Historical Collections of Georgia: Containing the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, Etc., Relating to Its History and Antiquities, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time. Comp. from Original Records and Official Documents. Illustrated by Nearly One Hundred Engravings ... |
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... united in like manner as their hands . Then all the royal presents , except ammunition , with which it was judged imprudent to trust them , until they were at some distance from town , were brought and distributed among them . The most ...
... united in like manner as their hands . Then all the royal presents , except ammunition , with which it was judged imprudent to trust them , until they were at some distance from town , were brought and distributed among them . The most ...
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... United Provinces of North America , and that they pledge the faith of us and our constituents to contribute an adequate part of the ex- penses which have or may accrue in defence of the violated rights of America . Resolved , That the ...
... United Provinces of North America , and that they pledge the faith of us and our constituents to contribute an adequate part of the ex- penses which have or may accrue in defence of the violated rights of America . Resolved , That the ...
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... united in the one cause , and have sacrificed their blood and fortunes in its support , and therefore it would be unjust and in- human for the other parts of the Union separately to embrace the results of the common efforts , and leave ...
... united in the one cause , and have sacrificed their blood and fortunes in its support , and therefore it would be unjust and in- human for the other parts of the Union separately to embrace the results of the common efforts , and leave ...
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... United States of America , and the Head Men and Warriors of all the Cherokees . Concluded November 28 , 1785 , and ratified April 17 , 1786. Signed by the Commissioners and thirty - seven of the Head Men and warriors of the Cherokees ...
... United States of America , and the Head Men and Warriors of all the Cherokees . Concluded November 28 , 1785 , and ratified April 17 , 1786. Signed by the Commissioners and thirty - seven of the Head Men and warriors of the Cherokees ...
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... United States , and by ALEXANDER MCGILLIVRAY and the Head Men of the Creeks . Treaty at HOLSTON with the Cherokee Indians , on the 2d day of July , 1791 . Ratified 11th November , 1791 . This was like the treaty of Hopewell - a treaty ...
... United States , and by ALEXANDER MCGILLIVRAY and the Head Men of the Creeks . Treaty at HOLSTON with the Cherokee Indians , on the 2d day of July , 1791 . Ratified 11th November , 1791 . This was like the treaty of Hopewell - a treaty ...
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