Colonial Prose and Poetry, Volumes 1-3William Peterfield Trent, Benjamin Willis Wells |
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... towns ; by land on the south side , on the north west , and north east , two constant ferries are kept for daily traffic thereunto ; the form of this town is like a heart , naturally situated for fortifications , having two hills on the ...
... towns ; by land on the south side , on the north west , and north east , two constant ferries are kept for daily traffic thereunto ; the form of this town is like a heart , naturally situated for fortifications , having two hills on the ...
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... town , or a lesser number ; these go with the consent of the governor , and view a tract of land , there being choice enough , and finding a place convenient for a town , they return to the governor , who upon their desire admits them ...
... town , or a lesser number ; these go with the consent of the governor , and view a tract of land , there being choice enough , and finding a place convenient for a town , they return to the governor , who upon their desire admits them ...
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... town in those in- terests which are committed unto our charge ? ” Oh ! what a deplorable thing will it be for persons to be entrusted with talents , ( your opportunities to serve the town are so many talents ! ) and they never seriously ...
... town in those in- terests which are committed unto our charge ? ” Oh ! what a deplorable thing will it be for persons to be entrusted with talents , ( your opportunities to serve the town are so many talents ! ) and they never seriously ...
Contents
Mourts Relation | 34 |
Thomas Morton | 70 |
Francis Higginson | 80 |
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