Volume II of the Society’s Journal, covering the year 1899, was greeted
with sentiments of high commendation as Volume I (1898) had been. The
following extracts are reproduced from a mass of acknowledgments,
received by Secretary T. H. Murray, relative to the second volume:
From Mr. William Montgomery Sweeny, Astoria, L. I., N. Y.: “The
volume is a very handsome one and an addition to any library.”
From Mr. Henry Stoddard Ruggles, Wakefield, Mass.: “I acknowledge
with thanks the receipt this day of the most creditable volume of
our Society for the year 1899.”
From Rev. M. S. Lenihan, Marshalltown, Ia.: “I desire to thank you
for Volume II of the Journal of our Society, which I prize very much
as it is full of valuable information.”
From P. J. Timmins, M. D., South Boston, Mass.: “I thank you for
Volume II, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. It
seems to be even more interesting than Volume I.”
From Mr. John P. Farrell, New Haven, Conn.: “The Journal for ’99 was
duly received. I am very much pleased with it, and wish yourself and
officers of the Society success for the coming year.”
From Paymaster John R. Carmody, U. S. N.: “I acknowledge with thanks
the receipt of Volume II of the Journal of the Society, and
congratulate you heartily upon the good work you are doing.”
From Mr. Frank Haverty, New York City: “Enclosed you will please
find $3, my annual dues as a member of the American-Irish Historical
Society. I have just received Volume II; it is a magnificent work.”
From Mr. John A. Mooney, New York City: “I beg to acknowledge with
thanks Volume II of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, a handsome volume and one most creditable to the Society
and to yourself.”
From the Public Library, Portland, Me.: “The library has received
your gift, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume
II, which is hereby gratefully acknowledged for the trustees. Alice
C. Furbish, Librarian.”
From Mr. Marcus Hanlon, New York City: “I have duly received Volume
II of the Journal of the American-Irish Society for 1899. Would be
glad to have a copy of Volume I of these exceedingly able and
interesting reports.”
From the Dartmouth College library: “The trustees have received a
copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume
II, a gift to this library which is hereby gratefully acknowledged.
Respectfully, M. D. Bisbee, Librarian.”
From Mr. M. D. Long, O’Neill, Nebraska: “I desire to acknowledge
receipt of Volume II, Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, and I thank you for the same. The book is creditable alike
to the cause, the author and the mechanic.”
From Rev. John F. Cummins, Roslindale (Boston), Mass.: “The Journal
of the American-Irish Historical Society which you so kindly
forwarded to me reached here intact. I prize the volume very highly
and I thank you exceedingly for your kindness.”
From Mr. James Connolly, Coronado, Cal.: “Your Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society for 1899 received. It is a well
edited and neatly printed and bound book, reflecting credit alike
upon the Society’s officers, members and the race.”
From J. H. Kane, M. D., Lexington, Mass.: “Have just received the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II. It is a
very creditable production from the standpoints of typography,
arrangement, information and general interest.”
From J. D. Hanrahan, M. D., Rutland, Vt.: “I received the Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society a few days ago, for which
please accept sincere thanks. I am sure you must have put a great
deal of labor into it. It certainly does you credit.”
From the Public Library, Los Angeles, Cal.: “The board of directors
take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II, for which please
accept sincere thanks. Mary L. Jones, Clerk and Librarian.”
From Col. Henry F. Donovan, Chicago, Ill.: “Please accept my thanks
for the handsomely-bound Volume II of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, which came to hand to-day. I must
congratulate you upon its general appearance and make-up.”
From Col. James Quinlan, New York City: “I am in receipt of the
second volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, for which please accept my sincere thanks. It is a most
valuable work, for which the compiler deserves the credit and thanks
of every member of the Society.”
From Mr. D. P. Murphy, Jr., New York City: “I beg to acknowledge the
receipt of your Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
with many thanks for your kindly remembrance, and to compliment you
very highly upon the beauty and historical value of the work.”
From Mr. John E. Lynch, Worcester, Mass.: “My Dear Mr. Murray:—I am
pleased to acknowledge receipt of the second volume of the
Proceedings of the American-Irish Historical Society. It is a finely
prepared and executed volume. I congratulate you on its excellence.”
From Rev. C. T. McGrath, Somerville, Mass.: “I write to acknowledge
receipt of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
with which I am much pleased. Appreciating your noble work, and
thankful for your kindness, I am yours sincerely, Chris. T.
McGrath.”
From the Librarian of Columbia University, New York City: “In behalf
of the trustees of Columbia University, I hereby acknowledge, with
thanks, the receipt of Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume II, as a gift to this library. James H. Canfield,
Librarian.”
