born in 1845. Died in Mamaroneck, N. Y., Oct. 31, 1905. He was
living in West Virginia with his father, a railroad contractor, when
the war broke out. Although too young to enlist, he joined the Union
army as a scout and served all through the contest. He settled in
Cincinnati at the close of hostilities, and became a civil engineer.
For over twenty years Major Byrne was identical with the railroad
operations of the late C. P. Huntington. He was president of the
Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern Railroad Company, and of the Shawmut
Mining Company. He was also a director of the Detroit City Gas
Company and a trustee of the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank of New
York and was also connected with other corporations (see page 142).
An ardent lover of the land of his fathers, Major Byrne took a very
active part in the Land League movement. He was elected
vice-president of the League at the great National Convention held
at Philadelphia, and served out his term. With the late Eugene
Kelly, he was one of the organizers of the Irish Parliamentary Fund
in this city, and made a personal contribution to it of $15,000. He
also paid the salary of an Irish member of parliament for several
years himself.
CURRAN, JAMES, president of the James Curran Manufacturing Company of
New York City; a veteran of the Civil War. He died at his residence,
230 West 99th Street, New York City, Oct. 27, 1905, aged 64 years.
PRESIDENTS-GENERAL OF THE SOCIETY.
1897. Rear-Admiral George W. Meade, U. S. N. (retired), Philadelphia,
Pa. Died May 4, 1897.
1897. Hon. Edward A. Moseley, secretary of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, Washington, D. C.; was elected president-general
on death of Admiral Meade.
1898. Hon. Edward A. Moseley, Washington, D. C.
1899. Hon. Thomas J. Gargan, Boston, Mass.; a prominent lawyer of
that city; ex-member of the Police Commission; member of the
Boston Transit Commission.
1900. Hon. Thomas J. Gargan, Boston, Mass.
1901. Hon. John D. Crimmins, New York City; prominent capitalist;
official in banks, trust companies and other corporations.
1902. Hon. John D. Crimmins, New York City.
1903. Hon. William McAdoo, New York City; assistant secretary of the
U. S. Navy under President Cleveland; prominent lawyer;
ex-member of Congress; police commissioner of the city of New
York.
1904. Hon. William McAdoo, New York City.
1905. Hon. John D. Crimmins, New York City.
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE AMERICAN-IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The Society was organized on January 20, 1897, in Boston, Mass., and now
has members in twenty-seven states, the District of Columbia, two
territories and five foreign countries.
The first president-general was the late Rear-Admiral R. W. Meade, U. S.
N. (retired).
Briefly stated, the object of the organization is to make better known
the Irish chapter in American history.
There are two classes of members in the organization,—Life and Annual.
The life membership fee is $50, (paid once). The fee for annual members
is $5, paid yearly. In the case of new annual members, the initiation
fee, $5, also pays the membership dues for the first year.
The board of government comprises a president-general, a
vice-president-general, a secretary-general, a treasurer-general, a
librarian and archivist, and an executive council. There are also state
vice-presidents.
The Society has already issued several bound volumes and a number of
other publications. These have been distributed to the members and to
public libraries; also to historical organizations and to universities.
Each member of the Society is entitled, free of charge, to a copy of
every publication issued from the time of his admittance. These
publications are of great interest and value, and are more than an
equivalent for the membership fee.
The Society draws no lines of creed or politics. Being an American
organization in spirit and principle, it welcomes to its ranks Americans
of whatever race descent, and of whatever creed, who take an interest in
the objects for which the Society is organized. Membership application
blanks will be furnished on request.
The membership includes many people of prominence, and has been
addressed by many distinguished men. It occupies a position in the front
rank of American historical organizations.
GOOD WORDS FOR VOL. IV OF THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY.
Volume IV of the Society’s Journal, covering the year 1904, was greeted
with sentiments of high commendation as the preceding volumes had been.
The following extracts are reproduced from a mass of acknowledgments,
received by Secretary T. H. Murray, relative to the fourth volume:
From the Town Library, Peterborough, N. H.: “We have received the
Journal of the American-Irish Society, for which please accept our
thanks.”
