CollectionsFor the statement above quoted, also for full bibliographical information regarding this publication, and for the contents of the volumes [1st ser.] v. 1- 7th series, v. 5, cf. Griffin, Bibl. of Amer. hist. society. 2d edition, 1907, p. 346-360. |
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BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , and DEATHS , in the island of NANTUCKET , COMmunicated by the Rev. Mr. SHAW . Births , viz . Total , 157 N. B. Of the deaths , 11 were caused by pulmonary consumption , and 10 by hectical decay .
BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , and DEATHS , in the island of NANTUCKET , COMmunicated by the Rev. Mr. SHAW . Births , viz . Total , 157 N. B. Of the deaths , 11 were caused by pulmonary consumption , and 10 by hectical decay .
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I am not certain as to the exact time of his decease , but find his death mentioned in the year 1685 , and suppose it to be an event which had but recently happened . I suppose also that he died at Sandwich town : For he was buried on ...
I am not certain as to the exact time of his decease , but find his death mentioned in the year 1685 , and suppose it to be an event which had but recently happened . I suppose also that he died at Sandwich town : For he was buried on ...
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The most usual custom amongst them in executing punishments , is for the Sachim either to beat , or whip , ' or put to death with his own hand , to which the common sort most quietly submit : though sometimes the Sachim sends a secret ...
The most usual custom amongst them in executing punishments , is for the Sachim either to beat , or whip , ' or put to death with his own hand , to which the common sort most quietly submit : though sometimes the Sachim sends a secret ...
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