A History of the Valley of VirginiaHeritage Books, 2009 - 416 страници If you'd like to know more about the history of Native Americans and early American settlers, this book is for you. Written not long after the Revolutionary War, the author was himself a young eyewitness to the life and times described, and the weight of |
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... councils of the country . He has witnessed more : he has seen you in high pecuniary prosperity ; he has seen you in later years strug- gling with adverse fortune ; and in all , has discovered the calm , dignified resignation to ...
... councils of the country . He has witnessed more : he has seen you in high pecuniary prosperity ; he has seen you in later years strug- gling with adverse fortune ; and in all , has discovered the calm , dignified resignation to ...
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... council was convened at Jamestown , then called ' James City . This council was called the General Assembly . " It was to assist the Governor in the administration of justice , to advance christianity among Indians , to erect the colony ...
... council was convened at Jamestown , then called ' James City . This council was called the General Assembly . " It was to assist the Governor in the administration of justice , to advance christianity among Indians , to erect the colony ...
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... council and heads of hundreds to wear gold in their clothes , or to wear silk till they make it themselves : " Not to offend any foreign princes ; to punish piracies ; to build fortresses and block - houses at the mouths of the rivers ...
... council and heads of hundreds to wear gold in their clothes , or to wear silk till they make it themselves : " Not to offend any foreign princes ; to punish piracies ; to build fortresses and block - houses at the mouths of the rivers ...
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... council to appoint proper times for administration of justice , and provide for the entertainment of the council during their session ; to be together one whole month about state affairs , and law suits ; to record plaints of ...
... council to appoint proper times for administration of justice , and provide for the entertainment of the council during their session ; to be together one whole month about state affairs , and law suits ; to record plaints of ...
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... council , and sign warrants , and execute or give authority to execute council orders , except in cases that do belong to the marshal , treasurer , deputies , & c . " The Governor to have absolute authority to determine and punish all ...
... council , and sign warrants , and execute or give authority to execute council orders , except in cases that do belong to the marshal , treasurer , deputies , & c . " The Governor to have absolute authority to determine and punish all ...
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