-To O’C McCarthy from Walsh-November 4, 1864

4 November 1864, Deleware, Ohio. Arrived in Columbus from Springfield yesterday evening; called on Centre, Terence O'Mahony, who reported 'Columbus Circle had not done anything for some time and had ceased to exist,' and who agreed that a public address might improve matters. Decided to visit Delaware and Lancaster and then return to Columbus, which 'is a large place and if it cannot be made to work there is no use in trying to work any place. I feel confident it can be restored.'

Has arranged for a meeting in Delaware tomorrow night. Thinks a small Circle could be established; 'there are a few warmhearted men here and a great many cold ones. They may be warmed a little by bringing the case of Ireland before them.'

Is informed that Lancaster is a good place ; 'a great many of our people there in good circumstances. I don't no if that is any benifit to us in organizing' ; our friends say a good Circle will be started there. 'Ohio is pretty good soil. I think it can be made to yeild good fruit'; is more pleased with it than with Pennsylvania. Kentucky might be good 'had she peace on her borders, but in her present disturbed condition it would be unfair to expect much of her.' Intends going to Urbana from Columbus and then on to Toledo 'if you think it advisable.'

Funds are getting low due to cost of renting halls and advertizing, 'and the faster I move the more it takes to meet expences.' Asks for a cheque, 'for whatever amount you think proper,' to be addressed care of J. N. FitzGerald, who will then forward it. If money does not arrive soon 'I may be exhausted next week, in fact will be if I push on as I have been since I left Dayton.' Thinks it would be better to have paying lectures in those places where the organization already exists. 'In Dayton they say if Mr Bell visits them they will be able to give him a large audience, and the same can be done in Lexington. A visit from him would assist the cause wonderfully.'

Has not received any letters since he left Louisville ; was certain there would be some waiting for him in Columbus. 'Send as many papers as you can to country Circles. It is the only incentive they can have to urge them on. Without something to inliving them they get cold. The usual routine of calling rolls and paying dues gets stale and uninteresting. A stirring article has as much power and more than a dull speech.'