Biographical Sketches of General Nathaniel Massie, General Duncan McArthur, Captain William Wells, and General Simon Kenton: Who Were Early Settlers in the Western CountryD. Osborn & Son, 1852 - 261 頁 |
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... Virginia was drawn to the Kentucky terri- tory ; which was , at that time , and for many years after- wards , the western portion of that state . This attention was produced by some hardy hunters of the mountains , who accustomed to ...
... Virginia was drawn to the Kentucky terri- tory ; which was , at that time , and for many years after- wards , the western portion of that state . This attention was produced by some hardy hunters of the mountains , who accustomed to ...
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... Virginia , and had reached the valley beyond , and found a beauti- fully rolling country , covered by a dense forest of large trees , the ground beneath them carpeted by the luxuriant growth of waving cane , and that the soil was rich ...
... Virginia , and had reached the valley beyond , and found a beauti- fully rolling country , covered by a dense forest of large trees , the ground beneath them carpeted by the luxuriant growth of waving cane , and that the soil was rich ...
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... Virginia , as continental paper . The wretched " every one for himself " system of loca- ting lands , at that time , gave rise to more than thirty years continued litigation of the land claims . So much , indeed , were they entangled ...
... Virginia , as continental paper . The wretched " every one for himself " system of loca- ting lands , at that time , gave rise to more than thirty years continued litigation of the land claims . So much , indeed , were they entangled ...
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... Virginia with the other col- onies were , at that time , engaged in the arduous struggle for Independence , and no protection could , as heretofore , be afforded to the settlers by troops levied for the fron- tier service . Under these ...
... Virginia with the other col- onies were , at that time , engaged in the arduous struggle for Independence , and no protection could , as heretofore , be afforded to the settlers by troops levied for the fron- tier service . Under these ...
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... Virginia , on the 28th day of December , 1763 . He was the eldest son of Maj . Nathaniel Massie of that county , who was a substantial farmer in easy circum- stances . The Major was a man of great plainness , in- dustry , and good ...
... Virginia , on the 28th day of December , 1763 . He was the eldest son of Maj . Nathaniel Massie of that county , who was a substantial farmer in easy circum- stances . The Major was a man of great plainness , in- dustry , and good ...
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第 4 頁 - These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
第 266 頁 - General Kento'n was of fair complexion, six feet one inch in height. He stood and walked very erect ; and, in the prime of life, weighed about one hundred and ninety pounds. He never was inclined to be corpulent, although of sufficient fullness to form a graceful person. He had a soft, tremulous voice, very pleasing to the hearer. He had laughing, grey eyes, which appeared to fascinate the beholder.
第 141 頁 - Mills, one mile above. Several hundred of the Indians remained to dispute our passage, and upon the arrival of the advanced guard commenced a heavy fire from the opposite bank of the creek, as well as that of the river. Believing that the whole force of the enemy was there, I halted the army, formed in order of battle, and brought up our two six pounders to cover the party that were ordered to repair the bridge.
第 189 頁 - McClellan' s intention not to kill, he kept him at bay until Christopher came up, when they closed in and made him prisoner without receiving injury. They then turned about and arrived with him at Greenville. He was reported to be a Pottawatamie chief of scarcely equalled courage and prowess. As Christopher Miller had performed his part on this occasion to the entire satisfaction of the brave spirits with whom he acted, he had, as he merited, their entire confidence. On one of Captain Wells' peregrinations...
第 204 頁 - THE wretch, condemn'd with life to part, Still, still on hope relies ; And every pang that rends the heart, Bids expectation rise. Hope, like the glimmering taper's light, Adorns and cheers the way ; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
第 73 頁 - I am as free as nature first made man, Ere the base laws of servitude began, When wild in woods the noble savage ran.
第 188 頁 - Wells and company had rested themselves and recruited their horses, they were anxious for another bout with the red men. Time, without action, was irksome to such stirring spirits. Early in July they left Greenville ; their company was then strengthened by the addition of Christopher Miller ; their orders were to bring in prisoners.
第 190 頁 - He dismounted, and concealed his men near the bank of the river, whilst he went himself to the bank, in open view, and called to the Indians to come over. As he was dressed in Indian style, and spoke to them in their own language, the Indians, not expecting an enemy in that part of the country, without any suspicion of danger, went across the river. The moment the canoe struck the shore. Wells heard the cocks of his comrades...
第 236 頁 - Kenton was a fine looking man, with a dignified and manly deportment, and a soft, pleasing voice, and was everywhere he went a favorite among the ladies. A Mrs. Harvey, the wife of an Indian trader, had treated him with particular respect ever since he came to Detroit, and he concluded if he could engage this lady as a confidant, by her assistance and countenance ways and means could be prepared to aid them in their meditated flight.
第 172 頁 - That the further consideration of the treaty concluded at London, the 19th of November, 1794, be postponed, and that it be recommended to the President of the United States, to proceed without delay to further friendly negotiations with his Britannic Majesty, in order to effect alterations in the said treaty, in the following particulars...