From Mr. James Connolly, Coronado, Cal.: “I am in receipt of Vol. IV
of the Journal of our Society. Please accept my congratulations on
its excellence.”
From the Boston Athenæum: “The library committee gratefully
acknowledge the gift of Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume IV. Chas. K. Bolton, Librarian.”
From Thomas Addis Emmet, M. D., LL. D., New York City: “I have
received the fourth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, and am well pleased with it.”
From the Library of the University of Colorado: “I beg to
acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your Journal, Volume IV,
1904. Gift to this library. Alfred E. Whitaker Librarian.”
From the Carnegie Library, Pittsburg, Pa.: “On behalf of the board
of trustees I take pleasure in acknowledging your gift to the
Carnegie Library of Pittsburg. Anderson H. Hopkins, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Haverhill, Mass.: “The trustees acknowledge
with thanks the gift of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume IV, 1904. John G. Moulton, Librarian.”
From Mr. Hugh McCaffrey, Philadelphia, Pa.: “I appreciate the fourth
volume of the Journal of the Society, received lately, and which
reflects great credit on you and the good work you have at heart.”
From Mr. John Lavelle, Cleveland, O.: “The fourth volume of the
Journal of our Society has just come to hand. It is an extremely
creditable work, and is of permanent value. Congratulations!”
From the Public Library, San Francisco, Cal.: “The trustees
acknowledge with thanks the receipt of one copy of the ‘Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society,’ by Thomas Hamilton Murray.”
From Mr. Edward J. Brandon, City Clerk, Cambridge, Mass.: “Permit me
to tender my congratulations on Volume IV of the Journal. It seems
to me that this is the best volume yet issued by the Society.”
From the Library of the University of Oregon: “Please receive hearty
thanks for Volume IV of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society. Yours very respectfully, Camilla Leach, Librarian.”
From the University of Nebraska Library, Lincoln, Neb.: “The library
board acknowledges with thanks the gift of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV. J. I. Wyer,
Librarian.”
From Capt. Edward O’Meagher Condon, Nashville, Tenn.: “Many thanks
for Volume IV of the Journal of the Society. It is splendidly gotten
up and is creditable to you and the organization in every way.”
From the Brooklyn (N. Y.) Public Library: “We beg to acknowledge the
receipt of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume IV. With thanks for your courtesy, Frank P. Hill, Librarian.”
From the New York State Library, Accession Department: “The library
has received your Journal, Volume IV, 1904. The gift is gratefully
acknowledged and will be duly credited. Melvil Dewey, Director.”
From the Nashua (N. H.) Public Library: “The library has received
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, for
which the trustees return a grateful acknowledgment. Harriet
Crombie, Librarian.”
From the Troy (N. Y.) Public Library: “Gentlemen: The Troy Public
Library takes pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of Volume IV of
the Journal of the Society. Yours very gratefully, Margaret Deming,
Librarian.”
From the Otis Library, Norwich, Conn.: “The Otis Library
acknowledges with thanks the receipt of Journal, Volume IV, a gift
to the library from the American-Irish Historical Society. Jonathan
Trumbull, Librarian.”
From Tufts College, Mass.: “The trustees of Tufts College have
received from the American-Irish Historical Society the following
gift to the library: The Journal, Volume IV, for which they return
thanks. H. S. Mellen, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Portland, Me.: “The library has received
your gift, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume
IV, which is hereby gratefully acknowledged for the trustees. Alice
C. Furbish, Librarian.”
From the Holyoke (Mass.) Public Library: “Dear Sir, Please accept
the thanks of this Library for one copy of the ‘Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society,’ received today. Very truly
yours, F. G. Willcox, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Denver, Col.: “The Public Library of the
City of Denver acknowledges with thanks the receipt of Volume IV,
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. Respectfully, C.
R. Dudley, Librarian.”
From the University of Pennsylvania: “The library committee of the
University of Pennsylvania gratefully acknowledges the receipt of
the gift noted on the margin: (Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume, IV, 1904.)”
