Volume V of the Society’s Journal, covering the year 1905, 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 volume:
From the Rev. Richard Neagle, Malden, Mass.: “Dear Sir, I
acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the Journal, Volume V.”
From Mr. James H. Devlin, Jr., Boston, Mass.: “I have just received
the Journal of the Historical Society, for which please accept my
thanks.”
From Mr. M. H. Cox, Boston, Mass.: “I beg to acknowledge receipt of
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, and am much
pleased with it.”
From M. S. McGauran, M. D., Lawrence, Mass.: “Volume V of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society is received. I am
well pleased with the work.”
From Mr. W. H. Mahony, New York City: “I have received the fifth
volume of the Journal of the A. I. H. S., and look forward with
great pleasure to its perusal.”
From the Watertown (Mass.) Free Public Library: “The Trustees
gratefully acknowledge your gift of Volume V of the Journal of your
Society. S. F. Whitney, Librarian.”
From the Boston Athenæum: “The library committee gratefully
acknowledge the gift of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume V. Chas. K. Bolton, Librarian.”
From Mr. Laurence Clancy, Oswego, N. Y.: “I gladly acknowledge
receipt of Volume V of the Journal of the American Irish Historical
Society. I wish you health, happiness and success.”
From Mr. Alfred L. Doyle, New York City: “In behalf of my father,
brother and myself, I wish to acknowledge receipt of the Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society for 1905.”
From Yale University: “The president and fellows of Yale University
gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V. J. C. Schwab,
Librarian.”
From Mr. James L. O’Neill, Elizabeth, N. J.: “Am delighted with
Volume V of the Journal of our Society just received. It is a credit
to the organization and worthy of the volumes that have preceded
it.”
From Mr. Henry Stoddard Ruggles, Wakefield, Mass.: “Accept my thanks
for the fifth volume of the Society’s admirable Journal, which I had
the pleasure to receive through your thoughtful courtesy.”
From the Hon. P. T. Barry, Chicago, Ill.: “The Society’s latest
volume has been received, and I am sure I shall very much enjoy
reading it. It makes a fitting companion for the other volumes of
the Society.”
From Capt. James Connolly, Coronado, Cal.: “Volume V of the Journal
of our Historical Society has reached me. I am delighted with it and
compliment you and the Society upon the excellence of the book.”
From the Medford (Mass.) Public Library: “The library has received
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, for which the
trustees return grateful acknowledgment. Mary E. Sargent,
Librarian.”
From the Portland (Me.) Public Library: “The library has received
your gift, Journal of the American-Irish Society, Volume V, which is
hereby gratefully acknowledged for the trustees. Alice C. Furbish,
Librarian.”
From the Elizabeth (N. J.) Public Library and Reading Room: “The
board of trustees acknowledge with thanks your recent contribution
of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V,
to the library.”
From the University of Chicago: “I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of Volume V of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society as a gift to the library. Very truly, Zella Allen Dixson,
Librarian.”
From the Duluth (Minn.) Public Library: “The directors gratefully
acknowledge the receipt of Volume V of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society. A gift to the library. Lydia M.
Poirier, Librarian.”
From the Nashua (N. H.) Public Library: “The library has received
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, for
which the trustees return a grateful acknowledgment. Harriet
Crombie, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Toledo, Ohio: “The receipt of your gift to
this library of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society
is hereby gratefully acknowledged. Very respectfully, Willis F.
Sewall, Librarian.”
From the Hartford (Conn.) Public Library: “The officers of the
Hartford Public Library acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the
Journal, Volume V, a gift from the American-Irish Historical
Society. C. M. Hewins, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Denver, Col.: “The Public Library of the
City and County of Denver acknowledges with thanks the receipt of
Volume V, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society.
Respectfully, C. R. Dudley.”
From the Most Rev. John J. Keane, D. D., archbishop of Dubuque, Ia.:
“I return thanks for the splendid volume of the Proceedings of the
American-Irish Historical Society, and wish the Society continued
prosperity and usefulness.”
