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A small pamphlet on the subject was published by Dr. Akins in 1847 
which is now rare. It was entirely re-written and enlarged by Dr, 
Akins before his death and is now being published by the society under 
the editorship of J. J. Suewart, Esq. 
The other volume is a collection of transactions (volume ix.) and will 
contair : 
“The Voyages and Discoveries of the Cabots,” by Rev. Moses 
Harvey, D.D. 
“ A Chapter in the History of the Township of Onslow,” by Israel 
Longworth, Esq., Q.C. 
“The Life of Richard John Uniacke,” by Hon. L. G. Power. 
“Ships of War wrecked on the Atlantic Coast,” by 8. D. McDonald, 
Esq. 
“ Louisbourg : An Historical Sketch,” by J. Plimsoll Edwards, Esq. 
The prospects of the society are bright for an interesting and useful 
programme next year. Papers have already been promised by writers 
who have had opportunities of collecting facts relative to various phases 
of the early history of Nova Scotia. Under the energetic direction of the 
president, Hon. M. H. Richey, the activity and usefulness of the society 
is assured, 
SESSION III. (May 15th.) 
The Royal Society and delegates held a public meeting in the evening 
at 8 o’clock in the Assembly Hall. His Excellency the Governor-General 
presided as honorary president. Her Excellency, the Countess of Aber- 
deen, and a large audience were present. 
After a few remarks by His Excellency, the president, J. McPherson 
LeMoine, Esq., delivered the annual address as follows : 
THE MANuscRIPT SOURCES oF CANADIAN History AS REVEALED BY 
OUR ARCHIVES. 
“Colligite Fragmenta ne pereant.” 
If family papers are cherished, claim respect in the home circle as 
memoirs of an unforgotten past, how much more ought to be prized, 
carefully garnered and preserved, the records of a whole people, that is, 
its public archives. 
Their contents inspire an interest confined not to one family alone ; 
they embrace society at large—the aggregate of thousands of families. 
A nation’s history lies in its archives; there can it be sought ; there 
rests the enduring evidence of its existence—the authentic certificate of 
its origin—its title deeds—the story of its achievements, good or bad. 
These records, mayhap dusty, unprepossessing, of access arduous, 
call forth feelings of interest whenever we meet with them ; the year 
