The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary: With His Life, Written by HimselfJohn Lomax, 1831 - 290 Seiten |
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... Indians had made inroads upon the frontier inhabitants of the province , who were unprovided for such an attack . It became ne- cessary that the citizens should arm for their defence . Governor Thomas recommended to the Assembly , who ...
... Indians had made inroads upon the frontier inhabitants of the province , who were unprovided for such an attack . It became ne- cessary that the citizens should arm for their defence . Governor Thomas recommended to the Assembly , who ...
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... Indians ; and more particularly , whenever a war took place be tween France and England . The colonies , individu- ally , were either too weak to take efficient measures for their own defence , or they were unwilling to take upon ...
... Indians ; and more particularly , whenever a war took place be tween France and England . The colonies , individu- ally , were either too weak to take efficient measures for their own defence , or they were unwilling to take upon ...
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... Indian na- tions ; to regulate trade with , and to make purchases of vacant lands from them , either in the name of the crown , or of the union ; to settle new colonies , to make laws for governing these , until they should be erected ...
... Indian na- tions ; to regulate trade with , and to make purchases of vacant lands from them , either in the name of the crown , or of the union ; to settle new colonies , to make laws for governing these , until they should be erected ...
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... Indians were frequently instigated to commit depredations on their frontiers . In the year 1753 , encroachments were made upon the boun- daries of Virginia . Remonstrances had no effect . In the ensuing year , a body of men were sent ...
... Indians were frequently instigated to commit depredations on their frontiers . In the year 1753 , encroachments were made upon the boun- daries of Virginia . Remonstrances had no effect . In the ensuing year , a body of men were sent ...
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... Indians , for which its situa- tion was very convenient , was exceedingly lucra- tive . The French traders here found a market for their commodities , and received in return large quantities of rich furs , which they disposed of at a ...
... Indians , for which its situa- tion was very convenient , was exceedingly lucra- tive . The French traders here found a market for their commodities , and received in return large quantities of rich furs , which they disposed of at a ...
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