From the Public Library, Holyoke, Mass.: “Please accept the thanks
of this library for a copy of the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume V, recently received. Very truly yours,
Frank G. Willcox, librarian.”
From the Public Library of Cincinnati, Ohio: “The library has
received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume V, for which the board of trustees returns a grateful
acknowledgment. N. D. C. Hodges, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio: “We are in receipt of
Volume V of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
for which please accept the thanks of myself and the library board.
Yours truly, W. H. Brett, Librarian.”
From the Robbins Library, Arlington, Mass.: “The trustees return
their grateful acknowledgments to the American-Irish Historical
Society for the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume V. E. J. Newton, Librarian.”
From the Harris Institute Library, Woonsocket, R. I.: “Harris
Institute Library acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a copy of
Volume V of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society.
Very truly, A. H. Ward, Librarian.”
From the University of Pennsylvania: “I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of Volume V of the Journal of the
American-Irish Society, 1905, and beg to return thanks for the same.
Very respectfully, Morris Jastrow, Jr., Librarian.”
From the Ferguson Library, Stamford, Conn.: “Please accept our
thanks for the copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume V, which we have recently received. Yours very
truly, E. Van Howenberg, Librarian.”
From the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Md.: “The trustees
acknowledge with thanks the gift of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, from the American-Irish
Historical Society. Bernard C. Steiner, Librarian.”
From Clark University, Worcester, Mass.: “Please accept the thanks
of the University for your gift of the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume V, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged. Louis N. Wilson, Librarian.”
From the People’s Library, Newport, R. I.: “On behalf of the
People’s Library of Newport, I beg to thank you for your gift of
Volume V of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society.
Very truly yours, J. E. Gardner, Librarian.”
From the Library of Leland Stanford Junior University, California:
“The library acknowledges, with thanks, the receipt of your gift of
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V.
Respectfully yours, Melvin G. Dodge, Librarian.”
From the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston: “This society
wishes to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, for which it returns
grateful thanks. Samuel A. Green, Librarian.”
From the Providence (R. I.) Public Library: “The trustees of the
Providence Public Library have received from the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume V of the Journal, for which they return
their thanks. William E. Foster, Librarian.”
From the Rev. Austin Dowling, Providence, R. I.: “I have received
Volume V of the Journal of the American Irish Historical Society—as
usual, extremely interesting and valuable. With best wishes to
yourself and congratulations on your splendid work.”
From the Public Library, Brookline, Mass.: “In behalf of the
trustees I return a grateful acknowledgment of the work mentioned
below, a gift to the library. Louisa M. Hooper, Librarian. (Journal
of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V.)”
From the University of Maine: “In behalf of the university, it gives
me pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of the following book which
has been added to the library through your courtesy: Journal, Vol.
5. Yours truly, Ralph K. Jones, 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 Historical Society, Volume V. Very
respectfully, A. N. Brown, Professor, Librarian.”
From Cornell University: “I beg to acknowledge with best thanks the
receipt of your gift to the library: The Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas Hamilton Murray, Volume
V. Very truly yours, Geo. Wm. Harris, Librarian.”
From Miss Helen Prendergast, Mayville, Chautauqua County, N. Y.: “I
am desirous of extending my sincere thanks for a copy of Volume V of
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. I have read
most of it and find it very interesting and instructive.”
From the librarian of the George Washington University, Washington,
D. C.: “On behalf of the George Washington University, I wish to
acknowledge gratefully the receipt of a copy of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society for 1905, Volume V.”
From the Reynolds Library, Rochester, N. Y.: “The trustees of the
Reynolds Library acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your gift,
named below. Alfred S. Collins, Librarian. (Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V. 8vo. Boston, 1905.)”
From Tufts College, Medford, Mass.: “The trustees of Tufts College
have received from Mr. Thomas Hamilton Murray, secretary, the
following gift to the library: Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume V, for which they return thanks. H. L.
Mellen, Librarian.”
From Trinity College, Washington, D. C.: “We have received a copy of
the fifth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society and we thank you for your courtesy in sending it to the
library. It seems even more interesting and valuable than its
predecessors.”
