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... Corne : under colour to fetch fresh water , I sent a man to discover the Towne , their Corne , and force , to trie their intent , in that they desired me up to their houses : which well understanding , with foure shot I visited them ...
... Corne : under colour to fetch fresh water , I sent a man to discover the Towne , their Corne , and force , to trie their intent , in that they desired me up to their houses : which well understanding , with foure shot I visited them ...
Page 74
... corne they had plenty , and to spoile I had no commission : In my returne to Paspahegh , I traded with that churlish and trecherous nation : having loaded 10 or 12 bushels of corne , they offred to take our pieces and swords , yet by ...
... corne they had plenty , and to spoile I had no commission : In my returne to Paspahegh , I traded with that churlish and trecherous nation : having loaded 10 or 12 bushels of corne , they offred to take our pieces and swords , yet by ...
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... corne , hee desired to see all our Hatchets and Copper together , for which he would give us corne . With that aun- cient tricke the Chickahamaniens had oft acquainted me : his offer I refused , offering first to see what hee would give ...
... corne , hee desired to see all our Hatchets and Copper together , for which he would give us corne . With that aun- cient tricke the Chickahamaniens had oft acquainted me : his offer I refused , offering first to see what hee would give ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 13 |
GEORGE MASON 17251792 | 17 |
JOHN RANDOLPH 17731833 | 19 |
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