American Historical Record, Volumen2J.E. Potter and Company, 1873 |
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... west of the Adiron dacks and escaped . " The course of the west Canada Creek opened another portal to the sanguinary incursions of the Indians and Tories upon the doomed banks of the Mohawk . This line also guided them directly into the ...
... west of the Adiron dacks and escaped . " The course of the west Canada Creek opened another portal to the sanguinary incursions of the Indians and Tories upon the doomed banks of the Mohawk . This line also guided them directly into the ...
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... West Chester , Pa . , Sept. 18 , 1872 . ANSWER . - In the year 1655 , the General Court of the New Haven colony ordered that some " able , judicious and godly man " should be appointed , to form a code of laws for that colony . Governor ...
... West Chester , Pa . , Sept. 18 , 1872 . ANSWER . - In the year 1655 , the General Court of the New Haven colony ordered that some " able , judicious and godly man " should be appointed , to form a code of laws for that colony . Governor ...
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... West . Eaton was a witness against him at his trial for treason . General Eaton died in June , 1811 , from the baleful effects of intemperance , caused by severe disappointments in life . 1 Major - general Greene was appointed , by Con ...
... West . Eaton was a witness against him at his trial for treason . General Eaton died in June , 1811 , from the baleful effects of intemperance , caused by severe disappointments in life . 1 Major - general Greene was appointed , by Con ...
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... West Indies , his direc- tions to his captains , the prize lists and shipping papers of the privateers were read to ... western bank , a wharf and schooner in the foreground , Groton monu- ment rising on the opposite bank , and a canoe ...
... West Indies , his direc- tions to his captains , the prize lists and shipping papers of the privateers were read to ... western bank , a wharf and schooner in the foreground , Groton monu- ment rising on the opposite bank , and a canoe ...
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... west of the Alleghany and Cumberland mountains , and , for its age and size , has interesting associations clustering around it , equal to any city in America . Indeed , at one time , it was called the " Athens of the West , " and was ...
... west of the Alleghany and Cumberland mountains , and , for its age and size , has interesting associations clustering around it , equal to any city in America . Indeed , at one time , it was called the " Athens of the West , " and was ...
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Página 227 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs, has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall In the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Página 209 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON, Author of the Declaration of American Independence, Of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, And Father of the University of Virginia ; because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Página 465 - Shoot, if you must, this old gray head, But spare your country's flag," she said. . A shade of sadness, a blush of shame, Over the face of the leader came; The nobler nature within him stirred To life at that woman's deed and word: "Who touches a hair of yon gray head Dies like a dog! March on!
Página 465 - In her attic window the staff she set, To show that one heart was loyal yet. Up the street came the rebel tread, Stonewall Jackson riding ahead. Under his slouched hat left and right He glanced; the old flag met his sight. "Halt!
Página 367 - ... particularly disagreeable or injurious to others; that it is liable to as few exceptions as could reasonably have been expected, we hope and believe; that it may promote the lasting welfare of that country so dear to us all, and secure her freedom and happiness, is our most ardent wish. With great respect, We have the honor to be, Sir, Your Excellency's most obedient and humble servants, GEORGE WASHINGTON, President. By unanimous Order of the Convention. His Excellency the President of Congress.
Página 227 - Constitution of the United States of America was ratified, and also all acts and parts of acts of the General Assembly of this State ratifying amendments of the said Constitution, are hereby repealed, and that the Union now subsisting between South Carolina and other States, under the name of the United States of America, is hereby dissolved.
Página 90 - No. 100, of 1863 (Instructions for the Government of the Armies of the United States in the Field), and to have been decided in favor of the permanency of these regulations.
Página 420 - If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.
Página 160 - Leave me but a banner to plant upon the mountains of Augusta, and I will rally around me the men who will lift our bleeding country from the dust, and set her free.
Página 418 - The family vault at Mount Vernon requiring repairs, and being improperly situated besides, I desire that a new one of brick, and upon a larger scale, may be built at the foot of what is commonly called the Vineyard...