In 1982 The Historical Society of Ottawa sponsored an essay contest, "Bytown Memoires", in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Rideau Canal by Colonel John By. The two prize-winning essays in the senior category are published in this pamphlet.
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Historical Language Advisory: Pg1, para 3: "Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Morrison", pg 1, para 6: "Thomas MacKay, a clansman...", pg 2, para 3: "...was the first native of the town...", pg 4, para 3 "...Mrs. John Moffat...", pg 5 para 2: "...in true Scottish tradition, each became a Presbyterian clergyman." Pg 7, para 1 "Mais, le whisky et le vin de messe ne font pas très bon ménage." |