The Magazine of American History with Notes and Queries, Volume 7John Austin Stevens, Benjamin Franklin DeCosta, Henry Phelps Johnston, Martha Joanna Lamb, Nathan Gillett Pond A. S. Barnes., 1882 - United States |
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... possession of the New Netherlands , claimed eastward to the Con- necticut River , and at the same time the Colony of Connecticut claimed westward to the Hudson River , and from thence to the Pacific Ocean . In 1664 , while the dispute ...
... possession of the New Netherlands , claimed eastward to the Con- necticut River , and at the same time the Colony of Connecticut claimed westward to the Hudson River , and from thence to the Pacific Ocean . In 1664 , while the dispute ...
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... possession of the Dutch , is almost identical , in the description of the terri- tory conveyed , with the terms of the first charter . This may be seen by a reference to the copies of the two charters contained in the Regents ' report ...
... possession of the Dutch , is almost identical , in the description of the terri- tory conveyed , with the terms of the first charter . This may be seen by a reference to the copies of the two charters contained in the Regents ' report ...
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... possession of the City ; the next day , the 3d Lt. Infantry under Major Johnson of the 28th advancing too near the Enemy's lines , they came down in force which nearly brought on a Gen- eral engagement . " Officers wounded Sept. 16 ...
... possession of the City ; the next day , the 3d Lt. Infantry under Major Johnson of the 28th advancing too near the Enemy's lines , they came down in force which nearly brought on a Gen- eral engagement . " Officers wounded Sept. 16 ...
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... Possession of the City & marched up the Island & encamped on the Heights extending from McGowns or the Black Horse to the North River . On Monday Morning about 10 oclock a Party of the Enemy consisting of High- landers , Hessians the ...
... Possession of the City & marched up the Island & encamped on the Heights extending from McGowns or the Black Horse to the North River . On Monday Morning about 10 oclock a Party of the Enemy consisting of High- landers , Hessians the ...
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... possession of Dr. Purple , of this city ) writ- ten on both sides of a sheet of foolscap , is unfor- tunately imperfect . By a Resolve of Congress of the 18th Oct 1775 , It was Ordered that a well Authenticated Acc of the Hostilities ...
... possession of Dr. Purple , of this city ) writ- ten on both sides of a sheet of foolscap , is unfor- tunately imperfect . By a Resolve of Congress of the 18th Oct 1775 , It was Ordered that a well Authenticated Acc of the Hostilities ...
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Page 853 - ... covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 483 - LAERTES' head. And these few precepts in thy memory See thou character. Give thy thoughts no tongue, Nor any unproportion'd thought his act. Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar. The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel; But do not dull thy palm with entertainment Of each new-hatch'd, unfledg'd comrade.
Page 853 - Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Page 511 - Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the Lord.
Page 853 - Faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and of one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic...
Page 245 - Democracy, I do not conceive that ever God did ordain as a fit government either for church or commonwealth. If the people be governors, who shall be governed?
Page 853 - Having undertaken, for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the First Colony in the Northern Parts of Virginia...
Page 607 - And also, to make, ordain, and establish all manner of orders, laws, directions, instructions, forms, and ceremonies of government and magistracy, fit and necessary for and concerning the government of the said colony and plantation...
Page 448 - I could not possibly give you one of the " arguments " you cruelly hint at, on which any doctrine of mine stands. For I do not know what arguments mean in reference to any expression of a thought.
Page 483 - Nor any unproportioned thought his act. » Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar. The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel; But do not dull thy palm with entertainment Of each new-hatched, unfledged, comrade.