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. (The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume V.)”
From Mr. John Lavelle, Cleveland, Ohio: “I wish to acknowledge the
receipt of the annual Journal, and other literature, of the Society.
I know of nothing better calculated to promote the interests and to
elevate our race than the labors of the A. I. H. S. Keep up the good
work.”
From Dartmouth College: “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V,
1905, 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 Timothy M. Ryan, M. D., Torrington, Conn.: “I have received
Volume V of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
and beg to return thanks. I am very anxious to secure the four
previous volumes, but do not know whether or not it is possible to
obtain them.”
From the Public Library, Detroit, Mich.: “The library has received
from you the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, 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 the Public Library, Los Angeles, Cal.: “The Los Angeles Public
Library presents its acknowledgments and thanks to the
American-Irish Historical Society for the gift of the Journal of the
Society, Volume V. By order of the board of directors. Chas. F.
Lummis, Librarian.”
From the Oswego (N. Y.) City Library: “The trustees of the Oswego
City Library desire to thank the American-Irish Historical Society
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 Library of the University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.:
“On behalf of the University of Washington, I acknowledge with best
thanks the receipt of the undermentioned gift. Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V. Very respectfully, H.
C. Coffman, Librarian.”
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 V,
presented by you to the library, for which they return their sincere
thanks. Richard Bliss, Librarian.”
From the Columbia University Library in the City of New York: “The
trustees acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the Journal, Volume
V, from the American-Irish Historical Society, which has been placed
to the credit of that institution, on our exchange account. James H.
Canfield, Librarian.”
From Mr. Charles W. Sloane, New York City: “Volume V of the Journal
of the American-Irish Historical Society has reached me this
morning. Of course I have had an opportunity to only glance at the
contents, but I have looked far enough into the volume to feel sure
that it is most interesting.”
From the Public Library, Minneapolis, Minn.: “The library board of
the city of Minneapolis has received your gift, consisting of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, for which I am
instructed to return a grateful acknowledgment. Very respectfully,
Gratia Countryman, Librarian.”
From the American Antiquarian Society: “The American Antiquarian
Society has received your donation of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, for which I have the
honor, on behalf of the council, to return a grateful
acknowledgment. Edmund M. Barton, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Newburyport, Mass.: “The directors of the
Newburyport Public Library acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of
the Journal, Volume V, 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 the Public Library, Buffalo, N. Y.: “The board of directors of
the Buffalo Public Library take pleasure in thanking you for your
valued gift of a copy of the publication named below, which will be
carefully preserved and made useful to the public. H. L. Elmendorf,
Librarian. (Journal, Volume V.)”
From the Cooper Union, New York City: “The trustees have received
one bound volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume V, a gift to the institution from the American-Irish
Historical Society, for which they return their grateful
acknowledgment. L. C. L. Jordan, Assistant Secretary.”
From the librarian of 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 V, and gratefully acknowledges this
contribution to its library.”
From Harvard University: “The president and fellows have received
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, a
gift to the library of the university, from the Society, for which
they return a grateful acknowledgment. William C. Lane, Librarian,
Cambridge, Mass., January 12, 1906.”
From the New York Historical Society: “The New York Historical
Society has received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume V, 8vo. Boston, 1905, a gift from the American-Irish
Historical Society, for which I am instructed to return a grateful
acknowledgment. Robert H. Kelby, Librarian.”
From Mr. Michael J. Ward, Brookline, Mass.: “Your latest volume of
the Society excels the previous ones, in my opinion. It is fine in
every respect and I have loaned it to several of my acquaintances
with the request that they become members of the Society. You
certainly deserve the highest praise for its production.”
From the University of Vermont: “The faculty of the University
acknowledge with thanks the gift of the American-Irish Historical
Society Journal, Volume V, 1905, from the American-Irish Historical
Society. M. H. Buckham, President. Billings Library, Burlington,
Vt., February 13, 1906. Edith E. Clarke, Librarian.”
