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... lands . In 1742 they granted to the province of Pennsyl- vania certain lands on the west side of the Susquehannah , having formerly done so on the east side . In 1744 they released to Maryland and Virginia certain lands claimed by them ...
... lands . In 1742 they granted to the province of Pennsyl- vania certain lands on the west side of the Susquehannah , having formerly done so on the east side . In 1744 they released to Maryland and Virginia certain lands claimed by them ...
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... land west of the Delaware River , and from thence spreading over the east and west branches of the Susque- hannah River . In 1768 they gave a deed to William Trent and others , for land between the Ohio and Monongahela . They claimed ...
... land west of the Delaware River , and from thence spreading over the east and west branches of the Susque- hannah River . In 1768 they gave a deed to William Trent and others , for land between the Ohio and Monongahela . They claimed ...
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... land lying principally on the Muskingum . Here they flourished and became a very powerful tribe . From 1765 to 1795 , they were at the height of their influ- ence , but the treaty of Greenville , and the disasters sustained by the ...
... land lying principally on the Muskingum . Here they flourished and became a very powerful tribe . From 1765 to 1795 , they were at the height of their influ- ence , but the treaty of Greenville , and the disasters sustained by the ...
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... Land by the River Niagara , about two Leagues farther down than the great Fall ; for which two Leagues the people are oblig'd to carry their Goods over - land ; but the way is very good and the Trees are but few and they chiefly Firr ...
... Land by the River Niagara , about two Leagues farther down than the great Fall ; for which two Leagues the people are oblig'd to carry their Goods over - land ; but the way is very good and the Trees are but few and they chiefly Firr ...
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... land which runs itself very far into the water , we perceived a bear in it as far as we could see . We could not imagine how this creature got there ; ' twas very improbable that he should swim from one side to t'other , that was thirty ...
... land which runs itself very far into the water , we perceived a bear in it as far as we could see . We could not imagine how this creature got there ; ' twas very improbable that he should swim from one side to t'other , that was thirty ...
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Page 556 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the Legislatures of the several States within the time agreed upon by the United States in Congress assembled.
Page 258 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance : for my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 555 - ... hereafter shall be formed in the said territory; to provide also for the establishment of states, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original states, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Page 257 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat, if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not.
Page 257 - During the course of the last long and bloody war Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, "Logan is the friend of white men.
Page 556 - The middle State shall be bounded by the said direct line, the Wabash from Post Vincents to the Ohio, by the Ohio, by a direct line drawn due north from the mouth of the Great Miami to the said territorial line, and by the said territorial line.
Page 513 - No person demeaning himself in a peaceable and orderly manner, shall ever be molested on account of his mode of worship or religious sentiments, in the said territory.
Page 554 - ... and return their names to Congress, one of whom, Congress shall appoint and commission for the residue of the term; and every five years, four months at least before the expiration of the time of service of the members of council, the said house shall nominate ten persons, qualified as aforesaid, and return their names to Congress...
Page 556 - There shall be formed in the said territory, not less than three nor more than five States; and the boundaries of the States, as soon as Virginia shall alter her act of cession, and consent to the same...
Page 555 - The utmost good faith shall always be observed towards the Indians; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent; and in their property, rights, and liberty they never shall be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall from time to time be made for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.