Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History: From 458 A.D. to 1902, Volume 7Harper & Bros., 1901 |
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... his condition . Thomas Jefferson , while Secretary of State ( 1797 ) , procured his emancipation , and appointed him an agent for the United CAMPUS MARTIUS . year a party of settlers seated themselves 2 OBER - O'BRIEN.
... his condition . Thomas Jefferson , while Secretary of State ( 1797 ) , procured his emancipation , and appointed him an agent for the United CAMPUS MARTIUS . year a party of settlers seated themselves 2 OBER - O'BRIEN.
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... Wheeler H. Peckham were associated with him . In 1872 Mr. O'Conor was nominated for Vice - Presi- dent by that portion of the Democratic party which was opposed to the election of Horace Greeley . Mr. O'Conor was one and widely 3.
... Wheeler H. Peckham were associated with him . In 1872 Mr. O'Conor was nominated for Vice - Presi- dent by that portion of the Democratic party which was opposed to the election of Horace Greeley . Mr. O'Conor was one and widely 3.
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... party of riflemen , under Captain For- syth , were encamped near Fort Presenta- tion , on the margin of the river . The latter were drawn up in battle order to dispute the landing of the invaders . Brown had two field - pieces , and ...
... party of riflemen , under Captain For- syth , were encamped near Fort Presenta- tion , on the margin of the river . The latter were drawn up in battle order to dispute the landing of the invaders . Brown had two field - pieces , and ...
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... party at the fort . He sent a mes- sage to that commander to surrender , say- ing , " If you surrender , it shall be well ; if not , every man shall be put to the bayo- net . " " Tell Colonel McDonell , " said For- syth to the messenger ...
... party at the fort . He sent a mes- sage to that commander to surrender , say- ing , " If you surrender , it shall be well ; if not , every man shall be put to the bayo- net . " " Tell Colonel McDonell , " said For- syth to the messenger ...
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... party of settlers seated themselves upon SYMMES'S PURCHASE ( q . v . ) , and founded Columbus , near the mouth of the Little Miami . Fort Washington was soon afterwards built , a little below , on the site of Cincinnati . Ohio was soon ...
... party of settlers seated themselves upon SYMMES'S PURCHASE ( q . v . ) , and founded Columbus , near the mouth of the Little Miami . Fort Washington was soon afterwards built , a little below , on the site of Cincinnati . Ohio was soon ...
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