I take great pleasure in presenting the second volume of the JOURNAL to
the Society. In so doing, I desire to acknowledge many courtesies
received from various sources during its preparation. I have also been
favored with ideas and suggestions regarding the work and, where
practicable, have incorporated the same. The present volume, covering
the year 1899, shows an increase in scope over the preceding one, a fact
typifying the Society’s growth in the field of American historical
organizations.