The following are extracts from letters of regret:
From Mr. John J. Rooney, New York City: “My Dear Mr. Murray: I am
exceedingly sorry I cannot be present at the American-Irish Historical
Society dinner tomorrow night. I have a heavy case in court and cannot
get away. Kindly express my regrets to all. Sincerely, John J. Rooney.”
From the Hon. Felix Carbray, M. R. I. A., Quebec, Canada: “I duly
received the notice for the annual meeting and dinner. I deeply regret
that distance and heavy business cares will make it unable for me to be
present. I hope you will have a large gathering and a successful
celebration.”
From the Hon. Patrick J. McCarthy, mayor of Providence, R. I.: “Dear
Sir: Your letter in regard to the dinner of the American-Irish
Historical Society received, and I regret to state that owing to
previous engagements in Providence it will be impossible for me to
attend. Wishing you a successful meeting, I remain, respectfully yours,
Patrick J. McCarthy.”
From the Hon. Patrick J. Ryan, mayor of Elizabeth, N. J.: “Many thanks
for your circular letter announcing that the American-Irish Historical
Society is to have a reception and dinner in Boston on Thursday, January
24, next. I appreciate the notice I assure you, and regret to say that I
will not be able to attend owing to a press of other matters here. I
hope and trust the meeting will be a success in every way.”
From the Hon. Franklin M. Danaher, Albany, N. Y.: “Dear Mr. Murray: I
have your notice of the annual meeting and dinner of the American-Irish
Historical Society in Boston on Thursday, January 24, 1907. I have
always been able to attend the annual meetings of the Society because
they happened in New York coincident with my presence there on official
business. Whether I can be in Boston on January 24th is somewhat
problematical, but I will do so if I can. Do you expect
President-General McGowan?”
From Mr. Edward J. McGuire, New York City: “My Dear Mr. Murray: It seems
ungracious not to attend the Historical Society’s dinner at Boston on
Thursday evening, you Yankees have been so generous and loyal in coming
to New York, but for me it is absolutely impossible to be present. I am
engaged in a number of most important and engrossing professional
matters, and I have in addition but recently returned from a week’s
absence in the South. I am sure you will make my excuses. I hope that
you are entirely recovered from your illness and that everything
prospers with you and the Society. With kindest regards, Very truly
yours, Edward J. McGuire.”
From the Rt. Rev. Mgr. Dennis J. O’Connell, M. A., S. T. D., rector of
the Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C.: “Mr. T. H.
Murray, Secretary-General, Sea View, Mass. My Dear Sir: I desire to
thank you very cordially for the notice you sent me regarding the annual
dinner, and to say at the same time with sincere regret that I am afraid
I cannot assist, for the following day, January the 25th, is the feast
of our Faculty of Theology at which I must be present. Wishing all a
pleasant time, I remain, Very sincerely yours, D. J. O’Connell.”
From the Hon. Edward A. Moseley, Washington, D. C.: “I regret very much
that it is impossible for me to attend the annual meeting of the
American-Irish Historical Society. I really wish that the Society would
have its next meeting in Washington; I believe it would be a good plan
from every point of view. I had fully intended to get to the coming
meeting on the 24th, but I went to Boston over the holidays, and the
result is that I have as bad a cold as I ever had in my life, and I am
afraid to leave Washington. Do have the next annual meeting in
Washington, and I will contribute in every way to make it a success, and
will devote myself to the work. With all cordial regards, sincerely
yours, E. A. Moseley.”
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