Letter from Edward J. Gavegan of the Irish Relief Fund Bazaar Committee, 7 October 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Edward J. Gavegan

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Letter from Edward J. Gavegan of the Irish Relief Fund Bazaar Committee to various individuals inviting them to become Patrons of the bazaar. The proceeds of the Bazaar will support those affected by the Easter uprising.Edward J. Gavegan (b. 1863) was a prominent Irish-American who lived in Manhattan, New York. He was a lawyer and Justice of New York Supreme Court between 1910-33. He also acted as the Grand Marshal of the New York St. Patrick's Day parade.

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 October 7, 1916. Dear Sir: You are cordially invited to become on of the patrons of the Irish Relief Fund Bazaar, which opens on next Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The purpose of this great demonstration is to raise the largest possible fund for the relief of the thousands of sufferers, who were reduced to want as a consequence of the Easter uprising in Dublin and other parts of Ireland. Despite reports to the contrary, which have been widely and industriously circulated, there still remains a large amount of suffering to be relieved, Nothing can more plainly indicate this than the recent exchange of cablegrams between Archbishop Duhig of Brisbane, Australia, and Rev. Richard Bowden of the Dublin Pro-Cathedral, as follow: 'To Rev. R. Bowden, Dublin -- Cabled Bank of Ireland £450, from Irish sympathisers, Queensland, including £250 from Queensland Irish Association, London ' Times' cabled newspapers here-- ' No distress in Dublin.' Cable M'Donald full reply.--- Archbishop Duhig, Chairman; Frank M'Donald, Treasurer; P.J. Stephens, Secretary.' The reply of thanks from Father Bowden stated: ' Further help badly needed. 1,200 families on our books alone.' We feel sure that you will be entirely willing to become a Patron to so worthy a cause, and are accordingly adding your name to the list. Should it happen, however, that for any reason you would prefer that your name be not included , your are requested to so advise us on the enclosed stamped return envelope. Yours sincerely, Edward J Gavegan. New York, United States Letter from Edward J. Gavegan of the Irish Relief Fund Bazaar Committee, 7 October 1916Letter from John J. O'Leary of the Irish Relief Fund Bazaar, 4 October 1916 Edward J. Gavegan Letter from Edward J. Gavegan of the Irish Relief Fund Bazaar Committee, 7 October 1916