Volume II of the Society’s Journal, covering the year 1899, was greeted with sentiments of high commendation as Volume I (1898) had been. The following extracts are reproduced from a mass of acknowledgments, received by Secretary T. H. Murray, relative to the second volume: From Mr. William Montgomery Sweeny, Astoria, L. I., N. Y.: “The volume is a very handsome one and an addition to any library.” From Mr. Henry Stoddard Ruggles, Wakefield, Mass.: “I acknowledge with thanks the receipt this day of the most creditable volume of our Society for the year 1899.” From Rev. M. S. Lenihan, Marshalltown, Ia.: “I desire to thank you for Volume II of the Journal of our Society, which I prize very much as it is full of valuable information.” From P. J. Timmins, M. D., South Boston, Mass.: “I thank you for Volume II, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. It seems to be even more interesting than Volume I.” From Mr. John P. Farrell, New Haven, Conn.: “The Journal for ’99 was duly received. I am very much pleased with it, and wish yourself and officers of the Society success for the coming year.” From Paymaster John R. Carmody, U. S. N.: “I acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Volume II of the Journal of the Society, and congratulate you heartily upon the good work you are doing.” From Mr. Frank Haverty, New York City: “Enclosed you will please find $3, my annual dues as a member of the American-Irish Historical Society. I have just received Volume II; it is a magnificent work.” From Mr. John A. Mooney, New York City: “I beg to acknowledge with thanks Volume II of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, a handsome volume and one most creditable to the Society and to yourself.” From the Public Library, Portland, Me.: “The library has received your gift, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II, which is hereby gratefully acknowledged for the trustees. Alice C. Furbish, Librarian.” From Mr. Marcus Hanlon, New York City: “I have duly received Volume II of the Journal of the American-Irish Society for 1899. Would be glad to have a copy of Volume I of these exceedingly able and interesting reports.” From the Dartmouth College library: “The trustees have received a copy of the Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, Volume II, a gift to this library which is hereby gratefully acknowledged. Respectfully, M. D. Bisbee, Librarian.” From Mr. M. D. Long, O’Neill, Nebraska: “I desire to acknowledge receipt of Volume II, Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society, and I thank you for the same. The book is creditable alike to the cause, the author and the mechanic.” From Rev. John F. Cummins, Roslindale (Boston), Mass.: “The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society which you so kindly forwarded to me reached here intact. I prize the volume very highly and I thank you exceedingly for your kindness.”