From the Library of Leland Stanford Junior University, California:
“The library acknowledges with thanks the receipt of your gift of
the Journal of American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV.
Respectfully Yours, Melvin G. Dodge, Librarian.”
From the University of Texas: “In behalf of the board of regents I
hereby acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following gift
from you to the library: Journal, Volume IV. P. L. Windsor,
Librarian. Austin, Texas, April 4, 1905.”
From the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Md.: “The trustees
acknowledge with thanks the gift of Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume IV, from the American-Irish Historical
Society. Bernard C. Steiner, Librarian.”
From the Library of the University of Chicago: “On behalf of the
trustees I hereby acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, as a gift to the
library. Zella Allen Dixson, Librarian.”
From the Library of the University of Cincinnati: “This library begs
to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of your gift of Volume IV
of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society.
Respectfully, Harriet Evans Hodge, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Hartford, Conn.: “The officers of the
Hartford Public Library acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the
Journal of American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a gift from
the Society. C. M. Hewins, Librarian.”
From the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, Vt.: “The trustees
gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the American-Irish Historical
Society Journal, with an analytical index, a gift from Thomas
Hamilton Murray. Sarah C. Hagar, Librarian.”
From Clark University Library, Worcester, Mass.: “Please accept the
thanks of the University for your gift of Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged. Louis N. Wilson. Librarian.”
From the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.: “I have the pleasure
of acknowledging the receipt of the following gift to this library:
The Journal of the American-Irish Society, Volume IV. Very
respectfully, A. N. Brown, Professor, Librarian.”
From the Public Library of Providence, R. I.: “The trustees of the
Providence Public Library have received from the American-Irish
Historical Society, the Journal, Volume IV, for which they return
their thanks. William E. Foster, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Brookline, Mass.: “The trustees
acknowledge, with thanks, the gift of Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume IV, from the Society. Leonard K. Storrs,
Chairman of the Board. Louisa M. Hooper, Librarian.”
From the Library Association of Portland, Oregon: “The directors
acknowledge the receipt of Volume IV of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, by T. H. Murray, for which they
return sincere thanks. Mary Frances Isom, Librarian.”
From the Cornell University Library, Ithaca, N. Y.: “Dear Sir: I beg
to acknowledge with best thanks the receipt of your gift to the
library. Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume
IV. Yours very truly, T. W. Harris, Librarian.”
From Mr. Joseph Geoghegan, Salt Lake City, Utah: “I beg to
acknowledge receipt of the fourth volume of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, and congratulate you on having
maintained the high standard of the former volumes.”
From the Public Library, Peoria, Ill.: “The directors of the Peoria
Public Library acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your gift to
the Library, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume IV. Respectfully, E. S. Willcox, Librarian.”
From Mr. William Giblin, New York City: “I beg to acknowledge
receipt of the fourth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society. Pray accept my congratulations on the success of
the work and my hearty thanks to you for sending it.”
From the Library of Princeton University: “I am directed to convey
to you the thanks of the trustees of Princeton University for your
gift, which has been received and placed in the library. I have the
honor to be yours very truly, E. C. Richardson, Librarian.”
From Mr. James L. O’Neill, Elizabeth, N. J.: “Volume IV of the
Journal of our Society has just come to hand. It is a splendid book
and every member of the organization will undoubtedly be proud of
it. The historical papers are of especial interest and value.”
From the University of Minnesota: “The University of Minnesota has
received the Journal, Volume IV, a gift to the library from the
American-Irish Historical Society, for which a grateful
acknowledgment is hereby returned. William W. Folwell, Librarian.”
From the People’s Library, Newport, R. I.: “The People’s Library of
Newport, Rhode Island, has received a copy of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, for which is returned
a grateful acknowledgment. Jane E. Gardner, Librarian.”
From Mr. Patrick F. Magrath, Binghamton, N. Y.: “I congratulate you
on the excellence of the fourth volume of the Journal, just
received. The book is fully equal in point of merit and workmanship
to Vols. I, II and III. The entire series is a credit to our
Society.”