From the Rt. Rev. Mgr. Dennis J. O’Connell, M. A., S. T. D., rector
of the Catholic University, Washington, D. C.: “I desire to
acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, and to add my
gratification of possessing such a neat and interesting historical
production.”
From the Narragansett Library Association, Peace Dale, R. I.: “In
behalf of the trustees of the Narragansett Library Association, I
beg to acknowledge the receipt of Volume V of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, for which a grateful
acknowledgment is tendered. Very respectfully, Rose Sherman,
Librarian.”
From the Rhode Island Historical Society: “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, Volume V, 1905.)”
From the Newberry Library, Chicago, Ill.: “The trustees of the
Newberry Library have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, by
Thomas Hamilton Murray, presented by you to the library, and
respectfully tender their thanks for the same. J. V. Cheney,
Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Dover, N. H.: “The trustees have directed
me to express to you their thanks for your gift, entitled Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V. They are very glad
to have these valuable historical papers for permanent preservation
in the Library. Very truly yours, C. H. Garland, Librarian.”
From the Free Library of Philadelphia, Pa.: “The board of trustees
have received from you as a gift to the library one copy of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, 1905, Volume V,
for which they return their grateful acknowledgments. J. G.
Rosengarten, President of Board of Trustees. John Thomson,
Librarian.”
From the Free Public Library, New Bedford, Mass.: “The trustees of
the New Bedford Free Public Library have received a copy of the
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, 1905,
presented by you to the library, for which they return a grateful
acknowledgment. William L. Sayer, Clerk of the Board of Trustees.”
From the Free Public Library, Worcester, Mass.: “The directors have
received from you as a gift to the library the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas H. Murray, for which
they return their grateful acknowledgments. Thomas J. Barrett,
President of the Board. Placed in the library. Samuel S. Green,
Librarian.”
From the Utica (N. Y.) Public Library: “The trustees acknowledge
with thanks the gift of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume V, from the American-Irish Historical Society. The
same has been officially entered in the records of the library.
Nicholas E. Devereux, President; Caroline M. Underhill, Librarian.”
From the City Library, Manchester, N. H.: “The trustees have
received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume V, a gift to the library from the American-Irish Historical
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 Riggs Memorial Library, Georgetown University, Washington,
D. C.: “On behalf of the University I beg to acknowledge the receipt
of your courteous gift: Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society, Volume V, 1905, for which I am directed to return cordial
thanks. Yours with much esteem, J. H. Ramspacher, Assistant
Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Boston, Mass.: “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. (The
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, by
Thomas H. Murray.)”
From Brown University, Providence, R. I.: “The Corporation of Brown
University in Providence, R. I., have received the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, 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.”
From the New Hampshire State Library: “In behalf of the trustees I
beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following volume sent this
library through your kindness: Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume V, 1905. It will be their pleasure to
give the book a fitting place upon the shelves. Yours very truly,
Arthur Chase, State Librarian.”
From the Bangor (Me.) Public Library: “The managers have received
the publication named on the other side [Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V] from the American-Irish
Historical Society, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment.
William B. Peirce, President of the Board. Placed in the library.
Mary H. Curran, Librarian.”
From Bowdoin College: “The president and trustees of Bowdoin College
have received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume V, a gift to the library, from Thomas Hamilton Murray, Esq.,
secretary, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. Wm. DeW.
Hyde, President. Placed in the library January 13, 1906. Geo. T.
Little, Librarian.”
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, N. A. Henderson, Acting Secretary. Placed in the
library, J. C. Rowell, Librarian. (Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Volume V, 1905.)”
From the Free Public Library, Lynn, Mass.: “The trustees have
received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume V, by Thomas Hamilton Murray, secretary-general, a gift to
the library, from the Society, for which they return a grateful
acknowledgment. John W. Berry, President of the Board. Placed in the
library. Harriet L. Matthews, Librarian.”
