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of the "Province" and the city of New York, and he has drawn heavily upon the store so generously placed at his disposal. All the fac-similes contained in the present edition, together with the portraits of the Colonial Governors, and many other rare and valuable items, have been obtained from that source. He desires here gratefully and publicly to acknowledge the obligation, and to solicit a continuance of the favor.

The compiler is well aware that there are in this city, particularly among the descendants of its early inhabitants, many such mines of historical wealth unexplored, from which might be brought to light, and distributed to the people, numberless glittering historical gems. To the owners of such he respectfully tenders the pages of the "Manual," and earnestly solicits the valuable privilege of being instrumental in giving to the public, any such reminiscences connected with the settlement, progress and development of this great city. It is a fruitful theme, and he confidently anticipates the pleasure of contributing, by such assistance, to the value, interest and reputation of succeeding editions of the work. Full credit will be given to each contributor, simple justice requiring such a proceeding.

As a specimen of the Printer's art, as well the letter-press as the lithographing and engraving, it will, the compiler hopes, compare favorably with any former edition of either the old or new series.

Perfection, however, is not to be expected, as it is seldom, if ever, attainable in any mere human undertaking. If the present edition meets the favor which was extended to the first effort at "bookmaking" of the compiler (the edition for last year), he will deem himself highly complimented and extremely fortunate, and will, in consequence, be further encouraged in his efforts to secure to the Corporation and people of this city, annually, a book of statistical, historical and general information at once useful, interesting and reliable.

JOSEPH SHANNON,

Clerk Common Council.

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