An event of much historical significance to Rhode Island, and indeed to the entire country, took place under the auspices of the Society at the Rhode Island State House on Wednesday, December 16, 1908, when an impressive bronze memorial was dedicated to the memory of Major-General John Sullivan, one of Rhode Island’s Revolutionary heroes. The memorial, which most appropriately commemorates the services of General Sullivan to his race, his country and his State, is placed in a fitting position in the broad corridor of the main entrance to the capitol. Large, beautifully designed and in every way worthy of its mission, it immediately claims the attention of everyone who enters the State House. It has already been the object of favorable comment from many distinguished people, and is acknowledged to be a credit not only to the memory of the distinguished soldier, but also to the Society through whose efforts it was placed in its present position. The exercises on the day of the unveiling were in every way worthy of such an occasion. People of distinction in every walk of life were present, all the historical organizations of the State were represented by officers and members, and addresses befitting the event were delivered by men of prominence in public life and in historical research. Col. David C. Robinson, of New York, a well-known student of history and a most eloquent speaker, was the orator of the day, and inspiring speeches were made by Dr. Francis J. Quinlan, of New York, President-General of the Society; Gov. James H. Higgins, of Rhode Island; Governor-elect Aram J. Pothier; ex-Governor Charles Warren Lippitt; Mayor Patrick J. McCarthy, of Providence; and Gen. William Ames, chairman of the State House Commission. Hon. Thomas Z. Lee, of Providence, chairman of the Sullivan Memorial Committee, presided. The exercises took place in the presence of a large gathering and one thoroughly representative of the public and social life of the city and State. [Illustration: MR. THOMAS ZANSLAUR LEE, Secretary-General of the American Irish Historical Society. ] Following the dedicatory exercises luncheon was served at the Narragansett Hotel, the Society’s headquarters, and this also was followed by a number of brief addresses from well-known Rhode Islanders and members of the Society from other States. The proceedings at the State House began at noon, Judge Lee making the opening address. He said: “_Honored Guests, Members of the American Irish Historical Society, Ladies and Gentlemen_: