Matthew Harris (Irish Politician) - Death

Death

In January, 1890, from his deathbed, when Biggar died, Mat wrote me a letter of condolence as Joe's closest friend. Its end was: "I foresee that Biggar's loss portends a great misfortune to the Irish Cause."

Harris died from stomach cancer on 13 April 1890, and is buried at Creagh cemetery, Ballinasloe. A monument was unveiled by John Dillon to his memory in 1907.

The inscription on the Matthew Harris monument reads:

“ This monument was erected in memory of

Matthew Harris ESQ M.P.
By his fellow countrymen as a tribute to his lofty
Patriotism his spotless integrity his unselfish devotion
Of great powers to great public ends his lifelong services to
The cause of Irish Nationality his sympathy with the
Oppressed of every race and creed like the great apostle
Preaching Christ he knew only humanity and humanity crucified
BORN 1826 ELECTED MP FOR EAST GALWAY 1885 DIED APRIL 13th 1890

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