From E. C. Richardson, librarian 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. Edward J. McGuire, New York City: “I have received the
annual volume of the American-Irish Historical Society. It is an
admirable piece of work, upon which you are to be congratulated. I
hope that some day you will reap the reward of your great labors in
the cause.”
From J. E. Lowery, M. D., Sopris, Colorado: “It gives me great
pleasure to be able to acknowledge receipt of Volume II of our
Journal, and to learn that the Society is so well fulfilling its
mission. I congratulate you and the other executive officers upon
your good work.”
From Mr. T. J. O’Neill, Hotel Aquidneck, Newport, R. I.: “I beg to
acknowledge for myself and my brother, E. C. O’Neill, the receipt of
your Journal, embodying the work and progress of the Society for the
year 1899. The volume is, indeed, carefully compiled and reflects
credit upon you.”
From the City Library, Oswego, N. Y.: “I write to acknowledge the
receipt of a copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume II, 1899, for which favor we are under many
obligations. Yours very respectfully, Robert Seeley Kelsey, City
Librarian, Oswego, N. Y.”
From the Public Library, Cambridge, Mass.: “The trustees of the
Cambridge public library have received your very kind gift for the
library, as per memorandum below, and return to you their grateful
acknowledgment. William Taggard Piper, President. Received, Journal
of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II.”
From the Redwood Library, Newport, R. I.: “The directors of the
Redwood library take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II,
presented by you to the library, for which they return their sincere
thanks. Richard Bliss, Librarian.”
From the State Library, Albany, N. Y.: “The library has received
from you Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume
II, for 1899. The gift, which is gratefully acknowledged, has been
officially registered, and due credit will be given in the report to
the legislature. Melvil Dewey, Director.”
From the American Antiquarian Society: “The American Antiquarian
Society has received your donation of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II, 1899, for which I have
the honor, on behalf of the council, to return a grateful
acknowledgment. Edmund M. Barton, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Utica, N. Y.: “The trustees acknowledge
with thanks the gift of Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume II, from Thomas Hamilton Murray. The same has been
officially entered in the records of the library. Nicholas E.
Devereux, President; C. M. Underhill, Librarian.”
From Mr. Pierce Kent, New York City: “I beg to acknowledge, with
many thanks, receipt of copy of Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume II, 1899, which you have kindly sent me.
I congratulate you on the handsome work, and on the sterling and
meritorious character of its literary contents.”
From the New York public library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden
foundations: “I am instructed by the trustees to acknowledge, with
thanks, the receipt of Volume II of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, which you have been so kind as to
present to this library. Very respectfully, J. S. Billings,
Director.”
From the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C.: “I beg to
acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the publication noted
below, a gift to this library. Very respectfully, Herbert Putnam,
Librarian of Congress. By Arthur R. Kimball, Chief of Order
Division. Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume
II.”
From Mr. D. F. Leary, Springfield, Mass.: “Volume received. It
reflects great credit on you for the executive ability shown by the
very interesting manner in which you have recorded the doings of our
Society. ‘The right man in the right place.’ Wish I could have a
copy of first volume issued. Please put my name down for a copy if
you have any more to distribute.”
From Librarian Robert H. Kelley: “The New York Historical Society
has received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
by Thomas Hamilton Murray, secretary-general, Volume II. Boston,
1899; a gift from the American-Irish Historical Society, for which I
am instructed to return a grateful acknowledgment.”
From the 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 II, Bost., 1899,
8vo, which has been placed in our library, and will be duly
acknowledged in our next annual report. William L. Sayer,
Secretary.”
From Mr. T. J. Ackland, Boston, Mass.: “Many thanks for the Journal
of the American-Irish Historical Society. It is a handsome book,
and, better still, it is a most interesting and valuable work. You
are deserving of great credit for your labors, which have given the
members of the Society a record of its doings which is a model in
its way.”
From the Maryland Historical Society: “The Maryland Historical
Society presents its acknowledgment and thanks to the American-Irish
Historical Society for the gift to its library of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, by Thos. H. Murray,
secretary-general. By order of the Society, Mendes Cohen,
Corresponding Secretary.”
From Librarian John D. Parsons: “The directors of the Newburyport
[Mass.] public library acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II, which
will be placed with works of like nature and made available to the
public. By order of the board, John D. Parsons, Librarian and
Secretary.”
