in Rome. With envelope.

Telegram from Lorna Reynolds in Dublin to Kate O’Brien in Galway craving news of Kate. With envelope.

Letter from Kate O’Brien, Eyre House, Eyre Square, Galway to Lorna Reynolds, UCD. Kate has met Lorna’s mother and Aunt Nell in Galway and was gratified to hear all the family news. With envelope.