THE AMERICAN IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Office of Treasurer-General.
Providence, R. I., October 14, 1909.
Mr. Charles Alexander,
129 Benefit St.,
Providence, R. I.
Dear Mr. Alexander:—We beg you to accept the accompanying souvenir of an occasion fraught with pleasure for all who participated in it. It is sent by the local members of the Executive Council of the American Irish Historical Society, and carries with it their best wishes for you and yours.
May “Macedonia” be its habitat and the scene of its triumphs, and while it will not add lustre to the glories of the “Home of Alexander,” nor bring greater sunshine within its portals than the gracious host himself always sheds about him, it will, we hope, abide with him as a pleasant remembrance of the donors who keep him in living, loving memory.
Very sincerely yours,
Michael F. Dooley.
Thomas Z. Lee.
John McManus.
Patrick Carter.
That our genial host was greatly pleased with the gift is evidenced by his very courteous letter in reply, which is as follows:
October 19, 1909.
Messrs. Michael F. Dooley, Thomas Zanslaur Lee, John McManus, and Patrick Carter, Local Members of the Executive Council of the American Irish Historical Society:—
Gentlemen: I am in receipt of your cordial letter of October fourteenth and the splendid punch bowl for Macedonia. I heartily thank you for them both, and you may be sure that the home of the bowl will be Macedonia.
It certainly brings to my mind one of the pleasantest days of my life, and I truly hope that Father Time will deal gently with us so that at no distant date we will all meet again at Macedonia, and with good fellowship drink from the bowl to good luck and prosperity for all.
Thanking you for the kind remembrance, I remain,
Most truly yours,
Charles Alexander.
The whole event from beginning to end was well managed and the gentlemen present enjoyed every minute of the time spent at Macedonia. The affair was managed by Colonel Alexander and Mr. Dooley, and not a single detail for the comfort or pleasure of the Executive Council was omitted. July 22d, 1909, and Macedonia will be long remembered by the members of the Executive Council who participated in this most enjoyable occasion.