From Mr. Sylvester J. O’Sullivan, New York City: “I trust you will
pardon me for not acknowledging sooner the copy of the annual book
of the Society, which I received from you a few weeks ago. Before
acknowledging it, I desired to take a look into it and I had not an
opportunity to do so until last evening. I cannot compliment you too
highly upon the creditable result.”
From the New York Public Library: “I am instructed by the trustees
to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the volume mentioned on
the following page, which you have been so kind as to present to
this library. Very respectfully, Wilberforce Eames, Lenox Librarian,
for the director. (The Journal of the American-Irish Historical
Society. Boston, Mass., 1905.)”
From the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.: “In behalf of the
joint committee of both houses of Congress on the library, I have
the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, presented by the
Society to the Library of Congress. Very respectfully your obedient
servant, Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress.”
From the Peabody Institute, Peabody, Mass.: “The government have
received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,
Volume V, a gift to the library from Thomas Hamilton Murray,
secretary-general, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment.
Thomas Carroll, Chairman of Lyceum and Library Committee. Placed in
the library. Lyman P. Osborn, Librarian.”
From Mr. Dennis H. Tierney, Waterbury, Conn.: “I have received
Volume V, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. I find
it replete with historical sketches which I am sure will be
appreciated by our race. The classification of the subject-matter is
admirable and prompts me, an officer of the Society, to thank you
for the painstaking research and neatness exhibited in its issue.”
From Miss Marcella A. Fitzgerald, Gilroy, Cal.: “Please accept my
thanks for the interesting volume of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society which I received recently. All
that concerns the Green Isle has a charm born of the magic power
Erin wields over the hearts of her children, and I pray that success
will crown your efforts to preserve the records of our race in
America.”
From the New England Historic Genealogical Society: “The New England
Historic Genealogical Society has received the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V, 1905, a gift from the
American-Irish Historical Society, for which I am instructed to
return a grateful acknowledgment. William Prescott Greenlaw,
Librarian. Society’s House, 18 Somerset Street, Boston, January 17,
1906.”
From the library of the U. S. Military Academy, West Point: “I have
the honor to acknowledge, with many thanks, the receipt of the
following-named publication presented to this library: Journal of
the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume V. To the secretary
American-Irish Historical Society, 36 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Edward S. Holden,
Librarian.”
From the Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy, Mass.: “The Thomas
Crane Public Library of the City of Quincy has received from the
American-Irish Historical Society, as a gift to the library, the
book mentioned in the following schedule, for which the board of
trustees return their sincere thanks. H. H. Keith, Secretary. (The
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society.) A. L. Bumpus,
Librarian.”
From the Very Rev. Edmund T. Shanahan, Ph. D., S. T. D., J. U. L.,
Catholic University, Washington, D. C.: “Many thanks for Volume V of
the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, the receipt of
which I hereby acknowledge. It is a genuine pleasure to read the
growing list of the resurrected dead of our race who are made to
live again in the warmth of affectionate recollection. I
congratulate you.”
From the University of Michigan: “I beg leave to acknowledge with
best thanks the receipt of Volume V of the Journal of the
American-Irish Historical Society, which we are much pleased to add
to our shelves. We now have Volumes 1, 3, 4 and 5. Would it be
possible for us to secure a copy of Volume 2? Assuring you of our
sincere appreciation of any help you may give us in the matter, I
am, very sincerely yours, Theo. W. Koch, Librarian.”
From Prof. Daniel W. Shea, Ph. D., Catholic University, Washington,
D. C.: “The fifth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society reached me safely. Several of the articles have
interested me very much. In the details which they contain there is
more that appeals to our human interests than there is in the great
national events of any country. I am glad that such details are
finding in this Journal a repository for permanent preservation.”
From Mr. John Mulhern, San Francisco, Cal., for the Knights of St.
Patrick, that city: “The copy of the Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, No. 5, which you mailed me for the Knights of
St. Patrick has been received and I was very much pleased with its
appearance. I haven’t had an opportunity of examining it carefully
yet, but I can see there is much interesting matter in it. Mr.
O’Connor, I am sure, will be pleased to see the sketch of the life
of Martin Murphy, Sr., in print.”