The report was accepted, the recommandations adopted, and the following committee appointed to carry the same into effect. viz.: —

   Amasa Whiting was unable to serve, and Arthur Lincoln was appointed in his place.

   Liberal appropriations have been made by the town from time to time, for the accomplishment of the work.

   The first question which confronted the committee was, "Who shall write the History?"   It was agreed at once that for the preparation of the Genealogies of Hingham families Mr. George Lincoln was best fitted, on account of the amount of material already in his possession, his many years of research, and his familiarity with the families of the town.   He was therefore employed by the committee to furnish that portion of the work.   Had there been known to the committee any one person possessing the ability and taste for historical writing, the leisure to devote to it, and familiarity with the history and traditions of our town, he would have given to the work a uniformity of style and continuity of narrative which is very desirable.   But no one answering this description appeared to be available, and as assurances of a willingness to write upon special topics were given by several of our citizens, who seemed to be well adapted to such special work, the plan was decided upon which has its fulfilment in the following pages of "Historical" matter.   The work of these authors has been without compensation other than