From Rev. George F. Marshall, Milford, N. H.: “The second volume of
the American-Irish Historical Journal to hand. It is a wonder,
considering the age of the Society and its resources. A few more
years’ work of the Society, and the mythical Anglo-Saxon and
threadbare Scotch-Irish will have only a small place in the
upbuilding of Yankeedom.”
From Mr. William F. Clare, New York City: “I beg to acknowledge
receipt of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society for
1899. Thanking you for the same, and complimenting you upon its
tasty appearance and the evidence of careful work, which is manifest
upon the most cursory examination, I remain, yours, etc., W. F.
Clare.”
From Mr. Bernard Corr, Boston, Mass.: “The second volume of the
American-Irish Historical Society is just received. From a hasty
glance through its pages it seems to be quite comprehensive in its
contents, and the make-up and typographical work are very
creditable. Altogether it is a valuable historical document and you
deserve great praise for your editorial work.”
From Mr. T. B. Fitzpatrick, Boston, Mass.: “I received this morning
a copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, and
thank you sincerely for the precious volume. I shall value highly
the possession of the records and essays it contains, and appreciate
the satisfaction it must give the members to find these put in so
convenient a form.”
From Harvard College: “The president and fellows of Harvard College
have received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
by T. H. Murray, Volume II; a gift to the library of the university
from Mr. Thomas H. Murray, for which they return grateful
acknowledgment. Wm. C. Lane, Librarian. Gore Hall, Cambridge, May
21, 1900.”
From Mr. P. H. Coney, Topeka, Kan.: “Please accept my thanks for the
splendid volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume II. I am very proud of it, and consider it one of
the most valuable contributions to our history ever published. The
Society deserves the support of all true Americans in the noble work
it is pursuing.”
From the Public Library, Worcester, Mass.: “The directors have
received from you, as a gift to the library, Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society by Thomas Hamilton Murray, Volume
II, for which they return their grateful acknowledgments. T. C.
Mendenhall, President of the Board. Placed in the library. Samuel S.
Green, Librarian.”
From Hon. John J. Hayes, Boston, Mass.: “In acknowledging receipt of
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, allow me to
add my gratitude for the superb work you have done with splendid
intelligence and untiring energy. The men of our race are deeply
indebted to you, and I trust your next volume will show a very large
increase in membership.”
From Librarian George William Harris of Cornell University: “I beg
to acknowledge with best thanks the receipt of your gift to the
library,—Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume
II, 1899. Your continued remembrance of this library is gratefully
appreciated, and we shall be glad to receive and preserve for
reference the future volumes of the Journal.”
From Mr. Edward A. McLaughlin, Boston, Mass.: “I have just received,
by express, the second volume of the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society. I had a chat with Colonel Linehan the other day,
in which he spoke of the Journal and some of the articles contained
therein. I congratulate you on the neat manner in which the Journal
is gotten up. It marks the progress of the Society and does credit
to its enterprising secretary-general.”
From the University of California: “The Regents of the University of
California acknowledge the receipt of the gift named below, for
which I am instructed to return their grateful thanks. Very
respectfully yours, W. A. McKowen, Acting Secretary. Placed in the
library. J. D. Laymn, Assistant Librarian. Volume II, Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, 1899.”
From Brown University: “The corporation of Brown University in
Providence, R. I., have received the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume II, a gift to the University Library from
Thomas Hamilton Murray, secretary-general, for which the corporation
return a grateful acknowledgment on the part of the university. H.
L. Koopman, Librarian, for the president.”
From the New Jersey Historical Society: “The New Jersey Historical
Society has received from Mr. Thomas Hamilton Murray the Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II, Boston, 1899, for
which addition to its collections I am directed to present the
society’s grateful acknowledgments. Very respectfully, your obedient
servant, Henrietta R. Palmer, Librarian.”
From Rev. Frank L. Phalen, minister of the Church of the Unity,
Worcester, Mass.: “I am in receipt of Volume II of our Journal. I am
sure it must bring pleasure to every member of our Society, and it
certainly reflects credit upon our secretary-general. Some day I
hope I may be able to offer an essay or address that will be worthy
of the high purpose and splendid personnel of the Society.”
From Mr. John J. Davis, Greenville, Penn.: “I am very grateful for
the copy of Volume II of the Journal of the Society, which you sent
me. I appreciate it very much. Careful scrutiny must have been
exercised in the preparation of a work of this kind. It is indeed a
work of priceless value, and it contains a fund of information for
future reference which all the members will appreciate, I am sure.”
From the State Librarian of New Hampshire: “In behalf of the
trustees I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II, 1899, a gift from
you to the New Hampshire State Library, and to extend thanks for the
same. It will be their pleasure to give the book a fitting place
upon the shelves of the library. Very truly yours, Arthur H. Chase,
Librarian.”
