GOOD WORDS FOR VOL. IV OF THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY.
Volume IV of the Society’s Journal, covering the year 1904, 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 fourth volume:
From the Town Library, Peterborough, N. H.: “We have received the Journal of the American-Irish Society, for which please accept our thanks.”
From Mr. James Connolly, Coronado, Cal.: “I am in receipt of Vol. IV of the Journal of our Society. Please accept my congratulations on its excellence.”
From the Boston Athenæum: “The library committee gratefully acknowledge the gift of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV. Chas. K. Bolton, Librarian.”
From Thomas Addis Emmet, M. D., LL. D., New York City: “I have received the fourth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, and am well pleased with it.”
From the Library of the University of Colorado: “I beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your Journal, Volume IV, 1904. Gift to this library. Alfred E. Whitaker Librarian.”
From the Carnegie Library, Pittsburg, Pa.: “On behalf of the board of trustees I take pleasure in acknowledging your gift to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburg. Anderson H. Hopkins, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Haverhill, Mass.: “The trustees acknowledge with thanks the gift of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904. John G. Moulton, Librarian.”
From Mr. Hugh McCaffrey, Philadelphia, Pa.: “I appreciate the fourth volume of the Journal of the Society, received lately, and which reflects great credit on you and the good work you have at heart.”
From Mr. John Lavelle, Cleveland, O.: “The fourth volume of the Journal of our Society has just come to hand. It is an extremely creditable work, and is of permanent value. Congratulations!”
From the Public Library, San Francisco, Cal.: “The trustees acknowledge with thanks the receipt of one copy of the ‘Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,’ by Thomas Hamilton Murray.”
From Mr. Edward J. Brandon, City Clerk, Cambridge, Mass.: “Permit me to tender my congratulations on Volume IV of the Journal. It seems to me that this is the best volume yet issued by the Society.”
From the Library of the University of Oregon: “Please receive hearty thanks for Volume IV of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. Yours very respectfully, Camilla Leach, Librarian.”
From the University of Nebraska Library, Lincoln, Neb.: “The library board acknowledges with thanks the gift of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV. J. I. Wyer, Librarian.”
From Capt. Edward O’Meagher Condon, Nashville, Tenn.: “Many thanks for Volume IV of the Journal of the Society. It is splendidly gotten up and is creditable to you and the organization in every way.”
From the Brooklyn (N. Y.) Public Library: “We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV. With thanks for your courtesy, Frank P. Hill, Librarian.”
From the New York State Library, Accession Department: “The library has received your Journal, Volume IV, 1904. The gift is gratefully acknowledged and will be duly credited. Melvil Dewey, Director.”
From the Nashua (N. H.) Public Library: “The library has received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, for which the trustees return a grateful acknowledgment. Harriet Crombie, Librarian.”
From the Troy (N. Y.) Public Library: “Gentlemen: The Troy Public Library takes pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of Volume IV of the Journal of the Society. Yours very gratefully, Margaret Deming, Librarian.”
From the Otis Library, Norwich, Conn.: “The Otis Library acknowledges with thanks the receipt of Journal, Volume IV, a gift to the library from the American-Irish Historical Society. Jonathan Trumbull, Librarian.”
From Tufts College, Mass.: “The trustees of Tufts College have received from the American-Irish Historical Society the following gift to the library: The Journal, Volume IV, for which they return thanks. H. S. Mellen, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Portland, Me.: “The library has received your gift, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, which is hereby gratefully acknowledged for the trustees. Alice C. Furbish, Librarian.”
From the Holyoke (Mass.) Public Library: “Dear Sir, Please accept the thanks of this Library for one copy of the ‘Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society,’ received today. Very truly yours, F. G. Willcox, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Denver, Col.: “The Public Library of the City of Denver acknowledges with thanks the receipt of Volume IV, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. Respectfully, C. R. Dudley, Librarian.”
From the University of Pennsylvania: “The library committee of the University of Pennsylvania gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the gift noted on the margin: (Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume, IV, 1904.)”
From the Library of Leland Stanford Junior University, California: “The library acknowledges with thanks the receipt of your gift of the Journal of American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV. Respectfully Yours, Melvin G. Dodge, Librarian.”
