The Scots Magazine, 39. köideSands, Brymer, Murray and Cochran, 1777 |
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... command of a otherwife indifferent reception of my large library . I then formed the plan of performance . writing the History of England ; but be- ing frightened with the notion of con- tinuing a narrative through a period of 1700 ...
... command of a otherwife indifferent reception of my large library . I then formed the plan of performance . writing the History of England ; but be- ing frightened with the notion of con- tinuing a narrative through a period of 1700 ...
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... command all perfons whatsoever , who are affembled together in arms against his Majefty's government , to disband themfelves , and return to their dwelling , there to remain in a peaceable and quiet manner ; and we alfo charge and command ...
... command all perfons whatsoever , who are affembled together in arms against his Majefty's government , to disband themfelves , and return to their dwelling , there to remain in a peaceable and quiet manner ; and we alfo charge and command ...
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... command of Lt - Gen . Earl Percy . Maj . Gen. Prefcot took two pieces of cannon , a few prifoners , and obliged them to quit their fort on this fide the ferry , and retire to the con- tinent . I likewife fent a battalion to take ...
... command of Lt - Gen . Earl Percy . Maj . Gen. Prefcot took two pieces of cannon , a few prifoners , and obliged them to quit their fort on this fide the ferry , and retire to the con- tinent . I likewife fent a battalion to take ...
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... command , experienced during her late voyage , I take the liber- ty to communicate to you the methods that were taken to obtain that end . A Much was owing to the extraordinary VOL . XXXIX , attention given by the Admiralty , in caufing ...
... command , experienced during her late voyage , I take the liber- ty to communicate to you the methods that were taken to obtain that end . A Much was owing to the extraordinary VOL . XXXIX , attention given by the Admiralty , in caufing ...
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... command of Com- modore Sir Peter Parker . Dec. 7. 1796. The hip Polly , Robert Nelfon master , 160 tons , from North Caro- lina , bound to Lisbon . Dec. 18. The Betty , James Sutton ma- fter , from Spanish river , Cape Breton , to New ...
... command of Com- modore Sir Peter Parker . Dec. 7. 1796. The hip Polly , Robert Nelfon master , 160 tons , from North Caro- lina , bound to Lisbon . Dec. 18. The Betty , James Sutton ma- fter , from Spanish river , Cape Breton , to New ...
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