From the Essex Institute, Salem, Mass.: “The Essex Institute has the
honor to acknowledge, with cordial thanks, the receipt of Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas H. Murray, Volume
IV, as a gift to the library. Alice G. Waters, Librarian.”
From the Columbia University Library in the City of New York: “The
trustees acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Journal, Volume IV,
from the American-Irish Historical Society, which has been placed to
the credit of that institution. James H. Canfield. [Librarian.]”
From the Elizabeth (N. J.) Public Library and Reading Room: “The
board of trustees acknowledge with thanks your recent contribution
of one copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume IV, to the library. Respectfully, M. L. Prevost, Librarian.”
From the Free Public Library of Newark, N. J.: “The trustees have
received from you as a gift to the library Volume IV of the Journal
of the American-Irish Historical Society, for which they return a
grateful acknowledgment. Placed in the library. J. C. Dana,
Librarian.”
From the University of Vermont: “The faculty of the university
acknowledge with thanks the gift of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904, from the
American-Irish Historical Society. M. H. Buckham, President. Edith
E. Clarke, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Fitchburg, Mass.: “The trustees take
pleasure in thanking you for your valued gift noted below, which
will be carefully preserved and made useful to the public. G. E.
Nutting, Librarian. (The Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume IV.)”
From the Library of the University of Georgia: “I beg to
acknowledge, with thanks, your gift to this library of Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904. I would like
very much to have a complete set of your journals on our shelves. D.
Burnet, Librarian.”
From the Duluth (Minn.) Public Library: “The directors gratefully
acknowledge the receipt of Volume IV of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, a gift to the library. Would it
be possible for us to secure the three other volumes? Lydia M.
Poirier, Librarian.”
From the Wilmington Institute Free Library, Wilmington, Del.: “The
Board of Managers acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your gift
to this library of the publication noted below. Very respectfully,
C. L. Bailey, Librarian. (Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, 1904.)”
From the City Library, Springfield, Mass.: “The City Library
gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the article—noted below—which
you have kindly given to it. Yours very truly, Hiller C. Wellman,
Librarian. (Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume
IV, 1904.)”
From the Oswego (N. Y.) City Library: “The trustees of the Oswego
City Library desire to thank Mr. T. H. Murray, secretary, for the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, which has been
received and placed in the library. Yours respectfully, Robert S.
Kelsey, Librarian.”
From the General Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: “I take
pleasure in acknowledging, with thanks, the receipt of Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV, 1904, which you have
been so kind as to present to this library. Very truly yours, R. C.
Davis, Librarian.”
From the St. Paul (Minn.) Public Library: “The board of directors of
the St. Paul Public Library have received your gift, consisting of
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, for
which I am instructed to return their grateful acknowledgment. Helen
J. McCaine, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Detroit, Mich.: “The library has received
from you the American-Irish Historical Society Journal, Volume IV, a
gift to the library, for which, on behalf of the board of
commissioners, I beg to return grateful acknowledgment and thanks.
Henry M. Utley, Librarian.”
From Johns Hopkins University: “The Johns Hopkins University has
received from the American-Irish Historical Society a copy of the
‘Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,’ by Thomas
Hamilton Murray, Volume IV, and gratefully acknowledges this
contribution to its library.”
From the Cooper Union, New York City: “The trustees have received
one copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, a
gift to the institution from the American-Irish Historical Society,
for which they return their grateful acknowledgement. L. C. L.
Jordan, Assistant Secretary.”
From the Public Library, Minneapolis, Minn.: “The library board of
the City of Minneapolis has received your gift, consisting of
Journal, Volume IV, of the American-Irish Historical Society, for
which I am instructed to return a grateful acknowledgment. Very
respectfully, G. A. Countryman, Librarian.”
From the Redwood Library, Newport, R. I.: “The directors of the
Redwood Library take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV,
presented by you to the library, for which they return their sincere
thanks. Richard Bliss, Librarian.”
