1804 in Canada
More at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1804_in_Canada#Historical_documents

From the Letter of Instruction to the Catholic Missionaries of Nova-Scotia: "'Tis not the province of unqualified individuals to inquire whether any act of power be abusive or not; [...]simple obedience is their indispensable duty"

https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.48641/11

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The unexpected path to historical research: While covering Spanish Camp for a local newspaper in 1997, I learned about Dorothy Day's connection to Tottenville.

While researching Tottenville, I discovered Benjamin Franklin Joline's 1950 self-published history beginning in 1668. Suddenly the street names I knew became real historical figures!

https://www.amazon.com/Century-Tottenville-History-Comes-Alive/dp/B08WK2LD44

#HistoricalResearch #ResearchJourney #LocalHistory #CatholicHistory #DorothyDay #DiscoveringHistory #TottenvilleHistory

1803 in Canada
More at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1803_in_Canada#Historical_documents

To Catholics who consider us "Schismatics," and "Protestant Sectaries" thinking us "slaves of authority," Anglicans should offer "superior goodness"

https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.89224/14
pgs. 9–11 (Images 14–16)

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