Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year ..., Volumes 4-5I. Riley, 1829 - New York (State) |
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... the most indissoluble ties : all requisitions for aid and supplies for general purposes , had been formerly addressed to the several provincial assemblies ; it was now proposed this should be made MEMOIR OF THE AUTHOR . xi .
... the most indissoluble ties : all requisitions for aid and supplies for general purposes , had been formerly addressed to the several provincial assemblies ; it was now proposed this should be made MEMOIR OF THE AUTHOR . xi .
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... supply of provisions , towards refreshing the ships on their arrival . They were four in number , and resolved to rendezvous at Gardener's Island in the Sound , but parted in a fog about the twentieth of July . Richard Nicolls and Sir ...
... supply of provisions , towards refreshing the ships on their arrival . They were four in number , and resolved to rendezvous at Gardener's Island in the Sound , but parted in a fog about the twentieth of July . Richard Nicolls and Sir ...
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... supply the place of harsh letters with liquids . Instead of R , they always use L : Rebecca would be pronounced Lequecca . " The art of public speaking is in high esteem among the Indians , and much studied . They are extremely fond of ...
... supply the place of harsh letters with liquids . Instead of R , they always use L : Rebecca would be pronounced Lequecca . " The art of public speaking is in high esteem among the Indians , and much studied . They are extremely fond of ...
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... supplies sent to Fort Frontenac , and wrote to the French governor , signifying that if he attacked the Confederates , he would consider it as a breach of the peace subsisting between the two crowns ; and to prevent his build- ing a ...
... supplies sent to Fort Frontenac , and wrote to the French governor , signifying that if he attacked the Confederates , he would consider it as a breach of the peace subsisting between the two crowns ; and to prevent his build- ing a ...
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... supply you with such necessaries as you will have need of . " Ist . My advice is , as to what prisoners of the French you shall take , that you draw not their blood , but bring them home , and keep them to exchange for your people ...
... supply you with such necessaries as you will have need of . " Ist . My advice is , as to what prisoners of the French you shall take , that you draw not their blood , but bring them home , and keep them to exchange for your people ...
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