From the Library of Dartmouth College: “Dear Sir: I have the honor
to acknowledge the receipt of Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904, and am instructed to tender to
you the thanks of the trustees of this college for the same. Very
respectfully, M. D. Bisbee, Librarian.”
From Harvard University: “The President and Fellows have received
the Journal of the American Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a
gift to the library of the university from the Society, for which
they return a grateful acknowledgment. William C. Lane, Librarian.
Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 21, 1905.”
From the Newburgh (N. Y.) Board of Education: “The board of
education of the City of Newburgh acknowledge with thanks the
receipt of the following gift from you to the Newburgh Free Library:
The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV, 1904.
Thomas M. Hawthorne, Librarian.”
From the Steele Memorial Library, Elmira, N. Y.: “We are in receipt
of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV.
We will be pleased to have this volume in our library, and allow me
to thank you for the courtesy of the gift. Yours very truly, (Mrs.)
Kate Deane Andrew, Librarian.”
From the Newton (Mass.) Free Library: “The trustees of the Newton
Free Library have received a copy of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a gift to the library
from Mr. T. H. Murray, Secretary, for which they return a grateful
acknowledgment. Elizabeth P. Thurston, Librarian.”
From the Boston Public Library: “Sir: I am directed to return to you
the thanks of the City of Boston for your courteous gift, noted
below, which has been received, accepted and placed in the Public
Library. Very respectfully, Horace G. Wadlin, Librarian. (Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV.)”
From the Utica (N. Y.) Public Library: “The trustees acknowledge
with thanks the gift of the American-Irish Historical Society
Journal, Volume IV, from Mr. Thomas H. Murray. The same has been
officially entered in the records of the library. Nicholas E.
Devereux, President. C. M. Underhill, Librarian.”
From the Manchester (N. H.) City Library: “The trustees have
received Volume IV of the Journal of the American Irish Historical
Society, a gift to the library from the Society, for which they
return a grateful acknowledgment. Eugene E. Reed, Mayor, and
ex-officio President of the Board. F. Mabel Winchell, Librarian.”
From the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Mass: “The
American Antiquarian Society has received your donation of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, for
which I have the honor, on behalf of the council, to return a
grateful acknowledgment. Edmund M. Barton, Librarian.”
From the Rutland (Vt.) Free Library Association: “It is my pleasant
privilege to extend to you the thanks of the Rutland Free Library
Association for the gift to the library of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society. Your kindness is truly
appreciated. Very sincerely, Alice N. Coolidge (Mrs. O. H.),
Secretary.”
From the Buffalo (N. Y.) Public Library: “The board of directors of
the Buffalo Public Library thank you for your gift of a copy of the
publication named below, which will be carefully preserved and made
useful to the public. H. L. Elmendorf, Superintendent. (Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV.)”
From the Free Public Library, New Bedford, Mass.: “I am directed by
the trustees to return you their thanks for your donation of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904,
which has been placed in our library, and will be duly acknowledged
in our next annual report. William L. Sayer, Secretary.”
From the Los Angeles (Cal.) Public Library: “The Los Angeles Public
Library presents its acknowledgments and thanks to the
American-Irish Historical Society for the gift of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas Hamilton Murray, Volume
IV. By order of the board of directors. Mary L. Jones, Librarian.”
From the Free Library of Philadelphia, Pa.: “The board of trustees
have received from you as a gift to the library one bound volume:
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, for which they
return their grateful acknowledgments. F. G. Rosengarten, president
of board of trustees. Placed in the library. John Thomson,
Librarian.”
From the Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, R. I.: “Sir: I
have the honor to return to you the thanks of the Historical Society
for your courteous gift, noted below, which has been received and
placed in the library. Very respectfully, Clarence S. Brigham,
Librarian. (Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society for
1904.)”
From Brown University: “The Corporation of Brown University, in
Providence, Rhode Island, have received Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV, 1904, a gift to the
University library from the Society, for which the corporation
return a grateful acknowledgment on the part of the University. H.
L. Koopman, Librarian.”