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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... miles before it loses , like the Thames , the salt water taste . In its mouth are two harbours , in which three hundred ships of the line could ride at anchor . We placed one of them under the protection of St. George , the other , more ...
... miles before it loses , like the Thames , the salt water taste . In its mouth are two harbours , in which three hundred ships of the line could ride at anchor . We placed one of them under the protection of St. George , the other , more ...
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... miles of that part of the coun- try now called Augusta Caroline . " * ' A fierce and warlike nation of savages called the Susquehannahs , particularly hostile to king Yaocomico , made frequent incursions into his territory and devas ...
... miles of that part of the coun- try now called Augusta Caroline . " * ' A fierce and warlike nation of savages called the Susquehannahs , particularly hostile to king Yaocomico , made frequent incursions into his territory and devas ...
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... miles . " On the approach of the puritans , the sentry of the people of St. Mary's , or Marylanders , fired his alarm gun , when the men of governor Stone immediately appeared in order . Captain Fuller still expecting that governor ...
... miles . " On the approach of the puritans , the sentry of the people of St. Mary's , or Marylanders , fired his alarm gun , when the men of governor Stone immediately appeared in order . Captain Fuller still expecting that governor ...
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... miles , entrance money fifteen shillings the first day , and ten shillings the second day . ' How this race came off , we are not informed . From the exclusion of ' Old Ranter ' and ' Limber - Sides , ' we may infer that they were ...
... miles , entrance money fifteen shillings the first day , and ten shillings the second day . ' How this race came off , we are not informed . From the exclusion of ' Old Ranter ' and ' Limber - Sides , ' we may infer that they were ...
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... mile below where the ship - yard was then situated . This Mr. Roberts built and occupied the house in which colonel Henry Maynadier now resides . He had a blacksmiths shop to the north of his dwelling , 118 ANNALS OF ANNAPOLIS .
... mile below where the ship - yard was then situated . This Mr. Roberts built and occupied the house in which colonel Henry Maynadier now resides . He had a blacksmiths shop to the north of his dwelling , 118 ANNALS OF ANNAPOLIS .
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Page 213 - 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 214 - 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 214 - 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.
Page 201 - 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 175 - 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 213 - 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 214 - ... of Almighty God, beseeching him to dispose the hearts and minds of its citizens, to improve the opportunity afforded them of becoming a happy and respectable nation. And for you, we address to him our earnest prayers, that a life so beloved, may be fostered with all his care; that your days may be happy as they have been illustrious; and that he will finally give you that reward which this world cannot give.
Page 212 - 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 91 - ... the first day of May, which shall be in the year of our Lord God one thousand...
Page 212 - 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...