Annals of Annapolis: Comprising Sundry Notices of that Old City from the Period of the First Settlements in Its Vicinity in the Year 1649, Until the War of 1812 : Together with Various Incidents in the History of Maryland, Derived from Early Records, Public Documents, and Other Sources ; with an Appendix, Containing a Number of Letters from General Washington, and Other Distinguished Persons, which Letters Have Never Been Published BeforeDavid Ridgely |
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... immediately connected with Annapolis was found , incidents in relation to the history of the Province and State of Maryland , have been introduced . The labour in doing this was greater than the com- piler anticipated . But if any ...
... immediately connected with Annapolis was found , incidents in relation to the history of the Province and State of Maryland , have been introduced . The labour in doing this was greater than the com- piler anticipated . But if any ...
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... immediately resolved to settle a colony , with the particular intention of establishing the religion of the gospel and truth in that and the neighbouring country , where , as yet , the knowledge of the true God had never existed . He ...
... immediately resolved to settle a colony , with the particular intention of establishing the religion of the gospel and truth in that and the neighbouring country , where , as yet , the knowledge of the true God had never existed . He ...
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... immediately flew to arms . About one hundred , armed with bows , were drawn up with their chief at their head . On learning our pacific in- tentions , laying aside his fears , the chief stepped into the pinnace , and on understanding ...
... immediately flew to arms . About one hundred , armed with bows , were drawn up with their chief at their head . On learning our pacific in- tentions , laying aside his fears , the chief stepped into the pinnace , and on understanding ...
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... immediately thereon subjected themselves to the proprietary government at St. Mary's . The peninsula or neck of land whereon Anna- polis stands , was probably uninhabited by any Euro- peans before their arrival ; and , thus secluded ...
... immediately thereon subjected themselves to the proprietary government at St. Mary's . The peninsula or neck of land whereon Anna- polis stands , was probably uninhabited by any Euro- peans before their arrival ; and , thus secluded ...
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... the men of governor Stone immediately appeared in order . Captain Fuller still expecting that governor Stone might possibly give a reason for their coming , commanded his men upon pain of death not 50 ANNALS OF ANNAPOLIS .
... the men of governor Stone immediately appeared in order . Captain Fuller still expecting that governor Stone might possibly give a reason for their coming , commanded his men upon pain of death not 50 ANNALS OF ANNAPOLIS .
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Page 211 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Page 212 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Page 199 - You would have thought the very windows spake, So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes Upon his visage ; and that all the walls With painted imagery had said at once " Jesu preserve thee ! welcome, Bolingbroke ! " Whilst he, from one side to the other turning, Bareheaded, lower than his proud steed's neck, Bespake them thus, — " I thank you, countrymen : " And thus still doing, thus he pass'd along.
Page 173 - That no man shall be taken or imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties, or privileges, or outlawed, or exiled, or in any manner destroyed, or deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the judgment of his peers or the law of the land.
Page 212 - Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world, having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict, and to those who feel oppression, you retire from the great theatre of action with the blessings of your fellow citizens ; but the glory of your virtues will not terminate with your military command, it will continue to animate remotest ages.
Page 211 - You have conducted the great military contest with wisdom and fortitude, invariably regarding the rights of the civil power through all disasters and changes.
Page 210 - ... to surrender into their hands the trust committed to me, and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country. 'Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity offered the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign...
Page 210 - MR. PRESIDENT : The great events on which my resignation depended having at length taken place, I have now the honor of offering my sincere congratulations to Congress, and of presenting myself before them, to surrender into their hands the trust committed to me, and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country.
Page 210 - While I repeat my obligations to the army in general, I should do injustice to my own feelings not to acknowledge in this place the peculiar services and distinguished merits of the gentlemen who have been attached to my person during the war. It was impossible the choice of confidential officers to compose my family should have been more fortunate. Permit me, sir, to recommend in particular those who have continued in the service to the present moment as worthy of the favorable notice and patronage...
Page 177 - States, in framing such further confederation between them, in making foreign alliances, and in adopting such other measures as shall be judged necessary for the preservation of their liberties : " Provided, the sole and exclusive right of regulating the internal polity and government of this colony be reserved to the people thereof.