From the University of Texas: “In behalf of the board of regents I hereby acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following gift from you to the library: Journal, Volume IV. P. L. Windsor, Librarian. Austin, Texas, April 4, 1905.”
From the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Md.: “The trustees acknowledge with thanks the gift of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, from the American-Irish Historical Society. Bernard C. Steiner, Librarian.”
From the Library of the University of Chicago: “On behalf of the trustees I hereby acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, as a gift to the library. Zella Allen Dixson, Librarian.”
From the Library of the University of Cincinnati: “This library begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of your gift of Volume IV of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. Respectfully, Harriet Evans Hodge, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Hartford, Conn.: “The officers of the Hartford Public Library acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the Journal of American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a gift from the Society. C. M. Hewins, Librarian.”
From the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, Vt.: “The trustees gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the American-Irish Historical Society Journal, with an analytical index, a gift from Thomas Hamilton Murray. Sarah C. Hagar, Librarian.”
From Clark University Library, Worcester, Mass.: “Please accept the thanks of the University for your gift of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. Louis N. Wilson. 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 Society, Volume IV. Very respectfully, A. N. Brown, Professor, Librarian.”
From the Public Library of Providence, R. I.: “The trustees of the Providence Public Library have received from the American-Irish Historical Society, the Journal, Volume IV, for which they return their thanks. William E. Foster, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Brookline, Mass.: “The trustees acknowledge, with thanks, the gift of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, from the Society. Leonard K. Storrs, Chairman of the Board. Louisa M. Hooper, Librarian.”
From the Library Association of Portland, Oregon: “The directors acknowledge the receipt of Volume IV of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, by T. H. Murray, for which they return sincere thanks. Mary Frances Isom, Librarian.”
From the Cornell University Library, Ithaca, N. Y.: “Dear Sir: I beg to acknowledge with best thanks the receipt of your gift to the library. Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV. Yours very truly, T. W. Harris, Librarian.”
From Mr. Joseph Geoghegan, Salt Lake City, Utah: “I beg to acknowledge receipt of the fourth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, and congratulate you on having maintained the high standard of the former volumes.”
From the Public Library, Peoria, Ill.: “The directors of the Peoria Public Library acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your gift to the Library, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV. Respectfully, E. S. Willcox, Librarian.”
From Mr. William Giblin, New York City: “I beg to acknowledge receipt of the fourth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. Pray accept my congratulations on the success of the work and my hearty thanks to you for sending it.”
From the Library of Princeton University: “I am directed to convey to you the thanks of the trustees of Princeton University for your gift, which has been received and placed in the library. I have the honor to be yours very truly, E. C. Richardson, Librarian.”
From Mr. James L. O’Neill, Elizabeth, N. J.: “Volume IV of the Journal of our Society has just come to hand. It is a splendid book and every member of the organization will undoubtedly be proud of it. The historical papers are of especial interest and value.”
From the University of Minnesota: “The University of Minnesota has received the Journal, Volume IV, a gift to the library from the American-Irish Historical Society, for which a grateful acknowledgment is hereby returned. William W. Folwell, Librarian.”
From the People’s Library, Newport, R. I.: “The People’s Library of Newport, Rhode Island, has received a copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, for which is returned a grateful acknowledgment. Jane E. Gardner, Librarian.”
From Mr. Patrick F. Magrath, Binghamton, N. Y.: “I congratulate you on the excellence of the fourth volume of the Journal, just received. The book is fully equal in point of merit and workmanship to Vols. I, II and III. The entire series is a credit to our Society.”
From the Essex Institute, Salem, Mass.: “The Essex Institute has the honor to acknowledge, with cordial thanks, the receipt of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas H. Murray, Volume IV, as a gift to the library. Alice G. Waters, Librarian.”
From the Columbia University Library in the City of New York: “The trustees acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Journal, Volume IV, from the American-Irish Historical Society, which has been placed to the credit of that institution. James H. Canfield. [Librarian.]”
From the Elizabeth (N. J.) Public Library and Reading Room: “The board of trustees acknowledge with thanks your recent contribution of one copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, to the library. Respectfully, M. L. Prevost, Librarian.”
