PrefaceAuthor(s): Edward J. YoungSource: Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Second Series, Vol. 4, [Vol. 24 ofcontinuous numbering] (1887 - 1889), pp. v-viPublished by: Massachusetts Historical SocietyStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25079670 .

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PREFACE.

The contents of the present volume embrace the pro

ceedings of the Society for the last two years, and among them will be found a Report on the alleged discovery of

America by the Norsemen, which, in consequence of the

erection of a statue to Leif Ericson in the city of Boston, has attracted considerable attention.

There are also included here Memoirs of the Hon.

John C. Gray, the Hon. Charles Hudson, Mr. John C.

Phillips, Mr. Williams Latham, Judge Heney Morris, the Rev. Dr. James Freeman Clarke, and Mr. William

Amory. Portraits of five of the above-named accom

pany the Memoirs, having been given by members of

their respective families. The wood-cuts which illustrate

the paper on " Royal Memorials and Emblems in use

in the Colonies before the Revolution "

have been gra

tuitously furnished by the Rev. Mr. Slafter ; and the

original of Hubbard's Map of New England*, a fac

simile of which is inserted in connection with some

remarks upon it, has been presented to the library by Dr. Green.

It was originally intended to republish at the end of this book the rare tract relating to New England by the

Rev. William Morrell, with annotations by Dr. Charles

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vi PREFACE.

Deane ; but as early as May last Dr. Deane wrote that

he had not strength to edit it, and advised that it should be omitted. This was a premonition of the fact, which

now has become apparent to all, that his labors in behalf

of this Society are ended. He has indeed been one of

its most diligent and constant contributors ever since

his election in October, 1849, as every volume of the

Proceedings from that date to the present will show. A

Eoman moralist has said, Longa est vita, si plena est ;

and his life has been full and rich and fruitful during his membership here for nearly half a century. With

out the advantages of a college education, he has made

himself an authority in his own field of historical re

search, and received the highest honors from two col

leges ; and while he has commanded the esteem of all

for his accurate and thorough learning, he has won no

less their affectionate regard for his geniality, courtesy,

and genuine kindness of heart. The words, slightly

altered from the original, may truly be applied to him :

" The general favorite, as the general friend ;

Such age was his : who shall not mourn its end?"

EDWARD J. YOUNG.

Waltham, November 4, 1889.

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