Dear Chief
I want to let you know how upset I am at the news - that for the time being anyhow - you are not the Taoiseach and my Minister, and to assure you that in or out of office you can count on me in any way in which you think I can be of service to you and Ireland.

The result was a great disappointment and shock to me, as well as to your many friends here who were looking forward to your coming to give the necessary drive to the anti-partition movement, but we all hope that the set-back is for a short time only and that you will soon be back as our leader. I know it must have been a disappointment to you too, but as it has happened, I beg you to take advantage of being without the responsibilities of office to take [a] real rest before plunging into the work again, as you will need all your strength to carry on the fight.

Meanwhile, as always, Nan¹ joins me in praying that God may have you in His Keeping and direct you aright for Ireland.