From the Free Public Library of Newark, N. J.: “The trustees have received from you as a gift to the library Volume IV of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. Placed in the library. J. C. Dana, Librarian.”
From the University of Vermont: “The faculty of the university acknowledge with thanks the gift of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904, from the American-Irish Historical Society. M. H. Buckham, President. Edith E. Clarke, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Fitchburg, Mass.: “The trustees take pleasure in thanking you for your valued gift noted below, which will be carefully preserved and made useful to the public. G. E. Nutting, Librarian. (The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV.)”
From the Library of the University of Georgia: “I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, your gift to this library of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904. I would like very much to have a complete set of your journals on our shelves. D. Burnet, Librarian.”
From the Duluth (Minn.) Public Library: “The directors gratefully acknowledge the receipt of Volume IV of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, a gift to the library. Would it be possible for us to secure the three other volumes? Lydia M. Poirier, Librarian.”
From the Wilmington Institute Free Library, Wilmington, Del.: “The Board of Managers acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your gift to this library of the publication noted below. Very respectfully, C. L. Bailey, Librarian. (Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, 1904.)”
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. (Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904.)”
From the Oswego (N. Y.) City Library: “The trustees of the Oswego City Library desire to thank Mr. T. H. Murray, secretary, 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 General Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: “I take pleasure in acknowledging, with thanks, the receipt of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV, 1904, which you have been so kind as to present to this library. Very truly yours, R. C. Davis, Librarian.”
From the St. Paul (Minn.) Public Library: “The board of directors of the St. Paul Public Library have received your gift, consisting of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, for which I am instructed to return their grateful acknowledgment. Helen J. McCaine, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Detroit, Mich.: “The library has received from you the American-Irish Historical Society Journal, Volume IV, 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 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 IV, and gratefully acknowledges this contribution to its library.”
From the Cooper Union, New York City: “The trustees have received one copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, a gift to the institution from the American-Irish Historical Society, for which they return their grateful acknowledgement. L. C. L. Jordan, Assistant Secretary.”
From the Public Library, Minneapolis, Minn.: “The library board of the City of Minneapolis has received your gift, consisting of Journal, Volume IV, of the American-Irish Historical Society, for which I am instructed to return a grateful acknowledgment. Very respectfully, G. A. Countryman, Librarian.”
From the Redwood Library, Newport, R. I.: “The directors of the Redwood Library take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, presented by you to the library, for which they return their sincere thanks. Richard Bliss, Librarian.”
From the Library of Dartmouth College: “Dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904, 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 Harvard University: “The President and Fellows have received the Journal of the American Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a gift to the library of the university from the Society, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. William C. Lane, Librarian. Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 21, 1905.”
From the Newburgh (N. Y.) Board of Education: “The board of education of the City of Newburgh acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following gift from you to the Newburgh Free Library: The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV, 1904. Thomas M. Hawthorne, Librarian.”
From the Steele Memorial Library, Elmira, N. Y.: “We are in receipt of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV. We will be pleased to have this volume in our library, and allow me to thank you for the courtesy of the gift. Yours very truly, (Mrs.) Kate Deane Andrew, Librarian.”
From the Newton (Mass.) Free Library: “The trustees of the Newton Free Library have received a copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a gift to the library from Mr. T. H. Murray, Secretary, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. Elizabeth P. Thurston, Librarian.”
From the Boston Public Library: “Sir: 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. (Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV.)”
From the Utica (N. Y.) Public Library: “The trustees acknowledge with thanks the gift of the American-Irish Historical Society Journal, Volume IV, from Mr. Thomas H. Murray. The same has been officially entered in the records of the library. Nicholas E. Devereux, President. C. M. Underhill, Librarian.”
From the Manchester (N. H.) City Library: “The trustees have received Volume IV of the Journal of the American Irish Historical Society, a gift to the library from the 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 American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Mass: “The American Antiquarian Society has received your donation of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, for which I have the honor, on behalf of the council, to return a grateful acknowledgment. Edmund M. Barton, Librarian.”
