The 12th convention (pages 12-74) was held on August 25-29, 1873. The 13th convention (pages 77-122) was held on August 24-29, 1874. Both convened in New York City.
The address of the Circular was made on behalf of John Savage, C.E.F.B., who was ill. Contents include resolutions made at a Convention of the Fenian Brotherhood held in England, after an unsuccessful attempt at a revolution in Ireland. Representatives from Ireland, England and Scotland attended. An American, Lawrence Farley, Jr., traveled to this Convention and returned home with the resolutions. Additionally reports from a Committee from a Congress held in Cleveland are presented. Lastly, Mr. Savage requests that officers ascertain the strength of their Circles and report their findings immediately to the Central Office in New York.