Providence, Rhode Island.
My dear Mr. Lee: It is with sincere regret that I am compelled to advise you of my inability to participate in the annual exercises of the American Irish Historical Society in Washington, D. C., January 16. I assure you it is a grievous disappointment to me, but conditions are such that it will be impossible for me to leave Utah at the present time.
Please convey to my fellow-members my very best wishes for the continued prosperity of the Society. With my best personal regards to yourself, I remain,
Yours very truly,
Joseph Geoghegan.
Washington, D. C., January 8, 1909.
Thomas Zanslaur Lee, Esq.,
Providence, R. I.
Dear Sir: I regret that an engagement to consecrate an altar at Columbia, S. C., on January the 17th will deprive me of the pleasure of joining you at the reception at the White House January 16.
With best wishes for the New Year, I remain