From the Rutland (Vt.) Free Library Association: “It is my pleasant privilege to extend to you the thanks of the Rutland Free Library Association for the gift to the library of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Very sincerely, Alice N. Coolidge (Mrs. O. H.), Secretary.”
From the Buffalo (N. Y.) Public Library: “The board of directors of the Buffalo Public Library thank you for your gift of a copy of the publication named below, which will be carefully preserved and made useful to the public. H. L. Elmendorf, Superintendent. (Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV.)”
From the Free Public Library, New Bedford, Mass.: “I am directed by the trustees to return you their thanks for your donation of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904, which has been placed in our library, and will be duly acknowledged in our next annual report. William L. Sayer, Secretary.”
From the Los Angeles (Cal.) Public Library: “The Los Angeles Public Library presents its acknowledgments and thanks to the American-Irish Historical Society for the gift of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas Hamilton Murray, Volume IV. By order of the board of directors. Mary L. Jones, Librarian.”
From the Free Library of Philadelphia, Pa.: “The board of trustees have received from you as a gift to the library one bound volume: Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, for which they return their grateful acknowledgments. F. G. Rosengarten, president of board of trustees. Placed in the library. John Thomson, Librarian.”
From the Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, R. I.: “Sir: 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 for 1904.)”
From Brown University: “The Corporation of Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have received Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV, 1904, 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 Mr. Patrick P. Toale, Toale, Aiken County, S. C.: “I beg to acknowledge the receipt of the fourth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, and thank you very much for the same. I wish you and yours well and hope to see yearly a widening of the society and your efforts in a field that is so rich in historical treasures.”
From the Library of the U. S. Military Academy, West Point: “Sir: 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 IV, 1904. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Edward S. Holden, Librarian.”
From the Library of the University of California, Berkeley, California: “Permit me to express the thanks of the University for your gift of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904. We should be most grateful if you could complete our set by giving us Volume I. Very respectfully yours, Joseph C. Rowell, Librarian.”
From the Library of Congress: “Washington, D. C., 28 February, 1905. I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the gift to this library of ‘Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas Hamilton Murray, Volume IV.’ Very respectfully, Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress. By E. L. Burchard, Chief of Order Division.”
From the Public Library, Taunton, Mass.: “The trustees have received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a gift to the library from Thomas Hamilton Murray, Secretary, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. John H. Eldridge, President of the Board. Placed in the library, Joshua E. Crane, Librarian.”
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, Volume IV, for which they return their grateful acknowledgments. Alfred S. Perkins, President of the Board. Placed in the library, Samuel S. Green, Librarian.”
From the Free Public Library, Lynn, Mass.: “The trustees have received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas Hamilton Murray, Secretary-General, a gift to the library from the Society, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. John N. Berry, President of the Board. Placed in the library, Harriet L. Matthews, Librarian.”
From the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston: “The Society has received a copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, Boston, 1904, a gift to the library from the American-Irish Historical Society, which is hereby gratefully acknowledged. C. F. Adams, President. Placed in the library, Samuel A. Green, Librarian.”
From the Lithgow Library, Augusta, Me.: “The Lithgow Library and Reading Room has received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, 1904, a gift to the library from Thomas Hamilton Murray, for which it returns grateful acknowledgment. Leslie C. Cornish, President. Placed in the library April, 1905. Julia M. Clapp, Librarian.”
From the Riggs Memorial Library, Georgetown University: “On behalf of the university I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your courteous gift,—Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV,—for which I am directed to return cordial thanks. Yours with much esteem, Henry J. Shandelle, S. J., Librarian. Washington, D. C., Feb. 21, 1905.”
From the 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. A. Keith, secretary. (The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society.)”
From Hon. P. T. Barry, Chicago, Ill.: “I thank you very much for the fourth volume of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, which came duly to hand. I thank you, too, for having printed therein the little paper read by me before the Illinois State Historical Society, as I deem it quite an honor to have it printed in the volume with the able papers therein.”
From Bowdoin College: “The president and trustees of Bowdoin College have received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a gift to the library from the Society by Mr. T. H. Murray, secretary, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. Wm. DeW. Hyde, president. Placed in the library April 3, 1905. George S. Little, Librarian.”