From Yale University: “The president and fellows of Yale University
have received from Thomas Hamilton Murray, Esquire, the following
gift to the library for which I am instructed to return their
sincere thanks: ‘The Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, by Thomas Hamilton Murray, secretary-general, Volume II.
Boston, 1899.’ Very respectfully, A. Van Name, Librarian. New Haven,
Conn., May 22, 1900.”
From the State Librarian of Massachusetts: “I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt for the state library of Massachusetts of a
copy of Volume II of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, and I beg that you will accept my thanks for the gift. We
shall be grateful to continue to receive copies of all the
publications of your Society as they may be issued. Yours most
cordially, C. B. Tillinghast, Librarian.”
From Mr. Edward Fitzpatrick, Louisville (Ky.) _Daily Times_: “I
thought I would take occasion to write to acknowledge the receipt of
your recent annual publication. It is very fine, indeed, and I want
to compliment you on its splendid typographical appearance. It is
carefully edited, and I think reflects great credit upon you and the
Society. The indexing is perfect, and the chronology detailing the
work heretofore done could not, in my opinion, be improved upon.”
From Hon. P. T. Barry, Chicago, Ill.: “Accept my apology for not
acknowledging receipt of the second volume of the American-Irish
Historical Society work before now. The fact is, I have been East,
and only came across the volume to-day among the accumulation of
matter that had piled up in my absence. The work is creditable in
all particulars, and will make a suitable companion to the first
volume, issued last year. I congratulate you upon its appearance and
completeness.”
From Mr. Edward J. McMahon, Worcester, Mass.: “I beg leave to
acknowledge the receipt from you of Volume II of the Society’s
Journal, and, in thanking you for this most valuable addition to my
library, I desire to express something of the pleasure which its
perusal has given to me this peaceful Sunday afternoon. I am sure
that my interest in the Society and in its grand work has been
immensely quickened and that, in the future, I shall try to give
much more tangible evidence of my membership than I have in the
past.”
From the Public Library, Sacramento, Cal.: “The board of trustees of
Sacramento Free Public Library desire to return their thanks for
your generous donation of Volume II of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society. The book has been placed on the
shelf with the other publications, free to the reading public. By
order of the board. Samuel H. Gerrish, Secretary. In accordance with
a resolution of the board of trustees, I hereby acknowledge that I
have received the above named book. Caroline G. Hancock, Librarian.”
From Mr. Charles McCarthy, Jr., Portland, Me.: “I thank you very
much for the second volume of the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society which I received a few days ago, but have not yet
had time to read much of. I did, however, read Dr. Emmet’s paper on
‘Irish Emigration During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries,’
and your ‘Irish Chapter in the History of Brown University,’ both of
which place not only the members of the Society under obligation to
you, but the Irish race as well. Such papers cannot but be of
service in wearing away the prejudice of many of our American
fellow-citizens.”
From Mr. Joseph Geoghegan, Salt Lake City, Utah: “Dear Mr.
Murray:—You must excuse my delay in acknowledging the receipt of the
second volume of the American-Irish Historical Society. I received
it and was very much pleased, indeed, at its completeness and feel
that you are to be very highly complimented on your work. It is a
credit to a society that might have been in existence for a hundred
years. If at any time the funds of the Society should get into such
a shape that a call would be necessary, I will be only too pleased
to respond for any amount that you might suggest.”
From the librarian of the Long Island Historical Society, Brooklyn,
N. Y.: “It is with pleasure that I acknowledge your Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II. From the note at the
end of the volume, I presume that it will be impossible for us to
secure your first volume, which we much regret, as it is the kind of
work that should find a permanent home in a library such as ours,
which is for reference only. Would it be possible for us to obtain
any other of your writings, such as the Irish Schoolmasters in the
Colonies and the Irish Washingtons at Home and Abroad? We would
appreciate any publication of this kind. We have a library of over
64,000 volumes.”
From Hon. James F. Brennan, Peterborough, N. H., state library
commissioner: “BRO. MURRAY:—I am in receipt of the second volume of
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, and I wish to
congratulate you upon its excellent appearance. It shows
conscientious work on your part. The Chronological Record of the
Society is a most excellent thing, and the index that you give is
certainly matchless. I think an index is the most important thing
about a book of this character, and your work in that regard has
fulfilled every desire. There is no danger of having an index
contain too much, but there is great danger of having it contain too
little. Your earnest work is visible on every page of this volume,
and I wish to thank you, as a member of the Society, for your
conscientious labors.”