This is the sixth volume of the JOURNAL of the Society. It continues the
series so auspiciously begun years ago and which has been added to
annually. These six volumes represent a great amount of work and contain
a vast deal of historical material relative to the Irish element in the
composition of the American people. As we progress with our researches,
even we ourselves are quite astonished at the facts brought to light,
facts showing in a far greater degree than anticipated, how tremendously
important was the part taken by the Irish element in American colonial
life and in the early and subsequent career of the republic itself. The
present volume sets forth much matter of interest and value in this
regard, and is in every way a worthy companion for the volumes of the
JOURNAL that have preceded it.
BOSTON, MASS., December 31, 1906.