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... Fall of Richmond , April 3rd ; Lee's surrender , April 9th ; murder of Lincoln , April 14th ; Johnston's surrender , May 26th ; conditional amnesty , May 29th • · 1862 1863 1864 1865 LIST OF PRESIDENTS . * GEORGE WASHINGTON , Virginia JOHN.
... Fall of Richmond , April 3rd ; Lee's surrender , April 9th ; murder of Lincoln , April 14th ; Johnston's surrender , May 26th ; conditional amnesty , May 29th • · 1862 1863 1864 1865 LIST OF PRESIDENTS . * GEORGE WASHINGTON , Virginia JOHN.
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... presidents , and succeeded to the Presidency through accidental vacancies . Population of the original Thirteen States in 1870 . Connecticut Delaware Virginia · • · New York · New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina South Carolina ...
... presidents , and succeeded to the Presidency through accidental vacancies . Population of the original Thirteen States in 1870 . Connecticut Delaware Virginia · • · New York · New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina South Carolina ...
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... these Councils and the two Presidents were to be appointed by the King . At the same time James drew up certain articles for the government of the colonies . All 111. ] THE FIRST COLONY . 43 criminal cases involving 42 [ CHAP . VIRGINIA .
... these Councils and the two Presidents were to be appointed by the King . At the same time James drew up certain articles for the government of the colonies . All 111. ] THE FIRST COLONY . 43 criminal cases involving 42 [ CHAP . VIRGINIA .
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... President . The President and Council of each colony had power to make ordinances ; but these must agree with the laws of England , and were not to become law till approved of by the Sovereign or the Council at home . The Sovereign was ...
... President . The President and Council of each colony had power to make ordinances ; but these must agree with the laws of England , and were not to become law till approved of by the Sovereign or the Council at home . The Sovereign was ...
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... President , but he was practically the head of the colony . For a short time things went on better . The settlers built twenty houses , sowed some ground , set up a regular factory for trade with the Indians , and made some tar and ...
... President , but he was practically the head of the colony . For a short time things went on better . The settlers built twenty houses , sowed some ground , set up a regular factory for trade with the Indians , and made some tar and ...
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