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THE HOLLAND SOCIETY OF NEW-YORK.

Adopted March 30th, 1887.
 

The most significant medal, from an historical point
of view, which was ever struck in HoUand is the so-
called " Beggar's Medal." It is the memorial of the
very first steps of that march towards civil and
religious liberty in which the men of The Netherlands,
after heroic struggles, finally led the world. And,
therefore, it is a most appropriate token for us to wear,
who have received in largest measure, in this New
Republic, the benefits of the noble confiict of our
Dutch forefathers.