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Page 149
... Excellency to believe , that anxious as we are for the improvement of agriculture and the extension of commerce ( the two great sources of population , civilization , and morality ) , we are perfectly sensible they alone are not ...
... Excellency to believe , that anxious as we are for the improvement of agriculture and the extension of commerce ( the two great sources of population , civilization , and morality ) , we are perfectly sensible they alone are not ...
Page 182
... Excellency and Lady at the outer gate , which is on the west side , and conducted them to a handsome marquee , prepared for their reception , in which a table was covered with refreshments . On quitting the marquee His Excellency ...
... Excellency and Lady at the outer gate , which is on the west side , and conducted them to a handsome marquee , prepared for their reception , in which a table was covered with refreshments . On quitting the marquee His Excellency ...
Page 196
... Excellency the Governor having duly considered and being fully convinced that very material Advantages would result to the Inhabitants in general of this Colony , and particularly to the Settlers & others resident in the Neighbourhood ...
... Excellency the Governor having duly considered and being fully convinced that very material Advantages would result to the Inhabitants in general of this Colony , and particularly to the Settlers & others resident in the Neighbourhood ...
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