Thomas F. Meagher

The glory of the old Irish nation, which in our hour will grow young and strong again. Should we fail, the country will not be worth more than it is now. The sword of famine is less sparing than the bayonet of the soldier.

But it so happens, and it will ever happen so, that they who have lived to serve their country – no matter how weak their efforts may have been – are sure to receive the thanks and blessings of its people.

It is not only our duty to America, but also to Ireland. We could not hope to succeed in our effort to make Ireland a Republic without the moral and material support of the liberty-loving citizens of these United States.