At the conclusion of General Ames’ acceptance Chairman Lee introduced Mayor McCarthy in the following words: “The thanks of the American Irish Historical Society are due and are hereby tendered to General Ames and to Hon. James M. Scott and Col. J. Edward Studley, the other members of the Board of State House Commissioners, for their great courtesy to us. It was to them we first addressed ourselves for permission to place our memorial to General Sullivan in the State House, and when it was ready for its permanent position a few weeks ago, we went to them again concerning the dedicatory exercises. Our comfortable seating was provided for, the freedom of this beautiful capitol extended us and an ample force of employees placed at our disposal. We may well be grateful for the uniform courtesy and consideration that marked all the Commission’s dealing with our Society. “The Secretary of our committee is a very worthy member of the Society. As I happened to be the Chairman, it was my privilege to sign my name over his in issuing the invitations. It is the first time I have ever had an opportunity of putting my name before that of His Honor the Mayor, and I enjoyed the opportunity. But now, after doing his work as Secretary of the committee very faithfully, he has tendered his resignation, which we have most regretfully accepted, in order that he might do his duty as Chief Executive of the City of Providence. I have the honor to introduce to you our esteemed fellow-member, Hon. Patrick J. McCarthy of Providence, who will, I am sure, extend to us a warm welcome to the principal city of the State over the destinies of which he presides so ably.” Mayor McCarthy said: “_Mr. Chairman, Fellow Members of the American Irish Historical Society, Ladies and Gentlemen_: I am deeply sensible of the honor my official position and duty brings me on this occasion as Mayor of Providence in greeting the representatives of The American Irish Historical Society and its distinguished guests from many states; I tender you a ‘Providence Welcome,’ and the freedom of the city. “I thank the Society for its munificent gift of the beautiful bronze memorial, which commemorates the heroic deeds of Major General John Sullivan of the Continental Army and his services to his native State (New Hampshire) as citizen, legislator, jurist and governor, and also to the United States as a member of Congress.