-To O’Mahony from James O’Reilly, Centre-October 24, 1864

24 October 1864, Head Quarters, Woonsocket Circle. Acknowledges receipt of official circular of October 8 'bearing most exhilarating news from our brothers in Ireland and England, news that is sufficient to gladden the heart of every true Irishman, particularly every Brother.' Read the circular to the members of 'this little Circle at our last regular meeting but as yet the[y] have failed to respond as I was in hopes the[y] should'; they appear to think there is not any urgency; 'however I for one say no delay, let every man do his duty and in the name of Nature's God shake of[f] the chains we've worn but too long.' The only weapon he has is a revolver ; would have sent it but is hoping 't[h]rough the assistance of my Brothers of this place' to be able to send more before long. 'However if this call is very urgent I will send it by the time I get your receipt if so desired.' Regrets that Cincinnatti is so far away and inconvenient; many of the New England Circles will find it impossible to send representatives there although all of them 'would have a desire, as your Circular says, to make it an imposing gathering and show to the world that Irishmen yet lived and were efficient to change the destiny of suffering Mother Erin.' Hopes Mr Bell will visit them, 'it being convenient when in the sister state Massachusetts to call and see his countrymen in Rhode Island, but this the Centre for New England will arrange as specified.' ,,t)0

Encloses ?4ee-'as the monthly remittance, it being so small I think it not expedient ' to get a check.'

Endorsed: James O'Rielly [sic], Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Date Stamp: Head Quarters Fenian Brotherhood New York Oct. 26 1864.