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Page 126 - An Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardships and Sufferings of that Band of Heroes who traversed the Wilderness in the Campaign against Quebec in 1775.
Page 118 - Court shall think fit to award to the defendant on the hearing of the said cause or otherwise, then this obligation to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue (/).
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Page 111 - And for the true performance of all and every the covenants and agreements aforesaid...
Page 116 - ... our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, and every of them, firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals.
Page 124 - Narrative of Facts relating to the Exchange of Prisoners taken at the Cedars ; supported by the Testimonies and Depositions of His Majesty s Olficers, with Several Original Letters and Papers.
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Page 180 - ART : 54. Tous les Officiers et Soldats des Troupes au Service de France qui Sont prisonniers à la...