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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... settlers applied for lands as usual , without meeting any more obstacles from the idle claims of Indian queens and chieftains . A STATEMENT OF MRS . BOSOMWORTH'S CASE , Humbly addressed to His Excellency , HENRY ELLIS , Esq . , Captain ...
... settlers applied for lands as usual , without meeting any more obstacles from the idle claims of Indian queens and chieftains . A STATEMENT OF MRS . BOSOMWORTH'S CASE , Humbly addressed to His Excellency , HENRY ELLIS , Esq . , Captain ...
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... settlers all the aid and assistance their necessities might require . In compliance with the request contained in that letter , and from motives of regard to the British interest , Mrs. Bosomworth , by her influence , quieted the ...
... settlers all the aid and assistance their necessities might require . In compliance with the request contained in that letter , and from motives of regard to the British interest , Mrs. Bosomworth , by her influence , quieted the ...
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... settlers applied for his Majesty's grants , when the royal government was established , but were prevented from obtaining them , partly by Mrs Bosomworth entering caveats against grants . After a hearing , it was determined that Mrs ...
... settlers applied for his Majesty's grants , when the royal government was established , but were prevented from obtaining them , partly by Mrs Bosomworth entering caveats against grants . After a hearing , it was determined that Mrs ...
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... settlers brought over with them as their birthright , parti- cular immunities granted by such charter , as an inducement and means of set- tling the Province : and we apprehend the said Charter cannot be dissolved but by a voluntary ...
... settlers brought over with them as their birthright , parti- cular immunities granted by such charter , as an inducement and means of set- tling the Province : and we apprehend the said Charter cannot be dissolved but by a voluntary ...
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... settlers . The nation , justly alarmed at the encroachments , resolved to use force to maintain their rights ; yet , being averse to the shedding of the blood of a people whom we would rather consider as friends , we made another effort ...
... settlers . The nation , justly alarmed at the encroachments , resolved to use force to maintain their rights ; yet , being averse to the shedding of the blood of a people whom we would rather consider as friends , we made another effort ...
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