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Page 89
But quickly this polititian had perceived my absence , and cunningly sent for me ; I sent for Maister Scrivener to supply my place : the King would demand for him , I would againe releeve him . And they sought to satisfie our suspition ...
But quickly this polititian had perceived my absence , and cunningly sent for me ; I sent for Maister Scrivener to supply my place : the King would demand for him , I would againe releeve him . And they sought to satisfie our suspition ...
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This hee sent by his most trustie messenger , called Rawhunt , as much exceeding in deformitie of person ; but of a subtill wit and crafty understanding . He , with a long circumstance , told mee , how well Powhatan loved and respected ...
This hee sent by his most trustie messenger , called Rawhunt , as much exceeding in deformitie of person ; but of a subtill wit and crafty understanding . He , with a long circumstance , told mee , how well Powhatan loved and respected ...
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... and saw the drawing of a prison at Lyons , in France , formed on the idea of solitary confinement . And , being applied to by the Governor of Virginia for the plan of a Capitol and Prison , I sent him the Lyons ...
... and saw the drawing of a prison at Lyons , in France , formed on the idea of solitary confinement . And , being applied to by the Governor of Virginia for the plan of a Capitol and Prison , I sent him the Lyons ...
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 13 |
GEORGE MASON 17251792 | 17 |
JOHN RANDOLPH 17731833 | 19 |
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