A History of Virginia from Its Discovery Till the Year 1781: With Biographical Sketches of All the Most Distinguished Characters that Occur in the Colonial, Revolutionary, Or Subsequent Period of Our History |
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... colonel Robert Bolling , from whom are descended many reputable families . Thus while the government of Powhatan has crumbled into dust under the arms of European invaders , the imperial blood has flowed into new channels , and infused ...
... colonel Robert Bolling , from whom are descended many reputable families . Thus while the government of Powhatan has crumbled into dust under the arms of European invaders , the imperial blood has flowed into new channels , and infused ...
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... colonel William Byrd , the colony was deprived of another valuable citizen , as well as member of the council . His exten- sive education and ample fortune threw a lustre round the virtues of his private life . His death was a serious ...
... colonel William Byrd , the colony was deprived of another valuable citizen , as well as member of the council . His exten- sive education and ample fortune threw a lustre round the virtues of his private life . His death was a serious ...
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... colonel Fry , who was assisted by George Washington as lieutenant colonel .. The French expecting an attack from this quarter , did not neglect the proper means of defence . They endeavoured to secure the friendship of the Indians , as ...
... colonel Fry , who was assisted by George Washington as lieutenant colonel .. The French expecting an attack from this quarter , did not neglect the proper means of defence . They endeavoured to secure the friendship of the Indians , as ...
Page 104
... colonel Fry . Before their departure from the Great Mea- dows , they erected a stockade for the security of their horses and baggage . They had ad- vanced only to the foot of Laurel Hill , about fourteen miles . from the stockade , when ...
... colonel Fry . Before their departure from the Great Mea- dows , they erected a stockade for the security of their horses and baggage . They had ad- vanced only to the foot of Laurel Hill , about fourteen miles . from the stockade , when ...
Page 109
... colonel Fry . The skill and for- titude displayed in this expedition , particularly in the action at the Great Meadows , reflected much honour on his character , In that engage- K ment he compelled an enemy of nearly four times his 109.
... colonel Fry . The skill and for- titude displayed in this expedition , particularly in the action at the Great Meadows , reflected much honour on his character , In that engage- K ment he compelled an enemy of nearly four times his 109.
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A History of Virginia From Its Discovery Till the Year 1781. With ... John Wilson Campbell,Moses Hoge No preview available - 2018 |
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