Charles Hutchinson Letter Book, 1880-81
p. 586

March 4 1881

Mr Wm Donnelly, Lucan
Dear Sir,
Of course I telegraphed you with reference to the exhibition spoken of in the newspapers. I suppose you have seen what I refer to. I must say I do not think it will do your cause (by which I mean the cause of justice) any good if you & Pat endeavour to make money out of the misfortunes of your family. If it were a lecturing tour simply for the purpose of vindicating their character & if possible modifying the existing unfavorable public opinion & putting the matter in its true light before the public, there might not perhaps be so much objection, even if you charged enough to cover expenses & time. But you may be sure the worst construction will be put upon your action in this particular & I really do not know how it will be regarded by the public, whether favorably or otherwise. My instincts are against the lecturing on a money basis & I suppose you can’t put it on any other. [...]

Truly yours,
Charles Hutchinson, Cty Atty