Yours fraternally, FRANCIS J. QUINLAN, M. D., LL. D., _President-General_, 33 W. 38th St., New York City. THOMAS ZANSLAUR LEE, _Acting Secretary-General_, 49 Westminster Street, Providence, R. I. The following blank was enclosed with the circular, in order that we might have early information as to the number intending to be present: (The prompt return of this notice is earnestly requested.) AMERICAN IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER, AND RECEPTION TO THE SOCIETY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1909. THOMAS ZANSLAUR LEE, ESQ., _Acting Secretary-General_, 49 Westminster Street, Providence, R. I. _Dear Sir_: It is my intention to be present at the annual banquet of the American Irish Historical Society, to be held at Hotel Raleigh, Washington, D. C., Saturday evening, January 16, 1909. Yours fraternally, ..................... I desire provision made for..........guests. (Make checks payable to Michael F. Dooley, Treasurer-General.) The responses came in so well that the Society felt warranted in ordering a special train for the comfortable transportation of members and guests to Washington, and through our fellow-member, Mr. Henry L. Joyce, the Royal Blue Line provided a train of six Pullman parlor-cars, a dining-car and a baggage-car for our exclusive use, and so notified the Society. Further notice was then sent to the members as follows: AMERICAN IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL DINNER AND RECEPTION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 16, 1909. Royal Blue Line train with special cars attached leaves New York, 23d Street station, at 7.50 a. m. If 100 members are on hand, a special train will be put in commission and start ten minutes later from the same place. Fares reduced for us on this line. We want at least 250 members at Washington. Ladies, accompanied by members, may attend reception and dinner. Tickets, $5 each. Headquarters, Hotel Raleigh. Reception at White House 2.30 p. m. Annual meeting at headquarters afterwards, and dinner at 7. Reception Committee at hotel all day. Messrs. Henry L. Joyce and W. C. Hope, respectively General Manager Marine Department and General Passenger Agent of the Royal Blue Line, will be at the 23d Street station with the Secretary-General early Saturday morning and full information may be had. This will be the best affair we have ever had. Excellent speakers, fine dinner, good music and floral decorations already provided for. Please be present.