-To O’Mahony from James Cantwell-March 27,1860

27 March 1860, Paris. Wrote to Col. Corcoran from Cove 'advising you of my safe arrival there.' Travelled to Paris by way of Liverpool and London. 'Found my friends,' who were surprized at his arrival, and equally surprized at the tenor of O'Mahony's letter. 'A great difference of opinion to me evidently exists as to the manner in which you have acted and what you should have done according to a plan heretofore agreed upon.' A friend and a long looked-for communication should have reached O'Mahony by this time. Is thoroughly impressed with O'Mahony's opinions as expressed in his letter. Does not agree with 'my friend here' [James Stephens] in what he thinks the right cause to pursue ; neither can he persuade him [J.S.] of the necessity to adopt the course of action suggested by O'Mahony; he [J.S.] would write more regularly if funds were available ; expenses are heavy ; says he has been charged by men at home 'with being in the pay of the B. Gov. and living in luxury.'

Has been in Paris for a week awaiting an answer from O'Mahony. His tour is conditional unless O'Mahony's next letter is satisfactory. Mitchel's opinion that war between England and France is at any time probable or possible laughed at. Believes there is considerable disorganization at home, but in Paris there is an 'iron will and thorough confidence expressed to hold the Irish Branch together.' On receipt of letter from O'Mahony will go to Ireland 'and see some of my friends without making a general tour and get as much news as I can or be guided by any further instructions which you may send to Dublin after the arrival of our friend in N.Y.'. 'Fraternally yours, Pennsylvania.'

Endorsed: This letter is from James Cantwell, who kept the "Star and Garter" hotel in Dublin in 1865. Rossa, June 25, 1902.