GOOD WORDS FOR VOL. V OF THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY.
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.”