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DIGBY, the designation found in Grant to Amos Botsford and three hundred others, mostly Loyalists, was selected by latter in especial deference to the Honourable ROBERT DIGBY, a British Rear Admiral of the Red, who so ably superintended the transportationof many of their number thither from the revolted Colonies, then just constituting themselves the thirteen "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." This District being located on western coast of the Province, lies near northern limits of the Gulf Stream, which touches Cape Sable, on coast of Neighbouring County of Shelburne.

Isaiah W. Wilson.Geography and History of the County of Digby. Cha.1, p.2.

Hand drawn map of Digby in 1878, by T.M. Fowler
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DIGBY the shire town, is situated on the western side of Annapolis Basin, where the land rises quite abruptly from the water. It possesses one of the best harbors in the Province, and is unrivalled as a WATERING PLACE by any summer resort on the Continents of America. Located on the pleasant slope of a declivity facing the rising sun, it enjoys alike the beautiful rays of earth's luminary, and the refreshing sea breezes -- being well drained, cheerful and varied in appearance.

The Town is incorporated, has ample Hotel accommodations, churches, Protestant and Catholic, besides all other requisites a most desirable HOME, combining HEALTH and PLEASURE in a truly remarkable degree. Many wealthy and influential people from other Provinces and the United States, as well as numerous residents of Nova Scotia, have spent their vacation in Digby and surrounding country during recent summers, bringing friends each succeeding season; constantly increasing the volume of visitors every year.

Isaiah W. Wilson.Geography and History of the County of Digby. Cha.1, p.4-5.

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