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the pleasure and satisfaction gained from the study of the 

 past, and at much cheerful and voluntary sacrifice of 

 time and strength. Many of the illustrations have been 

 procured through the enthusiasm of some of our local 

 amateur photographers. 



The work has grown far beyond any original expecta- 

 tion of its magnitude, and, as it is, much has of necessity 

 been omitted which it might be profitable and interesting 

 to preserve ; the patience of the town has been taxed 

 through many years of anxious waiting ; but it is hoped 

 that the perusal of these pages, with their narratives of 

 past accomplishments, may inspire a patriotic pride among 

 our citizens to maintain an honorable place in the world's 

 history for the Town of Hingham. 