From the Peabody Institute, Peabody, Mass.: “The government have received the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, a gift to the library from Thomas Hamilton Murray, Esq., for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. Thomas Carroll, Chairman of Lyceum and Library Committee, Placed in the library. Lyman P. Osborn, Librarian.”
From the Public Library, Bangor, Me.: “The managers have received the publication named on the other side (Volume IV, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society), a gift to the library from the American-Irish Historical Society, for which they return a grateful acknowledgment. F. O. Beal, President of the Board. Placed in the library, Mary H. Curran, Librarian.”
From the College of the City of New York: “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the following book: Journal of the Irish-American Historical Society, Vol. IV, which you were kind enough to present to the library of the College of the City of New York. Please accept our sincere thanks. Yours respectfully, Henry Evelyn Bliss, Deputy Librarian.”
From the New York Historical Society: “The New York Historical Society has received The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, by Thomas Hamilton Murray, Secretary-General, Volume IV, 8vo, Boston, 1904, a gift from the American-Irish Historical Society, for which I am instructed to return a grateful acknowledgment. Robert H. Kelby, Librarian.”
From the Free Public Library, Jersey City, N. J.: “I am directed to convey to you the thanks of the trustees of the Free Public Library for your gift of Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Vol. IV. The same will be duly placed to your credit upon our records, carefully preserved and made useful to the public. I have the honor to be E. E. Burdick, Librarian.”
From the New Hampshire State Library, Concord: “Dear Sir: 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 IV, 1904. It will be their pleasure to give the book a fitting place upon the shelves. Yours very truly, Arthur H. Chase, State Librarian.”
From Mr. John J. Slattery, Louisville, Ky.: “I have received Volume IV of the Journal of the Society, which you kindly sent me, and delayed acknowledging its receipt until I had read it. Need I say what pleasure it afforded me? The series are all good, but this is one of the best. Because these publications furnish proof of facts stated—from the records—they are invaluable to many, to whom such knowledge is otherwise inaccessible.”
From the Public Library of Toledo, Ohio: “I beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Volume IV of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. I would very much like to secure Volumes I, II and III, in order to have a complete file. Please advise me if this is possible. I hope, also, that our library may receive subsequent volumes. Thanking you for your kindness, I am yours very truly, Willis F. Sewall, Librarian.”
From the University of Maine: “By authority and on behalf of the trustees of the University of Maine I desire to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, which has been added to this library through your courtesy. If available for distribution, we should be glad to receive the earlier volumes of the Journal and others of your Society’s publications. Yours truly, Ralph K. Jones, Librarian.”
From the Reynolds Library, Rochester, N. Y.: “The trustees of the Reynolds Library acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your gift (Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, 1904). We should be very glad if you could find it possible to place the name of our library on your regular mailing list, and also present us your first three volumes if you have copies to spare. I think a set would be appreciated here. Very respectfully, Alfred S. Collins, Librarian.”
From the Public Library of Milwaukee, Wis.: “We are greatly indebted to you for Volume IV of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society received this morning. It would be advantageous to our Irish-American citizens who are patrons of this library to have the complete set and to be able to consult the volumes as they come out. If you can send us the first three volumes and place us on your mailing list, we shall be under renewed obligations to you. Very truly yours, George W. Peckham, Librarian.”
From Mr. Dennis H. Tierney, Waterbury, Conn.: “I wish to congratulate you in the production of Volume IV, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society for 1904. And in reading your paper entitled “Some Voices From Ye Olden Time,” I saw in it great research and pains taken on your part which I, as state president of the Society, feel prompted to commend, and on the part of the members of the state of Connecticut, I thank you for your very efficient work which I regard as a milestone, as it were, to guide the present and future historian.”
From the Librarian of Trinity College, Washington, D. C.: “It is a pleasure to thank you for the copy of The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume IV, which you courteously sent to our library. I have examined the whole volume with a glow of pride and interest and feel sure the same sentiments will be awakened in our young people as they read. It is a valuable addition to our library. Should the Society publish monographs, bibliographies, or any thing relating to the Irish element in America, we shall be glad to be informed.”