Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of Washington |
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The governor of Maryland , wishing to consider Fort Cumberland under his authority , refused to interfere . The governor of Virginia contended , from the fact that the fort had been built by him , under an order from the king ...
The governor of Maryland , wishing to consider Fort Cumberland under his authority , refused to interfere . The governor of Virginia contended , from the fact that the fort had been built by him , under an order from the king ...
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Governor Dinwiddie , as a reward for their services , had promised these men two hundred thousand acres of land on the Ohio . This , claim was long opposed , first by the English ministry , and afterwards by the authorities of Virginia ...
Governor Dinwiddie , as a reward for their services , had promised these men two hundred thousand acres of land on the Ohio . This , claim was long opposed , first by the English ministry , and afterwards by the authorities of Virginia ...
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GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON'S LETTER . 139 the troops , quartering them in Castle William and in barracks erected near it . At this time public indignation was excited against Governor Hutchinson , and Oliver the lieutenant - governor of ...
GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON'S LETTER . 139 the troops , quartering them in Castle William and in barracks erected near it . At this time public indignation was excited against Governor Hutchinson , and Oliver the lieutenant - governor of ...
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