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 WashingtonLeary & Getz, 1853 - 586 pages |
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Page 96
... governor of Maryland , wishing to consider Fort Cumberland under his authority , refused to interfere . The governor of Vir- ginia contended , from the fact that the fort had been built by him , under an order from the king , that ...
... governor of Maryland , wishing to consider Fort Cumberland under his authority , refused to interfere . The governor of Vir- ginia contended , from the fact that the fort had been built by him , under an order from the king , that ...
Page 138
... Governor Dinwiddie , as a reward for their services , had promised these men two hundred thousand acres of land on the Ohio . claim was long opposed , first by the English ministry , and after- wards by the authorities of Virginia , and ...
... Governor Dinwiddie , as a reward for their services , had promised these men two hundred thousand acres of land on the Ohio . claim was long opposed , first by the English ministry , and after- wards by the authorities of Virginia , and ...
Page 139
... 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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