24. Denis O’Shea, Kenmare.
25. Martin Hawe, Kilkenny.
The following two letters from Michael Commerford, of Carrick-on-Suir, and Martin Hawe, of Kilkenny (still living, 1898) bear testimony as to the truth and time of my story.
High Street, Kilkenny, Sept. 7th, 1860.
In compliance with yours it is with much pleasure I state that I place the greatest confidence in the honor and integrity of the two gentlemen who have labored so hard to reëstablish the true Irish manufactory, which goods are just now in very great demand. Should either of those two gentlemen withdraw, I will never deal with the firm after.
Yours fraternally,
Martin Hawe.
Newtown, Carrick-on-Suir, 8 August, ’60.
Dear Mr. Luby—I authorize you to sign my name to the papers expressing confidence in the devotion and wisdom of our leaders, James and John.
Michael Commerford.