A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volume 1 |
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... obtained , and deposited among the archives of our country . With respect to that portion of American history which has claimed our particular attention , we have derived our informa- tion from sources deemed perfectly authentic . We ...
... obtained , and deposited among the archives of our country . With respect to that portion of American history which has claimed our particular attention , we have derived our informa- tion from sources deemed perfectly authentic . We ...
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... obtained many valuable and interesting facts . Among these individuals , we are permitted to mention the names of Mr. Jay , and Mr. King . The share which these gentlemen had in the political affairs of their country , is well known ...
... obtained many valuable and interesting facts . Among these individuals , we are permitted to mention the names of Mr. Jay , and Mr. King . The share which these gentlemen had in the political affairs of their country , is well known ...
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... obtained at a favorable moment - Meas- ures taken to resume the Charters - Difference between the crown and the colonists on this subject - Declaration of Massachusetts concerning charter VOL . I. 2 13 31 85 1 Page . rights in 1661 ...
... obtained at a favorable moment - Meas- ures taken to resume the Charters - Difference between the crown and the colonists on this subject - Declaration of Massachusetts concerning charter VOL . I. 2 13 31 85 1 Page . rights in 1661 ...
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... obtained by them . * Under this commission , John Cabot and his son Sebastian , sail- ed from England in May , 1497 ; and in June came in sight of land , supposed to be a part of what was afterwards called New- foundland . From hence ...
... obtained by them . * Under this commission , John Cabot and his son Sebastian , sail- ed from England in May , 1497 ; and in June came in sight of land , supposed to be a part of what was afterwards called New- foundland . From hence ...
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... obtained his information relative to the interior of the country from certain Indians , who had previously accom- panied some New England adventurers , who are supposed to have visited the Mississippi as early as 1678. About the year ...
... obtained his information relative to the interior of the country from certain Indians , who had previously accom- panied some New England adventurers , who are supposed to have visited the Mississippi as early as 1678. About the year ...
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