John J. Lenehan, New York City.
I was prepared for something extra, for with you it is nullum quod tetegit non ornavit, but Volume Eight of the Journal has completely surpassed all my anticipations. It is a wonder.
It is the best book ever issued by the Society, and marks the highest point reached in its work.
Between the pages—nay, between the very lines themselves—I see your thought and care for every detail. Well written, carefully read, appropriately collocated, profusely illustrated, full of information and suggestion, the book only partly shows the wealth of labor expended on its preparation.
No one will ever know or thoroughly realize the time you necessarily gave to this task. The American Irish Historical Society will long feel proud of the zeal and devotion of its distinguished Secretary-General.
In these days of the strenuous life it may truly be said that greater love hath no man than this, that he gives up some of his time for his friends. This work will bear great fruit. May you long be spared.